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Brazil president defends World Cup, says country ready

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Tuesday the country was ready to host the World Cup in two days' time, rejecting criticism of delays, overspending and chaos in preparations for the tournament. Duration: 01:17

Jun 12, 2014

World Cup: Russia trains for first match in Brazil

The Russian football squad arrives in Brazil for a first training session ahead of their World Cup opening match against South Korea in Cuiaba on June 17. Duration: 00:35

Jun 11, 2014

Peruvian shamans predict a World Cup final Brazil vs. Argentina

With T-shirts of South American and European squads, brews, coca leaves, flowers and skulls, seven Peruvian shamans predict in a mystical ritual that Brazil and Argentina will play the final game in the 2014 World Cup. Duration: 00:50

Jun 11, 2014

Special training for Uruguay's Suarez in Brazil

Uruguay hold their first World Cup training session in Brazil with Liverpool striker, Luiz Suarez, nursing a knee injury. Duration: 00:39

Jun 11, 2014

France busy during first Brazil training session

Thousands of football fans turned out to see the French side train at their World Cup base in Ribeirao Preto on Tuesday. Duration: 00:37

Jun 11, 2014

Colombia training session in Cotia, Sao Paulo

Colombia's national squad trained Tuesday at the President Laudo Natel Athlete Formation Center in Cotia, Sao Paulo, two days before the kick-off of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Duration: 00:38

Jun 11, 2014

FIFA Congress stung by Blatter resign calls

Football rulers hold their annual congress amid calls from top European football for president Sepp Blatter to end his reign as FIFA president and damaging corruption accusations against Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid. Duration: 01:21

Jun 11, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Group C Squads: Full Team List of Ivory Coast, Colombia, Greece and Japan

FIFA World Cup 2014 Group C - Get the Full Team List of Ivory Coast, Colombia, Greece and Japan

Jun 11, 2014

What is stopping Indian Football?

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): With the world gearing up for FIFA 2014, Indian football still remains an enigma. As even after being the most watched sport in the country, Indian football has still not been able to make its mark globally. Speaking exclusively to ANI, President of Hindustan Football Club, Mr. D.K Bose gave a detailed description of various problems faced by local players and why are they lagging behind? With India hosting the under 17 World Cup in 2017, let's hope all these problems get solved soon!

Jun 11, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Schedules

FIFA World Cup 2014 Schedules.

Jun 11, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Suarez is a Threat to us, Admits England Star

England goalkeeper Joe Hart says he and the rest of his teammates know that Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is going to be a big menace for their defence in the World Cup.

Jun 11, 2014

Sao Paulo quietly gears up for start of World Cup

Sao Paulo is preparing -- somewhat sedately -- for the start of the World Cup. The city hosts the opening match between Brazil and Croatia on June 12. Duration: 00:38

Jun 11, 2014

Anti World-Cup activists protest during FIFA congress

Anti-World Cup activists organise their own rival gathering to coincide with the FIFA congress. Duration: 01:16

Jun 11, 2014

Netherlands players train in Rio ahead of World Cup

Netherlands footballers took part in an intense training session in Rio ahead of their first World Cup match against Spain in Salvador on Friday June 13. Duration: 00:31

Jun 11, 2014

German side on sailing outing in Brazil

The German football team takes part in a sailing outing with adventurer Mike Horn ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. Duration: 00:28

Jun 11, 2014