Outside the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia, police reportedly used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters who feel the 2014 World Cup to be a burden on taxpayers who are then priced out of the showcase football event. Inside the venue, FIFA president Sepp Blatter was …
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Brazil will get the 2013 Confederations Cup under way in a Group A clash with Japan from 2.45 pm today as they aim to show football fans what they can look forward to at next year’s World Cup tournament. The Confederations Cup, which also features Mexico and Italy in Group …
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