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FIFA: World Cup fever kicks off
World Cup fever has officially kicked off as the first game of the competition got under way this morning.
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How Twitter reacted to opener
The 2014 FIFA World Cup opened in Sao Paulo today with hosts Brazil taking on Croatia. We picked out the best tweets to recap the action.
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Fifa World Cup: Five pool matches you must watch
The first game of the World Cup could set the tone, not just for Brazil but for the tournament. Can the Selecao deal with expectation?
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Soccer: I'm ready - Rooney dismisses doubter
Wayne Rooney has told England manager Roy Hodgson he is ready for the World Cup, and has dismissed the doubts of former teammate Paul Scholes.
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Keeping World Cup fans safe
A mobile scanner designed to spot a 3D-printed plastic pistol hidden under a gunman's clothing is to be used in Brazil after threats by organised criminals to disrupt the World Cup.
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Soccer: Draw's done, time to strategise
Champions Spain will open their defence of the World Cup at next year's finals against the Netherlands, a repeat of the ill-tempered 2010 final.