Fifa World Cup
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Fifa backs 48-team World Cup: The arguments for and against
In Depth Will the expanded format with group-stage penalty shoot-outs dilute competition or bring joy to more countries?
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Carlos Alberto and the best-ever World Cup goal – video
Speed Read Captain of legendary 1970 Brazil team dies of a heart attack at the age of 72
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England Women jeered for time wasting in World Cup win
The Week Recommends Lucy Bronze smashes home brilliant winner as England beat Norway to set up Canada clash
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2018 World Cup logo: Roger the Alien or Finding Nemo?
In Depth The Sputnik inspired emblem has 'magic windows' - but not everyone is impressed
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China's next ambition: World Cup victory
Speed Read China's president dreams of winning World Cup, says head of new football academy
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Will Brazil humiliation cost Dilma Rousseff the presidency?
In Depth Brazil's failure to win the World Cup could have implications for the president's re-election
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Brazil bridge collapse mars World Cup party
Speed Read Two people were killed when a bridge collapsed two miles from Belo Horizonte's World Cup stadium
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Liverpool and Uruguay furious as Fifa treat Suarez 'like a dog'
In Depth Anfield said to be considering legal action over Fifa's four-month club ban for World Cup incident
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Signs of hope as England start to rebuild against Costa Rica
The Week Recommends England in the 'realm of despair' after World Cup exit but young team offers glimpse of hope
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Gerrard tells Redknapp to name and shame; Ronaldo hair riddle
In Depth World Cup whispers: Ghana call the police; does Ronaldo haircut hide a message?
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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 June
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Spain: tired, obsolete and out of the World Cup after six days
The Week Recommends Champions out as another lacklustre show ends in defeat at the hands of vibrant Chile
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World Cup dark horses: how long will England last in Brazil?
The Week Recommends With the pressure off, Roy Hodgson's blend of youth and experience may be able to play without fear
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Brazil 2014: What time does the World Cup start?
In Depth The long awaited festival of football finally gets underway tonight - here's the lowdown
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