FIFA World Cup News

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A number of post-FIFA World Cup surveys carried out by FIFA have proven that both South Africans and visitors to the country consider the tournament an overwhelming success.

South Africa's FIFA World Cup – a success at home and abroad

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FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke was among the speakers at a media conference which followed the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee board meeting in Johannesburg today. 

Valcke: South Africa set a new benchmark

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FIFA World Cup sensation Paul the octopus, who predicted the correct outcome of eight tournament matches, has died his aquarium in Germany announced today.

Paul the 'psychic' octopus dies

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FIFA.com reports on how La Celeste's stirring run to the semi-finals at South Africa 2010 owed a debt to the motivational work of a celebrated air-crash survivor.

Uruguay inspired by survivor's tale

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On Tuesday at FIFA House in Zurich, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) will present its application to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Decision time draws near

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Following the announcement that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA Word Cup, President Lula, Romario and Dunga have spoken of a victory for football.

A victory for football

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Five world titles, a galaxy of stars and a burning desire to erase the memory of  Maracanazo - Brazilians have good cause for celebration.

Worthy Brazil rejoices over prize

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Who would have thought it? On the birthday of Argentinian legend Diego Maradona, the biggest celebrations were to be found in Brazil.

Celebration time in Brazil

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Palmeiras have announced plans to double the capacity of the Estadio Palestra Italia to 60,000 in a bid to stage matches at Brazil 2014.

Palmeiras to double stadium capacity

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FIFA and Panini [the world's largest publisher of collectibles] have today signed a joint agreement for the next six years.

FIFA and Panini kick-off new agreement