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Kevin-Prince Boateng has broken his silence on the events that led to his shock exclusion from the Ghana national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, accusing team officials of prioritising politics and money over the unity of the squad. A decade after the dramatic fallout in Brazil, Boateng has offered his version of the […]
Tragic Gambling-Related Suicide in China Linked to 2014 World Cup The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, while a global sporting spectacle, has had a darker impact far beyond the pitch. In northern China, the tournament has been linked to a tragic death after a university student reportedly took his own life following heavy gambling […]
Airport Workers in Brazil Strike on World Cup Opening Day As the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil, workers at the airport in the capital have launched a 24-hour strike, demanding better pay and working conditions. The walkout, which affects 20% of staff, follows similar industrial action by subway workers in São Paulo […]
Sofiane Feghouli’s words capture the determined spirit of the Algerian national team ahead of the 2014 World Cup. Despite widespread belief — including that of Arsène Wenger — that Belgium is the favorite to top Group H, Feghouli remains confident in Algeria’s chances: “We have a good chance of reaching the second round. It’s an […]
Sao Paulo Metro Workers Strike Threatens World Cup Opener Logistics Just one week before the highly anticipated kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, a strike by metro workers in Sao Paulo has raised serious concerns for tournament organizers. The industrial action, which began early Thursday morning, has already disrupted transport in the […]
