World Cup Special

World Cup Special




Cashing in on soccer dream

June 11 - 17, 2014
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If you want to predict goals, follow the money, say German economists who have used footballers’ value to predict a Spain-Germany World Cup Final.





Brazil beef up security for anti-World Cup protests

June 11 - 17, 2014
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Brazil has stocked up on riot gear and is ready to deploy police and military forces to contain anti-government protests expected during the 32-nation World Cup soccer championship.





Unheralded stars that could become household names

June 11 - 17, 2014
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One of the unlikely stars of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was a German psychic octopus called Paul. Millions would tune in from around the world to check on the predictions of this oracle cephalopod as his vuvuzela-trumpetted success rate climbed to a staggering 85 per cent, including correctly foreseeing the Spanish tournament victory.





Young football fans try to master Ronaldo’s signature skills

June 11 - 17, 2014
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Football fanatics took a shot at mastering star striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature skills at Bahrain City Centre over the weekend as part of a KFC promotion.





Late night Cup clashes to hit staff productivity

June 11 - 17, 2014
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The 2014 football World Cup is likely to hit productivity of employees across the Middle East, according to a survey.