Brazil World Cup 2014

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Following 2014 FIFA World Cup Final, a number of players have been recognised with awards by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG), spearheaded by Lionel Messi, winner of the adidas Golden Ball presented to the tournament's best player.

The award winners are:

Golden Ball: Lionel MESSI (ARG)
Silver Ball: Thomas MÜLLER (GER)
Bronze Ball: Arjen ROBBEN (NED)

Golden Boot: James RODRIGUEZ (COL)
Silver Boot: Thomas MÜLLER (GER)
Bronze Boot: NEYMAR (BRA)

Golden Glove: Manuel NEUER (GER)

Young Player Award: Paul POGBA (FRA)

FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Colombia

Brazilian Government website on the 2014 World Cup

http://www.copa2014.gov.br/en

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Luiz Felipe Scolari quit as manager of Brazil after the host nation tasted their first back-to-back defeats on home soil since 1940 during a humiliating World Cup.
The 65-year-old stood down after Brazil failed to restore pride on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 by Holland in the third place play-off, having lost 7-1 in the semi-final five days before to Germany.
The decision was announced by the Brazilian Football Confederation following a meeting between Scolari and president Jose Maria Mari




http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2690059/Luiz-Felipe-Scolari-leaves-Brazil-job-losing-second-World-Cup-game-five-days-defeats-home-soil-74-YEARS.html

Luiz Felipe Scolari leaves Brazil post Luiz Felipe Scolari has left his post as Brazil manager after the host nation tasted their second World Cup defeat in five days.

Germany win World Cup: Mario Gotze goal the perfect finale

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28287024

Gotze goal a fitting finale to memorable World Cup Germany were worthy World Cup winners at the end of a vibrant tournament, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/12/brazil-v-croatia-world-cup-2014-live-report

Brazil 3-1 Croatia: World Cup 2014 – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The hosts take on Croatia in the opening match of Brazil 2014. Follow the action with Barry Glendenning

Amazing streetart in Brazil... Long live

Americans finally want World Cup tickets

The World Cup is just days away, and Americans have finally caught the fever.

The United States is the second-largest market for tickets to the upcoming soccer tournament in Brazil, according to data from viagogo, the global market for ticket resales.

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http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/04/investing/world-cup-ticket-sales/

Americans want World Cup tickets The United States is the second largest buyer of World Cup tickets on the online market place viagogo.

Cricket may well be a religion in India, but football is not far behind. Well-heeled Indians are spending heavily to travel halfway across the world to watch FIFA World Cup matches live in Brazil. Interest in the World Cup has grown 15-20% this year in terms of outbound traffic to Brazil compared with World Cup 2010 in South Africa, tour operators say.


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Its-Ola-Brazil-as-Indians-fly-in-hordes-for-FIFA-World-Cup/articleshow/36143252.cms

It's 'Ola Brazil' as Indians fly in hordes for FIFA World Cup - The Times of India The Obama administration is keen to repair ties with both India and Modi and has therefore been reaching out to the new PM, the officials said.

Luiz Felipe Scolari predicts World Cup final against Argentina as Brazil coach prepares for final warm-up match against Serbia

Scolari has analysed the draw and predicted that Argentina would be Brazil's most likely opponent on Jul 13
The South American rivals cannot meet until at least the semi-finals
If both teams top their groups, they can only meet in the final at the Maracana




http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2650424/Luiz-Felipe-Scolari-predicts-World-Cup-final-against-Argentina.html

Luiz Felipe Scolari predicts World Cup final against Argentina Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has projected that Argentina will be the most likely opponent if the hosts can make it all the way to the World Cup final.