Manaus
Last-gasp Portugal deny US shock win
Portugal snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time to force a 2-2 draw with the United States and keep their World Cup hopes flickering on June 22.
Varela headed in a cross from Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo in the fifth and final minute of stoppage time at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus to grab a vital point.
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Wily Italy outfox England, Costa Rica stun Uruguay
Italian experience overcame England's youthful exuberance in an intriguing clash of styles at the World Cup on June 14 and in Group D's other game unfancied Costa Rica beat twice champions Uruguay in the tournament's biggest upset so far.
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Croatians Cry Foul Over World Cup Defeat
Brazil came from behind to win the first match of the World Cup in Sao Paulo on Thursday night after an own goal had initially put Croatia ahead.
The Brazilians took the lead with a disputed penalty that sparked an angry outburst at the referee from Croatia’s national team coach Niko Kovac.
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Hodgson to shuffle England pack against Ecuador
England are expected to give a start to Liverpool's Raheem Sterling and several other young contenders when they face Ecuador in their pre-World Cup friendly on Wednesday.
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World Cup tickets for $15 as fans turn backs on unpopular games
World Cup tickets are being listed on the secondary market for as little as $15.48, 89 percent below face value, as soccer fans snub games outside Brazils southern cities.