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Former slave Coelho walks at the construction site of the Arena Pantanal stadium in Cuiaba

Former "slaves" build Brazil World Cup stadium

Reuters - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

CUIABA, Brazil (Reuters) - Nivaldo Inacio da Silva has a word to describe what it's like to wake up at 6 a.m., strap on a hardhat and endure suffocating 100-degree heat on the construction site of one of Brazil's new World Cup football stadiums: "Freedom." Da Silva is one of 25 men at the site who, in their previous jobs, worked in conditions that were classified as slave labour by the Brazilian government. … More »Former "slaves" build Brazil World Cup stadium

Pirlo needed new motivation, says Allegri AFP News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Massimiliano Allegri defended the decision to let Italian World Cup winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo leave in the summer to join Juventus saying the midfielder needed … More »Pirlo needed new motivation, says Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri defended the decision to let Italian World Cup winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo leave in the summer to join Juventus saying the midfielder needed a new challenge.
Five Uzbeks banned for deliberate bookings AFP News - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Five Uzbekistan players were handed one-match bans by FIFA on Friday for deliberately picking up yellow cards in a World Cup 2014 qualifying match at home to Tajikistan … More »Five Uzbeks banned for deliberate bookings
Five Uzbekistan players were handed one-match bans by FIFA on Friday for deliberately picking up yellow cards in a World Cup 2014 qualifying match at home to Tajikistan in November last year.
Japan call up five new caps for Iceland AFP News - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni called up five new players for a friendly against Iceland next week in preparation for a World Cup qualifier later this month. More »Japan call up five new caps for Iceland
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni called up five new players for a friendly against Iceland next week in preparation for a World Cup qualifier later this month.
Brazil's Bebeto elected to World Cup organizing panel AFP News - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Former Brazilian star Bebeto has been selected as a member of Brazil's World Cup national organizing committee, fellow football icon Ronaldo announced Thursday. More »Brazil's Bebeto elected to World Cup organizing panel
Former Brazilian star Bebeto has been selected as a member of Brazil's World Cup national organizing committee, fellow football icon Ronaldo announced Thursday.
US books Scotland warm-up before WC2014 opener AFP News - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
The United States has booked a May 26 friendly against Scotland as a warm-up match ahead of a 2014 World Cup qualifying opener against Antigua and Barbuda, the US Soccer … More »US books Scotland warm-up before WC2014 opener
The United States has booked a May 26 friendly against Scotland as a warm-up match ahead of a 2014 World Cup qualifying opener against Antigua and Barbuda, the US Soccer Federation announced on Wednesday.
Brazil squad reunites gifted Ronaldinho, Neymar, Ganso Reuters - Tue, Feb 14, 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil could field Ronaldinho, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, a key trio in their 2014 World Cup ambitions, when they meet Bosnia in a friendly … More »Brazil squad reunites gifted Ronaldinho, Neymar, Ganso
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil could field Ronaldinho, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, a key trio in their 2014 World Cup ambitions, when they meet Bosnia in a friendly in Switzerland on February 28. Flamengo captain Ronaldinho and the Santos pair, striker Neymar and playmaker Ganso, were included in a 23-man squad …
New Zealand football coach signs on for 2014 W. Cup AFP News - Tue, Feb 14, 2012
New Zealand football coach Ricki Herbert has signed a contract extension tying him to the All Whites until the end of the 2014 World Cup campaign, officials said Tue … More »New Zealand football coach signs on for 2014 W. Cup
New Zealand football coach Ricki Herbert has signed a contract extension tying him to the All Whites until the end of the 2014 World Cup campaign, officials said Tuesday.
PFA chief Gordon Taylor plays down England interim boss Stuart Pearce race … GOAL.com - Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Following the 49-year-old's temporary appointment to the senior side, reports have resurfaced of an alleged exchange with midfielder Paul Ince back in 1994 More »PFA chief Gordon Taylor plays down England interim boss Stuart Pearce race …
Following the 49-year-old's temporary appointment to the senior side, reports have resurfaced of an alleged exchange with midfielder Paul Ince back in 1994
S.Korea name squad for vital clash AFP News - Fri, Feb 10, 2012
South Korea's new coach spoke of a "crisis" as he announced an experienced 26-man squad on Friday for the crucial World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait later this … More »S.Korea name squad for vital clash
South Korea's new coach spoke of a "crisis" as he announced an experienced 26-man squad on Friday for the crucial World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait later this month.
Melbourne Victory's Harry Kewell concerned about his Socceroos future after … GOAL.com - Fri, Feb 10, 2012
The Australian superstar wants to play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but fears his international career is coming to a close under the German coach More »Melbourne Victory's Harry Kewell concerned about his Socceroos future after …
The Australian superstar wants to play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but fears his international career is coming to a close under the German coach
Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas believes Fabio Capello will be a tough act … GOAL.com - Thu, Feb 9, 2012
The Portuguese coach has spoken of his surprise following the resignation of the Italian and claims there are few managers in world football who could match his CV More »Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas believes Fabio Capello will be a tough act …
The Portuguese coach has spoken of his surprise following the resignation of the Italian and claims there are few managers in world football who could match his CV
Quake stadium may host women's U-20 games AFP News - Thu, Feb 9, 2012
A stadium hit by a massive earthquake last March is one of candidate venues for the under-20 women's football World Cup to be hosted by Japan this summer, the country's … More »Quake stadium may host women's U-20 games
A stadium hit by a massive earthquake last March is one of candidate venues for the under-20 women's football World Cup to be hosted by Japan this summer, the country's football chief said Thursday.
Barcelona striker David Villa optimistic about featuring at Euro 2012 GOAL.com - Wed, Feb 8, 2012
The Spain international sustained a fractured leg during the Club World Cup in December, but is hopeful of returning to match action before this summer's Euros More »Barcelona striker David Villa optimistic about featuring at Euro 2012
The Spain international sustained a fractured leg during the Club World Cup in December, but is hopeful of returning to match action before this summer's Euros
Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada: China's potential lured me to the Super … GOAL.com - Tue, Feb 7, 2012
Hangzhou Greentown broke new ground when they unveiled the Japanese as their new coach for 2012 and he discussed his reasons for the unprecedented switch More »Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada: China's potential lured me to the Super …
Hangzhou Greentown broke new ground when they unveiled the Japanese as their new coach for 2012 and he discussed his reasons for the unprecedented switch
Esteghlal's Mojtaba Jabbari ruled for several weeks and likely to miss … GOAL.com - Mon, Feb 6, 2012
The Team Melli star could miss his nation's World Cup qualifier with Qatar on February 29, while he's definitely out of his club's AFC Champions League play-off against … More »Esteghlal's Mojtaba Jabbari ruled for several weeks and likely to miss …
The Team Melli star could miss his nation's World Cup qualifier with Qatar on February 29, while he's definitely out of his club's AFC Champions League play-off against Zob Ahan
Kuwait coach Goran Tufegdzic believes 'nothing is impossible' as he prepares … GOAL.com - Thu, Feb 2, 2012
Al Azraq face a major challenge away to the regional powerhouses in their final third round World Cup qualifier where they must win, but their boss insists there's reason … More »Kuwait coach Goran Tufegdzic believes 'nothing is impossible' as he prepares …
Al Azraq face a major challenge away to the regional powerhouses in their final third round World Cup qualifier where they must win, but their boss insists there's reason for hope
Middlesbrough's Socceroo Scott McDonald ruled out for four to six weeks … GOAL.com - Thu, Feb 2, 2012
The Australia international has been ruled out of this month's World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in a blow to his faltering Socceroos career More »Middlesbrough's Socceroo Scott McDonald ruled out for four to six weeks …
The Australia international has been ruled out of this month's World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in a blow to his faltering Socceroos career
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas hails Fernando Torres' improving form … GOAL.com - Tue, Jan 31, 2012
The World Cup-winning striker has not hit the back of the net in the Premier League since scoring and being sent off against the Swans in their previous meeting in S … More »Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas hails Fernando Torres' improving form …
The World Cup-winning striker has not hit the back of the net in the Premier League since scoring and being sent off against the Swans in their previous meeting in September
South Korean World Cup legend Ahn Jung-Hwan bids emotional farewell after … GOAL.com - Tue, Jan 31, 2012
The 2002 World Cup hero was teary-eyed and emotional as he confirmed his retirement from the game. He also said a tribute match with the national team wasn't appropr … More »South Korean World Cup legend Ahn Jung-Hwan bids emotional farewell after …
The 2002 World Cup hero was teary-eyed and emotional as he confirmed his retirement from the game. He also said a tribute match with the national team wasn't appropriate