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2014 World Cup: What's in store for the 32 finalists

At least two of the eight first-round groups of four produced tough obstacles for their participants to progress to the knockout rounds.

Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure

FIFA will go ahead with its controversial decision to stage World Cup matches at midday in tropical venues, president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday as soccer's governing body announced a bafflingly complex procedure for Friday's draw.

Fabulous films coming up at a Mumbai theatre near you!

The Mumbai Film Festival -- held from October 18 to 25 -- aims to be less of a niche event and more a genuine melting-pot.

Kaka: ciao Milan, hola Madrid

Real Madrid have signed Brazilian midfielder Kaka from AC Milan, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.realmadrid.com) on Tuesday.

Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad

Off-form Ronaldinho was left out of Brazil's squad on Thursday for next month's World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup. Striker Ronaldo, who has not played for his country since the last World Cup, was also overlooked despite a promising start to his latest comeback with Corinthians. Brazil face Uruguay in Montevideo on June 6 and host South American group leaders Paraguay in Recife four days later.

Madrid sign Kaka from Milan

Real Madrid have signed Brazilian midfielder Kaka from AC Milan, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.realmadrid.com) on Tuesday.

Factbox: Former Brazil striker Romario

Factbox on former Brazil striker Romario, who officially announced his retirement at the age of 42 on Monday.

Romario to try again for 1,000th goal

Former Brazil striker Romario will make another attempt to score what he says will be his 1,000th goal in Vasco da Gama's Brazilian championship match against Sport Recife on Sunday.

Tears and gloom in Brazil

Romario writes his own history

Former Brazil striker Romario, who once said he had been chosen from above, scored his 1,000th goal on Sunday to enter the record books -- or, rather, his own record book.

Sorin off on home debut

Dribbling becomes a sin in Brazil

One of the most abiding moments of the 2002 World Cup was Brazilian winger Denilson taking the ball into the corner and dribbling around in a circle chased by half the Turkey team.