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South Africa spent $3 billion on 2010 World Cup

Source: MSNBC Sports, Nov 23 2012, 11:12am CST

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer Associated Press Sports updated 12:12 p.m. ET Nov. 23, 2012 JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa spent more than $3 billion on the 2010 World Cup, and in return gained an "intangible legacy" from the first world ...

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Dilma Rousseff inaugurates Brasilia stadium

Source: New Kerala  |   May 18 2013, 11:05pm CDT

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff, Brazilian Minister of Sports Aldo Rebelo, and the Governor of the Federal District, Agnelo Queiroz were present at the event. On Saturday afternoon, the stadium held its first test event - the Federal District Championshi ...

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Eagles Will Host Fire with a Win Tuesday

Source: Our Sports Central  |   May 18 2013, 2:01pm CDT

May 18, 2013 - USL PRO (USL PRO) Charlotte Eagles Charlotte, NC -- The US Open Cup has announced the locations for potential third round match ups in the 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Charlotte Eagles will host Major League Socc ...

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15 hours ago

Is aid to South Africa drying up?

Source: Africa Review  |   May 18 2013, 9:09am CDT

Commentators and business leaders in South Africa believe that the recent announcement of an end to the United Kingdom’s aid programme to South Africa may be the start of a new trend to cut back on aid to this country, a ...

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The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 12

Source: FIFA  |   May 18 2013, 6:41am CDT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV are pleased to present the 12th episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In the latest edition, we delve into FIFA World Cup qualifying, take a trip around Br ...

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All you wanted to know about David Beckham

Source: Moneycontrol.com  |   May 18 2013, 2:31am CDT

Here is a look at the life and career of former England captain David Beckham who announced his retirement on Thursday. - Beckham was born on May 2, 1975 in London. He joined Manchester United as a 16-year- ...

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South America contraception up to 79%, Middle Africa 19%

Source: United Press International  |   May 17 2013, 7:50pm CDT

Between 2003 and 2012, the total number of women worldwide wanting to avoid pregnancy and in need of contraception increased from 716 million to 867 million, with growth concentrated among women in the 69 poorest ...

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World and Africa champion Montsho wins again

Source: Africa Business  |   May 17 2013, 2:44pm CDT

Botswana’s World 400m champion Amantle Montsho improved her world leading time with a 49.88 victory at the IAAF Diamond League in Doha Qatar on Friday night. Montsho came to Doha with a world leading time of 50.14 ...

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The Battle of Berne

Source: FIFA  |   May 17 2013, 2:28pm CDT

There are some matches that can instantly be identified as era-defining, as classics that make their entrance straight into the annals of the game. The FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final tie that Hungary and Brazil contested at the Wankdorf Stadium in Be ...

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AEG To Operate Rio Stadium

Source: Pollstar Venue Listings  |   May 17 2013, 2:27pm CDT

AEG has teamed up with a group that includes Brazil’s largest construction firm and billionaire Eike Batista to operate Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro for 35 years. The group, Consorcio Maracana SA, will pay about $2.7 million ...

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