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Raul backs winter World Cup for Qatar 2022
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | May, 21 2013Raul says it would make sense to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in winter given the intense heat in the country during the summer months.
Article | ConversationRonaldinho stays upbeat about WC 2014
ESPN staff | May, 17 2013Ronaldinho has said he still hopes to play for Brazil at the 2014 World Cup despite failing to make the country's squad for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Article | ConversationBierhoff eyes UCL springboard for World Cup glory
Stephan Uersfeld, Germany Correspondent | May, 6 2013Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff believes the all-German Champions League final could be a decisive step for the national team prior to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Article | ConversationWarner accused of taking FFA's money
Guy Hand | April, 23 2013The FFA must now wait for fellow soccer body CONCACAF to find out the fate of a six-figure donation allegedly pocketed by former boss Jack Warner.
Article | ConversationTwo shot dead near 2014 stadium
ESPN staff | April, 15 2013Two men were shot dead as they walked to a match at a stadium that will be used for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Article | ConversationRomario wants Brazil chief Marin to step down 
ESPN staff | April, 2 2013Former Brazil striker Romario has called for the resignation of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin over his alleged links to the country's former military dictatorship.
Article | ConversationGerard Depardieu set for Jules Rimet film role
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 29 2013Gerard Depardieu is to play Jules Rimet in an upcoming film recounting the story of how the Frenchman brought the World Cup to life.
Article | ConversationPique hits out at 'bipolar' Spain fans and press
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 26 2013Gerard Pique has said pundits and fans in Spain tend to over-react to any minor setback but the players have learned to ignore the kneejerk criticism they can face.
Article | ConversationHowedes and Gomez out of Germany squad
Stephan Uersfeld, Germany Correspondent | March, 26 2013Benedikt Howedes and Mario Gomez are out of the Germany squad through injury ahead of the second of two consecutive World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationStrachan ready to ring changes for Scotland
ESPN staff | March, 26 2013Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has said he will make changes to his line-up in Serbia and wants to see how some of his players handle an intimidating away atmosphere.
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