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Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured above with FIFA President Sepp Blatter, was among the guests at the World Cup final in Brazil on Sunday. Putin was attending because Russia will host the next tournament in 2018.
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Don’t worry, FIFA — Putin has your back
Canadian National Women's Soccer team captain Christine Sinclair poses with the logo for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup on the artificial turf field at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Female soccer players launch a turf war over next year’s Women’s World Cup
Canadian National Women's Soccer team captain Christine Sinclair poses with the logo for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup on the artificial turf field at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Female soccer players launch a turf war over next year’s Women’s World Cup
National flags of the countries that will participate in the 2014 World Cup decorate a commercial gallery in Sao Paulo.
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United States? Italy? England? How do you choose which team to cheer for?
Thomas Hitzlsperger, when he played for the English team, West Ham United, warming-up before a game in 2011.
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Retired German soccer star announces he’s gay
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FIFA President Under Bribery Investigation
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Did Qatar Bribe FIFA in World Cup Bid?