2014 World Cup: Teixeira under pressure to step down over report

2014 World Cup: Teixeira under pressure to step down over report

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian football head Ricardo Teixeira is under increasing pressure to step down after the country’s largest newspaper published a report linking him to a company being investigated for over-billing an international friendly four years ago.

The

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New FiFA Rankings, Portugal and Brazil trade places

New FiFA Rankings, Portugal and Brazil trade places

FIFA Rankings List

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA rankings for February (January positions in parentheses):

1. Spain (1).

2. Germany (3).

3. Netherlands (2).

4. Uruguay (4).

5. England (5).

6. Portugal (7).

7. Brazil (6).

8. Italy (9).

9. Croatia

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Ronaldinho back in Brazil squad, Kaka left out

Ronaldinho back in Brazil squad, Kaka left out

SAO PAULO (AP) — Ronaldinho has been included in Brazil’s squad for the friendly against Bosnia this month, while Kaka and Robinho again were left out.

Brazil coach Mano Menezes on Tuesday summoned 23 players for the match in Switzerland

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Vasco beats Fluminense to reach Guanabara Cup semi

Vasco beats Fluminense to reach Guanabara Cup semi

SAO PAULO (AP) — Striker Alecsandro scored twice as Vasco da Gama came from behind to defeat Fluminense 2-1 on Sunday to reach the Guanabara Cup semifinals and leave Fluminense in danger of elimination in the Rio de Janeiro state

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