Stadium workers end strike in northeastern Brazil

Stadium workers end strike in northeastern Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — Workers building a 2014 World Cup stadium in northeastern Brazil have ended a two-day strike after reaching a deal with their contractors.

The union representing the workers said they accepted the contractors’ proposal and returned to

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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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Olympics, World Cup preparation bring evictions

Olympics, World Cup preparation bring evictions

— Like most Brazilians, Evandro dos Santos’ devotion to soccer borders on the religious. Even when he wasn’t watching a game, he loved hearing the roar of the crowd in nearby Maracana stadium — this nation’s temple to the sport.… Read Full Story

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