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Algeria will donate World Cup prize money to Gaza

Fri Jul 4, 2014 11:52:27

The Algerian soccer team plans to donate their World Cup winnings to Palestinians in Gaza, according to Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, which quoted the team’s star Islam Slimani as making the pledge.

Iran needs to score against Bosnia at World Cup

Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:25:13

ran can still reach the second round of the World Cup by beating already relegated Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, but it needs to do what it hasn't done so far in the tournament — score goals.

In picture: Asiatic cheetah, the symbol of Iran team in 2014 World Cup

Wed Jun 18, 2014 09:50:14

The Asiatic cheetah is now also known as the Iranian cheetah, as the world's last few are known to survive mostly in Iran. In order to raise awareness of the Asiatic cheetah, the cat appears on the jerseys of the Iran national football team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2014: Iran bags 1st point, holding Nigeria 0-0

Tue Jun 17, 2014 07:50:30

Nigeria and Iran have become the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in Curitiba.

FIFA World Cup: Neymar leads Brazil to 3-1 win over Croatia

Fri Jun 13, 2014 07:42:08

Neymar showed why he is carrying Brazil's hopes at the World Cup, scoring twice to help the underwhelming hosts escape a disappointing start to the tournament.