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Chile's Mauricio Isla (4) watches as Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the first half of the group B World Cup soccer match between Chile and Australia in the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

World Cup: Chile strikes early, outlasts Australia

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Mexico's Giovani dos Santos reacts after his goal was disallowed during the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

World Cup: Peralta scores in Mexico’s 1-0 win over Cameroon

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

Brazil's Marcelo celebrates after Oscar scored the 3rd goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

EDITORIAL: Brazil paying dearly for soccer honors

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Hulk after scoring during the group A World Cup soccer match against Croatia in the opening game of the tournament at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

In progress: Neymar saves Brazil early as World Cup begins

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

CNN correspondent Shasta Darlington (pictured) suffered "a minor cut on her arm" and producer Barbara Arvanitidis "was hit on her wrist" reportedly by a tear gas canister fired by police during a protest in Sao Paulo. (CNN)

CNN crew injured during live broadcast at World Cup protest

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

United States men's soccer team chef Bryson Billapando waits for the team to arrive at the team hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, June 9, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

U.S. World Cup team chef survived Colo. theater shooting

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

** FILE ** Pope Francis leaves after an audience for members of associations founded by late Bishop Luigi Novarese, in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, May 17, 2014. Bishop Luigi Novarese, founded the Pious Union of the Silent Workers of the Cross to help sick and disabled people and was beatified on May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope to World Cup: Overcome racism, greed in sport

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar celebrates his second goal on a penalty kick during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Neymar scores two, Brazil beats Croatia to open World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring against Panama during a friendly soccer match at the Serra Dourada stadium in Goiania, Brazil, Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Brazil is preparing for the World Cup soccer tournament that starts on 12 June. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

World Cup: Group-by-group analysis with Brazil favored

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

United States' Clint Dempsey arrives at the team hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, June 9, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

U.S. team arrives in Brazil ahead of World Cup

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

ESPN soccer play-by-play commentator Ian Darke in the booth prior to the Argentina vs. USA match on March 26, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (ESPN photo)

Ian Darke: Talking to America’s favorite soccer announcer

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

United States' Kyle Beckerman looks on before the start of an international soccer friendly between Turkey and the United States, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kyle Beckerman to realize World Cup dream at age 32

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

Spain&#8217;s David Villa, left, kicks the ball as El Salvador goalkeeper Derby Carrillo (1) defends during the second half of an exhibition soccer game, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Landover, Md. Spain won 2-0. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Spain’s final World Cup tuneup reveals a favorite comfortable in its own style

By Paul St. Jean - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2012 file photo, team USA forward Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring during a friendly soccer match against Italy in Genoa, Italy. Coming off an injury-filled summer, U.S. national soccer team star Clint Dempsey is looking forward to regaining form heading into his first World Cup as U.S. captain. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Clint Dempsey inspires belief as U.S. enters World Cup

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

Pianist/singer/songwriter Eliane Elias will share her love of Brazilian music in concert on Friday at the Strathmore Music Center as part of "The Jazz Samba Project." Sharing the spotlight will be Grammy-winner Sergio Mendes.

Brazilian jazz’s melodic beauty live in concert

By Emily Cary — Special to The Washington Times