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Real's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a training session prior the UEFA Champions League second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Dortmund, Monday, April 7, 2014. Ronaldo had to break off the training. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

5 Portugal players to watch at the World Cup

By BARRY HATTON - Associated Press

Ghana seeks to make World Cup history for Africa

By FRANCIS KOKUTSE - Associated Press

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, left, and President of Brazil's Olympic Committee Carlos Arthur Nuzman smile as they pose for a photo during a visit to the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, April 7, 2014. The city of Rio de Janeiro will host the Olympics in 2016. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Bach: IOC sending troubleshooter to Rio next week

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visits the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, April 7, 2014. The city of Rio de Janeiro will host the Olympics in 2016. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

IOC: Talk of moving Rio Olympics is ‘premature’

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, Colombia's Teofilo Gutierrez, celebrates after scoring against Peru during a World Cup qualifying soccer match in Barranquilla, Colombia. The &quot;Coffee Growers&quot; ripped through qualification, hammering Uruguay 4-0 on their way to earning 30 points from 16 matches. Falcao sealed qualification with two late goals against Chile, coming from behind for a 3-3 home draw. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

5 Colombia players to watch at the World Cup

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FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2013, file photo, Greece's Giorgos Karagounis celebrates after defeating Romania in their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg match at the National Arena in Bucharest. Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis remains motivator-in-chief at 37, playing in eight qualifiers and two playoffs to to reach a record 132 appearances. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

5 Greece players to watch at the World Cup

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FILE - In this June 7, 2013, file photo, Honduras' Jerry Bengtson misses a chance to score against Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Costa Rican squad will face Uruguay, England and Italy in the northeastern city of Fortaleza. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

5 Costa Rica players to watch at the World Cup

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FILE - In this June 4, 2013, file photo, Japan's Yuto Nagatomo plays during their Asian zone Group B qualifying soccer match against Australia for the 2014 World Cup at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo. Japan, which reached the knockout stage in 2010 at the World Cup in South Africa outperformed Australia in qualifying to claim 17 points from eight games. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

5 Japan players to watch at the World Cup

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

England's goalkeeper Joe Hart celebrates after teammate Steven Gerrard scored during the World Cup Group H qualification soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

5 England players to watch at the World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2013 file photo, Croatia soccer team poses prior to the start the World Cup qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Iceland in Zagreb, Croatia. Background from left: Josip Simunic, Mario Mandzukic, Vedran Corluka, Ivan Rakitic, Stipe Pletikosa and Ivan Perisic. Foreground from left: Darijo Srna, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Danijel Pranjic and Ivica Olic. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

Croatia looking to spring a surprise at World Cup

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5 2014 file photo, Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o reacts after missing a chance to score during their friendly soccer match with Portugal, in Leiria, Portugal. After reconsidering a decision to retire, Samuel Eto’o will be back at the World Cup carrying Cameroon’s hopes of a surprising performance in Brazil. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)

5 Cameroon players to watch at the World Cup

By DIVINE NTARYIKE - Associated Press

Brazil striker Fred warns of tragedy after threats

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

5 Brazil players to watch at the World Cup

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, left, and President of Brazil's Olympic Committee Carlos Arthur Nuzman smile as they pose for a photo during a visit to the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, April 7, 2014. The city of Rio de Janeiro will host the Olympics in 2016. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Sports chief: Brazil government must act on Rio

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

Scolari savoring chance of winning home World Cup

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Government, Rio 2016 officials offer assurances

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FILE - In this March 26, 2013, file photo, Coach Louis van Gaal of The Netherlands watches his players line up prior to the Group D World Cup qualifying soccer match Netherlands against Romania in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Van Gaal, who will be replaced by Guus Hiddink after the tournament, has rebuilt the team to play more attractive attacking football. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

International swan song for Louis van Gaal

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2013, file photo, Netherlands' Robin van Persie celebrates scoring 4-1 during the Group D World Cup qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Hungary, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben continue to spark the Oranje, but Van Persie must seize the opportunity after the Manchester United striker has scored only once at the last two major tournaments, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

5 Dutch players to watch at the World Cup

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2013 file photo, Dutch soccer team poses prior the start the Group D World Cup qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Hungary, at Arena stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Background from left: Jeffrey Bruma, Michel Vorm, Daryl Janmaat, Ron Vlaar, Kevin Strootman, and Rafael van der Vaart. Foreground from left: Daley Blind, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Jeremain Lens and Nigel de Jong. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Netherlands hoping to end World Cup winless streak

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2013 file photo, Australia soccer team poses prior to the start their international soccer friendly match between France and Australia at the Parc Des Princes stadium in Paris, France. Background from left: Rhys Williams, Robbie Kruse, Mitchell Langerak, James Holland, Mile Jedinak and Mark Bresciano. Foreground from left: David Carney, Lucas Neill, Tim Cahill, Matty McKay and Luke Wilkshire. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Australia faces difficult task at World Cup

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press