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Riot police stand amid smoke coming from tires set fire by members of the Homeless Workers Movement who are protesting against the money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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A member of the Homeless Workers Movement waves a Brazilian flag by burning tires during a protest against the money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium, behind, which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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A member of the Homeless Workers Movement protests at a barricade of burning tires against the money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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A member of the Homeless Workers Movement carries a Brazilian flag past burning tires during a protest against the money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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In this April 27, 2014 photo, residents watch an amateur soccer match behind a fence at the Vila da Penha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil is a five-time champion of the World Cup, and will host this year's international soccer tournament starting June 12. The government says it wants to use the World Cup to convince international visitors to keep coming back to Brazil after the tournament ends. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

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In this April 9, 2014 photo, a fan of Brazil's Flamengo soccer team celebrates his team's goal during a Copa Libertadores match in Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Soccer's big moment happens in June as the best players on the planet meet in Brazil for the World Cup. Brazil is a five-time champion of the World Cup and is seeking a record sixth World Cup title, Brazil has won 13 of its last 14 games. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

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A member of the Homeless Workers Movement carries a Brazilian flag past burning tires during a protest against money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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Members of the Homeless Workers Movement protest against money spent on the World Cup near Itaquerao stadium which will host the international soccer tournament's first match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Brazilians are angry at the billions spent to host the World Cup, much of it on 12 ornate football stadiums, one-third of which critics say will see little use after the big event. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)