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A Spanish soccer fan holds her head as she watches, on a giant display, the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

World Cup stunner: Spain eliminated with loss to Chile

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Nigeria's Ramon Azeez goes up against Iran's Reza Ghoochannejhad (16) and Andranik Teymourian during the group F World Cup soccer match between Iran and Nigeria at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

World Cup: Iran, Nigeria finish scoreless for first draw of tourney

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas wipes his face after being scored on for the fourth time during the second half of the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup: Spain defense implodes in heaviest loss since ‘50

By Paul Logothetis - 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

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

** 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

United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann yells out to players during the first half of an international friendly soccer match between the United States and Nigeria in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, June 7, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jurgen Klinsmann: ‘Not realistic’ for U.S. to think it can win World Cup

By Ronald Blum - 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' 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

Russia's national soccer team players Sergei Ignashevich, center, Dmitri Kombarov, second from left, and Igor Denisov, left, attend a training session ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil at the Eduard Streltsov Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Russia will play with South Korea, Algeria and Belgium in the Group H of World Cup soccer matches. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russia gears up for World Cup, despite protests from U.S. senators

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

$Germany's Thomas Mueller\, from left, Germany's Andre Schuerrle\ and Germany's Lukas Podoslki celebrate scoring during a friendly WCup preparation soccer match between Germany and Cameroon in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)$

Germany ties Cameroon 2-2 in World Cup warmup

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, center, puts a hat during the inauguration of the BRT Transcarioca (Rapid Transit Bus) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 1, 2014. The corridor has 39 kilometers long, cutting through 27 neighborhoods and will serve 320 thousand people every day, reducing in 60 per cent the average time of the commute. The corridor will connect the International Airport to the subway, which takes the passengers to the Maracana stadium. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Brazil opens Rio bus system planned for World Cup

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Germany's Andre Schuerrle, second from right, scores during a friendly WCup preparation soccer match between Germany and Cameroon in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Germany draws 2-2 with Cameroon

Associated Press