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Real Madrid's Luka Modric from Croatia, left, and Xabi Alonso pause, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Club Celta, at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Croatia taking experienced squad to World Cup

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Park Ji-sung, a former Manchester United regular and one of the stars of South Korea's run to the 2002 World Cup soccer semifinals, speaks during a press conference in Suwon, South Korea, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Park announced his retirement from top-flight football. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Kim Soo-jin) KOREA OUT

Park Ji-sung announces retirement at age 33

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Men work on the Itaquerao stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 8, 2014. The still unfinished stadium will host the World Cup opener match between Brazil and Croatia on June 12. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

With Cup a month away, a lot to be done in Brazil

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

England's soccer manager Roy Hodgson, takes a sip of water during the press conference announcing the squad for the World Cup in Brazil at Vauxhall headquarters, in Luton, England, Monday, May 12, 2014. England coach Roy Hodgson selected a World Cup squad containing several young players on Monday, although Frank Lampard was among the veterans to still make the cut. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Government sees bleak times for England at Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's Samir Nasri, second right, scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and West Ham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Nasri left out of France squad

By TRUNG LATIEULE - Associated Press

This April 22, 2014 photo released by Portal da Copa, shows a worker walk in the stands at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil. Brazil had seven years to get ready for the World Cup, but it enters the final month of preparations with a lot yet to be done. There is also concern with the temporary structures at the Beira-Rio Stadium in southern Porto Alegre, and the other incomplete venue is the Arena Pantanal in the western city of Cuiaba, which is only expected to host an official test event at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Jose Medeiros-Portal da Copa)

With 30 days until World Cup, plenty to be done in Brazil

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

England's soccer manager Roy Hodgson, takes a sip of water during the press conference announcing the squad for the World Cup in Brazil at Vauxhall headquarters, in Luton, England, Monday, May 12, 2014. England coach Roy Hodgson selected a World Cup squad containing several young players on Monday, although Frank Lampard was among the veterans to still make the cut. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Gov’t not expecting World Cup success for England

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski of Poland lifts the goal-getter trophy after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and Borussia Dortmund in in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, May 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Few regulars available for Germany-Poland friendly

By NESHA STARCEVIC - Associated Press

U.S. forrward Julian Green (9) carries the ball against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (AP Photo/Rock Scuteri)

U.S. World Cup preliminary roster features untested players

Associated Press

FILE- In this March 23, 2014, file photo, Montreal Impact's Hernan Bernardello, right, challenges Seattle Sounders' DeAndre Yedlin for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Montreal. Clint Dempsey is a given. Brad Evans seems likely to get an invite. DeAndre Yedlin may get his shot to prove worthy of a World Cup roster spot. Three of the Seattle Sounders' top players could be invited to World Cup training camp for the U.S. team next week. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes, File)

Brooks, Chandler, Yedlin on preliminary US roster

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FILE - This is a Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 file photo of Croatia's defender Josip Simunic as he listens to the national anthem ahead of the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match against Iceland, in Zagreb, Croatia. Simunic lost his appeal at sport's highest court on Monday May 12, 2014 against a 10-match ban for leading fans in a pro-Nazi chant after a World Cup playoff win. Announcing the ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said it unanimously rejected Simunic’s arguments and dismissed his appeal. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

Soccer player out of World Cup for Nazi chant

By IGOR RAJKOVIC - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 file photo of Croatia's defender Josip Simunic as he listens to the national anthem ahead of the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match against Iceland, in Zagreb, Croatia. Simunic lost his appeal at sport's highest court on Monday May 12, 2014 against a 10-match ban for leading fans in a pro-Nazi chant after a World Cup playoff win. Announcing the ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said it unanimously rejected Simunic’s arguments and dismissed his appeal. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

Simunic loses appeal against World Cup ban at CAS

By IGOR RAJKOVIC - Associated Press

Brazil holds test events at 2 World Cup stadiums

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Manchester City's Samir Nasri, front, holds the cup and celebrates with team mates after being crowned Champions after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Nasri pessimistic about World Cup chances

Associated Press

Russian match abandoned as Zenit fan hits player

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Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks during a news conference after announcing his list of players for the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The team will mix talented young stars such as Neymar and Oscar with more experienced players such as Dani Alves, David Luiz, Thiago Silva and Hulk. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

AP Interview: Luiz welcomes pressure in Brazil

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Pele wanted Kaka or Robinho in Brazil WCup squad

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Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks during a news conference after announcing his list of players for the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The team will mix talented young stars such as Neymar and Oscar with more experienced players such as Dani Alves, David Luiz, Thiago Silva and Hulk. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Luiz says WCup pressure in Brazil ‘makes us alive’

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Juventus players Simone Pepe, left, and Arturo Vidal celebrate at the end of a Serie A soccer match againsts Atalanta, at the Juventus stadium, in Turin, Italy, Monday, May 6, 2014. Juventus clinched its third straight and 30th overall Serie A title. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca)

Chile midfielder Vidal undergoes knee surgery

Associated Press

Neill told he’s not in Aussie plans for World Cup

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