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Police fire tear gas on World Cup protesters

Protesters and Brazilian police yesterday clashed in Sao Paulo, just hours before the first World Cup match was played in the city.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Clashes at World Cup demonstration in Brazil

Protesters and Brazilian police have clashed in Sao Paulo, just hours before the first World Cup match was to be played in the city.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Brazil prepares for World Cup kickoff amid strikes and protest

Brazil’s day has finally arrived as the World Cup kicks off.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Rio airport staff stage walkout

Airport workers in Rio de Janeiro have declared a 24-hour strike at the main destination for football fans travelling to Brazil on the day the World Cup kicks off.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014