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The official mascot of the FIFA 2014 World Cup, Fuleco the Armadillo, is seen on a float of Leandro de Itaquera samba school during the first night of the Special Group of the annual Carnival parade in Sao Paulo's Sambadrome February 28, 2014. REUTER

2014 FIFA World Cup: What to Expect in the Closing Ceremony

As the excitement of the upcoming 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina that will take place on July 13, 2014 at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro continues to grip soccer fans from all over the globe, the equally exhilarating closing ceremony featuring a lineup of popular international celebrities also continues to thrill sporting world of football.

World Cup 2014 Finals: A Test of Which Pope's Prayer is More Powerful, Francis or Benedict

An Argentina jersey with a picture of Pope Francis is seen as fans watch the 2014 World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, July 9, 2014.  REUTERS/Jorge Silva (BRAZIL  - Tags:  RELIGION SOCCER
It seems that for this year's 2014 World Cup series, not only are the fans and players praying and hoping for global football supremacy. Even Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are for sure already storming the heavens for their countries' respective teams. The question now is - whose prayers are most efficient to breakthrough heaven's gate enough to be answered and granted?
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Spain's King Felipe pays his respects to former Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stefano,

Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano Dies, Football Stars Pay Tribute

Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away on Monday following a heart attack two days earlier. He was 88. The messages paying tribute to one of the most prominent players of all time have been pouring out from the football community and from fans all over the world.
Brazil soccer fans

FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals: Germany 7-1 Brazil In Pictures

The Brazilian dream was well and truly crushed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup when Germany dealt the home team with blow after blow in their semi-final match at the Estadio Mineirao. When the dust settled, Germany had scored 7 goals to Brazil's lone consolation which came at the very last minute of regulation time.
USA fans react during the 2014 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the U.S. at a viewing party in Redondo Beach, California July 1, 2014.

FIFA: 2014 World Cup Online Streaming Hit Record Highs

An official press release from the FIFA website stated that the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has set new records for online streaming from around the world—a clear sign that this new medium is challenging the more traditional way— television or cable-- of viewing the games.
Miami Heat's (L-R) LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen and Chris Andersen wait to enter the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 2014.

NBA News: LeBron James to Meet with Pat Riley Wednesday

In what appears to be the first meeting to be personally attended by the King himself, LeBron James and Heat President Pat Riley are scheduled for a face-to-face sit down to discuss the future of LeBron with the Heat organization.
Brazil's David Luiz (L) is consoled by teammate Thiago Silva

FIFA World Cup 2014 Semi-Final Results: Brazil Slaughtered By Germany 7-1

The 2014 FIFA World Cup dream is over for host nation Brazil and they went out in the most difficult way possible after being slaughtered by Germany 7-1 in the semi-finals. The chance at vindication at the Maracana on Sunday has been cut short after a promising run that ended so tragically just when they got so close to the final. Everything unraveled for the Seleçao in Belo Horizonte in the hands of Joachim Loew's German side.
Brazil's Neymar grimaces as he is carried off the pitch after being injured during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against Colombia at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014.

World Cup Semifinals: Brazil vs. Germany Live Streaming Info and Preview

World Cup Semifinals: Brazil vs. Germany Live Streaming - Down to four squads in Brazil and the hosts are hoping to get another victory that will tow them to the championship round of the 2014 World Cup. Germany will look to spoil the celebration around the country however and look to take advantage of a Neymar-less Brazilian side.

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