Police fired rubber bullets at protesters and attacked them with batons after they refused to leave the station. Warning: graphic video.
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“Everyone’s saying, ‘Oh Neymar is going to win the World Cup for Brazil,’ but I think it’s too heavy a responsibility for him.”
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São Paulo, Brazil — Pelé is the greatest footballer the world has ever seen, more likable than most puppies, as globally respected as the Pope (possibly), an unquestionable deity of the world's most beloved sport. These days, Pelé is involved with several cash-money endorsements that leave the 73-year-old busier than Kanye, and with the FIFA World Cup fever in full swing, Pelé spoke to BuzzFeed at a recent Volkswagen event — Pelé is an ambassador of VW Brazil — held at the Santos FC stadium.
Pelé: It's difficult to say, but I'm going to say the two best players are Ronaldo, no doubt, and Messi. When Messi plays on Barcelona, he's one player, and when he plays for Argentina, he's a different player. But I think he's one of the best.
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Pelé: The year or so he's played in Europe was great for him and Brazil. But this is his first World Cup. I don't think you can put all the responsibility on him to win. Everyone's saying, "Oh Neymar is going to win the World Cup for Brazil," but I think it's too heavy a responsibility for him.
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McCants told ESPN that he and other UNC players rarely attended class and had tutors write their papers for them.
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McCants, the second leading scorer for the 2004–2005 national champion North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team, has dropped a bomb on one of the premiere programs in country — declaring in an interview with ESPN's Outside the Lines that while he was a student-athlete at the school he rarely went to class and had tutors write his papers for him.
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McCants told ESPN that he and other players took so-called "paper classes," in which students weren't required to attend class and simply had to turn in a term paper at the end of the semester.
Going into the 2004–2005 season, with his eligibility in jeopardy, McCants said advisers and tutors who worked with the basketball team steered him to take the paper classes within the African-American studies program. During the spring semester and championship run, McCants earned straight A's and made dean's list despite not attending any of his classes.
"I didn't write any papers," McCants said.
When it was time to turn in his papers, McCants said he and other players would carpool over to the tutor's house and "basically get our papers and go about our business."
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The “albiceleste” team is going all in this time around. As they always do.
No, but really, ain't it cool?
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Get your red, white, and green face paint ready.
The U.S. saved us in our time of need (Thanks, U.S.).
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Just keeping it real.
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Because it's in our blood.
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The streets look beautiful, there’s no denying that.
Rio de Janeiro.
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Last Week Tonight host John Oliver says he’s super excited for the start of the World Cup this week, but is conflicted by the fact that his favorite sporting event is run by an appallingly corrupt organization.
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Cornerback Shelby Osborne has signed a letter of intent with Campbellsville University in Kentucky.
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It’s Naija time.
So, basically, they're super heroes.
They play in green at home games and white at away games.
Nigeria made its World Cup debut in 1994 and made it to the round of 16 that year and in 1998. Since then, the team hasn't managed to make it past the group stages, and their appearances have often often been overshadowed by Nigerian government corruption.
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In January 2010, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan suspended the Super Eagles from competition for two years, due to embarrassment from poor performances. However, under FIFA regulations, governments aren't allowed to interfere with national teams, and the organization went back and forth with the government for the next several months. In October, Fifa finally banned the team, but reversed the decision four days later.
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It’s a love story, baby just say– WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS DOING?
California tribe Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation made a “significant investment” to air this video during prime time.
Forza Azzurri!!!
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“The big signs with the replica of our faces are pretty great.”
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Clint Dempsey: Yes.
BuzzFeed: Personalized?
CD: If you can afford it, yeah. Get your favorite player.
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CD: Yeah, it's awesome to see that and to know that the fans support you and believe in you. It feels like the people are behind you and it gives you a little sense of home.
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CD: If there is a certain player you're trying to get the attention of, you have a better chance with a sign than without one. When I'm playing games, I can't help but read the different signs. The big signs with the replica of our faces are pretty great. When people have a passion for a certain player, players are able to notice that.
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The National Congress of American Indians and Change The Mascot are encouraging Native people to show what they’re #ProudToBe .
By highlighting the beauty, talent, and diversity of Indian Country, we want to show the world all that it means to be American Indian or Alaska Native. Indian Country is modern, innovative, and alive. We have a rich history and are proud of our ancestors … but we are not simply lines in a history book. Native Americans are not caricatures, cartoons, or myths. We are part of your community.
We are Native peoples from across the country. We live in cities and on reservations. We are tribal leaders and community activists. We are parents and students. We are joined by many non-Native people. It isn't just those of Native descent who find the use of Indian-themed mascots inappropriate or who find the casual use of the R-word slur reprehensible.
Racism is never acceptable. It's time to change the mascot.
Start planning your long lunches now.
The bars are listed in no particular order so don't get all hot and bothered by the "rankings."
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32 teams compete for four years of bragging rights.
Pot 1: The top seven teams, plus host Brazil.
Pot 2: Africa & South America
Pot 3: Asia & North America
Pot 4: Europe
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The teams from Pot 3 (Australia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and the United States) are highlighted here.
Hup, Holland, Hup!
The House of Orange-Nassau is the royal house of the Netherlands, so it kind of makes sense. They also go by Flying Dutchman and Clockwork Orange, as if you needed even more reasons to root for them.
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