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LNG, Not World Cup to Drive Qatari Banks, CBQ CEO Says
Qatar's plans to expand its production capacity of liquefied natural gas are going to be key to loan growth going forward as the impact of the World Cup fades, says Commercial Bank of Qatar CEO Joseph Abraham. He spoke to Yousef Gamal...
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CLEAN : File: Maradona 'hand of God' ball on display ahead of auction
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, knocking England out of the championship, is on display in the UK ahead of a World Cup themed auction on November 16...
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Spain Knocked Out Of World Cup After 3-0 Loss To Morocco
Spain controlled the game Tuesday but struggled to get past the well-organized Moroccans, who ultimately prevailed in a shootout.
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CLEAN : Maradona 'hand of God' ball on display ahead of auction
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, knocking England out of the championship, is on display in the UK ahead of a World Cup themed auction on November 16...
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ECB's Makhlouf Says Half-Point Hike Likely in December
Bank of Ireland Governor and European Central Bank Governing Council Member Gabriel Makhlouf says the euro area is likely to endure a technical recession, but doesn't see 2023 "as a year of recession," as he discusses the challenges...
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FIFA official blasts shelved Fan Fest in Recife; comment on protests; Amazonas stadium
F�d�ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Sunday criticised the decision of a Brazilian host city to cancel its Fan Fest, saying an event allowing fans to watch games for free on...
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FRANCE: 3 PEOPLE QUESTIONED ABOUT WORLD CUP TICKET FRAUD
English/Nat
Three people were being questioned by police in Paris on Wednesday about a World Cup ticket scam.
The ticket fraud allegedly centred on Gilles Favard whose home in a quiet Parisian suburb was raided by police who found 100...
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Before they head to the World Cup the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team got a presidential send-off and will play the last tune up match on American soil. The AP's John Mone is following the squad.
HEADLINE: U.S. men's soccer team preps for World Cup
CAPTION: Before they head to the World Cup the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team got a presidential send-off and will play the last tune up match on American soil. The AP's John Mone is...
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Blatter hands over World Cup trophy to Rousseff, Valcke at media centre
FIFA's top two officials Sepp Blatter and Jerome Valcke remained silent on Monday over questions about the integrity of Qatar's winning bid for the 2022 World Cup.
Blatter met with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia on to...
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FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke expressed concerns about the progress of construction work on some of the World Cup stadia during a visit to the host country, Brazil, on Thursday.
FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke expressed concerns about the progress of construction work on some of the World Cup stadia during a visit to the host country, Brazil, on Thursday.
During a media conference at the Maracana stadium in...
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FIFA presser following stampede at pre-World Cup friendly
Johannesburg - 7 June 2010
1. Wide of press conference
2. Close of FIFA president Sepp Blatter
3. Close of FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke
4. Close, cutaway of FIFA flags
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Sepp Blatter, FIFA...
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WRAP England, Australia hand in bids to host World Cup ADDS Japan, SKo and NLands
1. Footballer, David Beckham and other members of England's 2018 and 2022 World Cup bid team
2. England bid team walk onto stage to present bid, English FA (Football Association) Chairman, Lord Triesman, standing next to Beckham
3....
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AP look at how township anger threatens to spoil World Cup
Rabbie Ridge township - 17 March 2010
1. Wide of burning rubbish during a service delivery protest in Rabbie Ridge
2. Wide of protesters dancing and chanting
3. Roadblock made of burning rubbish
4. Wide of police armoured vehicle...
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UK: JAPAN TO COMPETE TO HOST SOCCER WORLD CUP IN 2002
Jap/Eng/Nat
Japan says its the ideal Asian host for the World Soccer Cup in 2002.
The Japanese are competing against South Korea to be the host of the international sports event.
Famous British soccer stars Gary Lineker and Sir Bobby...
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The U.S. Men's soccer team faces Slovenia Friday in its second match of group play at the 2010 World Cup. As the AP's John Mone explains, even though the U.S. got a good result against England, Slovenia is a must-win game. (June 17)
HEADLINE: U.S. can't afford to slip against Slovenia
CAPTION: The U.S. Men's soccer team faces Slovenia Friday in its second match of group play at the 2010 World Cup. As the AP's John Mone explains, even though the U.S. got a good...
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A day after being eliminated at the World Cup, the head coach of the United States World Cup team says there is room for growth. Jurgen Klinsmann says that his team's performance has changed perceptions about US soccer. (July 2)
They captured the hearts of America _ from coast to coast, big towns and small, all the way to the White House.
Capturing the World Cup will have to wait.
Just like four years ago, the United States is going home after the round of 16,...
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WRAP Beckham holds presser to promote England 2018 bid ADDS more
1. Wide and zoom in of David Beckham, Footballer and Vice President of England World Cup 2018 bid, taking a seat for the press conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English) David Beckham, Footballer and Vice President of England World Cup 2018...
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World Cup gives church group opportunity to expand outreach mission in Brazil
Tens of thousands of US football fans are flooding into the Amazon city of Manaus, ahead of a big World Cup match up against Portugal.
Among them is a church group with a unique mission in the country: play football with local children...
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Police presser, minister, AWB supporters, police at gate
NB: Story Not on Tape, Website Only
1. Wide pan of news conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa Minister of Police:
"Let us be calm on the situation and allow the police to get to the bottom of this crime, because...
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Qatar bid team depart after securing 2022 World Cup
1. Flags flying on the Dolder Grand Hotel
2. Tracking shot of HH Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned walking out of hotel
3. Mid of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar 2022 bid committee, getting into car
4. Mid of...
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The U.S. men's soccer team can qualify for its' sixth straight World Cup with a victory at Honduras in early October. U.S. star Landon Donovan was in New York Wednesday and said the U.S. could also qualify with a tie against Costa Rica. (Sept. 23)
HEADLINE: U.S. men seeking World Cup berth
CAPTION: The U.S. men's soccer team can qualify for its' sixth straight World Cup with a victory at Honduras in early October. U.S. star Landon Donovan was in New York Wednesday and said the...
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Thierry Henry is retiring from the French national team. The 32-year-old forward announced his decision Thursday at the offices of The Associated Press before a news conference to discuss his signing with Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.
HEADLINE: Thierry Henry retires from French national team
CAPTION: Thierry Henry is retiring from the French national team. The forward announced his decision Thursday at the offices of The Associated Press before a news conference to...
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Fans reax to US defeat, still goes through to second phase
1. Wide of the Daejeon World Cup stadium
2. Fans arriving
3. Close up of fans coming through turnstiles
4. American fans brandishing stars and stripes
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Vox pop, American fan:
(Q: In terms of the historical aspect of...
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A look ahead to the football World Cup in SAfrica in a month's time
7 May 2010
1. Wide of vendor selling flags to motorists on the street
2. Close of South African flag
3. Wide of fans in football t-shirts
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Galied Nel, football fan:
"We have our skippers (yellow football shirt)...