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World Cup delights long-suffering fans

Despite our discontent with the Chinese soccer team, we are still passionate about the World Cup as well as soccer.
Source: Global Times | 2014-6-13 0:18:02

Panda World Cup show canceled

A panda World Cup prediction show was halted hours before kickoff on Thursday. Organizers dropped the “Paul the Octopus”-style project at the last minute after deciding it could have a negative impact on the giant pandas, said Heng Yi, spokesman for the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Source: Global Times | 2014-6-13 0:03:01

World Cup preview

Before the tournament gets into full swing, the Global Times thought it wise to take a look at who stands a chance of glory and which players should buy their own match tickets if they want any involvement in the ­second round.
Source: Global Times | 2014-6-12 22:58:01

World Cup party begins, again

The World Cup is a special event that only comes once every four years. Featuring the best teams and players in the world, the games bring people together as they cheer for their favorites.
Source: Global Times | 2014-6-12 22:28:01