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World Cup 2014 preparations

In this photo provided sportsbet.com.au, a hot air balloon in the likeness of Brazil?s Christ The Redeemer statute, wearing the colors of Australia's soccer team floats over the Melbourne skyline Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Australia will begin their 2014 soccer World Cup campaign with a match against Chile Saturday, in Cuiaba. (AP Photo/sportsbet.com.au, Dave Callow) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
In this photo provided sportsbet.com.au, a hot air balloon in the likeness of Brazil?s Christ The Redeemer statute, wearing the colors of Australia's soccer team floats over the Melbourne skyline Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Australia will begin their 2014 soccer World Cup campaign with a match against Chile Saturday, in Cuiaba. (AP Photo/sportsbet.com.au, Dave Callow) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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A pedestrian passes a graffiti depicting human hands holding the earth with the Brazilian flag in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup is set to open on June 12 with Brazil facing Croatia in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
A pedestrian passes a graffiti depicting human hands holding the earth with the Brazilian flag in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup is set to open on June 12 with Brazil facing Croatia in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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FILE - In this May 6, 2014 file photo, members of the Homeless Workers Movement build shacks on occupied land in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Homeless Workers Movement, one of the movements behind recent demonstrations against the World Cup, says it will not stage protests during the monthlong World Cup that begins Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo. Guilherme Boulos, head of the movement, said in an emailed statement the government has agreed to its demands for low-cost housing. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
FILE - In this May 6, 2014 file photo, members of the Homeless Workers Movement build shacks on occupied land in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Homeless Workers Movement, one of the movements behind recent demonstrations against the World Cup, says it will not stage protests during the monthlong World Cup that begins Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo. Guilherme Boulos, head of the movement, said in an emailed statement the government has agreed to its demands for low-cost housing. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
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Passengers rest on beanbags decorated like soccer balls as they wait for their flights ahead of the World Cup at the Guarulhos international airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The international tournament starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Passengers rest on beanbags decorated like soccer balls as they wait for their flights ahead of the World Cup at the Guarulhos international airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The international tournament starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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A woman walks by a mural depicting the World Cup mascot "Fuleco" stealing money in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. There have been steady anti-government protests across Brazil blasting spending on the World Cup which starts June 12 and demanding improvements in woeful public services. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
A woman walks by a mural depicting the World Cup mascot "Fuleco" stealing money in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. There have been steady anti-government protests across Brazil blasting spending on the World Cup which starts June 12 and demanding improvements in woeful public services. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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People line up outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
People line up outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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Argentine tourists play with a ball as they stand in line outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Argentine tourists play with a ball as they stand in line outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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Nicolas, an Argentine tourist, takes a nap as he waits with friends in line outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Nicolas, an Argentine tourist, takes a nap as he waits with friends in line outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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A fan wearing the striped, white-and-blue jersey of Argentina's Lionel Messi People, lines up with hundreds of people outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
A fan wearing the striped, white-and-blue jersey of Argentina's Lionel Messi People, lines up with hundreds of people outside Independencia Stadium for free tickets to watch a practice session by Argentina's soccer team in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The World Cup starts on June 12. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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United States head coach Juergen Klinsmann, left, addresses his team during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Klinsmann arrived in Brazil on Tuesday, a day after the team's arrival, because he stayed behind in Miami to watch a friendly between Ghana and South Korea. The U.S. will play against Ghana on June 16 in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
United States head coach Juergen Klinsmann, left, addresses his team during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Klinsmann arrived in Brazil on Tuesday, a day after the team's arrival, because he stayed behind in Miami to watch a friendly between Ghana and South Korea. The U.S. will play against Ghana on June 16 in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Italy players run sprints during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy plays in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy players run sprints during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy plays in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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Italy's Antonio Cassano, center, wipes his eyes during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the 2014 Brazil soccer World Cup. Teammate Alessio Cerci is pictured at left. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy's Antonio Cassano, center, wipes his eyes during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the 2014 Brazil soccer World Cup. Teammate Alessio Cerci is pictured at left. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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A boy tries to touch a large, inflatable soccer ball covered with a red cross that symbolizes a victim of violence, placed by members of Rio da Paz on Copacabana beach to protest government spending on the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Brazil has seen near-daily protests with anger focused on the billions spent to host the international soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
A boy tries to touch a large, inflatable soccer ball covered with a red cross that symbolizes a victim of violence, placed by members of Rio da Paz on Copacabana beach to protest government spending on the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Brazil has seen near-daily protests with anger focused on the billions spent to host the international soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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Italy's Mario Balotelli, right, challenges teammate Claudio Marchisio, for the ball, during a training session in the rain, in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy's Mario Balotelli, right, challenges teammate Claudio Marchisio, for the ball, during a training session in the rain, in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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United States' Matt Besler, left, and Omar Gonzalez work on resistance exercises during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
United States' Matt Besler, left, and Omar Gonzalez work on resistance exercises during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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United States' Chris Wondolowski, right, runs resistance exercises with teammates, including Clint Dempsey, front, during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
United States' Chris Wondolowski, right, runs resistance exercises with teammates, including Clint Dempsey, front, during a training session at the Sao Paulo FC training center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Italy's Ignazio Abate, from left, Mario Balotelli and Ciro Immobile, right, run side by side during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy's Ignazio Abate, from left, Mario Balotelli and Ciro Immobile, right, run side by side during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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Italy's Andrea Barzagli controls a ball during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy's Andrea Barzagli controls a ball during a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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Italy players arrive for a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy players arrive for a training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Italy will play in group D of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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Police officers stand outside of buses situated outside of Sao Paulo FC training center before the United States arrived for a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Police officers stand outside of buses situated outside of Sao Paulo FC training center before the United States arrived for a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Police officers arrive at Sao Paulo FC training center before the United States arrived for a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Police officers arrive at Sao Paulo FC training center before the United States arrived for a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The U.S. will play in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Brazilian flag flies over Estadio Novelli Jr stadium during a training session of Russian national team in Itu, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Russian team stays in Itu as their base city for the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
Brazilian flag flies over Estadio Novelli Jr stadium during a training session of Russian national team in Itu, Brazil, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Russian team stays in Itu as their base city for the 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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Clouds hang over the Rio Joao de Tiba river in Santa Cruz Cabralia near Porto Seguro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The German national soccer, which is based in nearby Santo Andre, will play in group G of the World Cup. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Clouds hang over the Rio Joao de Tiba river in Santa Cruz Cabralia near Porto Seguro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The German national soccer, which is based in nearby Santo Andre, will play in group G of the World Cup. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
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UNICEF ambassador Sergio Ramos, of Spain's national soccer team, plays soccer during a promotional event for the children's charity at the Atletico Paranaense training center in Curitiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Spain will play in group B of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
UNICEF ambassador Sergio Ramos, of Spain's national soccer team, plays soccer during a promotional event for the children's charity at the Atletico Paranaense training center in Curitiba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Spain will play in group B of the Brazil 2014 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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