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FIFA: Beer rights must be enshrined in law

Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, football's governing body has insisted.

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Ireland's Paul O'Connell celebrates after the IRB Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Peter Bills' World Cup blog: A late night after Ireland win

Monday, 19 September 2011

A stunning performance by Ireland and an equally amazing one by their supporters; it was good to be green on Saturday night in Auckland.
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Rugby World Cup: Flannery’s woe sees Best keep his jersey

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Ireland's troubled World Cup campaign was dealt another blow yesterday following the news that Jerry Flannery's tournament is over.
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Fifa whistleblower admits: I lied

Monday, 11 July 2011

The 'whistleblower' who accused the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid of corruption has withdrawn the allegations and has apologised for telling “lies.”
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