Cocaine-made FIFA World Cup replica seized

BOGOTA - A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, made of 11 kg cocaine, was seized at the international airport here in the Colombian capital, Colombia Airports anti-drug officials said.

World Cup replicas stolen in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG - Seven World Cup replica trophies and team garments were stolen from a FIFA venue here, South African police said.

Football fans clash with police in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY - A group of Mexican football fans who were celebrating the national team’s entry to the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2010, clashed with the police Tuesday.

Tear gas, rubber bullets against demo at stadium

DURBAN - Riot police used rubber bullets, tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse protestors at Durban’s Moses Mabhida stadium early Monday, just two hours after the Germany-Australia match ended.

Indian waiter shot before football fans in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - An Indian national working as a waiter here was shot dead in full view of football fans gathered at a restaurant to watch the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2010.

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