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Brazil beefs up security for Confederations Cup

Brazil is using more than 20,000 troops along its borders with 10 South American nations to reinforce security ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in June.

Brazil judge lifts Maracana concession injunction

"Key matches of the upcoming Confederations Cup and next year's World Cup will be held at Maracana.

Tim Howard likely to miss US qualifiers

He also played in the 3-0 win over Egypt at the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Brazil prostitutes to learn English

Prostitutes in one of Brazil's biggest cities are beginning to sign up for free English classes ahead of this year's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.

Sao Paulo awarded Copa Sudamericana final

The Confederations Cup, a preparatory event for the World Cup featuring eight national teams, will be played next year at six venues in Brazil.

Scolari to lead Brazil through 2014 World Cup

The announcement gives Brazil a coach ahead of the Confederations Cup draw on Saturday, when the hosts will find out the team it will play the opener in June.

FIFA: Brazil still has 'plenty of work to do'

Valcke also praised the work done in the southern city of Curitiba on Tuesday and at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana, which will host the final of both the Confederations Cup and the World Cup.

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