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Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests

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SAO PAULO - Brazilian football great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave the streets and focus on football, an appeal that was quickly met with derision on social media.

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Soccer-Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests

SAO PAULO, June 19 - Brazilian soccer great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave the streets and focus on football, an appeal that was quickly met with derision on social media.

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Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness

RECIFE, Brazil - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lamented the physical toll the Confederations Cup schedule and hot Brazilian climate were taking on his players on Wednesday.

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Soccer-Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness

RECIFE, Brazil June 19 - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lamented the physical toll the Confederations Cup schedule and hot Brazilian climate were taking on his players on Wednesday.

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Neymar strikes again as Brazil beat Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Neymar struck with a stunning early volley for the second Confederations Cup game in a row and brilliantly set up the second goal to give Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday.

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Neymar wants 'safer, healthier and more honest' Brazil

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport.

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Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue

SAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation and corruption. | Video

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Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue

SAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation and corruption. | Video

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Soccer-Neymar wants "safer, healthier and more honest" Brazil

FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 20 - Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport.

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Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue

SAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation and corruption. | Video

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