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Pope Francis highlighted the values that are shared through soccer and expressed his desires for a successful World Cup in Brazil, starting today with a match between Croatia and the hosts.»

With a backdrop of last-minute tensions and a gorgeous stadium still undergoing its final touches, Sao Paulo is inscribing its name today in soccer history, with the honor of opening a World Cup still full of unknowns. The trend of social protest and more than a few organizational problems in recent weeks, will necessarily end with a break for the »

At least 20 foreign leaders, including heads of state and prime ministers, will visit Brazil on occasion of the World Cup, confirmed today the Planalto Palace.»

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) paid tribute today to recently deceased Cuban coach Eugenio George, recognized as the creator of Total Volleyball.»

Fidel said that he only learned of the death of outstanding volleyball coach Eugenio George several hours after it happened.»

Two great athletes from the Cuban central province of Sancti Spiritus grab headlines in the baseball world: Frederich Cepeda shot his first grand slam in the Nippon Professional Baseball, and Yulieski Gourriel is scheduled to travel today to Japan to start playing with the Yokohama Dena Baystars. Sancti Spiritus Yulieski Gourriel Joins Frederich Cepeda in Japanese Baseball (+photos) Japanese Baseball: »

Barrientos Memorial Athletics match was concluded with the records set by Sahily Diago in the 800 meters and pole vaulter Yarisley Silva.»

Sancti Spiritus will be present in the 2014 Canoe Sprint World Cup with half the members of the Cuban delegation»

Ciego de Avila beat 1-0 Cienfuegos, thus winning the 99th Cuban National Soccer Championship.»

Baseball player Alfredo Despaigne arrived in Cuba, from Mexico, after serving for the past month with the Piratas de Campeche in the Aztec summer circuit, Triple-A category.»