Guzzlers prevailed Thursday as New York's highest court refused to reinstate the city's ban on the sale of big sodas, ruling that the city's health department overstepped its bounds when approved the 16-ounce cap on sugary beverages.
The court largely ignored the merits of the ban in the 20-page ruling, but determined the city's Board of Health engaged in policy-making, and not simply health regulations, when it imposed the restrictions on restaurants, delis, movie theaters, stadiums and street cart vendors.
"The Board of Health engaged in law-making beyond its regulatory authority," the opinion reads. "... It is clear that the Board of Health wrote the Portion Cap Rule without benefit of legislative guidance."
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German players celebrate with the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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Germany's defender and captain Philipp Lahm (front-R) holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.
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Germany's defender and captain Philipp Lahm (L) holds the trophy after his team's victory in the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / NELSON ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Germany's defender and captain Philipp Lahm (front L) is presented with the World Cup trophy by Joseph Blatter FIFA President (R) and Brazil's President Dilma Roussef after Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.
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Hostesses hold the medals as they stand next to the World Cup trophy, right, after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francois Xavier Marit, Pool)
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German fans react as Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match Germany vs Argentina played in Brazil during an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final Sunday, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: A dejected Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on after being defeated by Germany 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulates Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany during the medal ceremony after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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Argentine fans celebrate the good performance of their national football team near the Obelisk in Buenos Aires on July 13, 2014, after the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 final match. Germany defeated Argentina by 1-0.
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German fans watch a firework after the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match Germany vs Argentina played in Brazil during an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0.
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A Germany fan reacts after his team scored a goal against Argentina at the at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
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A young Argentina fan reacts after Germany scored a goal against Argentina during the final soccer match of the World Cup, at the at Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 13: A child reacts as he support the Argentina's national team watching the FIFA World Cup final on a screen at the Argentina«s Embassy in Mexico on July 13, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)
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A fan of Argentina watches the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Germany on a giant screen at the Fan Fest in Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.
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Germany's Mario Goetze celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Malaysian supporters of Germany celebrate after Germany scored a goal on July 14, 2014 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final fooball match between Argentina and Germany, on a giant screen on Independence square in Kuala Lumpur. AFP PHOTO / MOHD RASFAN (Photo credit should read MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Mario Gotze of Germany scores during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, to win the World Cup.
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Martin Demichelis of Argentina challenges Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Argentina's Ezequiel Garay, left, and Germany's Miroslav Klose go for a header during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, takes on Germany's Mats Hummels during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014.
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Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain heads the ball in front of Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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Benedikt Hoewedes of Germany challenges Ezequiel Lavezzi of Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Third Place Playoff match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Estadio Nacional on July 12, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Brazil's defender David Luiz (C) plays the ball during the third place play-off football match between Brazil and Netherlands during the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.
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Netherlands' defender Ron Vlaar (L) and Brazil's forward Jo vie for the ball during the third place play-off football match between Brazil and Netherlands during the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.
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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands controls the ball as David Luiz of Brazil gives chase during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Third Place Playoff match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Estadio Nacional on July 12, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Netherlands' Daley Blind, left, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014.
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Netherlands' Daley Blind, second left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014.
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Argentina fans celebrate after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. See more at NBC's Crazy Fans of the World Cup.
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Argentina's players celebrate their victory at the end of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 09, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina scores in the penalty shoot out during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 09, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Sergio Romero of Argentina saves the penalty kick of Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands in a shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Dante of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal past Julio Cesar of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Brazil's Luiz Gustavo reacts after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Germany has routed host Brazil 7-1 and advanced to the final of the World Cup.
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Germany's Andre Schuerrle, second left, scores his side's 6th goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
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Brazil's Oscar scores during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
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A Brazil soccer fan reacts in frustration as he watches his team play a World Cup semifinal match against Germany on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
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Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt celebrates after the Netherlands defeated Costa Rica 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014.
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Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (2md R) shoots a free kick towards Costa Rica's wall the quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014.
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Netherlands' forward Dirk Kuyt (L) and Costa Rica's midfielder Christian Bolanos vie during the second period of extra time in the quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014.
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Netherlands' forward Dirk Kuyt (2nd R) heads the ball marked by Costa Rica's midfielder Celso Borges (R) during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014.
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Costa Rica's midfielder Christian Bolanos eyes the ball, during a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014.
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Netherlands' goalkeeper Tim Krul makes a save during the penalty shout out of a quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014.
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Netherlands' Arjen Robben, foreground, and Costa Rica's Michael Umana go for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Junior Diaz heads the ball with Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez, right, kicks the ball away from Netherlands' Robin van Persie during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi skips over the challenge of Belgium's Toby Alderweireld during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Belgium at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to reach the World Cup semifinals.
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Marouane Fellaini of Belgium and Jose Maria Basanta of Argentina compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Argentina and Belgium at Estadio Nacional on July 5, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama comes in to defend against Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain during their group F World Cup soccer match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
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Brazil's defender David Luiz kicks the ball during the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014.
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Brazil fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Brazil's forward Hulk (L) vies with Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez (2L) and Colombia's midfielder Carlos Sanchez (2R) during the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014.
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Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez (not pictured) scores a penalty kicks past Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar during the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014.
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Brazil's forward Neymar is carried on a stretcher after being injured during the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014.
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James Rodriguez of Colombia shoots and scores his team's first goal on a penalty kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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German fans enjoy the atmosphere before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final match Between Germany and France at the Mega Park Arena Club on July 4, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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Mats Hummels of Germany scores his team's first goal on a header past Hugo Lloris of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Paul Pogba of France and Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Hugo Lloris of France saves the shot of Andre Schuerrle of Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Mathieu Debuchy of France and Mario Goetze of Germany compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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A general view of play during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard, left, makes a save as Belgium's Romelu Lukaku, front, looks on during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
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United States' Jermaine Jones, left, is challenged by Belgium's Vincent Kompany during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard leaps up to stop a header by Belgium's Marouane Fellaini during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
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Blerim Dzemaili of Switzerland reacts after a missed chance at goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Argentina and Switzerland at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 1, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Blerim Dzemaili of Switzerland heads the ball toward goal and hits the post in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Argentina and Switzerland at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 1, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Jose Maria Basanta of Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Argentina and Switzerland at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 1, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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JUNE 30: Algeria's goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Germany's midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) scores during the Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014.
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Algeria's players react after being defeated by Germany 2-1 within the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Germany's Thomas Mueller (13) challenges with Algeria's Mehdi Mostefa (22) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Paul Pogba of France scores his team's first goal on a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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France's forward Karim Benzema (top) celebrates with team-mates after France's midfielder Paul Pogba (not seen) scored their team's first goal during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (top) defends his goal during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014.
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Paul Pogba of France scores his team's first goal on a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Costa Rica's forward Joel Campbell celebrates after wining a Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece at Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014.
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Costa Rica's defender Michael Umana scores during the penalty shootout after the extra time in the round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece at Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014.
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Konstantinos Mitroglou of Greece has his shot saved by Keylor Navas of Costa Rica in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas eyes the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece at Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014.
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Bryan Ruiz of Costa Rica scores his team's first goal past Orestis Karnezis of Greece during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Michael Umana of Costa Rica challenges Giorgos Karagounis of Greece during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Netherlands' defender Daley Blind (L) vies with Mexico's midfielder Hector Herrera during a Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014.
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Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (L) makes a save on a shot by Netherlands' forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar during a Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014.
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Oribe Peralta of Mexico and Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao on June 29, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Head coach Miguel Herrera of Mexico celebrates his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao on June 29, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Juan Guillermo Cuadrado of Colombia controls the ball against Jose Gimenez of Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Gaston Ramirez of Uruguay is challenged by Juan Camilo Zuniga and Jackson Martinez of Colombia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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James Rodriguez of Colombia scores his team's first goal past Fernando Muslera of Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Jackson Martinez of Colombia controls the ball against Jose Gimenez (L) and Egidio Arevalo Rios of Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Cristian Rodriguez of Uruguay goes up for a header against Juan Camilo Zuniga and Cristian Zapata of Colombia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Abel Aguilar of Colombia and Maximilliano Pereira of Uruguay compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana on June 28, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Gary Medel of Chile and Fred of Brazil compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Brazil beat Chile 3-2 in penalty shootout to reach the quarterfinals.
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Alexis Sanchez of Chile challenges David Luiz of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Oscar of Brazil and Marcelo Diaz of Chile compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Charles Aranguiz of Chile controls the ball as Fernandinho of Brazil fights of Felipe Gutierrez during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Algerian fans celebrate in Algiers on June 26, 2014 after Algeria eliminated Russia with a 1-1 draw in a FIFA 2014 World Cup Group H match.
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Russia's forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov (R) in action during a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Fans of Russia cheer during a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Carl Medjani of Algeria challenges Oleg Shatov of Russia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Algeria and Russia at Arena da Baixada on June 26, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Algeria's goalkeeper Rais Mbohli dives for the ball during a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Essaid Belkalem of Algeria celebrates with a flag and the ball under his shirt after a 1-1 draw during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Algeria and Russia at Arena da Baixada on June 26, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Adnan Januzaj of Belgium vies with Ki Sung-Yueng of Korea during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Korea Republic and Belgium at the Arena de Sao Paulo on June 26, 2014 in Sao Paulo.
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South Korea's forward Lee Keun-Ho (L) vies with Belgium's defender Nicolas Lombaerts during a Group H football match between South Korea and Belgium at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Belgium's defender and captain Jan Vertonghen (L) celebrates with Belgium's midfielder Marouane Fellaini after scoring during a Group H football match between South Korea and Belgium at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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South Korean soccer fans support their national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Belgium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 26, 2014.
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Belgian soccer fans support their national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Belgium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 26, 2014.
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Clint Dempsey of the United States acknowledges the fans after being defeated by Germany 1-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States receives treatment after a collision during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Germany's forward Thomas Mueller (C), US midfielder Kyle Beckerman (L) and US defender Matt Besler (R) vie for the ball during a Group G football match between US and Germany at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Philipp Lahm of Germany is challenged by Clint Dempsey (L) and Alejandro Bedoya of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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US defender Omar Gonzalez (L) and Germany's forward Miroslav Klose vie for the ball during a Group G football match between US and Germany at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 26: Young soccer fans stand on chess tables to get a better view of the US v Germany World Cup match in Dupont Circle park June 26, 2014 in Washington, United States. The German Embassy in the United States provided two large-screen televisions for fans of both teams to watch the last game of the 'Group of Death' match. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Omar Gonzalez of the United States challenges Mesut Oezil of Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Portugal and Ghana at Estadio Nacional on June 26, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Ghana's midfielder Andre Ayew (front) and Portugal's midfielder William Carvalho vie for the ball during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Ghana's goalkeeper Fatau Dauda (L), Ghana's defender Jonathan Mensah (front) and Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo (R) vie for the ball during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo strikes the ball during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo (2L) has a shot on goal during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Portugal's defender Bruno Alves (L) and Ghana's forward and captain Asamoah Gyan vie during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Portugal's forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo (C) gestures to the referee during the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014.
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Karim Benzema of France shoots against Frickson Erazo of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Ecuador's goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez (2nd L) makes a save during a Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Michael Arroyo of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup match between Ecuador and France on June 25, 2014 at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Enner Valencia of Ecuador controls the ball against Laurent Koscielny of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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France's defender Bakary Sagna in action during a Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Honduras' goalkeeper and captain Noel Valladares (R) eyes the ball during a Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland clears the ball off the goal line during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Honduras' midfielder Jorge Claros (L) vies with Switzerland's forward Admir Mehmedi during a Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Honduras' defender Victor Bernardez (L) vies with Switzerland's forward Haris Seferovic during a Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Switzerland fans cheer after their victory in the Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA
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Tino Sven Susic of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes on Iran defence during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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A fan of Iran reacts during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Iran's defender Amir Hossein Sadeghi (bottom C) falls next to Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko (bottom 2nd R) during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Iran's forward Reza Ghoochannejhad (C) in action during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina shoots and scores his team's third goal past goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi of Iran during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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Argentina's defender Federico Fernandez (R) challenges Nigeria's forward Michael Uchebo for the ball during the Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre on June 25, 2014,during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Argentina's defender Ezequiel Garay (L) and Nigeria's forward Peter Odemwingie (C) jump to head the ball, during a Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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Okechukwu Uchebo of Nigeria controls the ball against Ezequiel Garay (L) and Ricardo Alvarez of Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Nigeria's forward Michael Uchebo (L) and Argentina's defender Marcos Rojo vie for the ball during a Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014.
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James Rodriguez of Colombia celebrates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Yoshito Okubo of Japan attempts an overhead kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Yoshito Okubo of Japan attempts an overhead kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Adrian Ramos of Colombia takes on Makoto Hasebe and Yasuyuki Konno of Japan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Shinji Kagawa of Japan and Carlos Carbonero of Colombia compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Die Serey of the Ivory Coast tackles Lazaros Christodoulopoulos of Greece during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Greece and the Ivory Coast at Castelao on June 24, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Ivory Coast's forward and captain Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast's forward Wilfried Bony (R) fight for the ball with Greece's forward Georgios Samaras during a Group C football match between Greece and Ivory Coast at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014.
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Greece celebrate after defeating the Ivory Coast 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Greece and the Ivory Coast at Castelao on June 24, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Luis Suarez of Uruguay and Giorgio Chiellini of Italy react after a clash during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Giorgio Chiellini of Italy pulls down his shirt after a clash with Luis Suarez of Uruguay (not pictured) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Andrea Barzagli of Italy challenges Luis Suarez of Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Diego Godin of Uruguay goes up for a header and scores his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Gianluigi Buffon of Italy appeals to referee Marco Rodriguez after Claudio Marchisio is sent off during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Costa Rica's defender Giancarlo Gonzalez (L) and Costa Rica's defender Junior Diaz (2L) are watched by Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas (REAR) as they challenge England's midfielder Frank Lampard (R) during the Group D football match between Costa Rica and England at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on June 24, 2014,during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Daniel Sturridge of England reacts as he's challenged by Cristian Gamboa (L) and Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Costa Rica and England at Estadio Mineirao on June 24, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Yeltsin Tejeda of Costa Rica challenges Luke Shaw of England during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Costa Rica and England at Estadio Mineirao on June 24, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Mark Bresciano of Australia passes the ball against Jordi Alba of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Fernando Torres of Spain (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Juan Mata of Spain scores his team's third goal past Mathew Ryan of Australia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Mark Bresciano of Australia controls the ball Xabi Alonso (L) and Koke of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Rafael Marquez of Mexico scores his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Andres Guardado of Mexico (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Ante Rebic of Croatia receives a red card during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Dejan Lovren of Croatia fights off Giovani dos Santos of Mexico during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Fernandinho of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Maxim Choupo-Moting of Cameroon is challenged by Thiago Silva (L), Luiz Gustavo (2nd L) and Ramires of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Referee Jonas Eriksson looks on as Neymar of Brazil lies on the field after a challenge during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Neymar of Brazil controls the ball against Stephane Mbia of Cameroon during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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A fan of the U.S. national soccer team watches a live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014.
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USA soccer fans react to Portugal scoring their 2nd goal as they watch on a screen setup at the FIFA Fan Fest on Copacabana beach June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game ended tied 2-2.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States challenges Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo falls during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States is challenged by William Carvalho of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Nani of Portugal (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Joao Pereira (L) and Joao Moutinho of Portugal (R) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Nani of Portugal scores his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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South Korea's Son Heung-min, right, prepares to kick on goal to score his side's first goal as Algeria's Madjid Bougherra defends during the group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. Algeria beat South Korea 4-2.
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Koo Ja-Cheol of South Korea (L) scores his team's second goal past Djamel Mesbah and goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between South Korea and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 22, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Algeria's Nabil Ghilas, centre, takes on South Korea's Hong Jeong-ho during the group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014.
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Russia's Vasily Berezutsky, left, challenges Belgium's Divock Origi during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. Origi scored in the 88th minute as Belgium beat Russia 1-0.
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Belgium's Toby Alderweireld, left, and Russia's Maksim Kanunnikov battle for a header during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014.
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Russia's Denis Glushakov, left, and Belgium's Marouane Fellaini challenge for the ball during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014.
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Bosnia's Tino-Sven Susic, right, kicks the ball clear from Nigeria's Efe Ambrose during the group F World Cup soccer match between Nigeria and Bosnia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014. Nigeria won 1-0.
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (C) makes a save during the Group F football match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Hercegovina at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014.
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Emmanuel Emenike of Nigeria fights off Muhamed Besic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Fans look on with electronic devices during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Emmanuel Emenike of Nigeria and Toni Sunjic of Bosnia and Herzegovina go up for a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Michael Babatunde of Nigeria is stretchered off the pitch during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (C) makes a save during the Group F football match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Hercegovina at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2014.
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team's first goal past goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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Miroslav Klose of Germany does a flip in celebration of scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany scores his team's second goal past Fatawu Dauda of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Asamoah Gyan of Ghana scores his team's second goal past Manuel Neuer of Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Pablo Zabaleta of Argentina challenges Masoud Shojaei of Iran during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Iran at Estadio Mineirao on June 21, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Argentina won 1-0.
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Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona leaves the tribune during the first half of the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Iran's Andranik Teymourian battle for the ball during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014.
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Ecuadorian soccer team fans react with a celebratory kiss to their team scoring against the Honduras team as they watch the Word Cup FIFA Fan Fest on Copacabana beach on June 20, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Ecuador's Enner Valencia, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the group E World Cup soccer match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Friday, June 20, 2014.
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Ecuador's defender Juan Carlos Paredes vies with a Honduras' opponent during a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Ecuador's forward Enner Valencia (R) vies with an Honduran player during a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Honduras' midfielder Roger Espinoza eyes the ball during a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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French soccer fans in costume run with a large replica of the World Cup trophy as they arrive to Arena Fonte Nova for their team's World Cup match with Switzerland in Salvador, Brazil, Friday, June 20, 2014.
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France's forward Karim Benzema scores against Switzerland's goalkeeper Diego Benaglio during a Group E football match between Switzerland and France at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris lets in Switzerland's first goal scored by midfielder Blerim Dzemaili's during a Group E football match between Switzerland and France at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Diego Benaglio of Switzerland makes save after a penalty kicked by Karim Benzema of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Switzerland and France at Arena Fonte Nova on June 20, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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France's forward Olivier Giroud (R) vies with Switzerland's midfielder Blerim Dzemaili during a Group E football match between Switzerland and France at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Giancarlo Gonzalez of Costa Rica celebrates with teammates after defeating Costa Rica 1-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at Arena Pernambuco on June 20, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Costa Rica fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at Arena Pernambuco on June 20, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Italy's forward Mario Balotelli in action during a Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Italy's forward Lorenzo Insigne (C) and Costa Rica's defender Cristian Gamboa (L) vie for the ball during a Group D football match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas (C) makes a save as he vies for the ball with Italy's forward Mario Balotelli (L) and Italy's midfielder Antonio Candreva (R) during a Group D football match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014.
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An Italy soccer fan watches his team's World Cup match with Costa Rica inside the FIFA Fan Fest area in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, June 20, 2014. Italy lost 1-0 to Costa Rica.
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Referee Joel Aguilar, right, from El Salvado books Greece's Vasilis Torosidis during the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring 2-1 during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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DISTRIBUTED FOR COCA-COLA - Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure (19) battles with Colombia's Carlos Sanchez (6) for a head ball during the group C World Cup soccer match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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Silvia Santos, facing camera, embraces her daughter Ana Carolina at their home in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014. All the members of the Silva family were born with an extra digit on each hand as a result of a genetic condition known as polydactyly. Rather than recoil in the face of constant stares by curious onlookers the 14 members of the family spanning four generations seem to embrace their physical differences with pride. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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Ivory Coast's Serey Die is overcome with emotion as they play the national anthem before the group C World Cup soccer match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014. Serey Die sobbed uncontrollably as his nation’s anthem was played. He said the “emotion overwhelmed” him as he was thinking about his father who died in 2004, and about his “tough life” before making it to the World Cup.
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Greece's forward Georgios Samaras (C) controls the ball during a Group C football match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014.
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Japanese soccer fans with their national flag gather at a crossroad after the Group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district, Friday, June 20, 2014.
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Japan's defender Atsuto Uchida (L) vies with Greece's forward Fanis Gekas (R) during a Group C football match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014.
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Greece's midfielder Giannis Maniatis (L) vies with Japan's forward Yoshito Okubo (R) during a Group C football match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014.
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Japan's forward Yoshito Okubo reacts during a Group C football match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014.
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A Japan fan shows support prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Greece at Estadio das Dunas on June 19, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.
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Luis Suarez of Uruguay shoots and scores his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Uruguay and England at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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England's forward Rickie Lambert (L) vies with Uruguay's defender Diego Godin (R) during a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014.
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Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez (C) celebrates scoring during the Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Uruguay's midfielder Alvaro Pereira (R) is watched by teammate Uruguay's midfielder Egidio Arevalo Rios as he shoots past England's midfielder Adam Lallana (R) during the Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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People watch football in the Shakespeares Head pub in Soho during England's second Group D match against Uruguay in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 19, 2014 in London, England.
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Ivory Coast's Wilfried Bony, left, and Colombia's Abel Aguilar battle for the ball during the group C World Cup soccer match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014. Colombia beat Ivory Coast 2-1.
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Colombia's fans watch the group C World Cup soccer match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) celebrates with teammate Colombia's Juan Cuadrado after scoring his side's first goal during the group C World Cup soccer match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, June 19, 2014.
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Netherlands' Robin van Persie controls the ball during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure, left, practice drills with Ismael Diomande, second left, Arthur Boka, second right and Didier Ya Konan, right, during an official training session the day before the group C World Cup soccer match between Ivory Coast and Colombia, at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates his team's 3-2 victory over Australia during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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Spanish soccer fans throw up their hands as they watch, on a giant display, the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Spain lost the match and has been knocked out of the World Cup.
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Chile's Eduardo Vargas, right in white, scores the opening goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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Italy's player Mario Balotelli sprints during his team's training session in Mangaratiba, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Balotelli marked his first World Cup game by scoring the winner for Italy against England.
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A performer holds a Brazilian flag covered in fake blood in tribute to the workers who died while building Brazil's World Cup stadiums in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Croatian football fans react as they watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup group A football match between Cameroon and Croatia on June 18, 2014 in the Croatian capital Zagreb's main square. Several thousand people gathered at Zagreb's main square to watch the match between Cameroon and Croatia on a giant screen.
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A Cameroon fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Croatia at Arena Amazonia on June 18, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Sammir of Croatia controls the ball against Aurelien Chedjou of Cameroon during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Croatia at Arena Amazonia on June 18, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Mario Mandzukic of Croatia competes for the ball with Nicolas N'Koulou of Cameroon during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Croatia at Arena Amazonia on June 18, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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A Spanish soccer fan holds her head as she watches, on a giant display, the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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Eugenio Mena of Chile controls the ball against Cesar Azpilicueta of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Marcelo Diaz of Chile and David Silva of Spain in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Estadio Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Sergio Ramos of Spain performs an overhead kick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Chile at Maracana on June 18, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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(L-R) Memphis Depay of Holland, Robin van Persie of Holland during the FIFA World Cup match between Australia and The Netherlands on June 18, 2014 at Estadio Beira Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong (L) heads the ball during a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014.
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Netherlands' defender Bruno Martins Indi is stretched out during a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014.
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Australia's defender Jason Davidson (C) heads the ball during a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014.
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Netherlands' defender Daley Blind (L) vies with Australia's midfielder Mark Bresciano during a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014.
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South Korean rapper PSY, center, performs before a TV broadcasting of the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
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South Korea's Han Kook-young (14) performs a bicycle kick beside Russia's Viktor Fayzulin during their group H World Cup soccer match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Russian players console Russia's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, center, after the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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Referee Nestor Pitana, from Argentina, right, books South Korea's Koo Ja-cheol (13) during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. At center is Russia's Igor Denisov (7). (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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South Korea's Hwang Seok-ho (6) talks to one of his teammates after a 1-1 tie with South Korea during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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South Korean soccer fans shout after their soccer team scored the first goal against Russia during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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In this photo dated Tuesday, June 17, 2014, an Algerian soccer fans react while watching his team's World Cup soccer match with Belgium on a large screen set up in Algiers Zocalo June 17, 2014. Belgium defeated Algeria 2-1.
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A Mexican fan shows off his costume before the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Brazil's Thiago Silva, center, has a header at goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) bats the ball away after a header by Brazil's Fred, left, during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Brazil's Willian, left, challenges Mexico's Marco Fabian, center, and Hector Moreno during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Fans cheer prior to the start of the Mexico vs Brazil World Cup match inside the FIFA Fan Fest area in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Mexico's Oribe Peralta, left, heads the ball over Brazil's Thiago Silva and Mexico's Giovani dos Santos during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Belgium's Dries Mertens celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Algeria at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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Belgium's Dries Mertens is embraced by Axel Witsel as he celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group H World Cup soccer match between Belgium and Algeria at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
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United States' John Brooks, second right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Ghana's Andre Ayew, left, scores his sides first goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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A soccer fan of the U.S. national soccer team watches a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between USA and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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United States' John Brooks, second from left, scores his side's second goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Nigerian players wave to spectators following their 0-0 tie with Iran during the group F World Cup soccer match between Iran and Nigeria at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Iranian players applaud spectators following their 0-0 tie with Nigeria during the group F World Cup soccer match between Iran and Nigeria at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Iran's Amirhossein Sadeghi heads the ball in front of Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike during the group F World Cup soccer match between Iran and Nigeria at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama claims a high ball during the group F World Cup soccer match between Iran and Nigeria at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo protests to referee Milorad Mazic from Serbia during the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Portugal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Germany's Thomas Mueller scores his team's fourth goal and his third during the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Portugal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana stadium on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Argentina soccer fans, one dressed as Pope Francis, arrive to Maracana stadium for a World Cup soccer match with Bosnia in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014. Argentina won the match 2-1.
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Argentina's Angel di Maria falls after a challenge during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014.
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Argentine soccer fans cheer their team's second goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina as they watch on a giant screen at the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest on Copacabana beach on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Argentine team won 2-1.
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Javier Mascherano of Argentina challenges Edin Visca of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina shoots and scores his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Senad Lulic of Bosnia and Herzegovina dribbles past Angel di Maria of Argentina and Ezequiel Garay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina lies on the field holding his ankle after a foul during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 15: Lionel Messi of Argentina lies on the field holding his ankle after a foul during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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France acknowledge the fans after defeating Honduras 3-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Mathieu Debuchy of France holds off a challenge by Roger Espinoza of Honduras during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Karim Benzema of France shoots and scores his team's first goal on a penalty kick past Noel Valladares of Honduras during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Karim Benzema of France shoots and scores his team's third goal, his second, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Karim Benzema of France controls the ball as Maynor Figueroa of Honduras gives chase during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Paul Pogba of France and Roger Espinoza of Honduras battle for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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A general view of the arena during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Admir Mehmedi of Switzerland is challenged by Christian Noboa of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Switzerland and Ecuador at Estadio Nacional on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. Switzerland beat Ecuador 2-1.
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Haris Seferovic of Switzerland acknowledges the fans after defeating Ecuador 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Switzerland and Ecuador at Estadio Nacional on June 15, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Japanese football fans react after the second goal by Ivory Coast against Japan as they watch TV during the the group C first round match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Tokyo on June 15, 2014.
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Gervinho of the Ivory Coast scores on a header past Eiji Kawashima of Japan as Wilfried Bony of the Ivory Coast looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast controls the ball against Shinji Kagawa (C) and Yuto Nagatomo of Japan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Masato Morishige of Japan challenges Wilfried Bony of the Ivory Coast during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Gervinho of the Ivory Coast (R) scores his team's second goal on a header past goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima of Japan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Sol Bamba of the Ivory Coast goes for a header over the back of Shinji Okazaki of Japan during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Japan fans hold a flag and cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
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Italian fans celebrate their team's victory over England in the 2014 World Cup as they watch the match on a large screen in central Rome's Piazza Venezia on June 14, 2014
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Mario Balotelli of Italy scores his team's second goal on a header past Gary Cahill and goalkeeper Joe Hart of England during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Steven Gerrard of England is challenged by Gabriel Paletta of Italy during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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England football fans go wild in Riley's Sports Bar as their team equalise against Italy in their opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. The 20th FIFA Football World Cup is being held in Brazil from 12th June to 13th July.
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Raheem Sterling of England controls the ball against Gabriel Paletta of Italy during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy lies on the field after a tackle by Gary Cahill of England during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Gary Cahill of England tackles Ciro Immobile of Italy during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Costa Rica's Joel Campbell celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Joel Campbell scores his side's first goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Joel Campbell has a shot on goal during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Bryan Ruiz (10) heads the ball over Uruguay's Martin Caceres (22) during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Yeltsin Tejeda clears the ball during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Costa Rica's Yeltsin Tejeda, left, and Uruguay's Walter Gargano battle for the ball during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 14, 2014.
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Teofilo Gutierrez of Colombia (L) celebrates scoring his teams second goal with Cristian Zapata during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Greece at Estadio Mineirao on June 14, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Colombia beat Greece 3-0.
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Colombia fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Greece at Estadio Mineirao on June 14, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Pablo Armero of Colombia dribbles past Dimitris Salpingidis of Greece during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Greece at Estadio Mineirao on June 14, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Jean Beausejour of Chile (C) celebrates scoring his teams third goal with teammates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Gonzalo Jara of Chile challenges Mathew Leckie of Australia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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A general view of action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Gary Medel of Chile and Tim Cahill of Australia go up for a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Marcelo Diaz of Chile tackles Mathew Leckie of Australia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Mathew Leckie of Australia is challenged by Eugenio Mena of Chile during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil.
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Netherlands' forward Robin van Persie (L) and Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (C) celebrate with teammates after Netherlands' defender Stefan de Vrij scored during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014.
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Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (front 2nd R) celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014.
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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands falls after a challenge by Sergio Ramos of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (C) vies with Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas (R) during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014.
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Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands and Andres Iniesta of Spain battle for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands deflects the ball in for the teams third goal as Iker Casillas of Spain and Robin van Persie of the Netherlands collide in the air during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
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Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas (L) reacts after Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (2nd R) scored his team's fifth goal during a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014.
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Mexico soccer fan Jose Reyna, center, reacts as he watches his team's World Cup match with Cameroon inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. Mexico won 1-0.
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The shadows of Chile soccer fans are cast on a fence outside the Arena Pantanal as they arrive to their team's World Cup match with Australia in Cuiaba, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Netherlands' Robin van Persie scores a goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Mexico soccer fans celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Cameroon at a World Cup match, inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Mexican fans cheer in a downpour before the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Mexico's Oribe Peralta celebrates after scoring during the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Mexico's players celebrate after Mexico's Oribe Peralta scored during the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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A Brazil soccer fan covered in flowers and his nation's flag cheers inside the FIFA Fan fest area before the start of the World Cup openes between Brazil and Croatia on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. After taking the early lead in the opening match of the international soccer tournament, Croatia fell 3-1 to the five-time champion Brazil.
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A Mexico soccer fan wearing a Lucha Libre wrestling mask reacts after his team's goal against Cameroon was disallowed at thier World Cup match, as he watches the game from inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
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A Mexico soccer fan watches his team's World Cup soccer match with Cameroon on giant television screens in Mexico City's main square, the Zocalo, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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Mexico's players celebrate after Mexico's Oribe Peralta scored during the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014.
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A Pakistani soccer fan paints a mural for the World Cup, to celebrate in Karachi's slums, Friday, June 13, 2014 in Pakistan. From the stadium in Sao Paulo to sofas in Germany, from a pub in Nairobi to a cafe in Miami, from a Rio slum to outer space, nearly half the world's population was expected to tune in to the World Cup, soccer's premier event which kicked off Thursday in Brazil.
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France's player Blaise Matuidi smiles as he answers questions during a press conference in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, Friday, June 13, 2014. France is in group E at the World Cup soccer tournament and plays its first match Sunday.
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Neymar of Brazil and Luka Modric of Croatia in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulol on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Soccer fans celebrate during the Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, at the Kukaramakara' cafe block party in Miami, Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Vedran Corluka (5) of Croatia struggles with his competitor Neymar (10) of Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Fans of Brazil watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Brazil's Marcelo, right, scores an own goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Brazil soccer fans celebrate their team's goal against Croatia as they watch the game inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Brazil soccer fans wearing hats made of watermelons pose for a photo as they wait for the start of the World Cup soccer game between Brazil and Croatia inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. The stars on the hat at left represent Brazil's previous five World Cup titles, and the other represents this year's possible sixth.
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A Brazil soccer fan watches a screen broadcasting the World Cup opening match between Brazil and Croatia inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Singers Pitbull (L) and Jennifer Lopez perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014, prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014, prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.
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Performers are led by US rapper Pitbull (C) Brazilian pop singer Claudia Leitte (R) and US singer Jennifer Lopez (L) as they take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014, prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014, prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.
US singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia on June 12, 2014.
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US rapper Pitbull takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014, prior to the opening Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.
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A Brazilian fan watches the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014.
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 26: Fans watch USA play Germany in a World Cup soccer match on one of two large screens placed for fans in Grant Park on June 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers expected as many as 20,000 people to watch the game in the park. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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US President Barack Obama and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (L) watch the 2014 World Cup match between the US and Germany while en route to Minnepolis, Minnesota on June 26, 2014. Obama is heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota to hold a town hall meeting and to attend a fundraiser. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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(L-R) Lionel Messi of Argentina, Ron Vlaar of Holland during the match between The Netherlands and Argentina on July 9, 2014 at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JULY 9: Ezequiel Garay of Argentina in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Arena de Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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(L-R) goalkeeper Sergio Romero of Argentina, Mario Gotze of Germany during the final of the FIFA World Cup 2014 on July 13, 2014 at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
The city had hoped Thursday's ruling would overturn a lower court's decision that blocked the restrictions after restaurants, theater owners, beverage companies and small stores sued.
"We are pleased that the lower courts' decisions were upheld," the American Beverage Association said in a statement after the decision was handed down. The restrictions, if reinstated, "would have created an uneven playing field for thousands of small businesses in the city and limited New Yorkers' freedom of choice."
De Blasio said in a statement that he was disappointed by the ruling.
"The negative effects of sugary drink over-consumption on New Yorkers’ health, particularly among low-income communities, are irrefutable," the mayor said. "We cannot turn our backs on the high rates of obesity and diabetes that adversely impact the lives of so many of our residents."
City Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett said the administration continues to look for ways "to limit the pernicious effects of aggressive and predatory marketing of sugary drinks and unhealthy foods."
The case was decided 4-2, with the majority opinion written by Judge Eugene Piggott Jr. Piggott wrote that city health regulators appeared to carefully weigh the economic, social and health implications of the ban — a policy function that Piggott wrote was not the health board's to exercise. The two dissenting judges wrote that they believe the Board of Health was within its rights to impose the ban, and that the judiciary shouldn't "step into the middle of a debate over public health policy."
The city hasn't said whether it plans to try to appeal. But it's unlikely that an appeal to the Supreme Court would be accepted because the case centers on local government authority and legislation, not federal issues.
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Soda has been under fire for years, with health advocates saying the sugary beverages are unique in their harmfulness because people don't realize how much high-fructose corn syrup they're guzzling. The bad publicity has helped lead to a steady decline in U.S. soda sales for nearly a decade. But other sugary drinks such as sports drinks and energy drinks have been growing.
To help curb consumption, lawmakers and health advocates around the country have proposed soda taxes in recent years. None have succeeded, however, in part because of heavy campaigning and lobbying from the beverage industry. In California, a measure that would have slapped a warning label on sodas was recently defeated.
In the meantime, Coke and Pepsi have also been rolling out smaller cans and bottles, some as small as 7.5 ounces. The idea is that people would be more willing to drink soda if they could control the portion sizes. The smaller sizes are also more profitable for companies.
