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FIFA is claiming two Twitter records for Germany's stunning 7-1 win over Brazil in the World Cup semifinals.

World Cup attendances are set to achieve the second-highest average in tournament history.

The international players' union has questioned the severity and focus of FIFA's punishment of Luis Suarez for biting an opponent at the World Cup.

FIFA has banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from all football activities for four months for biting an opponent at the World Cup, ruling him out of the rest of the tournament and the start of the upcoming Premier League season.

Costa Rica's football federation has sent a letter to FIFA demanding an explanation for why so many of its players were required to submit to anti-doping controls after a surprise victory over Italy.

The NBA has backing in Europe for its life ban of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter among those declaring full support.

FIFA will open a new phase of ticket sales for the World Cup on Wednesday, available online on a first-come, first-serve basis.

One of the Brazilian host cities for the World Cup says the stadium will be ready in time.