3 factors why Zii Jia should be fired up to excel at Thailand Open

Zii Jia doesn't have to endure qualifying matches in his next 3 events

Lee Zii Jia will not have to face the physical exertions of playing in the qualifying rounds in his next three upcoming tournaments after he crashed out at the Australian Open.

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Haiti alter World Cup shirts after FIFA objects to design

June 10 (Reuters) - Haiti have changed their World Cup shirts, which depicted a war scene from the country's battle for independence, after FIFA said they had violated its regulations on political speech, manufacturer Saeta said on Wednesday.

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Protesters call on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup, citing regime involvement

LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) - Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about the Iran team's participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out of the competition, protesters said on Wednesday.

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South Korea's Son dismisses retirement talk

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 10 (Reuters) - South Koreacaptain Son Heung-min dismissed speculation on Wednesday that this will be his last World Cup as the 33-year-old looks to shake off a recent scoring slump heading into their first match against the Czech Republic.

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Neymar still absent from Brazil training as squad celebrate Ancelotti's birthday

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 10 (Reuters) - Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil's training ground at Morristown in New Jersey on Wednesday as the team prepare for their World Cup curtain-raiser against Morocco on Saturday while also celebrating coach Carlo Ancelotti's 67th birthday.

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Denied a US visa to watch the World Cup? Have a free TV, says Argentine company

BUENOS AIRES, June 10 (Reuters) - Dozens of Argentines who were denied visas to travel to the United States to see the World Cup will at least have a new free television to watch the games.