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Costa Rica football federation received bribe from U.S. company for Eduardo Li: Prosecutors

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Thu, 28 May 2015 14:25:27 +0000

According to a 161-page indictment by prosecutors in the United States, the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefútbol) received a bribe on behalf of its president, Eduardo Li, from a U.S. company in 2012. The funds were transferred into a bank account held by the federation at Lafise Bank in Costa Rica, according to U.S. authorities.

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Latin America hails FIFA indictments that hit long-serving soccer bosses

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:23:42 +0000

A sprawling U.S. criminal probe into the "World Cup of fraud" within global soccer touched hard on Latin America and the Caribbean and made clear that many disgusted fans were hungering for a housecleaning.

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President of Costa Rica’s soccer federation amongst those arrested in major FIFA corruption scandal

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 27 May 2015 13:11:05 +0000

Football's global governing body, FIFA, was rocked Wednesday by a massive U.S. federal corruption indictment against current and former top officials and the announcement of a separate investigation by Swiss authorities into allegations connected to the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Several FIFA officials have been arrested in Zurich, including Eduardo Li, 56, of Costa Rica, president of the of Costa Rican soccer federation (FEDEFUT).

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Costa Rica seeks to reduce soccer violence this season

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:06:06 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com By Mario Garita July 23rd, 2014 (ISH) Costa Rica’s Soccer Clubs Federation (UNAFUT) and the Public Safety Ministry are joining efforts to prevent violence both inside and outside stadiums during the Winter League, which begins on Aug. 16. Deportivo Saprissa, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and Club Sport Herediano, the three clubs with the […]

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Costa Rica dreaming big against Italy

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:36:55 +0000

Things couldn’t have started better for Costa Rica in the World Cup as their victory against Uruguay threw all predictions out the window.
The Ticos were placed in one of the toughest groups in the World Cup, alongside three former champions like Uruguay, Italy and England. The Central American nation was by far the clearest odd man out in the group, but their first approach to the tournament, turning around a 1-0 partial result for Uruguay into a 3-1 victory over the Charruas, has made lots of people rethink the way they view Costa Rica.

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Region off to impressive start with Costa Rica, U.S. and Mexico wins at World Cup

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:51:37 +0000

After the first game of group play, CONCACAF teams are 3-1, as Mexico defeated Cameroon, 1-0, the U.S. beat Ghana, 2-1 and Costa Rica pulled one of the biggest surprises of the tournament with a 3-1 win over Uruguay, which placed fourth in 2010.

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Brazil, Mexico look to secure group lead at World Cup

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:57:38 +0000

Mexico and host Brazil face off Tuesday at the World Cup with each side looking to earn a win and a likely place in the knockout stage of the soccer tournament.

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Costa Rica’s Campbell relishing chance to impress Wenger

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Joel Campbell may not have been a household name before the World Cup but if he continues his scoring form in Brazil, he may well emerge from the tournament as one of its unlikely stars.

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Google street view shows the full World Cup colors of Brazil (must see!)

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:30:16 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com June 16th, 2014 — Google Street View is a very cool service by Google which allows you to virtually walk around the major cities of the world. The streets of Brazil’s major cities have been decorated with colorful and creative graffiti inspired by the World Cup. Let’s take a walk around […]

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British Embassy in Costa Rica is looking forward to CR-England at World Cup

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:01:41 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com December 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The official FIFA World Cup Draw 2014 took place in Brazil today, resulting in England being drawn in Group D to face off against Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica. The British Embassy in Costa Rica, in an emailed statement, said it was looking forward to the face […]

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