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onsdag, juni 30, 2010

Brazilian president expects Mercosur countries to meet in World Cup semis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he expects the four countries of Mercosur - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to meet in the semifinals of the World Cup in South Africa.

During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Sao Paulo, Lula stated the possibility after learning Paraguay's victory against Japan for a slot in the quarterfinals.
In order to materialize that goal, the Mercosur quartet must TYVÄRR  overcome tough opponents in the quarterfinals: Uruguay face Ghana; Paraguay play Spain; Brazil confront the Netherlands; Argentina take on Germany. /People's Daily Online (Kina)

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