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How FIFA Is Using Social Media to Bring Fans Together Around the Common Love of the Game

Photo courtesy of FIFA It’s finally here. After four years of roster decisions, qualifying matches, and international friendlies, it’s finally time to find out which country boasts the best soccer team in the world. Yes, the 2014 World Cup has arrived, and with it, a deluge of social media activity from players and fans alike. Back in 2010, the World Cup created the largest period of activity in Twitter’s history to that point. According to Twitter, there have already been more posts about the 2014 World Cup than that record-breaking event in 2010, and the games haven’t even started.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Technological Advances from the 2014 World Cup

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is upon us. Billions of fans from around the globe will tune in to watch the action. But the world’s greatest soccer players aren’t the only highlight of this month-long event. While the main focus lies on the individual matches, recent technological advancements will also enhance the experience for players […]

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