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17 arrested during La Sele’s giant homecoming celebration

Police arrested 17 Tuesday during the celebrations in Paseo Colón, where as many as 200,000 fans converged to welcome home the National Soccer Team, La Sele.

Germany overwhelms shorthanded Brazil in semifinal, 7-1

It's been said Brazil has never fully recovered from its greatest sporting tragedy, the 1950 home loss to Uruguay in the World Cup final. Despite proceeding to win a record five global crowns and injecting beauty into the beautiful game, for blessing the sport legends such as Pele, Romario and Ronaldo, Brazil remains haunted by the ghosts of "Maracanazo."

Costa Rica police arrest 90 during World Cup match against the Netherlands

More than half the arrests involved domestic violence, despite a government campaign to curb a recent spike in domestic abuse complaints during the World Cup.

VIDEO: Even in defeat, Costa Rica celebrates

La Sele fans celebrated on San José's Avenida Central on Saturday after their team's great performance in the World Cup.  The Ticos lost in...

Pain and pride: Costa Rica falls to the Netherlands in hard-fought World Cup quarterfinal

A La Sele fan winces after a missed penalty kick during Costa Rica's match with the Netherlands in the World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday....

Underdog Costa Rica will try to crush the Oranje in the Ticos biggest challenge yet

For the Cinderella story to continue, Costa Rica must prevail in its toughest World Cup matchup yet.

VIDEO: Thrill of victory, agony of defeat during France-Germany game

French fans gathered at the Jazz Café in San Pedro and German fans at the Club Alemán in Los Yoses to watch the quarterfinal game between the two teams.

A rebuttal to Wall Street Journal editor’s call for US World Cup fans to ignore Costa Rica

You might have heard of us and our national football team, known as La Sele. We were expected to be quickly eliminated in the first round.
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Poás Volcano Crater Glows Red as Eruptions Persist

Poás Volcano’s crater is emitting a red glow, identified by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI-UNA) as burning sulfur, amid ongoing...

Thousands March in Panama to Oppose U.S. Troop Deal and Copper Mine Project

Thousands of students and workers marched on Tuesday in Panama City to protest against an increased U.S. military presence near the interoceanic canal, the...

How Exchange Rate Changes Affect Costa Rica’s Tourism

As we all are aware Costa Rica's rainforests and beaches draw countless visitors each year, but the strengthening colón now raises costs for dollar-paying...