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    Spain stay top of rankings while Brazil tumble

    Wednesday, August 6, 2008

    ZURICH, Aug 6 (Reuters) - European champions Spain extended their lead at the top of the latest world soccer rankings published by FIFA on Wednesday, following a quiet month for the sport. Spain, who have not played a match since winning Euro 2008 at the end of June, are now leading Germany -- the team they beat to win the title. Germany climbed from third into second and swapped places with world champions Italy, despite neither side being in action last month. Teams are able to move around ...

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