VANCOUVER, June 11 : Fans arriving in Vancouver for the World Cup are braving steep ticket prices, but some are shrugging off the cost, drawn instead by personal journeys that extend beyond football - from honouring loved ones to sharing the tournament with family.The global showpiece event, co-hosted by the

What should be a celebration of football may be a nightmare of costs and logistics for fans flying to North America, says sports writer Michael Church.

Anticipation is growing after muted build-up to tournament

Anticipation grows after muted build-up to tournament

VANCOUVER, June 11 : Fans arriving in Vancouver for the World Cup are braving steep ticket prices, but some are shrugging off the cost, drawn instead by personal journeys that…

TORONTO, June 12 : Tickets remained unsold, an opening night fan festival was rained out and the top-ranking teams are playing in the U.S. and Mexico but visitors arriving in…