Basketball superstar LeBron James landed in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday, and he said the Maracana showdown is bigger than the NBA Finals. Fresh from announcing his decision to leave the Miami Heat and return to his first team the Cleveland Cavaliers, James touched down in Brazil to watch Germany face Argentina. According to ESPN.com, the two-time NBA champion signed a two-year contract with the Cavaliers worth $42.1m (£24.6m). Centre of attention: LeBron James arrived in Rio ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday Appearance: James spoke in public for the first time since announcing his decision to return to Cleveland
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James lands in Rio de Janeiro ahead of World Cup final
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Basketball superstar says World Cup is bigger than NBA Finals
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James signs two-year deal with Cleveland Cavaliers worth $42.1m (£24.6m)
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The 29-year-old made first public appearance since announcing NBA future
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