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Van Gaal looks to replicate Dutch success with United
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Louis van Gaal is hoping he can replicate the team spirit that took the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup when he arrives at Manchester United.
Messi one step from undisputed greatness
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Argentina's Lionel Messi will never have a better opportunity to prove he is one of the greatest players of all time than in Sunday's World Cup final against Germany.
Hazard flops, but hope for Belgium
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - The sight of Eden Hazard traipsing from the pitch in the 75th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina symbolised the shattered hopes of his country's 'golden generation'.
Van Gaal's bold decision sets up Argentinian World Cup clash
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» Dutch coach Louis van Gaal's audacious move in substituting his goalkeeper for the penalty shoot-out in the World Cup quarter-final victory over Costa Rica has earned widespread praise.
Spot-on Krul saves Netherlands as Costa Rica downed
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Super-sub goalkeeper Tim Krul was the hero as the Netherlands ended their penalty shoot-out jinx to beat Costa Rica and set up a World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina on Saturday.
Holland advance on penalties
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» SALVADOR, Brazil - Super-sub goalkeeper Tim Krul was the hero Sunday as the Netherlands ended their penalty shoot-out jinx to beat Costa Rica and set up a World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina on Wednesday.
Argentina advance as Brazil reels from Neymar blow
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 24 years on Saturday after a Gonzalo Higuain strike secured a 1-0 win over Belgium.
Argentina gain semi-finals
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» BRASILIA - Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 24 years early Sunday after a Gonzalo Higuain strike secured a 1-0 win over Belgium.
Dutch diver Robben sinks Mexico
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Arjen Robben won a controversial late penalty as the Netherlands staged an incredible last-gasp fightback to beat Mexico 2-1 and advance to the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Ronaldo bows out of clash of the titans
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo came to the World Cup as part of a holy trinity of world superstars alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar but he is leaving the party early after Portugal crashed out.