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Schuerrle, Ozil strike late as Germany sink Algeria
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» Extra-time goals by Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil sealed Germany's 2-1 win over Algeria in Monday's last 16 clash to put the three-time winners into the World Cup quarter-finals.
Germany, France end Africa World Cup hopes to advance
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» Germany posted an extra-time victory over Algeria and France defeated Nigeria to extinguish Africa's World Cup hopes on Monday and set up a titanic quarter-final showdown between the European rivals.
Pogba inspires France into World Cup last eight
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» A Paul Pogba header and a Joseph Yobo own goal saw France edge a hard-fought contest with Nigeria 2-0 in Brasilia on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Uruguay president curses 'fascist' FIFA over Suarez bite ban
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Uruguay's President Jose Mujica has slammed FIFA leaders as "sons of bitches" for banning the country's star striker Luis Suarez over his infamous World Cup bite.
Dutch, Costa Rica advance in World Cup
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Wesley Sneijder and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar led a late Dutch fightback to sink Mexico and reach the World Cup quarter-finals as Costa Rica advanced with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Greece.
Ten-man Costa Rica stun Greece in penalty shoot-out
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas claimed man-of-the match honours as his side sank Greece in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter finals for the first time and a clash with the Netherlands.
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.
Muslims mark start of Ramadan as deadly conflicts rage
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Muslims began observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday with Islamic leaders again concerned about entrenched conflicts as jihadists issued threats from Indonesia to Somalia.
Rampant South Africa shatter Scotland in one-off Test
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» South Africa ran out easy 55-6 winners against Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, helped by a sparkling performance from Springbok debutant number 10 Handre Pollard.
World Cup 'not lost cause' for Asia
AFP, Published on 28/06/2014
» Asia is refusing to give up on World Cup success despite its worst performance in 24 years when the four teams did not manage a win between them.