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Aussie teen stuns Nadal as Federer, Wawrinka set-up Swiss duel
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» Rafael Nadal was sent tumbling out of Wimbledon by Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday as the Spaniard suffered another All England Club meltdown which in turn opened the title door for Roger Federer.
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.
Nigeria fall to France, blame ref
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» BRASILIA - Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hit out at American referee Mark Geiger after his side lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup last 16 in Brasilia on Monday.
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.
FIFA dismiss Silva plea, slam leniency claim
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva to face Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on Monday as they angrily hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach to foul play.
FIFA dismiss Silva plea, slam leniency claim
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva to face Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on Monday and hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach to foul play.
Brazil look for Silva lining as Argentina try to replace di Maria
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Hosts Brazil are waiting anxiously to see whether FIFA will rescind the suspension of their captain Thiago Silva for Tuesday's semi-final with Germany while Argentina must make up for the sizeable absence of Angel di Maria for their clash with the Dutch.
Brazil launch Silva bid as semis loom
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» Brazil stoked controversy ahead of the World Cup semi-finals here Sunday by calling on FIFA to scrap the suspension which has ruled captain Thiago Silva out of the host nation's clash with Germany.
Neymar cried 'I can't feel my legs' after challenge
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» MADRID - Brazil's star striker Neymar cried "I can't feel my legs" after a crunch World Cup challenge by Colombia's Juan Zuniga, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari told Spanish sports daily Marca.
Brazil launch Silva bid as semis loom
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil stoked controversy ahead of the World Cup semi-finals Sunday by urging FIFA to scrap the suspension ruling captain Thiago Silva out of the host nation's clash with Germany.