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Krul revels in Dutch shootout heroics
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul on Sunday revelled in the role of unexpected hero a day after he became the star of his side's shootout success over Costa Rica.
Dutch captain van Persie doubtful for World Cup semi-final
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is a doubt for his side's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday with a stomach problem, coach Louis van Gaal said.
Bernard replaces injured Neymar for Brazil
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari handed 21-year-old Bernard a start in place of injured star Neymar for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany in Belo Horizonte.
We're playing Argentina, not Messi - van Gaal
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - The Netherlands will need to do more than simply muzzle Argentina's Lionel Messi if they are to prevail in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, according to coach Louis van Gaal.
Klose sets record in blowout
Published on 09/07/2014
» BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Miroslav Klose has broken the World Cup scoring record after netting a goal for Germany against Brazil in Tuesday's semifinal in Belo Horizonte.
Argentina already winners in Sabella's eyes
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella sought to take the pressure off his side going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands in Sao Paulo, claiming that they had 'already won'.
Argentina already winners in Sabella's eyes
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella sought to take the pressure off his side going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands in Sao Paulo, claiming that they had 'already won'.
FIFA rejects Uruguay, Suarez appeals - official
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» FIFA on Thursday dismissed appeals by Uruguay and Luis Suarez over the striker's four-month global ban for biting a World Cup opponent.
Forget Brazil rout, Klose's full focus on Argentina
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» SANTO ANDRé (BRAZIL) - Miroslav Klose, Germany's sole survivor from their 2002 World Cup final defeat, says his side must forget their rout of Brazil and seize their chance against Argentina in Sunday's final.
Holland, van Gaal impress in semi-final run
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Despite their World Cup semi-final elimination on penalties by Argentina, the Netherlands and their coach Louis van Gaal will move on from the tournament with their reputations unquestionably enhanced.