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Germany run riot in record 7-1 defeat of Brazil
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» Germany crushed shambolic World Cup hosts Brazil with a record 7-1 defeat on Tuesday to book their place in the tournament final in a match that shook football's superpower to the core.
Neymar laments seeing World Cup dream taken away
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» Neymar battled back tears as he urged his Brazil team-mates to win the World Cup without him after suffering a fractured vertebrae in the quarter-final win over Colombia.
Etiquette gets reboot for digital age
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» The digital age has created a host of new etiquette dilemmas.
Mexico down Croatia
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Veteran Mexico captain Rafael Marquez helped set up a last-16 clash against the Netherlands by finishing second in Group A after Monday's 3-1 win over 10-man Croatia, who exited the World Cup.
Brazil hope to turn on the style against Cameroon
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Brazil look to book their place in the World Cup second round on Monday with fans hoping for a stylish victory over Cameroon to ignite their title challenge.
Singapore cracks down on illegal bets during World Cup
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Singapore police on Monday said they have arrested 15 people in a crackdown on illegal betting during intense World Cup fever in the city-state, which has become notorious for football-linked crime.
Messi, Mueller return to World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Lionel Messi and Thomas Mueller return to the World Cup centre-stage Saturday after France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge into contention in the tournament.
Brazil eye World Cup last 16
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Brazil can complete part one of their World Cup mission Tuesday against Mexico, knowing a victory will virtually ensure a place in the last 16 and help relieve some of the huge emotional pressure.
Sturridge shies away from Suarez skulduggery
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» England striker Daniel Sturridge is prepared to do "anything" to beat Uruguay on Thursday, but would stop short of blocking a shot with his hand like Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez.
Singapore match-fixers 'planned to rig World Cup'
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Singapore authorities last year placed leaders of a global match-fixing ring operating from the city-state in indefinite detention after uncovering plans to rig the World Cup, according to a book released Monday.