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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'.
Dutch happy campers motoring under Van Gaal
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» SALVADOR (BRAZIL) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has drawn attention for his tactical surprises but a rare unity among his players has forged a sense the World Cup could finally be theirs.
Brazil players ready to cope in Neymar absence
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» TERESóPOLIS (BRAZIL) - The two leading contenders to replace Neymar in Brazil's World Cup semi-final line-up against Germany insisted on Sunday they can still win the competition in the absence of their star player.
Germans urge ref to check tough-tackling Brazil
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» SANTO ANDRé (BRAZIL) - German star Bastian Schweinsteiger said the referee must pay close attention to tough-tackling Brazil in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final to ensure fouls do not go unchecked.
Thousands welcome home Colombia
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» BOGOTA - Tens of thousands of people mobbed the streets of Bogota to grab a glimpse of their heroes as Colombia's World Cup squad arrived home Sunday after their historic run to the quarter-finals.
Neymar injury could help Brazil, Schweinsteiger
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» SANTO ANDRE - Germany are disappointed Brazil's star Neymar is ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said his injury could yet galvanise the Selecao.
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.
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.
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.
Suarez bite ref gets Brazil-Germany semi
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The Mexican referee who officiated in the match that saw Uruguay striker Luis Suarez bite Italian Giorgio Chiellini has been appointed to handle Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany.