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Dutch super-subs sink Chile
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Super-subs Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay sank Chile with two late goals Monday as the Netherlands won 2-0 to top World Cup Group B and likely avoid a clash with Brazil.
Spain restore pride with win
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Dethroned champions Spain bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Australia thanks to goals from David Villa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata in Curitiba on Monday.
Wimbledon stars feel World Cup fever
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Tennis's top stars should be concentrating on Wimbledon, which got under way Monday, but the big-name players can't help keeping an eye on the World Cup football action in Brazil.
Vrsaljko recalled for Croatia, Mexico unchanged
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Croatia recalled defender Sime Vrsaljko for their pivotal game against Group A rivals Mexico, who remained unchanged from the side that drew 0-0 with hosts Brazil last time out.
Hulk returns to Brazil side for Cameroon clash
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari welcomed Hulk back into his side for Monday's World Cup Group A clash with Cameroon at the National Stadium in Brasilia.
Neymar becomes World Cup double centurion
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Star striker Neymar scored the 100th goal of the World Cup tournament in Brazil's 100th World Cup match in their game against Cameroon in Brasilia on Monday.
Neymar powers Brazil into last 16
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Neymar scored a brilliant brace as Brazil beat Cameroon 4-1 on Monday to secure top spot in World Cup Group A and a last-16 tie against Chile.
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.
Kagawa searches for central role
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Two years ago Shinji Kagawa seemingly had the world at his feet, earning a big-money move to Manchester United after an impressive stint with German giants Borussia Dortmund.
Brazil, Netherlands claim top spots in World Cup group deciders
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Neymar scored twice as Brazil thrashed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds just ahead of group rivals Mexico on Monday.