#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: Germany Vs Algeria

Three-time World Cup winners Germany have never failed to reach the last eight when they have participated in the tournament and can do so once more if they beat Algeria on Monday evening. Joachim Low's team advanced to the last 16 by coming top of Group G on seven points and will be heavily fancied to overcome surprise side Algeria, who reached the knockout stages...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: France Vs Nigeria

France and Nigeria will meet for just the second time when they face off in the World Cup round of 16 in Brasilia on Monday afternoon. Didier Deschamps's unbeaten France side advanced to the last 16 by topping Group E, scoring eight goals and conceding two, while Nigeria came second in Group F behind Argentina. The pair's one and only meeting came in a Saint-Etienne...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: Costa Rica Defeats Greece 5 - 3 In Penalty Shootout

Costa Rica have progressed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating Greece 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout in Recife tonight. It was the Central Americans who managed to get away the first shot of the night, with Bryan Ruiz sliding a pass out to Christian Bolanos whose effort from a tight angle flew over the bar on eight minutes. Shortly after,...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: Netherlands 2 - 1 Mexico

Netherlands dramatically scored twice in the final moments to come from behind and beat Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza this afternoon. The Dutch lost holding midfielder Nigel de Jong to injury inside the first 10 minutes and Mexico soon had a dominant spell. Hector Herrera dragged a shot wide before he appeared to be denied the ball in the...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: Costa Rica Vs Greece

Costa Rica have caused one of the surprises of the World Cup by topping a group that included Uruguay, Italy and England. However, Jorge Luis Pinto's side are fully deserving of a place in the last 16, and they will fancy their chances against a Greece side that only qualified for the second round in the final minute of their match with Ivory Coast. Pinto is likely...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: Netherlands Vs Mexico

Netherlands go into their last-16 fixture with Mexico having emerged from the group stages as one of four teams who hold a 100% record. Louis van Gaal's team opened the tournament with a 5-1 success over reigning champions Spain before registering victories over Australia and Chile. Robin van Persie will return to the starting lineup after missing the Chile game...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: Colombia 2 - 0 Uruguay

Two goals from James Rodriguez have fired Colombia into a quarter-final encounter with World Cup hosts Brazil, after Jose Pekerman's side earned a comfortable 2-0 victory over Uruguay at the Estadio Maracana this evening. Colombia were the first to threaten in a tame first half, with Juan Zuniga making use of Jackson Martinez's through-ball, only to smash his effort...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: Brazil Win Chile 3 - 2 On Penalties

Hosts Brazil have progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Cup by edging out Chile in an enthralling penalty shootout at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Brazil players celebrate their penalty shootout victory over Chile in the World Cup round of 16 in Belo Horizonte on June 28, 2014 After a feisty start to the game, early efforts from Marcelo and Marcelo...

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Manchester United Confirm Alexander Buttner Departure

Manchester United have confirmed Alexander Buttner's departure to Dynamo Moscow for an undisclosed fee. The Russian club revealed on Tuesday that they had agreed a deal with United for the transfer of the 25-year-old left-back. It is understood that Moscow have paid around £4.4m for the Dutchman's services. "Everybody at Old Trafford would like to thank Alex for...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: Colombia Vs Uruguay

South American rivals Colombia and Uruguay will face off for a place in the quarter-finals when they play in the round of 16 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Colombia have not lost a match since they were beaten by their opponents during qualifying for this tournament last year. Jose Pekerman rested many of his starters in their final group game against Japan, but...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: Brazil Vs Chile

Brazil will be hoping to reach the quarter-finals at their home World Cup when they take on Chile in Belo Horizonte on Saturday. The host nation came through Group A unbeaten, although were held to a draw by Mexico, and have no players suspended for the knockout stage. Luiz Felipe Scolari has reported no new injuries for the round of 16, but has insisted that the...

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Diego Maradona Slams Luis Suarez's Four-month FIFA Ban For Biting

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has given his backing to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after he was handed a four-month ban by FIFA for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The 27-year-old will be unable to take part in any football activity for four months, as well as nine international matches, which signalled his exit from the World Cup in Brazil. Suarez,...

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Manchester United Confirm Luke Shaw Arrival On Four-year Deal

Manchester United have announced the signing of Southampton left-back Luke Shaw for a reported fee in the region of £30m. The England international, who returned from the World Cup in Brazil just two days ago, is said to have attracted a bid from United on the final day of last season. Southampton maintained that they would not allow their stars to leave the club...

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'Luis Suarez's Four-month Ban For Biting Is Excessive' - Giorgio Chiellini

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has expressed empathy towards Luis Suarez after he was handed a four-month ban by FIFA for biting. Chiellini was at the centre of the controversy when Suarez sunk his teeth into the shoulder of the Italian centre-back during Uruguay's 1-0 victory in Natal at the World Cup on Tuesday. The Juventus player accused Suarez, who has also...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: South Korea 0 - 1 Belgium

Belgium have defeated South Korea 1-0 in today's World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo, ensuring that the Red Devils would qualify with a 100% record, while sending the Taeguk Warriors out of the competition with a solitary point and bottom of the group. Hong Myung-Bo's side were quick off the starting blocks, as only a heavy win would give them a chance of progressing...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP: Algeria 1 - 1 Russia

Algeria have secured their passage to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time in their history after securing a 1-1 draw against Russia in Curitiba, which sent Fabio Capello's side home in the process. After a scrappy opening period, Russia drew first blood as early as the sixth minute. A cross was whipped into the box from Dmitri Kombarov, which was...

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#2014FIFAWORLDCUP PREVIEW: South Korea Vs Belgium

South Korea still have slim hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages but will need to beat Group H leaders Belgium in Sao Paulo on Thursday night. The Asian side have only earned one point so far in the tournament but will qualify for the last 16 if they beat Marc Wilmots's side by more goals than Russia, if they see off Algeria. Hong Myung-Bo's side will...

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