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Acosta: Costa Rica not scared of Netherlands at all By Mark Doyle in Salvador Jul 4, 2014 9:11:00 PM The centre-half is aware that Louis van Gaal's men are a great threat on the break but sees no reason why los Ticos should fear their World Cup 2014 quarter-final opponents Johnny Acosta...

Costa Rica coach urges Fifa and officials: Watch out for Robben diving By Mark Doyle in Salvador Jul 4, 2014 7:59:00 PM The Dutch winger admitted that he was guilty of simulation in his country's win over Mexico and the Ticos coach is "very worried" about a repeat performance at Arena Fonte...

Neymar stretchered off in World Cup quarter-final Jul 4, 2014 10:48:00 PM The Barcelona forward is headed down the tunnel, causing for some anxious moments for Brazilian fans in Fortaleza Brazil have been dealt a serious blow after Neymar was stretchered off in the closing minutes of the...

Thiago Silva banned from semi-final clash Jul 4, 2014 10:24:00 PM The defender picked up a yellow card for a block on Colombia keeper David Ospina, ruling him out of the last four tie with Germany Thiago Silva will miss the World Cup semi-final against Germany after picking up a booking...

Benzema flops on the big stage & shows why Real Madrid need Falcao By Greg Stobart at the Maracana Jul 4, 2014 7:00:00 PM COMMENT: The forward performed poorly as France were knocked out of the World Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Germany in the quarter-final at the Maracana on Friday When Karim...

Deschamps looks at the positives despite 'frustrating' World Cup exit By Jon Fisher at the Maracana Jul 4, 2014 9:24:00 PM The 1998 winner refused to be too downbeat despite les Bleus' 1-0 defeat at the hands of Germany Didier Deschamps is confident France can continue to make positive...

Low delighted with Germany's tactical strength By Jon Fisher at the Maracana Jul 4, 2014 10:00:00 PM They may not have been at their best against France but the 54-year-old was pleased with how his players adapted to an altered line-up Germany boss Joachim Low believes his side’s...

Brazil 2-1 Colombia: David Luiz wonderstrike sends hosts through as Neymar is stretchered off Jul 4, 2014 10:56:00 PM The defender lashed home a stunning free kick after Thiago Silva's early goal, with James Rodriguez scoring a penalty before the Barcelona star was forced off in the...

France 0-1 Germany: Hummels breaks French hearts to seal semi-final berth Jul 4, 2014 6:54:00 PM The centre-back scored his second goal of the tournament to send Joachim Low's men into the last four A first half header from Mats Hummels fired Germany into the semi-finals of the World...

Bridge tragedy in World Cup host city By Ben Hayward in Belo Horizonte Jul 3, 2014 9:12:00 PM At least two people have died after an overpass in Belo Horizonte gave way on Thursday, crushing part of a bus and trapping a car Two people have died and many more were left injured after an...

Donovan: Klinsmann got his tactics wrong By Vaishali Bhardwaj Jul 3, 2014 6:23:00 PM The LA Galaxy forward criticised the way the USA team were set up to play at the World Cup in Brazil and said he would have challenged the coach if he had been picked for the team Landon Donovan has...

Howard considering USA retirement Jul 4, 2014 12:47:00 AM The shot-stopper was in stunning form for Jurgen Klinsmann's men, despite their World Cup elimination against Belgium, but he may not appear again on the international stage USA goalkeeper Tim Howard has cast doubt on his...

Neymar hits out at ticket resale allegations By Miles Chambers Jul 3, 2014 10:20:00 PM The player's father is once again in the headlines after Brazilian media linked him with an investigation into ticket touting, but the Barcelona forward has slammed the story Barcelona star Neymar has...

'You can go to hell' - Scolari rants at local media By Robin Bairner at Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza Jul 3, 2014 8:56:00 PM The building pressure around Brazil's World Cup challenge has mounted on the coach, who was critical of the domestic press ahead of Friday's quarter-final meeting...

Neuer: Germany not happy with form but winning all that matters By Mark Doyle Jul 4, 2014 12:40:00 AM The Bayern Munich No.1 concedes that Joachim Low's men have proven inconsistent in Brazil and is wary of a "dangerous" France side in the quarter-finals Manuel Neuer has admitted that...

Brazil will be at their peak - Pekerman By Robin Bairner at Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza Jul 4, 2014 1:00:00 AM The hosts may have the burden of expectation on their shoulders before Friday's quarter-final, but the Argentine expects them to shake it off Colombia coach Jose Pekerman...

France are favourites - Deschamps Jul 3, 2014 6:43:00 PM The coach was in confident mood in his pre-match press conference ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final clash at the Maracana By Greg Stobart at the Estadio Maracana France coach Didier Deschamps insists his players are not...

Matuidi: Germany are favourites to win quarter-final clash By Vaishali Bhardwaj Jul 3, 2014 3:10:00 PM The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder says Germany's recent successes give them the edge ahead of Friday's clash and praised Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller Blaise Matuidi has labelled...

Germany squad hit by illness scare, reveals Low By Greg Stobart at Estadio Maracana Jul 3, 2014 10:09:00 PM Seven players have been struck by flu-like symptoms, but the coach is confident that all will be available for selection against France in Friday's World Cup quarter-final Germany's...

Cameroon investigate claims of World Cup match-fixing among seven squad members By Paul Collins Published: 01:42 GMT, 1 July 2014 | Updated: 03:07 GMT, 1 July 2014 Cameroon are to investigate claims that seven of their players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup, the...