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World Cup: Brazil defeats Chile on penalties
“And so the carnival carries on. Brazil, the team which manages to thrill and frustrate almost simultaneously, clinched its place in the quarterfinal of the World Cup following a tension-fueled...
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Colombia 2-0 Uruguay: James Rodriguez steals the show
“Colombia took a while to get going, but never looked in trouble after James Rodriguez’s astonishing strike. Jose Pekerman selected Jackson Martinez, though he played from the left rather than...
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Netherlands 2-1 Mexico: Mexico dominate the start, but Van Gaal changes help...
“The Netherlands produced a dramatic late turnaround, meaning Mexico were eliminated in the second round for the sixth consecutive World Cup. Louis van Gaal welcomed back Robin van Persie after...
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World Cup: France sees off Nigeria to reach last eight
“Redemption is not easy to attain. Four years on and the scars still remain. When France’s footballers left for Brazil, they were under no illusions — it cannot happen again. At South Africa 2010,...
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Costa Rica 1-1 Greece: Costa Rica through on penalties despite playing an...
“The Costa Rica miracle continues – they’re through to the quarter-finals after a shoot-out victory over Greece. Jorge Luis Pinto named his first-choice XI, having rotated for the final group game....
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Germany 2-1 Algeria (AET): Algeria press and counter-attack brilliantly
“Germany’s quality eventually shone through, but Algeria produced one of the best tactical performances of the tournament. Mats Hummels was out injured, so Jogi Low moved Jerome Boateng into the...
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Argentina 1-0 Switzerland (AET): Switzerland concentrate on stopping Messi
“In a very enjoyable World Cup second round, this was surely the least exciting game. Everything went through Leo Messi, and he eventually assisted the winning goal. Alejandro Sabella was without...
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Attack-minded Belgium finds way through USA, defiant Tim Howard
“It looked chaotic at times, and playing an extra 30 minutes wasn’t in the plan, but Belgium’s 2-1 win over the United States on Tuesday went about as Belgian manager Marc Wilmots scripted it. Belgium...
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Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Brazil prevail in a very aggressive game
“Goals from both centre-backs put Brazil into the semi-finals. Luiz Felipe Scolari made a straight swap at right-back, with Maicon in for Daniel Alves, while Paulinho replaced the suspended Luiz...
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Germany 1-0 France: Germany get the better of the midfield battle
“Mats Hummels’ early header from a Toni Kroos free-kick was the difference in a peculiarly tame, flat contest. Jogi Low made two significant tactical alterations to his side, moving Philipp Lahm to...
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World Cup Tactical Analysis : Argentina 1-0 Belgium | Argentina dominate...
“In the first of the two intercontinental showdowns of the quarter-finals, two time winners and favourites Argentina took on the Belgians, looking to book a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World...
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World Cup Tactical Analysis : Netherlands 0–0 Costa Rica (4-3 pens) | The...
“The Netherlands secured a stirring victory over Costa Rica to earn a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup with a win on penalties to end the minnows’ reverie. Van Gaal picked a very offensive...
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Germany 7-1 Brazil: Germany record a historic thrashing, winning the game in...
“In one of the most incredible matches in World Cup history, this ridiculous scoreline was an entirely fair reflection of Germany’s dominance. Jogi Low named an unchanged side from the XI that had...
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Brazil’s nightmare gets worse: Argentina to play for World Cup title
“A bad week for Brazil just got worse. There’s not much that could make the humiliation of Tuesday’s 7-1 defeat to Germany feel even grimmer, but Argentina winning the World Cup at the Maracana would...
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Germany 1-0 Argentina
Germany 1-0 Argentina (AET): Gotze’s extra-time goal wins the World Cup “Germany won their fourth World Cup after victory over Argentina in a tense but enjoyable final. Joachim Low’s team selection...
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Reassess transfer window timing
“Transfer speculation dominates football like never before. An incredible amount of coverage is dedicated not to games themselves, but to the possibility that footballers might one day play them for...
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How will James fit at Real Madrid?
“The summer transfer window never fails to be a chaotic, ridiculous and erratic mess, but there are some entirely predictable stories every year. Chelsea will sign a couple of talented youngsters but...
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Miroslav Klose: the last poacher?
“Ordinarily, a striker surpassing the all-time World Cup goalscoring record would be the major story of the day, but Miroslav Klose’s 16th goal came in Germany’s historic 7-1 thrashing of Brazil – so...
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World Cup 2014 best XI
“… Jerome Boateng, Germany. Perhaps a controversial choice – Philipp Lahm is widely regarded as the best right-back of his generation, and captained Germany to victory. But Lahm spent the first...
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Gerrard’s exit could bring change
“Steven Gerrard’s decision to retire from international football, announced on Monday, brought the England national team back into the consciousness of the media and public. Until now, it seemed that...
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