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  FIFA World Cup: Argentina winger Di Maria in doubt for semifinals

  July 06, 2014 6:37 IST

  BRASILIA, Brazil :  Argentina winger Angel di Maria is in doubt for the World Cup semifinals with a right thigh injury, possibly robbing the team of one of its best attacking threats.   Di Maria was

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  Is Neymar a victim of the World Cup show

  July 06, 2014 8:38 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO :  "I kept getting tripped up and kicked to pieces ...," said Brazil's superstar player, "and the referee did nothing to protect me or my teammates from these rough-house tactics." Neymar, describing

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  FIFA World Cup: Netherlands beats Costa Rica in penalty shootout to reach the semis

  July 06, 2014 4:51 IST

  SALVADOR, Brazil:  Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a

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  FIFA World Cup: Juan Zuniga apologizes to Neymar for tackle

  July 06, 2014 4:28 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO:Colombia defenderJuan Zuniga has sent a letter of apology to Neymar, saying he is "deeply sorry and sad" for causing the injury that knocked the Brazil striker out of the World Cup.   "Although

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  FIFA World Cup: Netherlands and Costa Rica head to extra time

  July 06, 2014 3:34 IST

  SALVADOR, Brazil : The Netherlands and Costa Rica are heading to extra time after staying even at 0-0 through 90 minutes of play Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals.   Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas kept

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  FIFA World Cup: My dream is still alive says Neymar

  July 06, 2014 3:46 IST

  BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil:  Brazil star Neymar says his World Cup may be over because of a fractured vertebra but his World Cup dream of celebrating the title with his teammates at the Maracana Stadium next

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  FIFA World Cup: Navas keeps Netherlands scoreless at halftime

  July 06, 2014 2:48 IST

  SALVADOR: Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas made a string of quality saves Saturday to keep the World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands 0-0 at halftime.   Navas, who had a sore shoulder coming into the

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  FIFA World Cup: Memphis Depay starts for Dutch against Costa Rica

  July 06, 2014 1:30 IST

  SALVADOR, Brazil:  Netherlands forward Memphis Depay looks set to play as an offensive wingback when the team faces Costa Rica on Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals.   Depay, who has come off the bench to

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  FIFA World Cup: Neymar airlifted from Brazil's training camp

  July 06, 2014 1:10 IST

  BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil:  Brazil striker Neymar was airlifted from Brazil's training camp in a medical helicopter and will be treated at home for the back injury that ruled him out of the last two games

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  FIFA World Cup: Argentina beats Belgium 1-0 to reach semis

  July 06, 2014 0:13 IST

  BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Gonzalo Higuain's first goal of this World Cup sent Argentina into the semifinals on Saturday with a 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium.Argentina, which hadn't advanced past the World Cup quarterfinals

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  FIFA World Cup: Neymar returns to Brazil camp in ambulance

  July 05, 2014 16:49 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: Neymar returned to Brazil's training camp in an ambulance after being ruled out of the World Cup because of a broken vertebra that will sideline him for four weeks.   Neymar flew back to

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  ON THIS DAY: Rossi breaks Brazil's hearts in 1982

  July 05, 2014 15:52 IST

  On July 5 in World Cup history: Paolo Rossi's hat trick helps Italy beat Brazil in Barcelona, Spain, in 1982.   Italy started the 1982 World Cup slowly, barely making it through to the second group

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  FIFA World Cup: Will Neymar injury cast a pall over Brazil cup win?

  July 05, 2014 14:58 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: The fireworks celebrating victory had barely subsided when the disastrous news came through for Brazil: Neymar is out. The star who lit up the World Cup with his skill and sunny temperament

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  FIFA World Cup: What to watch in last 2 quarterfinals

  July 05, 2014 14:26 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: The world's best player goes up against perhaps the world's best goalkeeper. The highest-scoring lineup in the World Cup takes on the tournament's most surprising team.   There are two remaining quarterfinals to

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  FIFA World Cup: With tears leading scorer going home

  July 05, 2014 13:13 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: Full of tears and inconsolable, the World Cup's leading scorer is going home.   James Rodriguez put Colombia back into the match against Brazil by scoring a late penalty Friday, but it wasn't enough.

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  FIFA World Cup: Our goal is always to be the world champions says Dutch coach Van Gaal

  July 05, 2014 9:13 IST

  Salvador (Brazil): Dutch boss Louis van Gaal insisted his team will not underestimate Costa Rica ahead of Saturday's quarterfinal clash but he also stressed that his team's goal is to win the FIFA World Cup

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Germany set up semifinal encounter

  July 05, 2014 8:54 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO:  What it lacks in beauty, Brazil's World Cup team is making up for with backbone.The home side is now just one step from a World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana

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  FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica worried about Arjen Robben's dives

  July 05, 2014 8:06 IST

  SALVADOR, Brazil:  Costa Rica issued a plea to the referee on Friday to keep an eye on Arjen Robben's diving. The Netherlands forward earned an injurytime penalty in the second round of the World Cup,

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil fans celebrate win, lament losing Neymar

  July 05, 2014 7:38 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO :  Brazil exploded into collective celebration Friday night after its soccer team won a hard-fought World Cup quarterfinal match against Colombia, 2-1   then mourned that an injury to star striker Neymar

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  FIFA World Cup: David Luiz attributes free kick technique to genetics

  July 05, 2014 7:10 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil :  David Luiz can only explain the technique behind his game-clinching free kick in the World Cup quarterfinal win over Colombia as a product of genetics.   Lining up from 35 meters (yards) out,

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  Brazil striker Neymar to miss rest of World Cup

  July 05, 2014 6:31 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil :  Neymar will miss the rest of the World Cup after fracturing a vertebra during the team's quarterfinal win over Colombia, the team's doctor said Friday.   Neymar was kneed in the back by

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  Know how Germany has became the most consistent side in the FIFA World Cup

  July 11, 2014 7:32 IST

  New Delhi:  Germany booked a berth in the last four of the FIFA World Cup for a record 13th time after a 1-0 win over France at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janerio. Matt

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  World Cup's leading goal scorer going home

  July 05, 2014 4:52 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) -- Full of tears and inconsolable, the World Cup's leading scorer is going home.James Rodriguez put Colombia back into the match against Brazil by scoring a late penalty Friday, but it wasn't

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil beats Colombia 2-1 to reach semifinals

  July 05, 2014 3:55 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil :  Brazil made its way into the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 12 years, with goals coming from defenders Thiago Silva and David Luiz in a 2-1 win over Colombia.  

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  FIFA World Cup: Manuel Neuer's composure stands out in win over France

  July 05, 2014 3:23 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO :  When France striker Karim Benzema burst into Germany's penalty area late in Friday's World Cup quarterfinal match, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer showed no signs of panic.   Rather than go to ground or

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil leads Colombia 1-0 at halftime at World Cup

  July 05, 2014 2:37 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil :  Thiago Silva scored an early goal Friday to give Brazil a 1-0 halftime lead over Colombia in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Brazil captain scored with his left knee in the seventh

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  FIFA World Cup: Reshuffle pays off for Germany against France

  July 05, 2014 2:23 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO :Joachim Loew's decision to reshuffle his lineup and return captain Philipp Lahm to right back paid off immediately Friday, galvanizing the defen least coach Loew's team didn't repeat the slapstick mistakes of

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  FIFA World Cup: Maicon to start for Brazil against Colombia

  July 05, 2014 1:19 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil:  Maicon will start in Brazil's defense instead of Dani Alves when the host team faces Colombia on Friday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Maicon has yet to play at this year's tournament.   Also,