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  Germany beats France 1-0, reaches World Cup semis

  July 05, 2014 0:51 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: Mats Hummels' first half header proved decisive as Germany marched into the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup for a record fourth time in a row with a 1-0 win over fellow

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  Know the secrets of World Cup score-fest

  July 12, 2014 9:01 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: Since Day 1, when Brazil put three past Croatia, the World Cup has enjoyed a goal deluge as sustained as an Amazon forest downpour.   A combination of factors gelled to put Brazil

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  FIFA World Cup: Suarez ban was justice, not exemplary

  July 04, 2014 19:04 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: FIFA's disciplinary committee chairman says Luis Suarez received a just punishment and was not made an example of.   Claudio Sulser told reporters the Uruguay and Liverpool forward's World Cup biting case was

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  FIFA World Cup: Borges is Costa Rica's lungs at World Cup

  July 04, 2014 18:56 IST

  Santos, Brazil: Celso Borges is the link between the two Costa Rica teams that have sprung World Cup surprises.   His father, Alexandre Guimaraes, is a naturalized Brazilian who played as a striker in the Costa

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  FIFA World Cup: Colombia fun at World Cup comes with duty

  July 04, 2014 18:17 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: Colombia has been playing the exciting brand of football that Brazilians believe their own team should be playing at this World Cup.   They've also been dancing after goals, bringing a spirit of fun

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  FIFA World Cup: Travel weary Colombians keep party going in Brazil

  July 04, 2014 17:47 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: In 25 attempts, Colombia has only beaten Brazil twice, and never managed it on Brazilian soil.   Father-and-son Colombia supporters Orlando and Sebastian Duque are in Fortaleza hoping to see some history being made

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  FIFA World Cup:A 1982 clash revived as France-Germany meet again

  July 04, 2014 17:24 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: When Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer embarked on a series of hair-raising dashes out of his area in the second-round win over Algeria, it would have struck a chord with French football fans

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  ON THIS DAY: West Germany wins 'Miracle of Bern'

  July 04, 2014 16:53 IST

  On July 4 in history: West Germany surprises Hungary to win 1954 World Cup in Bern, Switzerland; Romario and Bebeto link up for Brazil to beat U.S. on Independence Day at Stanford in 1994.   It

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  FIFA World Cup: Germany players hit by illness before France game

  July 04, 2014 16:39 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: Seven Germany players have been struggling with illness ahead of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against France, although coach Joachim Loew is not expecting any of them to miss the match.   Loew says,

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  FIFA World Cup: Germany coach says best is yet to come

  July 04, 2014 17:25 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: The best is yet to come from Germany. That was the promise, at least, from coach Joachim Loew ahead of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against France at the Maracana Stadium.   While Germany

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  FIFA World: James Rodriguez, most feared man for Brazil

  July 04, 2014 15:58 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: With his five goals, his bright yellow jersey and his boyish looks, James Rodriguez has attracted the attention of Brazil.   Precocious and virtuoso are just two of the words used to describe the

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil expects fewer difficulties against Colombia

  July 04, 2014 15:36 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: Luiz Felipe Scolari thinks Brazil may be at an advantage by playing in the World Cup quarterfinals against a Colombia team that likes to attack often.   Scolari said he knows it will be

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  FIFA World Cup:Neymar and Rodriguez to duel in World Cup quarters

  July 04, 2014 14:28 IST

  Fortaleza, Brazil: Brazil striker Neymar and Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez have led their teams to the World Cup quarterfinals, dominating the attention and the scoring.   The 22-year-old stars will go head-to-head when Brazil plays Colombia

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  FIFA World Cup: Unfinished overpass in World Cup plan falls, 2 die

  July 04, 2014 13:53 IST

  Belo Horizonte, Brazil: An overpass under construction collapsed Thursday in this World Cup host city, killing at least two people and trapping a commuter bus, two construction trucks and a car in an embarrassment for

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil vs Colombia; Germany vs France

  July 04, 2014 18:34 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: One thing for certain on Friday is that a South American team and a European team will secure their spots in the World Cup semifinals.   A pair of 22-year-old forwards who have

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  Know what unique record USA's goalie Tim Howard has made in the FIFA World Cup

  August 24, 2014 7:40 IST

  SAO PAULO :  Tim Howard left a lasting impression on Americans from coast to coast -- and fans around the world, really -- for his incredible, improbable saves in the loss to Belgium in extra

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  This Day that year:Netherlands reach 1974 World Cup final

  July 03, 2014 13:52 IST

  A special series on the historic significance of the day in FIFA World cup. Today we take a look on 03rd July, Johan Cruyff stars against Brazil as the Netherlands reach final in Dortmund, West

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  FIFA World Cup: Germany, France mull changes in starting line-ups

  July 04, 2014 9:29 IST

  Rio de Janeiro:  Despite being unbeaten in the World Cup so far, France and Germany both face selection dilemmas ahead of their Friday's quarterfinal clash here at the Maracana Stadium.Perhaps the most intriguing is the

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  Know how an unfamiliar face of Colombia can be seen at World Cup

  July 04, 2014 7:50 IST

  BOGOTA, Colombia :  The euphoria in soccer-mad Colombia is deafening, and wonderfully contagious, ahead of Friday's do-or-die World Cup match against host Brazil.Never before has the star-crossed nation made the quarterfinals. Some are even waxing

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  FIFA World Cup: Every team that banned sex, has been knocked out

  July 10, 2014 7:50 IST

  New Delhi: All countries which banned their players from having sex at the 2014 World Cup have been eliminated, while those with a more relaxed view on the matter are enjoying better results on the

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  Watch Cristiano Ronaldo's girl friend Irina Shayk sizzles in racy topless photo shoot...

  July 04, 2014 8:46 IST

  New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo may not be in the news after Portugal's exit from the world cup but his hot girl friend Irina Shayk, one of the most famous models in the world,  is again

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  FIFA World Cup: Germany draws parallels to 1990 winning team

  July 03, 2014 10:44 IST

  PORTO SEGURO, Brazil :  Facing criticism at home for failing to find the beautiful game, Germany is drawing parallels to its 1990 World Cup campaign, when it won the last of its three titles.   Under

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  FIFA World Cup : Sakho says France players have 'rage' inside them

  July 03, 2014 9:47 IST

  RIBEIRAO PRETO, Brazil :  France defender Mamadou Sakho and his teammates will be filled with "rage" when they take on Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals. Not because they have anything personal against the Germans,

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil faces upbeat Colombia in quarter final

  July 03, 2014 9:25 IST

  TERESOPOLIS, Brazil :  Brazil and Colombia enter the World Cup quarterfinals with totally different mindsets. Brazil is surrounded by doubts after a more difficult start than expected to the tournament it is hosting. Colombia is

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  FIFA World Cup : Neymar hopes James Rodriguez's 'good run ends' against Brazil

  July 03, 2014 8:26 IST

  Teresopolis (Brazil):  Neymar has lavished praise on James Rodriguez, saying he hopes the Colombian playmaker's stunning World Cup form ends against Brazil Friday.Rodriguez enters the quarterfinal at Fortaleza's Castelao Arena as the tournament's top scorer

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil emotionally ready to face Colombia says Neymar

  July 03, 2014 8:33 IST

  FORTALEZA, Brazil : Neymar is tired of all this talk about the pressure of playing the World Cup at home. He guarantees Brazil is emotionally ready for the challenge.Just two days before Brazil plays Colombia

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  ON THIS DAY: Escobar shot dead on return home

  July 02, 2014 14:18 IST

  On July 2 in World Cup history: Colombia defender Andres Escobar killed in Medellin, Colombia, after returning home from 1994 World Cup. Luis Suarez's hand ball helps Uruguay beat Ghana in Johannesburg in 2010.   A

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  FIFA World Cup: Messi stays, Howard goes home from World Cup

  July 02, 2014 13:42 IST

  Rio De Janeiro: The World Cup still has Lionel Messi. Tim Howard is heading home despite a heroic display of goalkeeping.   A moment of Messi inspiration helped lift an unconvincing Argentina to a 1-0 win