Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 21:41
Substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul`s penalty shootout heroics for the Netherlands against Costa Rica in the quarter-final have not convinced coach Louis van Gaal to promote him to the starting lineup for Wednesday`s World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 21:31
Argentina take on Netherlands in the second semi-final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 20:05
Germany`s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the World Cup semi-final was a "hammer-blow" that has damaged the hosts` image around the world, Argentine great Diego Maradona said.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 19:41
Bangalore`s S Chikkarangappa shot a blistering seven-under-65 to take the round-one lead at the PGTI Kashmir Masters here on Wednesday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 19:22
Bengal traditionally has a big support base for Brazil which is evident once again as a pall of gloom descended on the city after the hosts`s landslide 1-7 defeat against Germany in the World Cup semis.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 18:45
Brazil defender Marcelo has admitted that Tuesday, when his team was hammered 1-7 by Germany in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, was the worst day of his career
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 18:29
Vandalism broke out in Brazilian cities after the national soccer team`s humiliating 1-7 defeat to Germany in a semifinal of the FIFA World Cup.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:54
Stefan de Vrij may not be one of the most notable characters on and off the field, but the 22-year-old defender is one of the key players of World Cup semifinalists the Netherlands.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:25
Maybe even the experienced German players felt like they were in a weird dream. They have been reminded that football can deliver miracles.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:23
Talk about commitment to your sports team. A group of Argentine men has spent the last month travelling all over Brazil in a converted bus to follow their national soccer squad`s progress during the World Cup.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:21
When Argentina and the Netherlands meet Wednesday in the World Cup semifinal here it will be their fifth edition of this classic match.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:10
After Germany`s stunning demolition of hosts Brazil on Tuesday, Lionel Messi`s Argentina will seek to join the Europeans in the final when they take on 2010 runners-up the Netherlands in Sao Paulo later on Wednesday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:03
In an exclusive chat with Aditi Tyagi of Zee Media, former Indian skipper Baichung Bhutia said it was a humiliating defeat that would remain as the `black mark` in the history of Brazilian football.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 13:00
Brazilians in a northeastern town near Germany`s training base adopted an "if you can`t beat them, join them" approach to Tuesday`s World Cup semi-final defeat by throwing their support behind the side that had thrashed them 7-1 just hours earlier.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 12:46
For Brazilians, this was not part of the script. The hosts` 1-7 loss to Germany on Tuesday did more than extinguish hopes of a sixth World Cup trophy.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 12:38
Germany coach Joachim Loew has urged his players to show modesty and humility following their 7-1 World Cup semifinal defeat of Brazil Tuesday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 11:59
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has refused to blame the absence of Neymar for his team`s 1-7 defeat to Germany in their World Cup semifinal here Tuesday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 11:54
A World Cup ticket scalping case has revived a reputation FIFA tries hard to fight, and threatens to stain a tournament which has been better than critics expected.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 11:09
Reaching the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 24 years, Argentina will meet the Netherlands here Wednesday for a berth in the final.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 10:54
Germany insist their only focus is now on winning Sunday`s World Cup final, with the euphoria of their historic 7-1 semi-final drubbing of Brazil quickly forgotten.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 10:07
Lazio and German striker Miroslav Klose on Tuesday became the record scorer in World Cup history by netting his 16th finals goal in the 7-1 semi-final victory over Brazil.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 10:06
The first semi-final, played between the host nation Brazil and Germany on Tuesday, witnessed eight goals, out of which seven were scored by the robust Germans to send the Selecao out of the tournament.