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FIFA World Cup 2014: Netherlands vs Argentina - Preview

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 12:29

Fuelled by decades of hurt, Lionel Messi`s Argentina and Arjen Robben`s Holland will carry competing motivations into Wednesday`s tantalising World Cup semi-final showdown at Sao Paulo`s Corinthians Arena.

Scolari hints at recalling Alves against Germany

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 12:19

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has hinted he may recall Barcelona defender Daniel Alves to his starting line-up for Tuesday`s World Cup semi-final clash against Germany here.

`Dutch Messi` Robben ready for Argentina

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 11:08

Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is betting on Arjen Robben to outshine Lionel Messi as the Netherlands prepare to take on Argentina for a place in the World Cup final on wednesday.

`Magician` Sabella working his magic at World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 10:57

When Alejandro Sabella was handed the task of reviving Argentina`s fortunes after a poor campaign at the 2011 Copa America, not everyone in his homeland was convinced he was the right man.

Demichelis out to thwart old master Van Gaal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 10:09

Having been brought back in from the international wilderness, Argentina defender Martin Demichelis is now hoping to ruin the World Cup dream of his former coach Louis van Gaal in Wednesday`s semi-final against the Netherlands.

Van Persie bids to end knockout-phase hoodoo

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:57

Prior to the Netherland`s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Robin van Persie is still waiting for his first goal in a knockout match at a major international tournament.

Ref who missed Suarez bite in limelight for Brazil v Germany

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:56

The Mexican referee who missed Luis Suarez`s bite in the World Cup had encouragement from Brazil but a warning from Germany on the eve of Tuesday`s semi-final which he will also officiate.

Fourth substitute good option for coaches - Germany`s Loew

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:45

Having a fourth substitution during extra time at the World Cup knockout stage would be welcomed by coaches, especially when teams have to play consecutive games over 120 minutes, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Monday.

Neymar`s absence could make Brazil stronger, says Loew

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 08:56

The absence of Brazil forward Neymar and captain Thiago Silva in their World Cup semi-final against Germany on Tuesday could make the hosts stronger, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Monday.

Make final for Neymar, implores Scolari

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 04:05

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has urged his squad to use star striker Neymar`s loss to a back injury as motivation when they face Germany in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Tuesday.

2014 FIFA World Cup: Tickets official arrested over illegal sales

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 02:50

Brazilian police arrested on Monday a director from the FIFA partner company in charge of World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes.

Dutch were not thrown out of hotel: FIFA

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 01:30

Soccer`s governing body FIFA have denied that World Cup semi-finalists the Netherlands were thrown out of their team hotel to make way for dignitaries and sponsors.

Germany want fourth World Cup to fill hole in their soul

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 01:28

History weighs heavily on the shoulders of soccer players from Germany, a country that latches on to the glory of its three World Cup titles with special reverence - in part due to a shortage of national heroes after its belligerent 20th century.

World Cup hospitality packages blocked amid scalping probe

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 00:43

Three companies have had their World Cup corporate hospitality packages blocked and another firm has had theirs cancelled as Brazilian police investigate VIP ticket scalping.

No action against Juan Camilo Zuniga for Neymar tackle: FIFA

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 22:40

Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga will not be punished for the tackle on Neymar that left the Brazil striker with a broken bone in his back and forced him out of the rest of the World Cup.

FIFA rejects Brazil's Silva plea, Neymar probe

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 22:11

FIFA disciplinary chiefs issued a double snub to World Cup hosts Brazil on Monday, rejecting an appeal for captain Thiago Silva`s semi-final suspension to be overturned and dismissing calls for retrospective action against Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga.

Five Dutch players with outside interests

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 21:33

Footballers have been accused of being solely focused on their sport but here AFP Sport highlights five of the Dutch squad, who face Argentina in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, who have time for other matters whether it be hobbies or charity work.

Neymar loss complicates things for Germany

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 21:27

The tournament ending injury to Brazil star Neymar and Thiago Silva`s suspension only complicates matters for Germany, coach Joachim Loew said on the eve of Tuesday`s semi-final against the hosts.

FIFA hit back at referee leniency claims

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 20:19

FIFA angrily hit back at suggestions referees had been told not to give red and yellow cards on Monday following the bruising World Cup quarter-final between Brazil and Chile.

Sourav Ganguly predicts Germany-Holland final in FIFA World Cup 2014

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 20:07

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to fly off to England for commentary assignments, will miss celebrating his birthday with family at home when he turns 42 tomorrow but Bengal`s favourite son promises to be updated with all the football action.

FIFA World Cup 2014: Psychiatrist visits Brazil camp

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 19:04

Psychiatrist Regina Brandao paid a visit to Brazil’s national camp to support the country`s football team, after Neymar’s injury and the death of Marcelo’s grandfather.

Referee who missed Suarez bite gets semi-final

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 14:21

Marco Rodriguez, the referee who failed to see Luis Suarez biting Giorgio Chiellini, has been assigned to referee the World Cup Semi-final in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.

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James Rodriguez
Colombia

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Thomas Mueller
Germany 5 Goals

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Brazil4 Goals

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Thomas Mueller
Germany

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Rank	Team	Pts	+/-	Pos
1	Spain	1460	0
2	Germany	1340	1
3	Portugal	1245	1
4	Brazil	1210	2
5	colombia	1186	1
6	Uruguay	1181	1
7	Argentina	1174	-3
8	Switzerland	1161	0
9	Italy	1115	0
10	Greece	1082	0