Argentina star Angel Di Maria could miss the World Cup semi-final clash against Netherlands through a thigh problem. The Real Madrid midfielder was forced to come off right after the half-hour mark of the quarter-final match against Belgium, having picked up a muscle injury while shooting on goal. He was replaced by Benfica footballer Enzo
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Posted on July 6, 2014
Posted on July 5, 2014
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto has urged the referees to punish Netherlands star Arjen Robben in case he continues diving at the 2014 World Cup. The Bayern Munich star, well-known for his habit of diving, used his well-documented ‘skills’ to earn a penalty in the Last 16 stage clash against Mexico that eventually saw
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Posted on July 4, 2014
The quarter finals of this summer’s World Cup finals concludes in Salvador on Sunday when three time runners-up the Netherlands face this year’s surprise package Costa Rica. The Dutch are one of just two sides to have won all four of their matches in ninety minutes, having come from behind late on to secure victory
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Posted on July 4, 2014
Sunday’s World Cup action kicks off in Brasilla as two-time winners Argentina face the side they beat in the 1986 semi-finals in Mexico City, Belgium. The South Americans needed extra time to get past Switzerland in their last sixteen tie in Sao Paolo on Tuesday, while in the group stages they took maximum points following
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Posted on July 3, 2014
Friday’s World Cup action concludes in Fortaleza as host national Brazil face Colombia in the second of the tournament’s quarter finals. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side needed a penalty shoot out to get past Chile in their round of sixteen tie in Belo Horizonte last Saturday, having taken seven points from nine in their group fixtures
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Posted on July 3, 2014
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas has missed training on Wednesday due to injury, but he has a good chance of making the Netherlands clash. The 27-year-old was not risked as he battles a shoulder injury, but the medical team believe he should be ready for the World Cup quarter-finals. “We have to be careful and
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Posted on July 2, 2014
Blaise Matuidi and Raphael Varane are expected to start the high-profile clash against Germany at the 2014 World Cup, according to the latest reports. The PSG midfielder faced investigation for a strong tackle on Nigeria star Ogenyi Onazi in the first knockout stage, but he has escaped suspension. FIFA Disciplinary Commission deemed that no further
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Posted on July 2, 2014
The World Cup quarter finals kick off in Rio De Janiero on Saturday as 1998 winners France take on Germany, who have lifted the trophy on three occasions. Didier Deschamps’ side booked their place in the last eight by beating Nigeria 2-0 in the round of sixteen in Brasilia on Monday while they took seven
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Posted on July 1, 2014
Brazil spokesman has moved to reject speculations that star forward Neymar could miss the quarter-final clash against Colombia through injury. The Barcelona superstar picked up thigh and knee injuries in the Last 16 phase victory over Chile, but the Seleccao staff are confident he will be on the pitch against Los Cafeteros. “The worst is
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Posted on July 1, 2014
Belgium could be without two important defenders in the Last 16 stage match against United States, coach Marc Wilmots has revealed. Thomas Vermaelen and Vincent Kompany were both rated doubtful for Tuesday’s fixture, but it has now been revealed that the Arsenal defender will not be able to recover in time. “The situation with Thomas
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