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Brazilian star Fred in training ahead of Round of 16 clash with Chile.

Suarez ban 'too severe', says Fred

Uruguay star Luis Suarez's nine-game, four-month ban for biting was "too severe", according to Brazil striker Fred.

Algerian players celebrate after their draw with Russia clinched second spot in Group H.

Algeria advance at expense of Russia

Algeria progressed beyond the group stage at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history thanks to a 1-1 draw with Russia.

Belgium's Jan Vertonghen scored the winner against South Korea in Group H.

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Belgium top group with win over South Korea

Wasteful South Korea have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after slumping to a 1-0 defeat against 10-man Belgium on Thursday.

Netherlands' Arjen Robben controls the ball in his team's win over Chile.

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Robben surprised by Netherlands showing

Arjen Robben concedes that he has been pleasantly surprised by the Netherlands' performances at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Thomas Muller celebrates scoring the decisive goal in Germany's win over the United States.

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Germany and USA both through after Muller winner

The United States progressed to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, despite going down 1-0 to Germany overnight.

Cristiano Ronaldo's winner was not enough to see Portugal through against Ghana.

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Portugal beat Ghana as both exit World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal saw Portugal beat Ghana 2-1 in Brasilia, but it proved academic as both sides crashed out of the FIFA World Cup.

Aurelio Vidmar says Australia needs to perform at the Asian Cup in January.

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Vidmar: Asian Cup failure would be a 'disaster'

It would be a "disaster" if Australia were to fail at the Asian Cup, Socceroos assistant coach Aurelio Vidmar has claimed.

Germany's Miroslav Klose became the greatest scorer in World Cup history in win over Brazil.

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Clinical Klose smashes World Cup record

Being in the right place at the right time is a trait that Miroslav Klose has forged an entire career around.

Luis Suarez has been found guilty of biting in Uruguay's World Cup win over Italy.

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Suarez receives four-month ban from all football

FIFA have handed Uruguay forward Luis Suarez a nine-match suspension and a four-month ban from all football-related activity.

Wilkinson marks Robin Van Persie during Australia's World Cup clash with the Netherlands.

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Wilko reveals lessons from tough Brazil campaign

Socceroo defender Alex Wilkinson says marking the likes of Torres, Villa, van Persie, Robben and Sanchez at Brazil 2014 taught him valuable lessons at international level - but he isn't taking his spot in the team for granted.

Taggart is challenged by Santi Cazorla and Raul Albiol during Australia's 3-0 loss to Spain.

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Taggart eyes EPL return with Fulham

Fresh from his full World Cup debut with the Socceroos, striker Adam Taggart says the next challenge is getting his new club back up where they belong: the Premier League.

Ryan makes a save in Australia's final World Cup match against Spain.

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Ryan rues defensive frailties in Brazil

Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan says conceding nine goals at the World Cup was "disappointing" but admitted the short preparation time and the quality of opposition were factors in the three group stage losses.

Mathew Leckie was arguably the Socceroos' best player in Brazil.

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Asia's glorious failures

Glorious failure is not something to be celebrated too often and for too long but when the World Cup is not exactly going to plan for Asia then fans will take anything they can get.