German players celebrate after Thomas Muller opened the scoring against Brazil.
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Howedes calls for team effort to stop Messi

Germany defender Benedikt Howedes said only a team effort can stop Argentina star Lionel Messi in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

Mascherano challenges Arjen Robben during Argentina's victory over Holland.
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Mascherano: I tackled doubts to block Robben

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano detailed the moment he almost saw their FIFA World Cup chances pass him by.

Neymar attended Brazilian training for the first time after injuring his back against Colombia.
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Neymar: 'I could be in a wheelchair'

An emotional Neymar feels blessed after being "two centimetres" away from ending up in a wheelchair from Juan Camilo Zuniga's tackle.

Argentinian players celebrate after defeating the Netherlands on penalties.
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Aguero: Argentina ready to give everything

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said while his side have reached their FIFA World Cup goal, they will "give everything" in Sunday's final.

Cisak in action for Oldham Athletic against Manchester City in a pre-season friendly.
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Burnley keeper on Socceroo radar

​Socceroos goalkeeper coach Tony Franken says Burnley’s Alex Cisak is on the national team radar but stressed the shot-stopper needs regular game-time to advance his national team ambitions.

Muller fights for the ball with Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
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Muller seeks to augment outstanding finals record

Thomas Muller is fast becoming a modern FIFA World Cup great and is set to contest his first final on Sunday.

Van Gaal watches on during his side's semi-final loss to Argentina.
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Van Gaal: I wanted Krul in the shootout

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal claimed he wanted Tim Krul for the penalty shootout against Argentina on Wednesday.

Sabella looks on during Argentina's semi-final victory over the Netherlands.
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Sabella revels in semi-final win

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella was predictably delighted after his side reached the FIFA World Cup final on Wednesday.

Robben reacts during the Netherlands' loss to Argentina.
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Proud Robben feels pain of World Cup exit

Netherlands talisman Arjen Robben expressed pride despite defeat as the Dutch suffered FIFA World Cup semi-final heartache on Wednesday.

Messi has been instrumental in Argentina's run to the World Cup final.
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Argentina: Key factors in reaching the final

A global superstar, an unlikely defensive hero and a tight-knit squad have helped Argentina to a first FIFA World Cup final for 24 years.

Scolari looks on during Brazil's 7-1 thrashing against Germany.
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Scolari still baffled by Brazil collapse

Luiz Felipe Scolari is still at a loss to explain Brazil's capitulation against Germany but has told a stunned nation "life goes on".

Argentina celebrate after their penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands.
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Argentina hold nerve to book Germany date

Argentina reached the FIFA World Cup final as Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal failed to produce another penalty masterstroke.

Neymar stays down after being felled against Colombia.
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Neymar 'recovering well' from injury

Barcelona have claimed Neymar is "recovering well" from his back injury, as they look to bring him to full fitness ahead of the new season.

Maradona believes Brazil's thrashing at the hands of Germany has tarnished their image.
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Maradona: Thrashing damages Brazil's image

Diego Maradona believes Brazil's 7-1 FIFA World Cup humiliation at the hands of Germany has damaged the national team's image.

Socceroo Tim Cahill's reaction to Germany's humbling of Brazil at the World Cup.
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#TimCahilling sparks global craze

Socceroos star Tim Cahill summed up the shock felt around the world as Germany destroyed Brazil in the first half of their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday – and it’s now sparked a Twitter craze.