Arjen Robben celebrates the Netherlands' penalty shoot-out win over Costa Rica.
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Robben is player of the World Cup, says Kluivert

Netherlands assistant coach Patrick Kluivert said he believes winger Arjen Robben has been the best player at the 2014 World Cup.

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella gestures during quarter-final win over Belgium.
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Sabella: Argentina 'have already won'

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said his side have nothing to lose in their FIFA World Cup semi-final with the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari tries to console a dejected Oscar after Brazil's World Cup exit.
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Scolari sorry for 'catastrophic' Brazil hammering

A stunned Luiz Felipe Scolari took full responsibility for Brazil's "catastrophic" 7-1 FIFA World Cup semi-final hammering by Germany.

Germany players celebrate another goal in their 7-1 semi-final demolition of Brazil.
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Germany humiliate Brazil to reach final

Germany ended Brazil's FIFA World Cup dream with a sensational 7-1 semi-final victory as the hosts capitulated in Belo Horizonte.

Dutchman Khalid Boulahrouz rises above Argentina's Lionel Messi when the two countries met at the 206 World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup Preview: Netherlands v Argentina

Netherlands' FIFA World Cup semi-final with Argentina could hinge on the performances of their respective left-footed talismen.

Socceroos goalkeeper Mitch Langerak in training at the World Cup.
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Socceroo keeper staying at Dortmund

Socceroos goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season.

Brazilian star Neymar clutches his back after a heavy challenge from Colombia's Juan Zuniga.
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Thiago Silva slams Zuniga's 'coward's tackle'

Brazil captain Thiago Silva labelled Juan Zuniga's challenge on Neymar a "coward's tackle".

The referee sprays a temporary line for a freekick defended by Japan at the World Cup.
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Vanishing spray set for UEFA competitions

The inventor of the vanishing spray used at the FIFA World Cup claims it is to feature in UEFA competitions.

Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano unveils the club's new signing Kaka in 2009.
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Di Stefano passes away

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano has died following a heart attack, the club has announced.

Former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink taking charge of FC Anzhi in the Europa League.
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Hiddink confident of Netherlands success

Guus Hiddink believes the Netherlands have plenty of reasons to be confident when they face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany is challenged by Brazil's Ramires when the sides met in 2011.
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FIFA World Cup Preview: Brazil v Germany

Brazil will be looking to prove that Neymar's injury did not spell the end of their FIFA World Cup hopes when they lock horns with Germany.

Brazilian legend Kaka meets fans at the World Cup in Sao Paulo.
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Kaka emotional on Sao Paulo return

Kaka said he was emotional upon returning to childhood club Sao Paulo in Brazil, as he embarks on a six-month loan stint.

Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul has defended his mind games in the penalty shoot-out against Costa Rica.
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Krul defends penalty antics

Tim Krul has hit back at criticism of his antics during the Netherlands' FIFA World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout win over Costa Rica.

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger addresses media ahead of the World Cup semi-finals.
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Schweinsteiger: Neymar injury could unite Brazil

Bastian Schweinsteiger believes the absence of Neymar will make Brazil more united ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final.

Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga bundles into the back of Brazilian star Neymar.
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Brazil call for Zuniga punishment

The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) have urged FIFA to apply punitive measures upon Colombia right-back Juan Camilo Zuniga.