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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ben Halloran takes on Juan Mata and Jordi Alba during Australia's clash with Spain.

Socceroos: performance versus results

Do we judge the Socceroos on performance or results? It's a philosophical question that can only be answered with proper perspective.

Hong Myung-bo during his side's 1-1 draw with Russia.

Hong: South Korea to fight for place

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo promised supporters his team will do everything they can to progress to the FIFA World Cup last 16.

Shaqiri celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Honduras.

Shaqiri hat-trick fires Switzerland into last 16

Xherdan Shaqiri scored a hat-trick as Switzerland sealed their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup by beating Honduras 3-0 in Manaus.

Balotelli challenges for the ball during Italy's 1-0 loss to Uruguay.

Balotelli hits back at critics

Mario Balotelli has refused to shoulder personal blame for Italy's disappointing FIFA World Cup exit.

Juwon Oshaniwa challenges Messi during Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Argentina.

Keshi: Messi from another planet

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi labelled Lionel Messi as "not from this planet" after he led Argentina to a 3-2 FIFA World Cup Group F win.

France's Paul Pogba challenges Enner Valencia in their 0-0 draw with Ecuador.

Ecuador bow out after French stalemate

Ten-man Ecuador failed to get the win they needed to progress to the FIFA World Cup last 16 as they were held 0-0 by Group E winners France.

Messi celebrates Argentina's second goal against Nigeria.

Messi shines as Argentina down Nigeria

Lionel Messi's sublime double sent Nigeria to a 3-2 loss against Argentina, but the Africans still progressed to the FIFA World Cup last 16.

Bosnia celebrate after scoring their third goal against Iran.

Bosnia down Iran to claim maiden World Cup win

Bosnia-Herzegovina recorded their first FIFA World Cup win with a 3-1 triumph over Iran that also saw their opponents exit the tournament.

Vidal challenges for the ball with Spain's Andres Iniesta.

Vidal is the key for Chile - Juninho

Juninho Pernambucano believes Arturo Vidal could hold the key to Chile beating hosts Brazil in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.