World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 23 with David Luiz, Mats Hummels and Manuel Neuer

Day 23 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured offense from the defense, some standout goalkeeping and a devastating injury. In Rio de Janeiro, Mats Hummels put in a Man of the Match performance as Germany beat France 1-0, the Borussia Dortmund defender scoring the winner and also making a handful of important interventions on the defensive side of the ball. In Fortaleza, host nation Brazil continued their... 

World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 20 with Messi, Rodriguez and Lukaku

Day 20 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured standout goalkeeping and a pair of matches that went into extra time. In Sao Paulo, Argentina struggled to beat Switzerland shot-stopper Diego Benaglio until Angel Di Maria’s 118th-minute winner, and in Salvador, United States goalkeeper Tim Howard stood on his head until being beaten by both Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku in extra time. But there... 

World Cup 2014: Winners and Losers from Day 20

Day 20 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup saw the round of 16 come to an end and the quarter-final spots decided. In Sao Paulo, pre-tournament favourites Argentina required extra time to see off Switzerland, who battled admirably until the very end. In Salvador, the United States mustered an extra-time fight that saw them come up just short in their knockout match against Group H winners Belgium. Following... 

Colombia vs. Uruguay: Live Player Ratings

Colombia will face Brazil in the quarter-final round of the 2014 World Cup after beating Uruguay 2-0 at the Maracana on Saturday. James Rodriguez scored both goals for his side—the first a spectacular half-volley from distance and the second a tap-in following an intricate bit of buildup play. Following are ratings and analysis for both sets of players. Half-time analysis for Colombia David... 

Brazil vs. Chile: Live Player Ratings

Brazil are through to the quarterfinals following penalty shoot-out victory over Chile. Following are ratings and analysis for both sets of players. Half-Time analysis for Brazil Julio Cesar: No chance on Sanchez’ perfectly-placed finish. Dani Alves: Tested Bravo with a vicious shot from distance late in the first half. Thiago Silva: Flicked Neymar’s corner into the path of David Luiz,... 

World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 13 with Godin, Manolas and Rodriguez

Day 13 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured one blowout and three tightly contested affairs. In Group C, Colombia scored three times after the restart en route to a 4-1 thumping of Japan—a victory that saw the South Americans finish with a perfect record atop the bracket. In the section’s other contest, Greece put Ivory Coast out of the competition with a late, controversial penalty in Fortaleza. Group... 

World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 10 with Omeruo, Messi and Klose

Day 10 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured spectacular goals, sturdy defending and exceptional goalkeeping. In Belo Horizonte, Argentina needed a moment of magic to see off Iran, while Germany and Ghana played to an exhilarating 2-2 draw in Fortaleza. In the day’s final match, Bosnia and Herzegovina went out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Nigeria in Cuiaba. There were standout performers... 

World Cup 2014: Winners and Losers from Day 10

Day 10 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup was record-setting, entertaining and, not surprisingly, somewhat controversial. Argentina opened Saturday’s fixture list with a 1-0 win over cagey Iran, and Germany came back from behind to draw Ghana in the day’s second match. Finally, the officials were at the centre of things in Cuiaba as Nigeria downed Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0. The following are the biggest... 

Miroslav Klose Equals Ronaldo Goal Mark on Record-Setting Day at World Cup

Miroslav Klose turned 36 this month, but judging by his somersault in Fortaleza Saturday, the Germany striker came to the 2014 World Cup with as much energy as he took to South Korea and Japan in 2002, when he made his debut at world football’s most prestigious competition. With Die Mannschaft trailing 2-1 to Ghana at Estadio Castelao, the Lazio striker was introduced as a 69th-minute substitute... 

World Cup 2014: Best XI of Day 6 with Ochoa, Hazard and Feghouli

All 32 teams at the 2014 World Cup have now seen action, and Brazil and Mexico kicked off the second matchday on Tuesday in Fortaleza. It was a true goalkeeper’s duel, with both Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa and Brazil’s Julio Cesar making highlight-reel saves. In Belo Horizonte, Belgium came from a goal down to see off Algeria, and in the day’s other Group H encounter, both Russia... 

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