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Belgium overcome American resistance to reach quarters
Extra time goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku sent Belgium into quarters.
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Made by Messi, finished by Di Maria: Argentina's last-gasp winner breaks Swiss hearts
Albiceleste heads for a last-eight clash with Belgium or USA, who play later.
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Match-fixing: ‘My name is Lou Vincent and I am a cheat’
Disgraced former NZ batsman banned for life after coming clean.
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Suarez apologises for Chiellini bite
Uruguay striker admits to wounding Italian defender .
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Federer to meet Wawrinka in quarters
Former world number one up against compatriot in Wimbledon.
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Loew demands improved German side for quarters
Coach wants more agility after 2-1 win over Algeria in extra-time.
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Iraq’s ‘Facebook’ cafes
With the World Cup only held every four years, football-crazed Iraqis still take to cafes to watch matches.
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World Cup: Deschamps in attacking dilemma despite win
France coach raises concerns after team beats Nigeria with two late goals.
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Sarkozy detained in French influence-peddling probe
The former french president can be held for up to 48 hours before he has to be charged or released.
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Erdogan, the lemon seller now Turkey's 'sultan'
Erdogan was credited with bringing stability to Turkey after decades of frequent coups and rocky coalitions.