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Suarez advised to seek professional help
Uruguay striker’s biting dilemma triggers calls for treatment.
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Mueller prefers cup over boot
Mueller tops the list for the 2014 Golden Boot – ahead of Brazil’s Neymar and Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
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World Cup: Van Persie back to terrorise Mexico
Dutch captain, Robben make up deadly duo against opponents in last 16 .
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World Cup: Asia determined despite abrupt end
What’s more important now is that we stay united, says AFC chief.
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Chile pay the 'penalty' as Brazil storm into World Cup quarters
The match ended 1-1 after extra time, but Brazil progress after beating Chile 3-2 on penalties.
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When the football stars were young
A look back at the transition from boys to men of our favourite footballers.
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Financial upsets for Suarez
888poker's move followed that of sportswear giant Adidas, who on Thursday dropped him from all World Cup advertising.
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We earned the qualification gift: Algeria coach
African nation makes history; reaches last 16 after drawing Russia 1-1 .
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Hunger for World Cup success rivals Ramazan
The level and quality of nutrition had to be changed to cope with exercise during Ramadan.
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All-South American battle awaits Brazil, Chile
Suarez-less Uruguay to brace themselves against Colombia in last-16 tie.
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2014 World Cup: Group Stage wrap-up — A mixed tale of surprises and disappointments
The two most surprising teams in the last 16, Costa Rica and Greece, face each other.
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FIFA World Cup: Germany, US advance as Portugal dreams crash
Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Ghana was not enough to overtake the Americans in second place.
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Slimani heads Algeria level against Russia, secures historic last 16 qualification
Defeat means Russia have still yet to qualify for the last 16 since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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10-man Belgium send South Korea packing
Despite their extra man, South Korea could not penetrate the packed Belgian defence.
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Shirt ties rival blood ties
Chance to watch World Cup in the ‘land of football’ has proved irresistible for citizens from around the globe.
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Didier Deschamps shrugs off lack of goals
France coach satisfied despite stalemate with Ecuador.
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Nigeria coach Keshi applauds ‘blessed’ Messi
Striker’s brace gives Argentina 3-2 win over African champions.
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Suarez ousted from remaining World Cup campaign
Uruguay striker banned for nine matches, four months over biting.
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Too little, too late: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win over Ghana
Ronaldos' numerous misses cost Portugal the sizeable victory they needed to progress on goal difference.
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Mueller fires Germany to victory over USA
United States also went through to the last 16 despite the 1-0 defeat in rain-sodden Recife.
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Swiss beat Honduras to set up Messi date
Two first-half goals from the impressive Xherdan Shaqiri gave Honduras a mountain that they could not climb.
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Valiant Ecuador bow out of the World Cup after holding France to a draw
France still topped the group but Ecuador become the first South American side to be knocked out of this World Cup.
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FIFA to investigate Suarez-Chiellini incident
Italian centre-back insists he still has the Uruguayan’s ‘bite’ mark.
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‘I thought we would play better’
Japan coach disappointed with 4-1 loss to Colombia.
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Ronaldo’s Portugal face humiliating exit
Star striker to carry country’s last hopes against Ghana in Group G encounter.
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Messi double ensures Argentina top group, Nigeria also through
Nigeria, who will be appearing in second round for the first time since 1998, are likely to face France next Monday.
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Having booked their own ticket home, Bosnia drag Iran out of the World Cup
The result confirmed both teams' exit as Argentina and Nigeria reached the knock-out stages.
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Japan sent packing by revamped Colombia
Faryd Mondragon beat Roger Milla's record as the oldest player at a World Cup.
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Winless England bow out of World Cup with draw against Costa Rica
The draw against England allowed Costa Rica to secure first place.
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Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to go through to World Cup last 16
Italy, the four-time champion, is now out of the competition.
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After late surge, Dutch head Group B
Spain restore pride with win over Australia.
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Mexico down Croatia to set up Dutch date
Mexico finish second in the table to Brazil on goal difference.
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Neymar powers Brazil into World Cup last 16
Cameroon crash out of the tournament after losing all of their matches.
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Ronaldo paints bleak picture of Portugal’s prospects
Real Madrid star discounts team’s chances after 2-2 draw with US.
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Wilmots favours win over flair in football
Belgium coach satisfied with team’s progress after 1-0 win over Russia.
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Tired Italy face daunting Uruguayan test
Both sides to battle for second qualifying spot.
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Double Dutch strike sinks Chile
The victory gave Holland a 100 percent record at the top of Group B after earlier wins against Spain and Australia.
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Spain restores pride with win over Australia
Spain defeated Australia 3-0 thanks to goals from David Villa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata.
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Portugal draw with US to stay alive
Portugal are joint bottom with Ghana on one point and face a tough task to make the next round.
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Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 to make African World Cup history
It is the first time an African team has scored four goals in a World Cup match.
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Where’s Pele?: ‘The King’ shunned at Cup
Rather than Pele, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is likely to hand over the trophy at the July 13 final.
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Belgium advance as Russia downed
The defeat leaves Russia facing a tense battle to qualify, with only one point from two games.
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We can do much better, says Messi
Argentina captain demands improvement after Iran win.
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Leow ‘pleased’ with German comeback
Coach content with unexpected 2-2 draw against Ghana.
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Netherlands, Chile face Brazil conundrum
Winner to top Group B and avoid competing against hosts in last 16.
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World Cup record equalling Klose spares Germany’s blushes
Germany were held to a 2-2 draw by Ghana even as substitute Klose equalled Ronaldo's world cup goals record.
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Deschamps hails ‘top-notch’ Benzema
France striker scores two in 5-2 romp over Switzerland.
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We’re delighted with the win: Pinto
Costa Rica coach satisfied with team’s 1-0 win over Italy.
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Ronaldo fitness issues lurk ahead of US clash
Portuguese star not 100% in training before Group G decider.
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Messi drags Argentina into the last 16
Argentinian captain scored in added time to ensure a win over Iran and progress into the next round.