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[World Cup] Messi’s World Cup ends on a bitter note
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Lionel Messi’s final act in the 2014 World Cup was lifting a free kick high over the bar, wasting Argentina’s last chance to equalize in the final against Germany.It was far from a fitting finish for the four-time world player of the year.This was supposed to be Messi’s World Cup, just like the 1986 tournament belonged to another Argentine great, Diego Maradona.But after carrying his team through the group stage in Brazil with four goals, Messi seemed to run out of steam.In
SoccerJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] From sub to legend
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Mario Goetze lived up to the billing of being Germany’s wunderkind by scoring the goal that ensured Germany became the first European team to win the World Cup title in South America.Goetze came off the bench in the 88th minute and netted the winner in the 113th minute of the final against Argentina with a perfectly taken volley.Andre Schuerrle, another substitute, broke away down the left flank, outstripped tiring Argentine defenders and sent a cross into the penalty area.
SoccerJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany’s World Cup party gets underway
BERLIN (AP) ― A quarter of a million German football fans reacted with unbridled joy, mixed with shock, on Sunday when Mario Goetze struck late in extra-time for Germany to win the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.The supporters, packed into the “fan mile” in front of the German capital’s famous Brandenburg Gate, screamed as one when Goetze took the ball on his chest and let fly inside the far post from a narrow angle.Fans cheered, clapped and shouted, with groups of fans hugging and
SoccerJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] Stars of politics, sports, music at World Cup final
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Vladimir Putin chatted with Angela Merkel, and David Beckham hugged Pele at the World Cup final on Sunday.Tom Brady looked on from the VIP seats when his wife Gisele Bundchen brought the trophy on the field before the game.Mick Jagger and LeBron James were also in the Maracana Stadium to see Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Celebrities rubbed shoulders at the stadium, starting with Shakira singing and Carlos Santana playing guitar during the closing ceremony.At the
SoccerJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] Messi named World Cup Player of the tournament
Lionel Messi, who lost out on the World Cup title after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Germany in Sunday's final, was named the Golden Boot player of the tournament.The Barcelona legend and four time Player of the Year was a key part in Argentina's march to the Maracana stadium, picking up four man of the match performances.He scored four goals at the tournament, but failed to pick up the one honour eluding him after Germany substitute Mario Goetze's 113th minute goal dashed the South Americans' dream
Latest NewsJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup title
Germany's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. (AP-Yonhap)RIO DE JANEIRO -- Second-half substitute Mario Goetze broke a scoreless deadlock in extra time in the World Cup final with Argentina to crown Germany the victors of soccer’s biggest international tournament on Sunday night at Maracana Stadium.Andre Schurrle s
SoccerJuly 14, 2014
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[World Cup] Scolari says confederation to decide his coaching future
BRASILIA (AP) ― Luiz Felipe Scolari declined to make a decision on his future Saturday, saying it will be up to the Brazilian football confederation to decide whether he will continue as Brazil’s coach after the World Cup.Following Brazil’s 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in the third-place match, Scolari said he will let the confederation analyze his performance and decide whether he should remain as coach despite failing to succeed at the home tournament.The coach, who was loudly booed by the crow
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] Dejected Brazilians watch another World Cup loss
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Brazilians already downhearted at missing out on reaching the World Cup final watched in dismay Saturday as their national team lost to the Netherlands 3-0 in the third-place match.Across the nation, fans hoping for some measure of redemption were crushed as Brazil failed to score and said their only solace was that the country managed to put on a good World Cup show for the world.Brazilian soldier Julio Cesar Carioca compared his connection with Brazil’s team to life itsel
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] Netherlands secures 3rd place
Robin van Persie (second from left) of the Netherlands scores against Brazil at the World Cup on Saturday. (EPA-Yonhap)BRASILIA (AP) ― When it was all over, it was the Netherlands receiving a standing ovation from the Brazilian crowd. Brazil walked off the field to boos, after another demoralizing loss to end its home World Cup.The Netherlands’ remarkable campaign ended on a high note after Robin van Persie and Daley Blind scored early goals to help give the team a 3-0 win over Brazil in the thi
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] Messi, Neymar on 10-man best player award list
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Lionel Messi and Neymar are among the 10 players nominated for the award given to the World Cup’s best player.Seven of the candidates announced by FIFA play for finalists Argentina and Germany. Messi is nominated along with Argentina teammates Angel Di Maria and Javier Mascherano. Germany provides four candidates: Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos, Philipp Lahm and Thomas Mueller.Neymar is the only candidate from Brazil among the players selected by FIFA’s technical study group of c
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] Argentina must play the perfect match, coach says
RIO DE JANEIRO -- On the eve of the World Cup final, Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella said his team would have to be focused, fast and cautious to play “the perfect match” against favorites Germany."We must have great concentration. We have to … occupy spaces very quickly. We (can’t) risk the ball in areas where we cannot take any chances,” especially against a physical and tactical rival with such a strong mindset, he said on Saturday at Maracana Stadium ahead of the team’s final practice
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany’s Low: No fear whatsoever
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Germany is not simply coming to the World Cup final off the biggest semifinal victory in World Cup history. Coach Joachim Low said Sunday’s final against Argentina was not even the biggest challenge that he has faced in his career. German football has been working up to this day for a decade, and Low is not afraid.“I have no fear whatsoever because I know it is going to be a match between two teams who have had fascinating duels in the past,” he said on Saturday at Maracana Sta
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] More misery for Brazil as Dutch take third place
Brazil's traumatic World Cup ended with more pain on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to a superior Netherlands side in the third-place play-off at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia.Still struggling to digest their record-breaking 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, Brazil had a similarly disastrous start against the Dutch, with Robin van Persie opening the scoring from the penalty spot inside three minutes.With injured star Neymar watching on from the bench, Daley Blind then capitali
SoccerJuly 13, 2014
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[World Cup] ‘Nothing will be the same again,’ admits Scolari
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted on Friday that a traumatic last six weeks both on and off the field will mark him for the rest of his life."Lots of things have changed and have impacted on my life for better or for worse. In the coming days I will try to get on with my life, that I have left behind a little bit in recent days," said Scolari ahead of Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off against the Netherlands in Brasilia."I will talk a bit with my family about everything that hap
SoccerJuly 12, 2014
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[World Cup] Netherlands looking to finish World Cup unbeaten
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal is trying to motivate his players for the third-place match against Brazil by giving them the mission of becoming the only Dutch squad to finish a World Cup unbeaten in regular play.Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is just hoping Brazil can finish on a high note in front of the home fans following the devastating 7-1 loss to Germany.After being eliminated by Argentina on penalties, the Netherlands has the chance of ending the tournament without
SoccerJuly 12, 2014
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[World Cup] Brazil’s Neymar thankful he is not in wheelchair now
BRASILIA (AP) ― Neymar became emotional when talking Thursday about the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup, saying that if the knee to his back had been slightly more to one side he “could be in a wheelchair” right now.The Brazil striker cried as he recalled the injury, saying “God blessed” him and prevented a more serious injury. Neymar had to stop talking for several seconds, lowering his head and putting a hand in front of his eyes.“It’s difficult to talk about a move that (happened)
SoccerJuly 11, 2014
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[World Cup] FIFA rejects Suarez appeal against ban for biting opponent
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― FIFA has rejected Luis Suarez’s appeal against his lengthy ban for biting an opponent in a World Cup match.Football’s international governing body on Thursday said its appeals committee rejected the appeal by Suarez and the Uruguay football federation in its entirety. But that doesn’t mean Suarez has given up hope of playing on the opening day of the season.The Uruguay and Liverpool star has up to 10 days to get the written decision from FIFA, which he needs to lodge an app
SoccerJuly 11, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany, Argentina prepare for final
RIO DE JANEIRO ― As Brazil and the Netherlands lick their wounds, Germany and Argentina are busy with preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final ― the third time the two sides have met in soccer’s most important fixture.Spectators widely see the two deserving of their places in the final, but the way they earned their tickets to the final this week could not have contrasted more. Germany on Tuesday handed Brazil the biggest semifinal defeat in World Cup history, a result that undoubtedly left a l
SoccerJuly 11, 2014
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[World Cup] Coach Loew, Germany take ‘tiki-taka’ to another level
PORTO SEGURO, Brazil (AP) ― Germany has taken the “tiki-taka” passing game so intrinsically used by Spain to another level at the World Cup in Brazil, by adding ruthless efficiency to the possession philosophy.Germany is one win from capturing its fourth World Cup title following the astonishing 7-1 demolition of host Brazil in the semifinals.Spain beat Germany at two major tournaments and coach Joachim Loew was so impressed by the Spanish game that he has taken over many aspects and, of course,
SoccerJuly 10, 2014
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[World Cup] Fans delight in WC final berth
SAO PAULO (AP) ― It was Argentina’s joy, and another sting for Brazil.The Argentine soccer team beat the Netherlands on Wednesday to win a berth in the World Cup championship match ― doing it on archrival Brazil’s soil, and just a day after Brazil was humiliated in a 7-1 loss to Germany.Thousands of Argentina fans who traveled to Brazil for the tournament wept, kissed and raised their hands to the sky when their team won 4-2 on penalty kicks, sending it to the final for the first time in more th
SoccerJuly 10, 2014