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VIDEO: Can Costa Rica make more history?

Costa Rica take on the Netherlands in their first ever quarter-final at a World Cup.

Thorgan Hazard leaves Chelsea on loan

Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard joins German club Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan.

World Cup 2014: day 24 live!

Download the latest World Cup podcast here Jonny Weeks on that Maradona v Belgium shot 25 of the best World Cup photos ever Barry Glendenning: Hansen and Ingham deserve plaudits Email [email protected] 12.44pm BST Let's talk tactics! It's fair to assume that over the next few days Luiz…

World Cup 2014: How will Brazil cope tactically without injured Neymar?

Luiz Felipe Scolari must completely re-think his teams approach after suffering the huge setback of losing their star forward In the proud history of the Brazilian national team, it is difficult to recall a time when they depended so much upon one individual. Usually Brazil boast multiple talented…

World Cup excitement shows us there is life beyond the Champions League

A summer of refreshing, proactive football has given Fifas jewel a shot in the arm and reminded us of what this sport can be Continue reading...

VIDEO: Was this the dirtiest game so far?

Watch some of the most contentious fouls committed in the match between Brazil and Colombia in the all South American showdown in Forteleza.

Neymar out of the World Cup in quotes and pictures

The most dramatic photographs from the challenge that ruled Neymar out of the World Cup, with quotes about the incident from the Brazilian and Colombian players and managers Continue reading...

Ashley Cole transfer latest: Left-back heading to Italy for talks with Roma

Ashley Cole is heading to Italy for talks with Roma over a two-year deal, according to reports.

Argentina vs Belgium, World Cup 2014: live

Argentina vs Belgium: Latest news updates, score and result, with our live minute-by-minute match report of the quarter-final game at Estádio Nacional de Brasilia, Brasília on Saturday, July 5, 2014, kick-off 17.00 (BST)