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World Cup 2014: how much do you remember?

Brazil 2014 has been one of the most thrilling World Cups of the modern era - but have you been paying attention? Take this quiz to find out

World Cup: Neymar declares his support for Argentina against Germany in the final

Neymar promises to support friends Mascherano and Messi in the World Cup final

James Rodriguez gives grasshopper a ride but his penalty is not enough as Brazil beat Colombia 2-1

With Colombia trailing 2-0, World Cup superstar James Rodriguez stepped up to take a penalty, unaware that a huge grasshopper was sitting on arm

World Cup 2014: Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta admits the team are relying on Lionel Messi

Argentina defender admits the team 'are playing for' the world's best player so he can score and win them games

World Cup 2014 talking points: USA reach limit and keepers keep shining

Xherdan Shaqiri lived up to his billing against Argentina while the USA hit their class ceiling against a Belgium side who are steadily improving in Brazil Continue reading...

World Cup Football Daily: Belgium break USA's hearts

Argentina and Belgium to meet in quarter-final after seeing off Switzerland and USA Continue reading...

Argentinas reliance on Lionel Messi a big worry for Alejandro Sabella

Argentina struggled to break down a disciplined Switzerland and do not look like an intelligent, cohesive team Argentinas World Cup-winning side of 1986 are often unfairly described as Diego Maradona and 10 mediocre teammates, and the 2014 version may be given a similar label. On the basis of this…

World Cup 2014: Argentina too reliant on Lionel Messi as they struggle to beat Switzerland

Jason Burt: South Americans continually looked to their talisman and that deference is damaging them in Brazil

Lionel Messi carries too much of a burden for Argentina at World Cup 2014

Jason Burt: South Americans continually look to their talisman and that deference is damaging them in Brazil