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Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 01:00
Neymar lived up to the expectations of the World Cup host nation Monday, scoring two goals as Brazil routed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the knockout stage as the top team in Group A.
Ecuador, France barred from Maracana
Soccer News - 24 Jun 2014 06:14
Ecuador and France were barred from training on the Maracana on Monday, as FIFA looked to protect the pitch. The […]
Japan not ready to be World Cup spectators
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 00:35
Japan's players insisted Monday they will fight to the bitter end as long as they have a shred of a chance to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup in Tuesday's final group stage game against Colombia.
FIFA picks ref Irmatov for US-Germany match
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 23:32
FIFA has picked Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan to referee United States vs. Germany to decide who wins Group G of the World Cup.
Ecuador plays for Benitez and place in next round
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 22:32
Ecuador coach Reinaldo Rueda hasn't brought up the name recently, but his team knows who it's playing for — their late teammate Christian Benitez.
Brasil se tonifica tras ganar su grupo
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 22:07
La victoria fue tal vez ante un oponente con las valijas preparadas para el viaje de vuelta a casa, pero para el anfitrión Brasil fue tonificante con miras a lo que sigue en la Copa del Mundo.
CONCACAF: Es hora que nos respeten
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:50
El éxito de la CONCACAF en Brasil puso a soñar en grande a la confederación para futuras Copas del Mundo.
Uruguay beats Italy to advance with Costa Rica
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:45
Highlighting a power shift away from Europe, Uruguay fought — and apparently even bit — its way to a 1-0 victory over Italy Tuesday to move to the World Cup's next round with Costa Rica, which sent England home witho...
World Cup 2014: England and Costa Rica Play to 0-0 Draw
The New York Times - 24 Jun 2014 21:30
England, which had been eliminated, drew, 0-0, with Costa Rica on Tuesday in its final game at the 2014 World Cup.
FIFA rules allow Suarez ban of up to 2 years
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:25
Luis Suarez could be banned by FIFA for up to 24 matches or two years for apparently biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, according to the governing body's disciplinary rules.
Argentina se juega el primer puesto ante Nigeria
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:20
Gran dilema en Argentina: sale con sus titulares o resguarda el físico de varios de ellos. Cualquiera que sea la decisión de su técnico Alejandro Sabella, no debería faltar el arquitecto del gol, Lionel Messi, para e...
Familiar foes: Many connected to U.S. national soccer team have German ties
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:16
The playing of the national anthems is an emotional pregame ritual at any World Cup match, but it will be especially moving Thursday afternoon in Recife before the game between the United States and Germany because the G...
Bradley faces high expectations at World Cup
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 21:10
Michael Bradley stuck out his right foot to meet Fabian Johnson's pass, ready to slot the ball into the empty net from 6 yards out. Surely this would be a goal.
FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica 0 England 0
Soccer News - 24 Jun 2014 20:55
Costa Rica secured top spot in FIFA World Cup Group D courtesy of a drab 0-0 draw with already-eliminated England […]
Costa Rica empata con Inglaterra y hace historia
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 20:50
La Costa Rica de Jorge Luis Pinto hizo historia el martes el empatar 0-0 con Inglaterra y ganar un grupo de la Copa Mundial que incluyó a tres equipos con un total de siete títulos mundiales.
Buttner to join Dynamo Moscow; Origi reveals EPL dream
Soccer News - 24 Jun 2014 20:37
Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner has agreed to join Russian Premier League side Dynamo Moscow, according to the club’s official website, fcdynamo.ru. Since […]
The Global Game: Colombia Tries to Join Brazil, Chile and Uruguay
The New York Times - 24 Jun 2014 20:34
If Colombia wins Group C on Tuesday, as expected, it will join Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in the same part of the Round of 16.
Muller wants Germany to be ruthless
Soccer News - 24 Jun 2014 20:28
Thomas Muller has warned Germany not to let up as they aim to secure a safe passage to the second […]
Recap: Costa Rica vs. England
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 20:25
Costa Rica claimed the top spot in Group D on Tuesday after holding England to a scoreless draw at the Estadio Mineirao.
Susic to wait on decision over future
Soccer News - 24 Jun 2014 20:11
Safet Susic has refused to be drawn on speculation he is to leave his position as coach of Bosnia-Herzegovina after […]
Recap: Italy vs. Uruguay
Miami Herald - 24 Jun 2014 20:10
Diego Godin nodded Uruguay into the knockout round, scoring on an 81st-minute header to give his nation a 1-0 victory over 10-man Italy at the Estadio das Dunas on Tuesday.
Internet Shares Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera's Joy and Emotion
The New York Times - 24 Jun 2014 20:09
Herrera's sideline demeanor has made him an Internet sensation during this World Cup, but the job he has done with Mexico's previously struggling team has been remarkable.