Argentina into the Semi-Finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

It may have had more to do with Belgium failing to really play at their peak, but that to me was one of Argentina's best performances of the tournament.
 

They also did not rely too heavily on Lionel Messi, with Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria shouldering a lot of the attacking responsibilities.

 

Don't take my word for it, though, have a watch of the Argentina 1-0 Belgium highlights to decide for yourself .

 

It has been a while since Argentina fans last saw their team in the semi-finals of a World Cup, 24 years to be exact when they ultimately finished runners-up.

 

With Brazil now without their talisman Neymar, and no European team having won a World Cup on South American soil, do Argentina fans dare to believe that their side could go all their way on their fiercest rival's own territory?

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Brazil in the semi-finals

Neymar may be the man expected to score the goals for Brazil, but it was the Selecao's defensive pair that fired the goals to lead the host nation into the World Cup semi-finals.

Brazil captain Thiago Silva's close range effort in the seventh minute and David Luiz's scorching second-half free-kick proved just enough to secure their passage to the last-four.

It was far from smooth sailing for the five-time World Cup winners, who survived a late barrage from a spirited Colombia side that pulled one back from a James Rodriguez penalty with 10 minutes remaining.

The closing stages were dominated by the Colombians but Brazil held firm to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Brazil will face arguably their biggest test of the tournament when they take on Germany - who defeated France in the earlier quarter-final - for a place in the final - on Sunday July 13.

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England captain Steven Gerrard in the ocean with his bikini wife Alex

The England football captain has been enjoying a post-World Cup break with his missus in Ibiza after a dismal performance by his team in the international tournament. The couple shared some laughs as they jumped the waves, but it seems the transparent nature of his swim shorts got the most chuckles.

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Chelsea set to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa

Chelsea have agreed a £32m move for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.

A statement read: ‘Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa, with Chelsea meeting the buy-out clause for the Spanish international. Costa will become the club’s second signing of the summer transfer window after

Mourinho added fellow Spanish international Cesc Fabregas to his squad in a £30m move from Barcelona in June.

Mourinho has been determined to add to his striking options after he felt that the club’s chances of success were last season hampered by the inconsistent form of Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Samuel Eto’o.

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Nobody cares about the injustices of an African team, Says Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure claims nobody cares abut Ivory Coast's controversial exit from the World Cup because they are African.
The Elephants were knocked out in the last minute of their final group game against Greece when Georgios Samaras converted a disputed penalty.
And Manchester City midfielder Toure insists their exit has been brushed under the car

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John Obi Mikel: Olivier Giroud should have been SENT OFF for elbowing me

John Obi Mikel has accused Arsenal's Olivier Giroud of elbowing him - and expressed his astonishment that referee Mark Geiger did not send him off. The Chelsea midfielder, whose Nigeria team lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup last 16 on Monday night was caught by Giroud on 29 minutes. And though referee Geiger appeared to see the foul, he failed to take any action.

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