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Monday, July 7, 2014

‘I Can’t Feel My Legs’ - Neymar Cried After The Challenge


Brazil’s star striker Neymar cried “I can’t feel my legs” after a crunch World Cup challenge by Colombia’s Juan Zuniga, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari told Spanish sports daily Marca.

Scolari said the whole team panicked after the knee in the back tackle during Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia on Friday.

For Our Sake, God, Let Brazil Win! - Neymar

Brazil’s poster boy, Neymar, is out of the World Cup. The World Cup would not be the same again. And so, victory nearly turned to defeat. Agony. Pain. Many Brazilians cry as the news hit them.

None Brazilians joined in the pain of the nation. Yes, Neymar electrifies the World Cup for the hosts and brings so much joy that is shared to none Brazilians. The World Cup party starts from the numerous open festivals where thousands throng to watch Brazilian matches.

This Is Stadium Number 13- Blatter

Blatter: This is stadium number 13
The Football For Hope Festival 2014 formally began today in Caju, Rio de Janeiro with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter opening the carnival of football. FIFA President Blatter talked exclusively with FIFA.com at the ceremony where he spoke of his admiration for those taking part, the legacy of the FIFA World Cup™ and the next step for FIFA’s social projects.

How does it feel to be in Caju at the opening of the Football For Hope Festival 2014?
It is the third time that we organise such an event and I think it is great. Speaking now here in Caju, this is stadium number 13. This is a World Cup stadium and today we have

Who Has Been Your Top Goal Keeper So Far?

Who has been your top goalkeeper?

During the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ we have been treated to some of arguable the best goalkeeping performances the tournament has ever seen.

Early on in the tournament the likes of Guillermo Ochoa took the headlines as he kept out the hosts Brazil to earn Mexico a goalless draw, while the African duo Vincent Enyeama and Rais M'Bolhi claimed many plaudits.

Transfer Rumours And Paper Review – Monday, July 7


Here's the top transfer-related strories in Monday's newspapers...

Arsenal are closing in on the signings of Barcelona forward Alexis Sánchez and Newcastle defender Mathieu Debuchy and have resurrected last summer’s pursuit of the Germany midfielder Lars Bender. The trio will cost the Gunners a total of around £60million. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool are

Van Gaal Brings In Fellow Dutchman To Man United


Louis van Gaal has added fellow Dutchman Albert Stuivenberg to his backroom staff at Manchester United.

Stuivenberg, 43, recently worked under Van Gaal as the Netherlands’ U21 coach.

In 2011

Luiz, Brazil's Maverick Turned Leader

 Luiz, Brazil's maverick turned leader
Frizzy locks flailing and eyes bulging, David Luiz charged towards the corner flag and karate-kicked it out the way after sending Brazil into the FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals with a stunning free-kick against Colombia.

His celebration a caricature of his playing style, Luiz rarely does things the conventional way.

The most expensive defender ever having sealed a £50 million ($85 million) move from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain last month

Germany Out To Down Neymar-Less Brazil As Titans Clash

Germany will meet tough-tackling Brazil head-on when football's titans clash in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup™ semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.

Joachim Low's Germany want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in Belo Horizonte to reach Sunday's final in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil are forced into a reshuffle without play-maker Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva as they look to realise dreams

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