Brazil 1-7 Germany: Hosts' World Cup Party Ends In Humiliation

Germany didn’t just end Brazil’s World Cup dream. They destroyed it in a ruthless first half display of pace and precision.

It was a humiliation of epic proportions – the heaviest ever defeat in a World Cup semi-final - and one a nation of 200 million fervent fans could not believe they were witnessing as the greatest party on earth was brought to a staggeringly abrupt climax.

Van Gaal: Van Persie A Doubt

Captain Robin van Persie may miss the Netherlands' 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ semi-final against Argentina as he is struggling with an upset stomach. Van Persie has been instrumental in the Netherland's run to the last four of the tournament, but he had to train separately from his team-mates on Tuesday after complaining of a stomach problem.

Alexis Sanchez Latest: Arsenal 'Very Confident' Of Completing Deal For Barcelona Forward

As Alexis Sanchez continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal, leading journalist John Cross joins the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast to bring the latest on the Barcelona forward's future.

Sanchez will be sold by the Spanish giants this summer

Transfer Rumours And Paper Review – Tuesday, July 8

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Tuesday's newspapers...

Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona is being held up by Liverpool's demand to have the £75million fee paid up front. Barca want to make the payment in stages, with part of the fee based on performances. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool have been told they must raise their bid to £25m if they want to sign

Hart Has Battle On His Hands As Man City Sign Highly-Rated Keeper Caballero

Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

The highly-rated 32-year-old, who arrives from Malaga, has penned a three-year deal at the Etihad.

Caballero is the third player to join the Premier League champions this summer following the earlier arrivals of France defender Bacary Sagna and Brazilian midfielder Fernando.

The deal, understood to be worth £6million, reunites the goalkeeper with manager Manuel Pellegrini, who brought the

Markovic Pencilled In For Liverpool Medical On Wednesday Ahead Of £25m Switch

Liverpool could complete a move to sign Benfica star Lazar Markovic on Wednesday, according to reports in Portugal.