I Got Very Emotional And Couldn’t Hold Back The Tears.

In the minutes that preceded the shot-stopping heroics which ensured the five-time world champions’ campaign would continue, a host of images flashed through Cesar’s mind: the misjudgement of a high ball that contributed to defeat by the Netherlands at South Africa 2010; the penalty save versus Uruguay – again in the Mineirao – in the semi-final of last year’s Confederations Cup; the faith Felipão showed in him even when out of favour at QPR; the spectacular second-half save to prevent Chile going ahead; and even his aunt’s living room in Duque de Caxias, 20 years ago.

I'm Proud Of My Players ~ Deschamps

France's superb showings at Brazil 2014 have been greeted by a wave of excitement back home, and also by more than a little head-scratching. After all, how did a side that laboured through qualifying suddenly become a well-oiled unit with a seemingly unquenchable thirst for goals, rattling in 26 and conceding three in eight games since their play-off opener against Ukraine? The euphoria of their second-leg success in that tie has been put forward as one explanation, while some have pointed to the absence of disruptive characters in the squad and the physical freshness of the players.

COLOMBIA VS URUGUAY 2-0 WIN [FULL TIME PHOTOS AND VIDEO HIGHLIGHT]

FULL-TIME: James Rodriguez made all the difference tonight and his efforts see Colombia go through to the quarter-finals, while simultaneously sending Uruguay home. The No10's first goal will surely be in contention for goal of the tournament, and despite a late flurry from La Celeste,

BRAZIL VS CHILE 2014 1-1 | ALL GOALS - WORLD CUP 2014

Another Man United signing! Red Devils agree deal with Dutch World Cup star

The Red Devils are desperate to replace Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, who have both left the club this summer, and have turned to the Dutch centre-back.

Serie A side Lazio had thought

Neymar? Robben? Medel? player of the World Cup so far[See Video]

With the group stages now over, we asked our team of experts who they have been most impressed with so far in Brazil.

Part one features Ray Parlour, Adrian Durham

‘I’m Innocent!’ Liverpool Star Suarez Claims He Did NOT Bite Chiellini

Luis Suarez has strongly denied claims he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, despite being already found guilty by world football governing body, FIFA.

Suarez was embroiled in fresh biting controversy last week after appearing to bite the Azzurri man on the neck during Uruguay’s

Nigeria Makes top ten goals of the World Cup [See Video]

Check out some of the best goals we’ve seen in the group stages from what is shaping up to be one of the best World Cups ever...

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Furious Uruguay Coach Claims Suarez Is Being Made A 'Scapegoat'

Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez  has continued to defend disgraced striker Luis Suarez and accused FIFA of making him a "scapegoat".

The Liverpool striker was banned for nine international matches and received a four-month worldwide football ban on Thursday for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in La Celeste's 1-0 victory on

The Sharp Ends Begins

MATCHDAY PREVIEW – It is Round of 16 time at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the knockout phase begins with a pair of all-South American ties. Brazil and Chile get the ball rolling, and the host nation can take comfort from their clear supremacy in this fixture down the years, having won 48, drawn 13 and lost just seven of their 68 previous meetings – not to mention their haul of 159 goals for and 58 conceded. Games between Uruguay and Colombia have generally been more even, in contrast, La Celeste enjoying the upper hand thanks to 18 victories, nine draws and 11 defeats.

A Seleçao prevailed in two of their Group A contests and were held by Mexico in the other, but they – and star player Neymar – look to be positively growing in strength. That said, Chile will be no pushovers as they proved in a tough Group B, where they kicked off with a stylish 3-1 success against Australia before sinking holders Spain 2-0 and putting up solid resistance in a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands. They collected a few yellow cards along the way, though, and like Brazil have four key players risking suspension if they are booked again.