# Brazil 2014

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# Report

Ghana's 'ball boy' received nearly €90,000 during their 2014 World Cup campaign

That’s the exact same amount as their players.

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Jun 26th 2015, 3:34 PM

# Behind The Scenes

Check out the trailer for Die Mannschaft - the story behind Germany's World Cup triumph

You have to see Per Mertesacker busting his dance moves.

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Oct 29th 2014, 12:42 PM

# copycats

Copying Germany won't work for other countries - Pep Guardiola

The Munich coach says you have to back your own system.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 5:06 PM

# Poll

FIFA say yes but was this the best goal of the World Cup?

James Rodriguez’ effort against Uruguay got the nod but we want to know if you agree.

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Jul 21st 2014, 2:03 PM

# World Cup 2014

It wasn't me! Someone in the Germany camp broke the World Cup trophy

It’s okay though, it wasn’t the real one.

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Jul 21st 2014, 9:20 AM

# Lahm of God

'Teamwork, not individuals, the reason Germany won' - Philipp Lahm

The Germany captain says individual players don’t matter.

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Jul 14th 2014, 12:10 AM

# Messi-ing in action

Don't cry for me Argentina - Lionel Messi is the loneliest man in the Maracanã

The Argentine playmaker had a last minute free-kick to send the game to penalties.

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:54 PM

# Schumacher II

Here's the incident that somehow resulted in a free kick to Manuel Neuer

Eh, what ref?

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:05 PM

# Heroes

Goalkeepers shine brightest at 2014 World Cup

The single most impressive goalkeeping display of all, though, may have come from America’s Tim Howard.

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Jul 13th 2014, 2:18 PM

# Legend on legend

Maradona: 'Messi will define World Cup final'

The Argentine legend says his country ‘can’t allow’ a European team win the World Cup in South America.

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Jul 12th 2014, 3:14 PM

# Germany

A World Cup final is the least German fans expected

This is the culmination of a long re-building process says James Carew.

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Jul 12th 2014, 1:57 PM

# head games

Should Javier Mascherano be free to play on after reacting to a head injury like this?

The Argentina midfielder collapsed to the turf after a clash of heads.

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Jul 9th 2014, 10:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

World Cup hangout: The prize-giving webchat that's pity-partying hard in Brazil

We’ve got another phone to give away and the hungry Mikey Stafford is in São Paulo awaiting Argentina v The Netherlands.

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Jul 9th 2014, 7:00 PM

# Paper Talk

Six of our favourite front pages from Brazil in the wake of their 7-1 defeat

Unsurprisingly, they don’t go easy on their team.

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Jul 9th 2014, 2:10 PM

# Hammerings

Open Thread: What's the worst defeat your team has ever suffered?

In the wake of Germany’s rout of Brazil, we want to know the worst defeat you can remember?

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Jul 9th 2014, 12:02 PM

# Seventh hell

'It's my fault' says Big Phil Scolari after Germany rout

The Brazil coach is taking full responsibility for the humiliating defeat.

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Jul 9th 2014, 11:01 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

World Cup Hangout: All the neutrals are supporting Germany tonight, right?

We’re approaching endgame as the first semi-final gets under way this evening.

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Jul 8th 2014, 6:59 PM

# Letter from Brazil

Kerrymen at the Copacabana -- Ireland are surely the best-supported nation not at this World Cup

With not a single green-clad team left in Brazil, Mikey Stafford gives you the pros and cons of rowing in behind each of the final four.

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Jul 8th 2014, 2:01 PM

# football fwend

The story of the World Cup so far (according to Rihanna)

Love the way you analyse, RiRi.

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Jul 8th 2014, 9:00 AM

# no more neymar

Neymar urges Brazil to achieve his dream World Cup win without him

Warning, this video might make you very emotional for the kid.

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Jul 6th 2014, 1:19 AM

# back problem

Neymar out of World Cup, according to Brazil doctor

The hosts’ talisman has broken vertebrae after tonight’s game.

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Jul 5th 2014, 1:04 AM

# Onwards

Germany's Hummels dreams of World Cup final

“I was flat this morning and had to drink loads of water after the game, but things worked out differently for me at the end,” said the Dortmund centre half.

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Jul 4th 2014, 7:47 PM

# Letter from Brazil

Life inside the Maracanã media centre, questions through a translator and rejoining the pack

Our man at the World Cup Mikey Stafford has arrived in Rio ahead of the first quarter-final tie this evening.

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Jul 4th 2014, 2:41 PM

# Brazil 2014

Breakfast at Bebeto's: All you need to know from last night’s World Cup action

Belgium and Argentina stay in Brazil as we say goodbye to the US and Switzerland.

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Jul 2nd 2014, 8:00 AM

# Match Report

Belgium beat gallant USA 2-1 to make World Cup quarter-finals

Klinsi’s boys did their country proud but the Red Devils march on.

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Jul 1st 2014, 11:44 PM

# Something in my eye

Argentine commentator breaks down in tears after di Maria's winner against Switzerland

We were crying too but only because we missed out on a shootout.

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Jul 1st 2014, 10:36 PM

# Match Report

Messi turns creator to send Argentina into last eight

Angel di Maria finished the move as Argentina survived a late siege in extra-time.

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Jul 1st 2014, 7:55 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

World Cup hangout: the webchat that would change its mind at the last minute in a shootout

Let’s talk futbol! There’s two loser-leaves-town games and we’re on the couch.

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Jul 1st 2014, 7:00 PM

# Got ink?

Chile striker gets tattoo of 119th minute shot that hit the crossbar against Brazil

No, we don’t know why either.

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Jul 1st 2014, 3:44 PM

# Ref Justice

Klinsmann questions appointment of today's referee because 'he is able to speak French'

Surely mind games from the US coach?

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Jul 1st 2014, 8:00 AM

# Day 19

Breakfast at Bebeto's: All you need to know from last night’s World Cup action

Germany and France both left it late as they advanced to the quarter-finals.

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Jul 1st 2014, 7:30 AM

# claims

Cameroon FA to investigate match-fixing claims involving World Cup squad

The allegations surround the country’s game with Croatia.

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Jul 1st 2014, 12:05 AM

# Brazil 2014

Glenn Hoddle just called Algeria 'Al Jazeera' on ITV

Nearly, Glenn.

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Jun 30th 2014, 10:14 PM

# Close Calls

All the goals as France reach the quarter-final of the World Cup

Nigeria had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.

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Jun 30th 2014, 5:40 PM

# Keeping clam

Uruguay president curses FIFA 'sons of b****es'

Jose Mujica also described the sanctions on Suárez as ‘fascist’.

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Jun 30th 2014, 5:20 PM

# buy buy buy

Now you too can own your own bottle of referee's vanishing spray

And it can be yours for just €8.71 plus post and packaging.

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Jun 30th 2014, 4:35 PM

# saviour

Navas the hero as Costa Rica's adventures continue

The Central American side are into the quarter-finals where they’ll face the Netherlands.

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Jun 30th 2014, 12:53 AM

# Brazil 2014

World Cup player intro Cavan style? The best Gif of the tournament is here

And it’s live!

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Jun 30th 2014, 12:46 AM

# controvassy

Robben sorry for World Cup dive, but insists penalty was right

“That was a stupid, stupid thing to do but sometimes you’re expecting to be struck and then they pull their leg away at the last minute.”

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Jun 29th 2014, 10:09 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Costa Rica v Greece, World Cup last 16

We had all the action as the World Cup’s underdogs went head-to-head.

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Jun 29th 2014, 8:24 PM