World Cup 2014: Day 33 (Final report)
Germany lifted the World Cup for the fourth time on Sunday night as they overcame Argentina 1-0 in Brazil to claim the win. Over 74,000 packed into the Maracanã to watch the showpiece event,...
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World Cup 2014: Day 31
Germany head into the World Cup final against Argentina tomorrow as firm favourites. The Germans were rampant in the semi-finals, destroying hosts Brazil 7-1, with a performance that has led many to already accept...
World Cup 2014: Day 29
Argentina needed penalties to book their place against Germany in Sunday’s World Cup final, as they failed to overcome the Netherlands in normal time. In contrast to the game 24 hours earlier, in which...
World Cup 2014: Day 27
Tomorrow evening sees the second semi-final as the Netherlands take on Argentina for a place in the World Cup final. The Netherlands come into the game having edged through on penalties in the quarter-finals...
World Cup 2014: Day 25
Argentina secured their path to the semi-finals thanks to a solitary strike from Gonzalo Higuaín giving them the victory over Belgium in Brasília. The match, and the National Stadium, saw Manchester City colleagues Martin...
World Cup 2014: Day 24
Argentina have failed to impress so far despite winning every game, and may face even more difficulties when they come up against an impressive young Belgium side. The tournament began with a 2-1 win...
World Cup 2014: Day 21
Argentina edged into the quarter-finals after a nervy performance that needed an injury time winner to see them overcome Switzerland in the last 16. Many people picked Argentina to go all the way, but...
World Cup 2014: Day 20
Argentina go into their game against Switzerland unbeaten in their last 8. The South American side were many peoples favourites for the tournament before the World Cup began, and although they haven’t really hit...
World Cup 2014: Day 15
Bosnia and Herzegovina claimed their first ever win in the World Cup finals as they beat Iran 3-1 in Salvador. The result meant Nigeria also qualified for the knock-out stages, despite their 3-2 defeat...
World Cup 2014: Day 14
Costa Rica finished in top spot after a 0-0 draw in Belo Horizonte against England, while Italy lost their chance of qualification as they lost 1-0 to Uruguay, finishing the game with 10 men....
