Germany vs Argentina: It is tonight – the World Cup Final

Today is the great day as one of the greatest sport event of the year is being held Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro when Germany and Argentina clash together for the World Cup 2014 trophy.

Germany have won three and lost just one of the previous six World Cup encounters with Argentina (D2). Germany also won the penalty shootout in 2006 against Argentina. This would be Argentina’s fifth World Cup final, they have won two and lost two of the previous four.

As for the Germans, they are set to play their eighth World Cup final; more than any other nation. They have won three titles. 

The Germans are fully charged after routing Brazil 7-1 in the semis – so let us see who takes on who tonight in the Grand Finale at 8pm GMT | 4pm, Brazil time, at Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.

And one more thing about the World Cup: Pakistan which ranks 164 on FIFA ranking has been present all along on the soil of Brazil as Brazuca, the official match ball of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup is made in Pakistan. 

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The Dutch hammer three more nails in Brazilian coffin

The Dutch did it tonight – hammering three more nails in the Brazilian coffin in the match for the third position of the World Cup 2014.

The Dutch goals spree started with the Persie’s conversion of a penalty right in the third minute, followed by another goal by Blind in the 16th. And then the battle continued for a goal from the hosts side but all half-attempted efforts went in vain.

And as if two goals were not enough to humiliate the Brazilians as Wijnaldum scored the third goal seconds before the final whistle to beat the hosts of World Cup 2014 with 3-0. And throughout the match, Brazil’s squad was booed by home fans in Brasilia.

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Brazil plays against Netherlands for a possible face save tonight

After its humiliating defeat at the hands of the Germans 1-7, Brazil plays for a possible face saving against Holland for the third position at Estádio Nacional de Brasilia, Brasília, tonight.

Brazilian Neymar, who did not play against Germany due to injury, has urged his teammates to put in their best tonight to win over the Dutch to take away the shame they brought to their country by losing to Germany in the semifinal.

So do not forget to watch this interesting, if any is left, tonight at Estádio Nacional de Brasilia, Brasília, on Saturday July 12, 2014 – the match kicks off at 20:00 GMT | 21.00 (BST)

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Argentina take advantage of kicks to move to World Cup final

Argentina's team celebrates the victory after penalty kicks [Photo: BBC]

The match between Argentina and Netherlands was in complete contrast to what we saw a day before where the hosts Brazil played like school boys and let the Germans win over them mercilessly.

The goalless match in the full time, followed by 20 and 10 minutes extra time speak of the professionalism of the players from both camps - some say they both had five of the best forwards playing in the world today. However, neither Persie nor Messi could come up with a field goal to end the match in a thriller.

It was then the penalty kicks that decided the match in Argentina's favour 4-2. Now Argentina proudly marches into the World Cup 2014 final after their 1990 last time and face the onslaught of the Germans.

But the Germans be cautioned that Argentina is no Brazil, who used up all its energies in preparing for the mega event rather than focusing much on their team. So let us watch and wait till Sunday and see who finally lifts the coveted trophy.

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Argentina vs Netherlands: FIFA World Cup 2014 – Semis | Watch Free Live Streaming – 9 July

After the humiliating defeat of 7-1 Brazil at the hands of Germany last night, the second semifinal between Argentina and Netherlands kicks off tonight at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo to decide who marches into the final to play the Germans.

The two teams playing the second semifinal have no less than world’s five forwards which is the indicator of the fury we are about to witness tonight. Unless any of the team behaves like Brazil, we can rest assured of a superb match befitting of a World Cup status.  

Like Brazil lost its captain and forward, Netherlands’ magical striker Robin van Persie may miss the World Cup semi-final after struggling with a stomach complaint. In the opposing camp, Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria is out because of a thigh injury but may return in his country's final match.

Who is going to win tonight? Well after Brazil’s defeat I would keep my fingers crossed, but many are of the opinion that this could be Argentina's World Cup. However, the fact is that Argentina's victory over the Netherlands in the 1978 final is the only time they have beaten the Dutch in eight meetings in all competitions (D3, L4). 

But this is also a fact that Argentina has never lost a World Cup semi-final, winning the previous four. While it is Netherland’s third semifinal in the last four World Cups. So this makes both teams strong enough to contest and compete with their full might tonight to book a date with Germany.

So do not miss the second semifinal between Argentina and Netherlands beginning 20:00 GMT | 21:00 BST at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, on Wednesday, 9 July, 2014.

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Germany mauls Brazil with 7 goals to move into World Cup Final

The Brazilian fans 'morn' in silence the humiliating defeat of their team [Photo: Reuters]

Did you see the match between Germany and Brazil? If not, could you believe it what happened last night? You wouldn't as Germany mauled the hosts Brazil with SEVEN goals to march into the World Cup Final.

This was the worst defeat ever in the history of the World Cup. The German onslaught started right from the 11th minute goal by Müller which continued for yet another five goals in the first half.

But as if this wasn't enough as the Germans scored two more goals in the second half to ensure complete thrashing of the hosts. It was Oscar from the hosts side who hit a goal in the 90th minute to face save his team.

Germany will now play either Argentina or Netherlands - who face each other on Wednesday - in Sunday's final.

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Brazil vs Germany: FIFA World Cup 2014 – Semis | Watch Free Live Streaming – 8 July

It is here finally – the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup Football 2014 between hosts Brazil and title aspirant Germany at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte.

Brazil enters the semis with its captain Thiago Silva banned, and Dante deputizing. However, they have Luis Gustavo back from suspension. However, Without Neymar, who is reproted injured, their leading scorer and talisman, and without suspended captain Thiago Siva, Brazil are going to have to do it the hard way if they are going to make the final of their own World Cup.

As for the Germans, coach Joachim Low must decide whether to recall centre-back Per Mertesacker, who was left out against France for tactical reasons. However, 
Low has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match.

This is Brazil's first World Cup semi-final since 2002, a tournament they ultimately went on to win by beating Germany in the final and are the first country to reach four successive World Cup semi-finals.. 

As for the Germans, they have reached the last four for the 13th time at a World Cup, although this will be their 12th semi-final (they reached the 1974 final after coming through a second group stage).

So do not miss the first semifinal between Brazil and Germany beginning 20:00 GMT | 21:00 BST at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, on Tuesday, 8 July, 2014.

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Brazuca - The World Cup 2014 'Football' - Made in Pakistan

The FIFA World Cup Football 2014 is entering the semis stage and on 9-10 July, Brazil-Germany and Holland-Belgium play the vital semis to select the two best teams to play the final on 14th July.

But ever wondered from where the multi-coloured football 'Brazuca' for the Brazil World Cup came? Well these came far from South America from a small industrial city of Pakistan - Sialkot. Sialkot is well known in the sports world around the world for its handmade footballs and cricket balls for decades. And it has the honour to have made footballs for many a World Cups before.

This year too, the footballs for the Brazil World Cup came from Pakistan - the home for best quality hand stitched footballs. See how the journey began:

Watch the video below:

Post by Rashid Zia Cheema.

Watch the balance test of the Brazuca here: BBC Sport
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Netherlands beat Costa Rica on Penalties to qualify for World Cup semis

So the last semifinal decider is decided on penalties just minutes from now in the match played between Holland and Costa Rica.

The match remained goalless in the two halves of 45 minutes and even in extra time there was no goal either. And this took the match to be decided on penalties and finally the Dutch prevailed upon their South American opponent Costa Rica and won the match 4-3 on penalties.

Holland now moves into the semis stage where Brazil, Germany and Argentina have already qualified. The semis will be played on 9-10 July that will be played between Brazil-Germany and Holland-Argentina – that is two South American teams and two European teams. Who takes the trophy – it is just matter of days to find out!!

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Holland vs Costa Rica: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals | Watch Free Live Streaming – 5 July 2014

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In the fourth match of the Round of 8, Holland plays Costa Rica today at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Costa Rica has had a remarkable defensive discipline and quick, incisive counter-attacking so far which really scared other teams in the group matches including Italy, Uruguay and England and even beat Greece on penalties with 10 men. 

In the opposing camp, Netherlands too played excellent games in the group stages, as they brushed aside defending champions Spain and the neutrals' favorite Chile, though they were rather less convincing against Mexico in the round of 16.

Likely lineups for today’s match:

Netherlands (3-4-1-2): Jasper Cillessen; Bruno Martins Indi, Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij;Dirk Kuyt, Daley Blind, Jonathan de Guzmán, Daryl Janmaat; Wesley Sneijder; Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie.

Costa Rica (5-4-1): Keylor Navas; Júnior Díaz, Michael Umaña, Giancarlo González,Johnny Acosta, Cristian Gamboa; Christian Bolaños, Yeltsin Tejeda, Celso Borges, Bryan Ruiz; Joel Campbell.

So do not miss the third match of the Round of 8 between Holland - Costa Rica, beginning 20:00 GMT | 21:00 BST at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

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France vs Germany : FIFA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals | Watch Free Live Streaming - 4 July 2014 2014

The Round of 8 Matches of the FIFA World Cup football 2014 commence from today inwards  And the first match is being played between Germany and France o Friday, 4 July today at Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro. 

Both teams are title aspirant and have so far dominated their groups. However, as for today’s match, Germans may be wanting in form and fitness as its defender Shkodran Mustafi has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a thigh injury. Not only that, seven of its players are suffering from flu too.

No such ailments or observed in the opposing camp – rather France is all set to take on the Germans with their full fury as they are said to have sharpened their attack and speed.

What are the chances of winning: Well both teams have confronted each other 26 times, of which France has won 11 times and the Germans 8 times, while six matches ended in a draw. Last time the two teams met was February 2013 when the match ended in a 2-1 win by Germany over France.

So do not miss the first match of the Round of 8 between Germany and France, beginning 16:30 BST on Friday, 4 July today at Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro.

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World Cup Update: Belgium and Argentina join the Round of 8 Group

The last two slots of the Round of 8 have finally been filled by Belgium and Argentina yesterday.

The match between Belgium and USA remained goalless till the full time. However in the extra time, Belgium struck twice in the 93rd and 105th to put the Americans under pressure. Although the Americans made alst minute effort and succeeded to have a lone goal in 107th minute, they could do no more to prevent the Belgians carrying the day and let them enter in the last eight teams.

The second match between Argentina and Switzerland was almost the same as the match between Belgium and USA. There was no goal till the full time. The lone goal came from Di María in the 118th minute – securing a place for Argentina in the Round of 8.

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Brazil vs Chile : FIFA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals | Watch Free Live Streaming - 28 June 2014

Starting 28th June today, the matches for the Round of 16 stages get underway in Brazil for the ongoing FIFA World Cup Football 2014.

And the first match of the Round of 16 or the quarters is being played between the hosts Brazil and Chile at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte.

Although, the host Brazil enetered the torunament as hot favourite, but they have not been able to display a strong message to its opponents so far.

Brazil look like they're really yet to click into top gear, having stuttered en route to topping a fairly simple Group A, and if anyone can take advantage of their vulnerability, it's the on-form Roja.

As for the opposing Chilean camp, they are in the last 16despite many upheavels but may come up with a surprise today.

What do you expect the outcome of the match? 

The FIFA World Cup Quarters is scheduled to be played between Brazil - Chile   on Saturday, 28June, kick-off 16:00 GMT at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte.

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USA face Portugal : FIFA World Cup 2014 Group G | Watch Free Live Streaming - 22 June 2014

USA gears up Sunday today to face Ronaldo - I mean Portugal in their Group G match.

The Americans, ranked third in the world ranking, beat Ghana 2-1 in a showoff which was seen by millions online. And today's match is going to be no less attractive and fans heavy.

USA will be without striker Jozy Altidore for the game after he suffered a hamstring strain during their opening win.

As for the Portuguese  ranked 4 in the world, they had to play in a playoff in order to qualify for the World Cup. They defeated Sweden 1-0 and then 3-2 to secure a bid to Brazil.

What do you expect the outcome of the match tonight? a 3-1 in Portugal favour or a surprise?

The FIFA World Cup Group G is scheduled to be played between USA - Portugal  on Sunday 22 June, kick-off 22:00 GMT | 6 PM ET live from Arena Amazonia, Manaus

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Chile routs defending champion Spain and shows it exit door

A Chilean mocks the Spaniards after the match [Photo AFP]

This was never expected - neither by the Spaniards not b the fan. But it is the hard fact that the defending champion Spain has run out of its steam and is virtually a worthless entity in Brazil as Chile shatters Spain's dream of defending its title for the second time. 

The 2-0 defeat by Chile must have sent shock waves both in the Spanish team and the fans back home as the failed to score even a single goal to show some show of force as expected from the defenders.

Although Chileans possessed the ball for mere 37% of the time, the goals in 19th and 43rd minutes sealed the fate of Spain. 

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The first Shock-wave from Brazil: The Dutch rout Spaniards

It has hardly been a day since the FIFA World Cup football 2014 started on 12^th June that a major upset happened at Arena Fonte Nova when the Dutch met the defending champion Spain.

The Spaniards may be thinking of defending of their title but all their dreams were shattered when the Dutch stunned them with so much of humiliation with a 5-1 defeat.

Although Spain’s Alonso scored the first goal of the match in the 27^th minute, and despite the fact that the Spaniards dominated the ball for most part of the match, the Dutch had something sinister in their mind – to annihilate the Spaniards.

Van Persie and Robben scored goal after goal from 44^th minute onward and did not let the Spaniards recover from the shock-wave the Dutch sent in to the opposing camp. Tow goals each from Persie and Robben were added yet another goal from de Vrij to seal the victory – a stunning victory in fact for the Dutch.

This is the first shock wave sent out from Brazil just within two days of the tournament – how many more we would see – stay tuned.

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World Cup 2014 inaugurated with colourful fanfare at Sao Paulo

It was a great inaugural - in fact the greatest show on earth at Sao Paulo, Brazil. The arena jam packed to its capacity roared and cheered as a colorful opening ceremony rolled out with famous singer Jenifer Lopez clad in a sparkling green dress which made the crowd cheer and enjoy the opening ceremony.

Hereinafter are some of the photos of the ceremony as these appear in a special report in Daily Mail. 

Jennifer Lopez wore a sparkling green sequin dress for the performance, which delighted fans. Meanwhile Claudia Leitte (left) bounced around in a sparkly blue number while Pitbull (right) wore a Brazil t-shirt

Here are some more:

Read a comprehensive report at Daily Mail and see how the entire ceremony unfolded

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Brazil vs Croatia : FIFA World Cup 2014 Opener | Watch Free Live Streaming - 12 June 2014

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So it is here - the FIFA World Cup 2014 and its first match between hosts Brazil and Croatia being played Thursday today, just after the opening ceremony at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Brazil has won five previous world cup finals, last time in 2002 and are the hot favourites again this time. However, Croatia defender will try to stop Brazil poster boy Neymar. Brazil has played Croatia twice with one win and one drawn match.

The likely teams for tonight's opener are:

Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Luiz, Silva, Marcelo; Gustavo, Paulinho; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.

Croatia (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Pletikosa; Srna, Lovren, Corluka, Pranjic; Vukojevic, Modric; Perisic, Rakitic, Kovacic; Olic.

Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)

What do you expect the outcome of the match tonight? a 2-0 in Brazil's favour or a surprise?

The FIFA World Cup opener is scheduled to be played between Brazil and Croatia  on Thursday 12 June, kick-off 20:00 GMT at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Watch Live Opening Ceremony FIFA World Cup 2014 - Sao Paulo | Free Streaming - 12 June

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The greatest show on the earth – the football World Cup 2014 kicks off at Sao Palo, Brazil today, 12^th June and will be the focus of the world till 13^th of July when the final will be played here again at Sao Paulo.

The tournament will begin with a massive opening ceremony followed by the opener between the host Brazil with Croatia.

The temperature is very high in Sao Paulo and people of Brazil are all set to host the 32-nation super sports event. "Let me tell you the time has arrived. We are going together. This is our World Cup," said Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari on Wednesday.

Hosts Brazil start as favourites to win the World Cup for a sixth time, while holders Spain are aiming to win a fourth major tournament in a row after winning the European Championships two years ago. The other seeded teams are Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Argentina, Germany and Belgium.

The 32 participating teams have been divided into EIGHT groups as under:

• ·   Group A: Brazil (host), Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon
• ·  Group B: Spain (defending champion), Netherlands (last year’s runner up), Chile, Australia
• ·   Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan
• ·   Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England and Italy
• ·   Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France and Honduras
• ·   Group F: Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria
• ·   Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana and the United States of America
• ·   Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia and South Korea

The  schedule for remaining tournament is as under:

• Round of 16: 12-28 June-1 July
• Quarterfinals:  4^th July to 5^th July
• Semi Finals: 8-9 July
• Third place math: 12^th July
• Final: 13^th July

So do not miss it out – today is the day!! The free live streaming of the opening ceremony can be seen at 12th June 2014 at 18:00 GMT.

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Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid : Champions League final | Watch Free Live Streaming - 24 May 2014

So the day is finally here when two football titans and Madrids, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, clash tonight to clinch the Champions League trophy.

Who will be the better Madrid to capture the Madrid and subdue the lesser Madrid - is to be seen tonight when the two Madrids play the finals. 

Real are playing their tenth Champions League title while for the Atlético Madrid is is their first instance to be in the Champions League final.

The Champions League final is scheduled to be played between Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid  on Saturday night, 24 May 2014, kick-off 19:45 GMT | 2PM ET U.S in Lisbon, Portugal at Estádio da Luz.

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