All eyes on Messi and Robben with Rio in sight

Netherlands' national soccer team player Arjen Robben walks past his teammates after a training session in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares Jul 07 2014

No positive doping tests at World Cup, says FIFA

The logo of soccer's international governing body FIFA is seen on its headquarters in Zurich October 3, 2013. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 07 2014

Germany want fourth World Cup to fill hole in their soul

Germany's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their second goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jul 07 2014

Dutch were not thrown out of hotel, say FIFA

Netherlands' national soccer team players exercise during a training session in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares Jul 07 2014

Ozil, Khedira: friends off the pitch, very different on it

Ghana's Andre Ayew (C) fights for the ball with Germany's Mesut Ozil (L) and Sami Khedira during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 21, 2014. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh Jul 07 2014

Chief of Swiss hospitality company detained in World Cup probe

Ray Whelan (L), of Switzerland-based Match Services, arrives at a police station after being arrested in Rio de Janeiro July 7, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer Jul 07 2014

Charming Luiz wins over Brazil's fans and players

Brazil's David Luiz celebrates after scoring a goal against Colombia during the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Jul 07 2014

Neymar's absence angers, motivates Brazil ahead of semi

Brazil's Marcelo gestures over his injured teammate Neymar, who was fouled by Colombia's Camilo Zuniga (not pictured) during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jul 07 2014

No action against Zuniga for Neymar tackle: FIFA

Brazil's Neymar grimaces as he lies on the ground injured after a challenge by Colombia's Camilo Zuniga during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jul 07 2014

Fourth substitute good option for coaches-Germany's Loew

Germany's national soccer team player Mesut Oezil (L) and team coach Joachim Loew attend a training session in Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte July 7, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jul 07 2014

Ref who missed Suarez bite in limelight for Brazil v Germany

Italy's Claudio Marchisio (R) reacts after referee Marco Rodriguez of Mexico (L) shows him a red card during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match against Uruguay at the Dunas arena in Natal June 24, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Jul 07 2014

Four key battles in World Cup semi-final Brazil vs. Germany

Brazil's players attend a training session in Teresopolis near Rio de Janeiro July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo Regua Jul 07 2014

Brazil without captain as nation awaits Germany clash

Brazil's Thiago Silva celebrates after scoring against Colombia during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo Jul 07 2014

Cillessen sorry for outburst after being subbed

Goalkeeper Tim Krul (23) of the Netherlands goes in for teammate Jasper Cillessen during extra time. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jul 06 2014

Brazilians look to Pele and 1962 for Cup-winning omen

A sculpture of Brazil's soccer legend Pele is pictured under the shade of a tree on the highway BR381 to Sao Paulo, at Minas Gerais, July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado Jul 06 2014

Brazil FA lodge appeal against Thiago Silva's ban

Brazil's Thiago Silva celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo Jul 06 2014

Brazil may excel without Neymar, says Schweinsteiger

Germany's national soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger gestures during a news conference in the village of Santo Andre, north of Porto Seguro, July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 06 2014

Referee must be strong in semi-final, says Loew

Germany's national soccer team coach Joachim Loew kicks a ball during a training session in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 06 2014

Cool Krul unapologetic about gamesmanship

Netherlands' national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Krul exercises with a ball during a training session in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares Jul 06 2014

Stuivenberg joins Van Gaal's backroom team at Man Utd

The Netherlands team celebrates with head coach Albert Stuivenberg (top) after their UEFA Under-17 Championship final soccer match against Germany at Karadjordje stadium in Novi Sad May 15, 2011. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Jul 06 2014

Germany happy with Ozil's wider role

Germany's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring a goal against Algeria during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jul 06 2014

Argentina's Di Maria misses semi-final, Aguero fit

Argentina's Sergio Aguero attends a team training session at the national stadium in Brasilia July 4, 2014, one day before their 2014 World Cup quarter-final soccer match against Belgium. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj Jul 06 2014

Di Maria ruled out, Brazil try to get Thiago Silva back

Argentina's national soccer player Angel Di Maria walks onto the pitch for a team training session at the national stadium in Brasilia July 4, 2014, one day before their 2014 World Cup quarter-final soccer match against Belgium. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Jul 06 2014

Messi, Van Persie have rich history to live up to

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates his team's win over Belgium after their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino Jul 06 2014

Algeria coach departs despite pleas to stay

Algeria's coach Vahid Halilhodzic checks his watch during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Germany at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jul 06 2014
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