Brazil's 7-1 humiliations at the hands of the Germans was so much more than an elimination from the World Cup. It jolted fans and players alike out of a reverie and false dream. It made them realize that the team was far from being a contender and was simply an average side waiting to meet a team with the ruthlessness to put them away.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has brought some of the most unforgettable moments in soccer history for fans across the world. LatinPost.com ranks the 10 biggest goals of the tournament leading up to the finals.
Yuichi Nishimura of Japan and Carlos Velasco of Spain, two referees involved in controversial calls during the 2014 World Cup are in the pool of officials that could officiate the Sunday's title game.
Mario Mandzukic will leave Bayern Munich as multiple reports indicated that the striker is set for a £17.5 million move to Atletico Madrid this summer.
After Brazil's disappointing 7-1 defeat to Germany, the internet was ablaze with hilarious memes that were created and shared throughout the web. Latin Post.com take a look at some of the funniest ones from social media.
Argentina and the Netherlands will be playing each other for the opportunity to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals. These two countries have a long rivalry with one another and will be playing in their fifth World Cup contest. Latin Post.com breaks down the teams and predicts a winner in this semifinals game.
(L-R) Germany's national soccer players Roman Weidenfeller, Shkodran Mustafi, Andre Schuerrle , Kevin Grosskreutz and Per Mertesacker celebrate after their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Brazil at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jul 08 2014
Brazil's Oscar (L) is comforted by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after they lost their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jul 08 2014
Netherland's Arjen Robben warms up during a team training session at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo July 8, 2014, one day before their 2014 World Cup semi-final soccer match against Argentina. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler Jul 08 2014
Argentina's national soccer team coach Alejandro Sabella addresses a news conference at the arena di Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo July 8, 2014, ahead of their 2014 World Cup semi-final soccer match against the Netherlands to be played on July 9. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jul 08 2014
Brazil players react after the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh Jul 08 2014
Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) celebrates past Brazil's David Luiz and goalkeeper Julio Cesar after scoring a goal during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jul 08 2014
Lionel Messi has Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup just one game away from the Finals. Here's five facts you need to know about Messi as we head into the Argentina Netherlands game.
James Rodriguez turned heads with his performance in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and reports indicated that several top-tier teams are interested in getting the Colombian midfielder.
Germany and Brazil will be playing each other for the opportunity to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals. Latin Post.com breaks down the teams and predicts a winner in this must-watch semifinal game.
Germany's national soccer team assistant coach Hansi Flick addresses a news conference in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro June 18, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 07 2014
Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan runs during the last referee training camp before the 2014 World Cup at the Zico Football Centre in Rio de Janeiro June 6, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Jul 07 2014
Germany's Per Mertesacker, Benedikt Hoewedes and goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler (front L-R) disembark from a ferry transporting Germany's national soccer team across the Rio Joao de Tiba river in the town of Santa Cruz Cabralia north of Porto Seguro July 7, 2014, as the team travels to Belo Horizonte for their 2014 World Cup semi final soccer match against Brazil. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 07 2014
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