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 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
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
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'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
Also, Chris Jericho returns to the company, Emma is fired and rehired after a minor legal issue, update on Daniel Bryan's health, and KENTA's set to hold an official signing ceremony with the WWE.
MLS continues as U.S. World Cup hopes end. While the FIFA 2014 World Cup is still on its way to the finals, U. S. fans will have some soccer games to watch despite Team USA's recent exit after their bitter loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 matches.
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
The Netherlands managed a dramatic penalty win over Costa Rica on Saturday and will now face Argentina in an interesting semifinal. Here are some observations from arguably the most thrilling quarterfinals match to date.
Brazilian fans received terrible news recently regarding their forward Neymar Santos. The 22 year old striker will not be competing for the remainder of the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament. Does this spell the end for Brazil's dreams of another World Cup title?
Brazil's Neymar grimaces in pain after a challenge by Colombia's Camilo Zuniga during their 2014 World Cup quarter-final match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jul 05 2014
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) fights for the ball with Belgium's Axel Witsel during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino Jul 05 2014
Brazil's Neymar grimaces in pain as he is carried off pitch on a stretcher during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against Colombia at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jul 05 2014
Injured Brazilian national soccer team player Neymar waves as he waits to be airlifted home from Brazil's training camp inTeresopolis, near Rio de Janeiro, July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo Regua Jul 05 2014
German soccer legend Lothar Matthaeusposes for photographers before the WBO heavyweight title fight between boxing champion Vladimir Klitschko of Ukraine and the Australian challenger Alex Leapai in Oberhausen April 26, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jul 05 2014
Belgium's coach Marc Wilmots consoles Nacer Chadli (22), as Axel Witsel watches, after the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals between Argentina and Belgium at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj Jul 05 2014
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 05 2014
