Lionel Messi failed to lead Argentina to a World Cup title in Brazil, but world-renowned manager Jose Mourinho still believes that the Argentine star should still be considered as one of the best players ever.
Every tournament is filled with a plethora of beautiful moments as well as woeful forgettable ones. Here is a look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2014 World Cup.
Germany has defeated Argentina 1-0 with an extra time goal from Mario Goetze in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final Sunday in Brazil. Now, Latin Post.com breaks down the game and why the Germans became Europe's first nation to capture the trophy in South America, as well as why Lionel Messi's coronation as the best player of all time has been put on hold.
The misery continued for Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the hosts were destroyed 3-0 by the Netherlands Saturday. The team conceded 10 goals in two matches and finished the tournament with 14 goals against, the most ever for the nation in the tournament. Latin Post.com takes a look at the results and analyzes both teams
Every major tournament is defined by a series of major moments that will likely live on for years to come. Here is a look at the defining moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup prior to the big final on Sunday.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar have been among the best players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post.com takes a look at the best players of the tournament.
Lionel Messi has Argentina in the World Cup Finals against Germany, but the young striker has made quite a name for himself by scoring some famous international goals in his career. Latin Post recalls the top five goals he's made.
The Golden Ball for the best player of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be awarded in the coming days leading up to the big final on Sunday. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders for the Golden Ball in Brazil
Lionel Messi will look to lead Argentina into history by bringing a third World Cup championship home from Brazil Sunday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. Latin Post.com breaks down why Messi and Argentina will win on Sunday and what they need to do to achieve victory.
Liverpool confirmed that star forward Luis Suarez will be moving to Spain next season after the club struck an €80-million transfer agreement with FC Barcelona.
Germany will compete in its record seventh World Cup final, hoping to come away with their fourth title. The team won in 1954 before taking home the prize in 1974 and 1990, all on European soil, and are looking to become the first European side to win the Cup in South America.
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.
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.
With the final spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final on the line, Argentina and the Netherlands, two soccer powerhouses, square off in Brazil Wednesday in the other semifinal game. What do Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben have to do to get their respective teams the victory? Latin Post.com takes a look.
Germany shocked the world by annihilating Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday, the most lopsided game in World Cup semifinals history. Latin Post.com examines why Brazil fell apart, and what Germany did right to earn their historic win.
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.
As the brackets narrow to four teams, the pressure is on for both soccer powerhouses Tuesday as Brazil and Germany clash in a highly-anticipated 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinals showdown. Brazil will be without stars Neymar and Thiago Silva, while Germany's manager Joachim Low may likely be fired if his team does not advance to the World Cup Final. Latin Post breaks down what each team needs to do to advance to the championship game.
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.
As the 2014 FIFA World Cup rolls on, the surprises continue to mount. As the quarterfinals loom, here are some of the major headlines that came about during the round of 16
