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Germany became the first nation to reach four consecutive World Cup semi-finals as Mats Hummels' early header proved enough to see them past France at the Maracana. The three-time champions needed extra time to beat Algeria in the last 16...

Brazil secured a World Cup semi-final against Germany with victory over Colombia on a night of gripping tension and passion in Fortaleza. Captain Thiago Silva set Luiz Felipe Scolari's side on the way with an early goal, and Brazil looked...

Barcelona have told Liverpool they will meet the release clause in striker Luis Suarez's contract. The clause is understood to be about £75m, and Liverpool are not prepared to sell the 27-year-old for less. After "productive" talks with Barcelona this week,...

Stephen Keshi has been reflecting on the in intrigues of coaching Nigeria and the uncertainty over his future when he spoke to supersport.com in Brazil. The Brasilia Palace Hotel camp of the Super Eagles is like a fortress or a...

Barcelona and Liverpool held 'productive' talks in London on Wednesday over the possible transfer of disgraced Anfield striker Luis Suarez but no deal was finalised, British media reported. Barcelona appear to be leading the race among clubs linked with the...

Fifa president Sepp Blatter declared Wednesday that the World Cup in Brazil was a success, saying that fears of anti-tournament protests had not materialized. "I am a very happy man today," Blatter said at a sport management seminar in Rio...

Barcelona will begin negotiations with Liverpool on Wednesday over a deal for Reds striker Luis Suarez. Officials from both clubs will meet in London to discuss a deal for the 27-year-old Uruguay international. Suarez, who has four years remaining on his...

Stephen Keshi has astonishingly declared that he has not resigned as Nigeria coach. Reports in the past two days quoted the former Nigeria captain saying he was no longer coach of the Super Eagles, but Keshi says that is not...

Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report read at his murder trial says. The report, read by his defence lawyer, said he was mourning his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. On Monday,...

Extra-time goals from Mesut Ozil and Andre Schurrle spared Germany's blushes against Algeria in the World Cup last 16 tie at Port Alegre on Monday. Following 90 minutes of stalemate it was Joachim Low's side who finally broke the deadlock...