'A negative example'

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio was left incredulous following his side's 2-0 defeat by a Neymar-inspired Brazil in the World Cup last-16 yesterday as he criticised Brazilian playacting and the match officials for allowing it.

Bangladesh elected chair of OPCW

In a great stride of diplomacy, Bangladesh is elected to the chair of a global council with an agenda against the development and use of chemical weapons.

Messi deserved Golden Ball: Sabella

Goalkeeper of Germany Manuel Neuer and Lionel Messi of Argentina are honored as best goalkeeper and best player of the tournament after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Estadio Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
Goalkeeper of Germany Manuel Neuer and Lionel Messi of Argentina are honored as best goalkeeper and best player of the tournament after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between...

Neuer scoops Golden Glove award

Manuel Neuer. Photo: Getty Images
Manuel Neuer. Photo: Getty Images
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The pain will be with us for life: Mascherano

Ezequiel Lavezzi of Argentina consoles teammate Javier Mascherano after being defeated by Germany 1-0 in extra time during their World Cup final match with Germany on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
Ezequiel Lavezzi of Argentina consoles teammate Javier Mascherano after being defeated by Germany 1-0 in extra time during their World Cup final match with Germany on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
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Rodriguez claims Golden Boot

James Rodriguez. Photo: Getty Images
James Rodriguez. Photo: Getty Images
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Glory for Germany

Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
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Brazil go down 0-3 with a whimper

Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his team's third goal during their World Cup third place play-off match against Brazil at the National Stadium in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. Photo: Getty Images
Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his team's third goal during their World Cup third place play-off match against Brazil at the National Stadium in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. Photo: Getty Images
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Beaten pair out to fight for third place

Netherlands' Robin van Persie and Brazil's Thiago SIlva may play crucial role in the third-place decider. Photo: Getty Images
Netherlands' Robin van Persie and Brazil's Thiago SIlva may play crucial role in the third-place decider. Photo: Getty Images
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Can Messi join football's immortals?

One of the greatest World Cups in history comes down to a final between two countries with mixed memories of playing against each other for the biggest sporting prize on the planet, Greg Stobart writs in Goal.com.

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Argentina defence faces tough German attack

Argentina forward Lionel Messi and Germany's Thomas Muller will have all the eyes glued on them as the two sides vie for the Fifa World Cup title. Photo: Getty Images
Argentina forward Lionel Messi and Germany's Thomas Muller will have all the eyes glued on them as the two sides vie for the Fifa World Cup title. Photo: Getty Images
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