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 Deschamps unconcerned about unbeaten World Cup record

Deschamps unconcerned about unbeaten World Cup record

France's coach Didier Deschamps looks on before the start of their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Nigeria at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Jun 30 2014
 Vermaelen out, Kompany doubtful for Belgium

Vermaelen out, Kompany doubtful for Belgium

Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen (L) walks out of the field after he was injured during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match against Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Jun 30 2014
 Klinsmann criticizes referee choice for Belgium clash

Klinsmann criticizes referee choice for Belgium clash

United States national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann smiles while answering a question during a news conference at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Jun 30 2014
 France coach Deschamps wants more of the same from Pogba

France coach Deschamps wants more of the same from Pogba

France's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Jun 30 2014
 Retiring Switzerland coach not ready to quietly slip away

Retiring Switzerland coach not ready to quietly slip away

Switzerland's national soccer team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld looks on during a training session at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo, ahead of their 2014 World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hanna Jun 30 2014
 Germany and Algeria all square at halftime

Germany and Algeria all square at halftime

Algeria's Rais Mbolhi (C) makes a save next to teammate Rafik Halliche and Germany's Shkodran Mustafi during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Jun 30 2014
 Brazil's Rousseff slams naysayers on 'fantastic' World Cup

Brazil's Rousseff slams naysayers on 'fantastic' World Cup

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff gestures while speaking during the national convention of her Workers' Party (PT) in Brasilia June 21, 2014. REUTERS/Joedson Alves Jun 30 2014
 Klinsmann tells U.S. to forget the future and win now

Klinsmann tells U.S. to forget the future and win now

U.S. national soccer team coach Juergen Klinsmann (C) conducts a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Salvador, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jun 30 2014
 Disjointed Germany rely on fitness, brilliant Neuer

Disjointed Germany rely on fitness, brilliant Neuer

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer clears the ball from Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jun 30 2014
 Injured Neymar should be fit for Colombia quarter-final

Injured Neymar should be fit for Colombia quarter-final

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring in the penalty shoot out against Chile during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Xavier Marit/Pool Jun 30 2014
 Loew says World Cup 'not a stroll in the park' after tight win

Loew says World Cup 'not a stroll in the park' after tight win

Germany's coach Joachim Loew (L) shakes hands with player Bastian Schweinsteiger as he leaves the field after sustaining an injury during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014
 Algeria win admirers as they depart plucky losers

Algeria win admirers as they depart plucky losers

Germany's Andre Schuerrle (C) celebrates scoring a goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014
 Germany pushed to the limit by brave Algeria

Germany pushed to the limit by brave Algeria

Germany's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their second goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014
 Scoring touch deserts Algeria at wrong time

Scoring touch deserts Algeria at wrong time

Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli and Madjid Bougherra react after their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Germany at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014
 Germany and France end African hopes, Suarez sorry

Germany and France end African hopes, Suarez sorry

France's Paul Pogba (19) heads to score a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jun 30 2014
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World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Analysis - Germany vs. Algeria: What We Learned from Germans' 2-1 Win

Germany defeated Algeria 2-1 on Monday afternoon to setup a quarterfinals matchup with France next Friday. Here are some observations regarding the matchup.
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Switzerland and Argentina Compared On and Off the Field

With Argentina and Switzerland playing each other in the round of 16, we will be comparing these two countries on and off the field. Here's an in depth look at things like food, landmarks, soccer history, and other cultural factors.
Which NBA Free Agents Can Replace Carmelo Anthony on New York Knicks?

New York Can Replace Carmelo Anthony With These NBA Free Agents if He Leaves

What will the New York Knicks do if Carmelo Anthony leaves when NBA free agency begins Tuesday? Well, there are a lot of big stars on the market this summer that may be able to fill his shoes on the Knicks. Latin Post.com takes a look at which available stars New York can go after to replace Melo.
France Moves On Against Nigeria in World Cup Round of 16 Win Monday

France Beats Nigeria: Observations from Les Bleus' 2-0 Win in Round of 16 World Cup Matchup

France advanced to the quarterfinals at the World Cup for the first time since 2006 after defeating Nigeria 2-0 on Monday. Here are some observations from the round of 16 match.
You better believe that Luis Suarez's bite is among the biggest off-pitch stories of the year.

World Cup 2014 News: Luis Suarez Apologizes but 4 Month Ban Is Merited in Light of Past Behavior

While Uruguay's Luis Suarez finally apologized for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during their Group Stage game, the punishment does seem to fit the crime despite what Suarez's supporters - including Chiellini - may think of the nine-game and 4-month suspension of the polarizing 2013-2014 English Premier League (EPL) Player of the Year.
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