Host Brazil was hit with its worst defeat in World Cup history on Tuesday when it was crushed 7-1 by Germany in the semifinal in Belo Horizonte. It was Brazil's first home loss in a competitive match since 1975 and one of the most extraordinary results in soccer history.
A World Cup ticket scalping case has revived a reputation FIFA tries hard to fight, and threatens to stain a tournament which has been better than critics expected.
Chance after chance was offered, and the Germans just kept taking them with clinical efficiency.
Germany striker Miroslav Klose became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with his 16th goal during its semifinal against Brazil on Tuesday, eclipsing former Brazil striker Ronaldo with his 23rd-minute strike.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari apologized to fans for failing to lead the host to the World Cup final, saying the "catastrophic" defeat to Germany on Tuesday marked the "worst day" of his professional life.
"We'll get the sixth title in Russia. Congratulations to Germany. I always said that football is a box of surprises. Nobody in this world expected this result."
Alfredo Di Stefano, the player Real Madrid has hailed as the most important component in its mid-20th century ascent to becoming a global soccer powerhouse, has died. He was 88.
When Novak Djokovic jumped on the super-coach bandwagon and hired Boris Becker, the appointment came straight out of left field and appeared to be a baffling one.
Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is betting on Arjen Robben to outshine Lionel Messi as the Netherlands prepare to take on Argentina for a place in the World Cup final on Wednesday.
A senior executive with the official World Cup corporate hospitality provider was arrested on Monday in the plush beachside hotel where FIFA president Sepp Blatter is staying as part of a Brazilian police investigation into illegal ticket sales.
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