Supporters of the two contestants, who do not want to miss any chance of direct contact with their idol players, invaded the pitch before or during a World Cup game, bringing big trouble for security guards.
Humanoid robots dressed in the colours of Germany's and Brazil's national soccer team jerseys are seen during a photo opportunity at the Institute for Computer Science at the University of Bonn in Bonn June 18, 2014.
Neymar has reportedly told family and friends that he wants to play in the World Cup final, should Brazil defeat Germany in Tuesday's semifinal.
Luiz Felipe Scolari hinted that midfielder Willian is his first option to replace Neymar in Brazil's World Cup semifinal against Germany. All about World Cup
Novak Djokovic claimed a second Wimbledon title after coming out on top in an extraordinary battle of wills against seven-times winner Roger Federer, eventually triumphing 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a gripping encounter on Sunday.
The language barrier is no obstacle to English coaches teaching Chinese kids to enjoy soccer.
Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals.
Petra Kvitova plays so much better at the All-England Club than anywhere else, and now she owns two championships to prove it.
Roger Federer targets a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday against Novak Djokovic, who is desperate to end a stretch of Grand Slam finals losses that threaten to shatter his legacy.
Canada's Milos Raonic admits his chastening Wimbledon semifinal defeat against Roger Federer shows the next generation of wannabe stars aren't quite ready to overthrow the establishment.
World welterweight title contender Amir Khan has been released on bail after the British boxer was arrested on suspicion of two assaults in the early hours of Friday, according to media reports.
Argentine basketball player Emanuel Ginobili said on Friday he was optimistic about recovering from an injury in time to compete in the Basketball World Cup.
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