Russian referee Valentin Ivanov was given a resounding vote of no confidence by players, coaches and even FIFA president Sepp Blatter after he lost control of Portugal's 1-0 win over Netherlands on Sunday.
British newspapers celebrated England's 1-0 win over Ecuador in the second round of the World Cup with front-page pictures of jubilant captain David Beckham.
More red cards have been shown at this World Cup than at any other, with 12 games remaining.
Lukas Podolski struck twice in the first 12 minutes on Saturday as hosts Germany swept into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over 10-man Sweden.
A brilliant goal from Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez gave his country a 2-1 extra-time win over Mexico in the World Cup second round on Saturday.
The World Cup knockout stage will start on Saturday with no Asian teams featured
The World Cup moves to the knockout stage on Saturday with an intriguing clash featuring three times champions Germany and arch-rivals Sweden
South Korea ran and attacked as much as it could.It was not enough for the 2002 semifinalist, which was bounced from the World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland.
France finally won its game of brinkmanship and a World Cup game for the first time since capturing the title eight years ago on its homeland.
Thanks to star striker Andriy Shevchenko's penalty goal, World Cup debutants Ukraine beat ten-man desperate Tunisia in their last Group H match here on Friday.
Brazil fielded five so-called reserves in Thursday's match against Japan and the newcomers upstaged the regulars by inspiring the world champions to their best performance of the World Cup.
Wild celebrations erupted across Australia after the Socceroos secured a vital draw in their do-or-die match against Croatia to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.
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