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Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a shot

FIFA World Cup 2014: Netherlands vs. Argentina In Pictures

The Netherlands were unable to bring out any tricks from under their sleeves as they went up against Argentina in the penalty shoot-out for a spot in the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The Netherlands lost 4-2 on penalties after Argentina's keeper, Sergio Romero saved shots from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder in a result that is the complete opposite of Netherland's penalty shoot-out with Costa Rica in the previous round.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi controls the ball during a team soccer training session at the arena di Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo

FIFA World Cup 2014 Final Predictions: Match #64 Argentina vs. Germany

Match number 64 will decide the next world champion in football. There were 32 countries which qualified to fight for the title, and now it comes to two teams only. It will be either Argentina or Germany which will be called the world leader in football for the next four years.
The official mascot of the FIFA 2014 World Cup, Fuleco the Armadillo, is seen on a float of Leandro de Itaquera samba school during the first night of the Special Group of the annual Carnival parade in Sao Paulo's Sambadrome February 28, 2014. REUTER

2014 FIFA World Cup: What to Expect in the Closing Ceremony

As the excitement of the upcoming 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina that will take place on July 13, 2014 at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro continues to grip soccer fans from all over the globe, the equally exhilarating closing ceremony featuring a lineup of popular international celebrities also continues to thrill sporting world of football.
An Argentina jersey with a picture of Pope Francis is seen as fans watch the 2014 World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, July 9, 2014.  REUTERS/Jorge Silva (BRAZIL  - Tags:  RELIGION SOCCER

World Cup 2014 Finals: A Test of Which Pope's Prayer is More Powerful, Francis or Benedict

It seems that for this year's 2014 World Cup series, not only are the fans and players praying and hoping for global football supremacy. Even Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are for sure already storming the heavens for their countries' respective teams. The question now is - whose prayers are most efficient to breakthrough heaven's gate enough to be answered and granted?
Ferrari F1 driver Michael Schumacher of Germany

Michael Schumacher Career Highlights

Formula One Legend Michael Schumacher is no stranger to being in the headlines for over two decades during which time he had won a record number of Formula One World Championships. In the past few months however, he has been in the news for reasons in stark contrast to his glittering career achievements after he suffered massive head injuries while on a skiing trip in France during the winter holidays. Here's a look back at the highlights of the F1 legend's career and why his accident has ...
Spain's King Felipe pays his respects to former Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stefano,

Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano Dies, Football Stars Pay Tribute

Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away on Monday following a heart attack two days earlier. He was 88. The messages paying tribute to one of the most prominent players of all time have been pouring out from the football community and from fans all over the world.
Brazil soccer fans

FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals: Germany 7-1 Brazil In Pictures

The Brazilian dream was well and truly crushed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup when Germany dealt the home team with blow after blow in their semi-final match at the Estadio Mineirao. When the dust settled, Germany had scored 7 goals to Brazil's lone consolation which came at the very last minute of regulation time.
USA fans react during the 2014 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the U.S. at a viewing party in Redondo Beach, California July 1, 2014.

FIFA: 2014 World Cup Online Streaming Hit Record Highs

An official press release from the FIFA website stated that the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has set new records for online streaming from around the world—a clear sign that this new medium is challenging the more traditional way— television or cable-- of viewing the games.

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