Football

FIFA says there were 35.6 million Twitter posts about the game on Tuesday, making it the most tweeted sports event.

The Netherlands will need to do more than simply muzzle Argentina's Messi if they are to prevail in Wednesday's semi-final, according to van Gaal.

Brazilians cried, cursed their president and felt ashamed after their team's 7-1 semi-final loss to Germany.

Southampton said they have signed Tadic on a four-year deal from Dutch side Twente for an undisclosed fee.

Manchester City say they have signed goalkeeper Willy Caballero to a three-year contract on a free transfer from Spanish club Malaga.

The absence of Neymar and captain Thiago Silva in their semi-final against Germany could make the hosts stronger, Germany coach Loew said.

Robin van Persie missed two chances from close range in stoppage time in a 0-0 draw before the Dutch prevailed 4-3 in penalty shootout against Costa Rica.

Gaal said his players would not be making the same mistake with regard to their quarter-final opponents Costa Rica.

Neymar was kneed in the back by Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga late in the second half of Brazil's 2-1 win.

Brazil made their way into the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 12 years by beating Colombia 2-1 thanks to goals from Silva and Luiz.

Ralf Mutschke, FIFA's director of security, said that the allegations "put the integrity of FIFA World Cup matches in question, which is a serious allegation."

France defender Mamadou Sakho and his teammates will be filled with "rage" when they take on Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Under-fire Germany face rejuvenated France in quarter-final at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana stadium in a mouth-watering clash of two European powerhouses.

Angel di Maria scored in the 118th minute to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland in extra time and a spot in the quarter-finals.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that a lack of experience is hurting Brazil's young squad at the World Cup.

Mexico's coach Miguel Herrera launched a furious attack on referee Pedro Proenca for giving Netherlands the injury time penalty.