SOCCER

The semis of World Cup 2014 features international heavyweights.

Argentina have received mixed injury news ahead of their 2014 World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Police said Whelan’s name repeatedly came up in telephone calls that led to last week’s arrests of 11 people.

Argentina will be hoping for a repeat of the 1978 World Cup final when they take on the Netherlands in Wednesday’s semifinal.

The changes Germany coach Joachim Löw has made to his team improve their chances of avoiding three-straight World Cup semifinal exits.

Brazil will have to endure without their talisman, Neymar, and their captain, Thiago Silva, in their World Cup semifinal with Germany.

Brazil face a massive challenge when taking on Germany in the World Cup semifinals without their talisman, Neymar.

Liverpool are keen to ship Luis Suarez to Barcelona, but would like Alexis Sanchez to be part of the deal.

Netherlands keeper Tim Krul talked trash, stalked the goal line and wound up blocking two penalties as the Netherlands claimed a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica.

Brazil must trudge on without Neymar, while Germany looks like the most complete team in the tournament.

Employing his signature touch, blazing footwork and unparalleled balance, the Argentina forward couldn't be stopped.

An early goal from Gonzalo Higuaín gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Belgium in their 2014 World Cup quarterfinal.

Alejandro Sabella recovered nicely though.

The Barcelona striker will miss the rest of the World Cup, and Brazil next squares off against a formidable German side in the semifinals.

Brazil may be without Neymar for the semifinal match with Germany.

Brazil held on to beat Colombia 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup.

Costa Rica will be seeking yet another famous upset in this World Cup when they take on the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

An early header from Mats Hummels proved enough to hand Germany a 1-0 win over France.

Lionel Messi may need to continue his superb World Cup if Argentina are to get past Belgium in the quarterfinals.

The last times these two countries met this deep in the World Cup was the 1986 semifinals.

Arsenal could be set to sign one of the standout players from the 2014 World Cup.

Runners-up four years ago to Spain, manager Louis van Gaal’s side have come out blazing in Brazil.

Brazil are set for another tense all-South American battle when they take on Colombia in the World Cup quarterfinals.

After two World Cup rounds, Liverpool are impressed with two strikers and are entertaining a deal to ship out the talented but troubled Luis Suarez.

Germany again faces a team with reason to seek revenge for events at the 1982 World Cup, when they take on France in the quarterfinals.

Neymar has Brazil three wins away from its sixth World Cup title. James Rodriguez has already helped Colombia exceed all expectations.

Despite elimination from the World Cup by Belgium, there is reason for optimism for the United States looking forward to 2018.

Eight teams now have a semifinal place in the 2014 World Cup in their sights.

The United States crashed out of the 2014 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Belgium.