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              All the latest news and stories from the European country

              In pictures: Messi, Neymar, James and the 2014 World Cup Golden Ball nominees
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              In pictures: Messi, Neymar, James and the 2014 World Cup Golden Ball nominees

              FootballJuly 12, 2014
              Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes a save from Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar during a penalty shoot-out in their World Cup semi-final at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. Pedro Ugarte / AFP

              Mascherano, Garay, Romero, Demichelis: The unloved heroes of Argentina’s World Cup run

              SportJuly 11, 2014
              Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben reacts after losing their World Cup semi-final match against Argentina in a penalty shoot-out following extra time in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA

              ‘Losing drives me mad’ Arjen Robben says after loss to Argentina

              SportJuly 10, 2014
              In pictures: Lionel Messi and Argentina win shootout to meet Germany in World Cup final
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              In pictures: Lionel Messi and Argentina win shootout to meet Germany in World Cup final

              FootballJuly 10, 2014
              Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal consoles goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen after the Netherlands were knocked out in a penalty shootout by Argentina at the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday night. Chema Moya / EPA / July 9, 2014

              Louis van Gaal on unused Tim Krul: ‘I would have done it’

              SportJuly 10, 2014
              Argentina keeper Sergio Romero, in yellow, celebrates with Maxi Rodriguez after his final successful penalty shot wins it for Argentina in the shootout victory over Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Odd Andersen / AFP / July 9, 2014

              It’s Argentina v Germany: Romero shootout heroics put Messi and Co in World Cup final

              SportJuly 10, 2014
              Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates his team's win over the Netherlands after their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

              Stage is set for Lionel Messi to secure his place among the greats

              SportJuly 10, 2014
              Brazil's Neymar screams out after being fouled during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Friday, July 4, 2014. The injured star will be with his team during Saturday's third place play-off against the Netherlands. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

              Neymar to join Brazil for third place play-off

              FootballJuly 10, 2014
              Arjen Robben, left, and Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal have been outspoken in their distaste for playing the third-place match on Saturday. Diego Azubel / EPA

              No treat for Dutch to play Brazil in third-place match

              FootballJuly 10, 2014
              Alejandro Sabella celebrates with staff after Argentina's shootout victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday night to reach the 2014 World Cup final. Pedro Ugarte / AFP / July 9, 2014

              Sabella and Argentina celebrate that ‘we have a final to play now’

              SportJuly 10, 2014
              Mario Kempes of Argentina celebrates scoring a goal during the 1978 World Cup final victory over Netherlands in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty Images / June 25, 1978

              Mario Kempes played it ‘cool’ for Argentina long before Messi

              FootballJuly 09, 2014
              Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal shown at a press conference ahead of his team's World Cup semi-final match with Argentina on Wednesday. Koen van Weel / EPA / July 8, 2014

              Louis van Gaal: ‘We’re playing Argentina’ not Messi

              FootballJuly 09, 2014
              NIgel de Jong shown during a Netherlands team training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. Koen van Weel / EPA / July 6, 2014

              Nigel de Jong and Ron Vlaar train, lifting hopes of Dutch defence boost

              FootballJuly 08, 2014
              Netherland's Robin van Persie. Reuters
              SportJuly 08, 2014
              Robin van Persie celebrates with coach Louis van Gaal after scoring against Spain. Manu Fernandez / AP Photo

              Take note of visionary Louis van Gaal, the Netherlands’ match-winning manager

              SportJuly 08, 2014
              The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben kept the Costa Rica defence busy in the quarter-finals. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images

              Football: 'Dutch Messi' Robben ready for Argentina

              SportJuly 08, 2014
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