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Brazil’s David Luiz, center, reacts near teammates Dante, left, and Luiz Gustavo during their 2014 World Cup semi-final match against Germany at the Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on July 8, 2014. (Reuters/Damir Sagolj)

Ruthless Germany leave Brazil heartbroken

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 9, 2014 | Sports

Rio de Janeiro, Reuters—The nation whose attacking soccer has thrilled the world for generations was left heartbroken on Tuesday after Brazil’s humiliating 7–1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals. Brazil has hosted one of the most memorable World Cups...

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Germany’s Miroslav Klose performs a flip as he celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Ghana at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Messi magic saves Argentina, Klose rescues Germany

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 22, 2014 | Sports

Brasília, Reuters—Argentina captain Lionel Messi and record-equaling Miroslav Klose of Germany rode to the rescue of their teams with trademark goals on another day of rich entertainment at the World Cup on Saturday. Messi snatched a 1–0 win for Argentina against...