How this star killed his team
IF THERE is one defining image from this World Cup it is Neymar’s on field theatrics. But it masks a bigger problem for Brazil.
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Brazil’s horror Cup balls-up
BRAZIL only had itself to blame when a catastrophic blunder against Belgium brought its World Cup campaign to an end.
Fury over ‘disgusting’ Cup farce
THE World Cup’s biggest black eye keeps getting darker after another diabolical oversight sparked fury among the football community.
Classless World Cup con job is a ‘disgrace’
BRAZILIAN superstar Neymar was blasted from all corners after he tried a World Cup bluff that blew up in his face.
Internet destroys fashion fail
THE World Cup clash between Brazil and Switzerland ended in a draw but we still emerged with a winner — Neymar’s hair.
The superstars set to light up the World Cup
THERE’S no bigger stage than the World Cup to strut your stuff, so for these ten stars the time has come to show off their talents — once and for all. Here’s the ten biggest stars set to hit Russia.
Every World Cup squad named for Russia
WITH the World Cup just days away, the final squads of the 32 nations are in. There will be 736 players going to Russia – but that won’t include the EPL’s Young Player of the Year in a massive shock.
Danish injury blow, Peru capt roars back from drug ban
AUSTRALIA’S Group C rivals Denmark confirmed their final 23-man squad — and it’s missing a huge name — while Peru’s skipper has enjoyed a two-goal return in his comeback from a drug ban.
WC flashback: Tragic tale of Brazil’s most hated man
BRAZIL thought they had the 1950 World Cup trophy within their grasp, before a late howler handed victory to Uruguay. But that’s only the start of this harrowing tale.
Pele praises Neymar, but says he was better
SOCCER legend Pele thinks fellow Brazilian player Neymar is one of the world’s best, but just don’t compare him to the master himself.
Is Cahill’s cracker still Cup’s No.1?
VIDEO: Ronaldo thinks Tim Cahill’s goal is better than James Rodriguez’s Cup goal, but David Luiz had something to say about that. Which is No.1?
Scolari quits Brazil role in wake of failure
BRAZIL’S Football Confederation (CBF) has accepted coach Luiz Felipe Scolari’s offer to resign, along with his entire backroom team.
Fred quits internationals after Brazil flop
FRED, cast as the scapegoat by many fans for the Brazil’s semi-final implosion to Germany, has announced his retirement from international football.
Brazil media call for Scolari’s head
BRAZIL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari should be sacked after the country’s humiliating performance at the World Cup, Brazil’s media say.
Scolari will be made World Cup victim
COACH Phil Scolari will be the first victim of the brutal post-mortem that will occur after Brazil ended its World Cup with a loss to Netherlands.
Dutch inflict Brazil’s final humiliation
THE nightmare is finally over for Brazil’s fans as the hosts lose 3-0 to Netherlands in the third-place play-off in Brasilia.
Defiant Scolari won’t stand down
LUIZ Felipe Scolari has left a decision on his future as coach of Brazil to the country’s federation after the World Cup hosts’ campaign ended.
Your vote: Brazil, Dutch player ratings
ARJEN Robben was brilliant again but should the Dutcvh star earn top marks for his effort against Brazil in the World Cup third place play-off? Vote now!
Dutch add to Brazil’s pain with big win
THE Netherlands adds to Brazil’s humiliation with a comprehensive victory in the World Cup third place play-off in Brasilia. Relive the action with our live blog.
’I was blessed I’m not in a wheelchair’
LIVE: An emotional Neymar admits he wants to see Argentina win. Join Adam Peacock NOW from Rio to chat Brazil, and all things football.
New boss Hiddink backs ‘Total Footbore’
SORRY, Wesley Sneijder, but Up for the Cup doesn’t think you’re dudded after 240 goalless minutes, but Holland’s new boss Guus Hiddink has no qualms.
‘At 5-0, we vowed not to humiliate Brazil’
GERMANY defender Mats Hummels reveals they vowed not to humiliate the hosts once up 5-0, while Brazil stars reveal the extent of their pain.
Messi at Maracana dances on Brazil’s shame
JUST when Brazil thought it couldn’t get worse, their bitter rivals are off to the beloved Maracana, as Holland fans rue their ‘chess’ defeat.
Jail Brazil’s football chiefs: Romario
BRAZIL legend Romario, now a lawmaker, said that the sport’s chiefs should serve prison time for the national team’s humiliating World Cup exit.
Scolari spin: ‘At least we made the semis’
BRAZIL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said no decision on his leadership of the humiliated national team would be taken until after the World Cup.
Scolari begs forgiveness as records fall
RECORDS tumbled as Luiz Felipe Scolari and David Luiz beg for forgiveness for Brazilian football’s darkest day. See the records broken here.
Pornhub: Brazil loss not appropriate
ADULT site Pornhub wants people to stop uploading highlights of Brazil’s loss to Germany saying its ‘public humiliation’ category is overloaded.
You got $91m for David Luiz? No way, Jose!
UP FOR THE CUP: Brazil were shot down in flames and internet jokers poked seven shades of fun at demolished the World Cup hosts.
Cry babies: Why Brazil lost the world
PREVIOUSLY adored for its football history, Brazil’s cynical World Cup campaign managed to turn many against them and made implosion inevitable.
Report Card: truth about Brazil exposed
THE truth about this Brazil side has been exposed by a ruthless German outfit. Here’s five reasons for a debacle that will rock the country.
The $91 million Brazilian dud
IT WAS the saddest day in Brazil’s proud footballing history, and one man — its captain David Luiz, no less — was absolutely appalling.
Seismic shocks: greatest World Cup surprises
BRAZIL now feature in two of the biggest shocks in World Cup finals history after their total capitulation against Germany in Belo Horizonte.
Your vote: Brazil-Germany player ratings
IT was utter humiliation. There’s just no other way to describe it. Germany were so dominant, Brazil bordered on pathetic. Vote now in our player ratings!
Somersault on hold as Klose sets record
MIROSLAV Klose has become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after getting on the scoresheet in his side’s 7-1 record thrashing of Brazil.
Seven goal Germany humiliates Brazil
BRAZIL is reeling after crumbling to a 7-1 defeat to Germany, down 5-0 at half-time, in an astonishing World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.
Spineless Argentina fans reach new low
ARGENTINA supporters have taken the fierce rivalry with Brazil to a whole new level, celebrating in the streets with a plastic spine to mock injured superstar Neymar.
All change as tough Brazil face German guile
AS Brazil and Germany prepare to do battle, old stereotypes of both countries’ football philosophies are being rewritten.
Ultimate guide to World Cup semis
AND then there were four: Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Netherlands. Here’s your ultimate guide to the World Cup’s semi-finals.
Neymar denies any special treatment
NEYMAR denies he could undergo special treatment on his fractured vertebra to try to be fit in time for the World Cup final.
Neymar denies any special treatment
NEYMAR denies he could undergo special treatment on his fractured vertebra to try to be fit in time for the World Cup final.
Why we can win the World Cup
FOR all the twists and turns of this magnificent World Cup, we’re left with four nations who account for 10/19 titles. Who holds the aces?
Does Brazil exist without Neymar?
DOES Brazil have a plan B? Neymar hasn’t missed a Brazil game since May 2012. So the question now is: what on earth does Phil Scolari do without him?
Brazil want Silva ban overturned
BRAZIL has called on FIFA to scrap a yellow card ban set to keep captain Thiago Silva out of the World Cup semi-final with Germany.
I can’t feel my legs – Neymar’s cry for help
NEYMAR cried “I can’t feel my legs” after the now- infamous World Cup challenge by Colombia’s Juan Zuniga, according to coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Good, Bad & Ugly: over to you, Leo
AND then there were four. It was a busy weekend of World Cup quarter-final action – all contained for you in our Good, Bad and Ugly weekend wrap.
Zuniga gets death threats over Neymar foul
COLOMBIA’S Juan Zuniga received a flood of death threats and racist abuse on social media as Brazilians reacted angrily to his foul on Neymar.
Cup loses its 22-year-old sensations
54 fouls + just four yellow cards = Neymar’s broken back? It was a bruising South American contest that has Brazil fuming over their “hunted” star.
Brazil in mourning over Neymar
BRAZIL is today mourning the injury to Neymar, who’s been ruled out of the World Cup with a back injury, while captain Thiago Silva is suspended.
Injury won’t stop Brazil going nuts
BRAZIL is a party zone today as it celebrates moving into the World Cup semi-finals – not even Neymar’s injury can dampen the jubilation.
Brazil edge a thriller to make semis
BRAZIL captain Thiago Silva and David Luiz scored for the hosts who survived a late scare in a 2-1 quarterfinal win at the World Cup. Relive the drama.
Ultimate Guide to World Cup quarters
THE World Cup will be whittled down to four by the end of the weekend. Here’s your complete guide to a compelling set of quarter-finals.
Colombia remembers gunned down star
COLOMBIA paid tribute to football star Andres Escobar, who was gunned down 20 years ago just days after scoring an own goal at the World Cup.
Scolari wants to see nasty Brazil
BRAZIL coach Phil Scolari will unleash David Luiz and Thiago Silva on World Cup wonders Colombia, after blasting his team for being “too polite”.
’Invisible man’ absence worries Brazil
THE man who arguably holds Brazil together – Luiz Gustavo – will be missing against Colombia, and the country is concerned.
Neymar hobbling, but he’ll play
BRAZIL are adamant Neymar will be fit to play in the World Cup quarter-final against Colombia despite thigh and knee injuries from Chile clash.
Young Brazil squad feeling the pressure
LUIZ Felipe Scolari admits that a lack of experience and the pressure of succeeding in front of the home fans is hurting Brazil’s young squad.
Joy and agony: South America’s big day
PICTURE special: World Cup fever in South America hit overdrive on Sunday EST. Here’s the best of the action from an epic start to round two.
Colombia will fancy knocking out Brazil
WATCH extended match highlights of an epic start to the round of 16 as Brazil enjoy the narrowest of escapes while Colombia sends a warning.
Neymar worry as sore Brazil count cost
BRAZIL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari accepted that luck was on his team’s side – and they may need it in the next round to if Neymar is unavailable.
Relief as Brazil survive shoot-out
NERVOUS Brazil beat Chile on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after an epic battle that left Neymar and his teammates in tears.
Brazil go through after penalty shoot-out
BRAZIL have knocked Chile out of the World Cup, but it took a thrilling penalty shoot-out after a deadlocked 120 minutes of action to do it.
Life simply stops when Brazil play in Brazil
BRAZIL is an amazing place, more so when their football team gets it right. And Adam Peacock can’t wait if they get it right four more times.
Brazil dealing with major case of nerves
COACH Luiz Felipe Scolari admits Brazil are feeling anxious as they head into their last 16 World Cup clash against Chile in Belo Horizonte.
‘Mustache goal’ to spark Fred’s Cup
I MUSTACHE you a question, Fred. Is your Chooper-like mustache really responsible for breaking your World Cup goal drought? Yes!
Neymar fires Brazil to summit
NEYMAR’s double fired Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Cameroon and top place in Group A at the World Cup. Relive the action here.
‘Evolving’ Brazil ready to produce best
STUTTERING Brazil will look to clinch their berth in the last 16 when they host already-eliminated Cameroon in their final Group A match.
Ronaldo welcomes Klose equalling record
BRAZILIAN legend Ronaldo has been quick to congratulate Miroslav Klose after he scored against Ghana to equal his record of 15 World Cup goals.
Bresh: ’I did what any dad would do’
MARK Bresciano opens up on the image that has spread around the world, a tale of two goalkeepers, Marcelo’s dive and more in Up for the Cup.
World Cup wrap: studs and duds
HIGHLIGHTS special: It was the turn of the goalkeepers to dominate the talking points on another exciting day of World Cup action.
Hinds: Lone star feels weight of a nation
WITH his rough-cut hair, cocky expression and boyish face, Neymar looks like the kid you might see stepping off a train intent on getting up to mischief in the city.
Keeper heroics deny frustrated Brazil
MEXICO goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has sensationally kept Brazil at bay to earn Mexico a 0-0 draw in World Cup Group A in Fortaleza.
Relive: Brazil 0, Mexico 0
BRAZIL were held 0-0 by Mexico in their World Cup Group A match after a series of stunning saves from Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
Revenge not on agenda for Brazil
BRAZIL striker Hulk insists securing a place in the last 16 is the only motivation driving Selecao ahead of their clash against rival Mexico.
Hulk hopes to be fit for Mexico
BRAZIL forward Hulk said he was hopeful of being fit for Tuesday’s Group A match against Mexico after pulling out of training with a muscle problem.
Wrong Marcelo slammed, Oscar’s party
IT was a case of mistaken identity all around — first Brazil’s left back Marcelo put the ball into the wrong net, then fans slammed the wrong man on Twitter.
Ritual superstitions separate Brazil fans from others
WE envisaged hot-blooded Brazilians gathering en masse and samba-ing through the 90 minutes. In truth it was heavy silence over boisterous celebration.
Impressive Neymar lays down early marker
IT may not have been convincing but David Davutovic was still impressed by Brazil in the World Cup opener. And, of course, there was Neymar.
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