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Belgium advance to WC knockout stage post South Korea win

Belgium, who topped their World Cup group, will now face the United States in the last-16 stage

Algeria into first knockout stage show after drawing Russia 1-1

For the first time in the 51-year history, Algeria has a chance to play the World Cup knockout stage

Suarez banned for nine matches and four months over biting incident

Suarez has also been suspended for nine international matches, ruling him out for the rest of the World Cup

Germany tops group on Muller's stellar show, USA in last 16

On a rainy afternoon, it was complete German domination at the start of the first half with the European powerhouse maintaining almost 70% possession

Ronaldo earns Portugal 2-1 win vs Ghana, both out

It was a bittersweet ending to the World Cup for Ronaldo, who has been nursing a left leg injury

New innings: Srinivasan appointed ICC chairman

His election comes despite the Supreme Court earlier barring him from carrying out duties as BCCI President

Hate Argentina but love Messi, say mesmerised Brazil fans

Fans sporting Messi's number 10 jersey have become a normal thing in the host country

My conscience is clear, no taint on me: Srinivasan

Srinivasan was appointed as the new ICC Chairman today

BCCI hails Srinivavsan's appointment as ICC Chairman

They claimed that there could not have been a better person for the position

Shaqiri takes Switzerland into last 16, Ecuador bow out

Shaqiri became the hattrick man in the 71st minute when he netted an assist from Drmic again to seal his team's pre-quarterfinal entry

Bosnia defeat sends Iran crashing at World Cup

The result confirmed both teams' exit as Argentina and Nigeria reached the knock-out stages by finishing first and second

Messi 'Magic' helps Argentina top group

Lionel Messi once again showed his class with a fine brace to help Argentina edge past a resolute Nigeria 3-2

FIFA charges Luis Suarez for biting in World Cup

If found guilty, FIFA rules call for a ban of at least two matches up to a maximum of 24 months

Uruguay knock Italy out of World Cup

Godin's goal off a corner in the 81st minute was enough for the 2010 semifinalist to progress in the competition

Costa Rica secure historic top spot with draw

England had chances to rescue something form a terrible campaign but Daniel Sturridge sent both shots wide

Greece advances after late penalty at World Cup

Georgios Samaras was adjudged to have been tripped in the area by Ivory Coast substitute Giovanni Sio

Colombia boot Japan out of World Cup

Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins

Brazil set up Chile date as Mexico meet Holland in last-16

Neymar struck twice in the 17th and 34th minute while striker Fred headed home in the 49th minute

'Super-Subs' score as Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to top group

Substitutes Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay converted brilliant assists provided by Arjen Robben

Spain restore pride with win over Australia

David Villa became the fourth Spanish player to score in three World Cups when he backheeled home Juanfran's cross