Preview:Brazil vs. Germany
Sports Mole looks ahead to the World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany in Belo Horizonte.Jul 6, 19:30
Willian: 'Germany win hard without Neymar'
Willian concedes that Brazil will find it tough to reach the World Cup final without Neymar at their disposal ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany.Jul 6, 19:27
Willian plays down injury fears
Brazil forward Willian allays fears over his fitness by stating that he is "feeling great" ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany.Jul 6, 18:41
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Neymar injury will inspire Brazil'
Bastian Schweinsteiger says that Brazil will become more united following news that star player Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup.Jul 6, 17:31
Ronaldo: 'Brazil remain World Cup favourites'
Brazil legend Ronaldo warns Germany not to underestimate Luiz Felipe Scolari's side following the loss of Neymar to injury.Jul 6, 16:59
Raul: 'Neymar injury terrible for Brazil'
Raul says that Brazil are "half the force" without the injured Neymar at the World Cup.Jul 6, 14:59
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Neymar couldn't feel his legs'
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reveals that Neymar could not feel his legs after fracturing a vertebra in the World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 6, 13:31
Back injury forces Willian out of training
Brazil midfielder Willian leaves the team's training session early after appearing to injure his back.Jul 6, 13:15
Doctor: 'Telling Neymar about injury was hard'
Brazil team doctor Jose Luis Runco admits that he found it hard to tell Neymar that he would miss the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.Jul 6, 12:11
Philipp Lahm 'especially sorry' Neymar will be missing for Brazil
Germany captain Philipp Lahm says that he would prefer to face a full-strength Brazil side in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.Jul 6, 08:16
James Rodriguez: "referee influenced the game"
Manchester City star Fernandinho is criticised for his treatment of James Rodriguez at the World Cup as the Colombia player claims the referee influenced the game.Jul 6, 06:23
Lothar Matthaus: 'No player can replace Neymar'
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes that no player will be capable of filling the shoes of Neymar in Brazil's semi-final clash with Joachim Low's side.Jul 6, 03:25
Juan Camilo Zuniga apologises for Neymar challenge
Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga issues an apology to Neymar for the challenge that ended the 22-year-old's World Cup in Brazil's quarter-final victory.Jul 6, 02:45
Brazil's Neymar: 'World Cup dream is not over yet'
Neymar has backed Brazil to complete his World Cup dream by winning the tournament without him as the 22-year-old was ruled out of the competition with a back injury.Jul 5, 19:52
Ronaldo: 'Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar'
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar in the challenge that ruled the forward out of the World Cup.Jul 5, 19:33
Brazil great Pele compares Neymar's World Cup injury to his own in 1962
Brazilian legend Pele likens Neymar's World Cup-ending injury to the one that he suffered at the 1962 tournament.Jul 5, 18:34
Neymar returns to Brazilian camp
Neymar arrives at Brazil's training camp following confirmation that a back injury will rule him out of the World Cup.Jul 5, 14:23
FIFA to analyse Juan Zuniga's challenge on Neymar
FIFA confirms that it is reviewing the challenge committed by Juan Zuniga that has ended Neymar's World Cup.Jul 5, 13:58
Thiago Silva: 'Willian can replace Neymar'
Willian is more than capable of replacing Neymar in the Brazil starting lineup, according to skipper Thiago Silva.Jul 5, 13:43
Robbie Savage expects Brazil elimination
Robbie Savage feels that Brazil will get beaten by Germany without having either Neymar or Thiago Silva to call upon.Jul 5, 13:16
Lionel Messi wishes Neymar quick recovery
Lionel Messi wishes Neymar a swift return to fitness after the Brazil talisman was sidelined for the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.Jul 5, 12:56
Rio Ferdinand: 'Thiago Silva ban worrying for Brazil'
Rio Ferdinand suggests that Thiago Silva's suspension could be more of a worry for Brazil than the injury to Neymar ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Germany.Jul 5, 12:37
Julio Cesar: 'Neymar injury brings huge sadness'
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar admits that the tournament-ending injury to Neymar brings "huge sadness" to the host nation's squad.Jul 5, 08:51
Thiago Silva: 'Let's win World Cup for Neymar'
Captain Thiago Silva calls on Brazil to win the World Cup for teammate Neymar, who has been ruled out of the tournament after breaking a vertebra in his spine.Jul 5, 08:37
Luiz Felipe Scolari: "We got there in the end"
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that his side were forced to battle their way into the semi-finals of the World Cup in the quarter-final win over Colombia.Jul 5, 04:53
Neymar ruled out of World Cup with back injury
Brazil forward Neymar will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a back injury.Jul 5, 00:15
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Neymar doubt for semi-final'
Neymar is doubtful for Brazil's World Cup semi-final with Germany on Tuesday, according to Luiz Felipe Scolari.Jul 4, 23:41
Neymar taken to hospital
Neymar is taken to hospital for tests after being stretchered off during Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia.Jul 4, 22:50
Match Analysis: Brazil 2-1 Colombia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at an engrossing World Cup quarter-final as hosts Brazil booked their place in the last four at Colombia's expense.Jul 4, 22:37
Brazil hold on against Colombia to book World Cup semi-final spot
Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to advance through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.Jul 4, 21:56
Half-Time Report: Thiago Silva goal separates Brazil, Colombia in Fortaleza
Brazil lead Colombia 1-0 at half time in Fortaleza courtesy of Thiago Silva's early goal.Jul 4, 20:48
Team News: Two changes for Brazil, Dani Alves drops out
Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari makes two changes to his starting lineup for tonight's quarter-final clash against Colombia in Fortaleza.Jul 4, 19:15
Diego Maradona doubts Brazil World Cup bid
Brazil need to improve on their recent performances if they are to lift the World Cup, according to Diego Maradona.Jul 4, 17:11
Neymar plays down James Rodriguez rivalry
Neymar insists that facing James Rodriguez is nothing more than a subplot to the main event that is Brazil's quarter-final with Colombia.Jul 4, 15:53
Ronaldo: 'Neymar can handle the pressure at World Cup'
Brazil legend Ronaldo is confident that Selecao talisman Neymar can cope with having the pressure of the nation on his shoulders as they try to win a home World Cup.Jul 4, 11:38
Ronaldo urges Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes
Brazilian legend Ronaldo urges Selecao manager Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes in attack for their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia on Friday.Jul 4, 11:16
Luis Felipe Scolari to drop striker for Brazil's World Cup quarter-final?
Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari is reportedly considering dropping Fred and going without a recognised striker for their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia.Jul 4, 10:54
Luis Felipe Scolari: 'Brazil have one hand on World Cup'
Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari insists that he remains confident of winning the World Cup on home soil despite their underwhelming passage into the quarter-finals.Jul 4, 10:35
Pablo Armero: 'It will take whole team to stop Neymar'
Pablo Armero believes that every Colombian player will be needed to prevent Neymar from being at his best for Brazil on Friday night.Jul 3, 18:25
Neymar happy to work with Brazil sports psychologist
Brazil forward Neymar praises manager Luiz Felipe Scolari's decision to hire a psychologist to help the Selecao players cope with pressure at the World Cup.Jul 3, 17:03


