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Navas who made so many wonderful saves in this World Cup was outclassed in the penalty shootout that decided the quarter-final against the Netherlands.

Neymar was kneed by Colombia defender Zuniga late in the second half at the Arena Castelao, fracturing his third vertebra.

"Unfortunately we stop here, but we wanted to carry on. We're sad but we also have to feel proud because we left our skin out there," Rodriguez said.

Under-fire Germany face rejuvenated France in quarter-final at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana stadium in a mouth-watering clash of two European powerhouses.

Barcelona's sports director Andoni Zubizarreta says the club will speak with Xavi after his summer holidays to decide "what is best for him and for Barca".

The offer is apparently inspired by Robin van Persie 'taking flight' to score his spectacular headed goal in the 5-1 thrashing of Spain.

Robben has said the controversial penalty he won in stoppage time against Mexico to secure victory was legitimate but admitted he dived earlier in the game.

Striker Lukaku is set to return but concern over captain Kompany is still clouding Belgium's build-up to their World Cup last-16 meeting with the United States.

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini believes Luis Suarez has been harshly punished by FIFA for biting his shoulder during their decisive World Cup match.

"We are now in the round of 16 and we are happy now. We will give our best in the next game. We are here because we want to win the World Cup," Ozil said.

Messi has scored 10 times in his last eight games for Argentina and became the only Argentine apart from Maradona to score four World Cup goals in a row.

Neymar scored twice in the first half to lead Brazil to a superb win, helping the hosts to finish on top of Group A.

Asian champions Japan have proved to be the most disappointing of the quarteret from asia in the ongoing world cup

Not wanting to get involved in the intense discussions about Germany's midfield line-up, Schweinsteiger walked past the press without saying a word after a draw against Ghana.

Bosnia striker Dzeko laid the blame for their first round exit on the "shameful" referee in charge of the loss to Nigeria.

"The negotiations are on and we have shortlisted a few names from the European football. We'll be able to finalise them by next week," Parekh said.