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Superstar striker Samuel Eto'o said that Cameroon becoming the first team eliminated from the first World Cup in Africa is the greatest disappointment of his career.
England goalkeeper David James has fuelled speculation of mounting discontent in the Three Lions' World Cup camp by publicly disputing Fabio Capello's assertion that the squad played with fear in its goalless draw with Algeria.
After refusing to train, the French players released a statement protesting against Anelka's exclusion from the squad.
France kicked star striker Nicolas Anelka out of the World Cup on Saturday after a foul-mouthed tirade at coach Raymond Domenech during the 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
Brazil showed their true World Cup colours on Sunday, turning on the turbo to beat Cote d'Ivoire 3-1 in Group G with two goals from Luis Fabiano securing their place in the last 16.
World Cup underdogs New Zealand punched above their weight on Sunday night to pull off a sensational 1-1 draw with defending champions Italy in their World Cup Group F clash here.
Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros scored a goal each Sunday to give Paraguay a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Group F of the World Cup.
The Indomitable Lions Cameroon were sent home following a 2-1 defeat to Denmak in a World Cup Group E match here on Saturday.
In their 100th World Cup outing, Ghana tied 1-1 with a tenacious Australian side who were down to 10 men since the 24th minute at a Group D game here on Saturday afternoon.
Wesley Sneijder scored the only goal Saturday to help the Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 for its second straight World Cup win.
Semifinals Fixtures
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Top Scorers
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Player |
Team |
Goals |
David Villa | ESP | 5 |
| Sneijder | NED | 5 | |||
| Diego Forlan |
URU |
5 | |||
| Mueller |
GER |
5 | |||
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Vittek |
SVK | 4 | |||
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Klose |
GER |
4 |
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Higuain |
ARG |
4 |
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Asamoah Gyan |
GHA |
3 | |||
| Donovan | USA | 3 | |||
| Luis Suarez | URU | 3 | Fabiano | BRA | 3 |
URU 2 - 3 NED 
GER 0 - 1 ESP 