Germany - FIFA World Cup 2014 Winner

Crowned Champions - Congratulations

Germany is the fourth time world Champion and the first European team to win WC on South America soil

Germany Vs Argentina - Final - FIFA World Cup 2014

Title on stake

Its the final showdown of FIFA WC'14 in which Argentina and Germany will clash head to head for the Championship title its simply a match between one best team against the one best player so see which team will be crowned as teh WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS of 2014
Stage is set.Shout out for your team and show some support

Final: Germany Vs Argentina

Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia

Kick-off: 8pm (4pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Djamel Haimoudi, Algeria

Managers:  

• Low (Germany)
• Louis van Gaal (Argentina)

Head-to-head record: Played 11 ArgentinaWins 3 Draws 5 Germany Wins 

Teams News & Formations

Must Watch

• Neur v Attack
• Muller v Argentina defense
• Messi
• Ozil and Spaces

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 2-1 victory of Germany.

Brazil vs Holland - All Match Facts & Preview - FIFA World Cup 2014

Third Place Contenders

Now we are down to finalized who deserve which rank and tonight it is third place contenders match between Brazil and Netherlands. Brazil was humiliated by Germany in the semifinal and Netherlands unfortunately couldn't make it through to the finals as a bad luck in Penalties. But now its time for Third Place, both teams are fully prepared for the concessional victory or happiness to their followers despite of losing the spot in Finals

Semi-final: Brazil vs Holland

Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Djamel Haimoudi, Algeria

Managers:  

• Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil)
• Louis van Gaal (Holland)

Head-to-head record: Played 11 Brazil Wins 3 Draws 5 Holland Wins 

Teams News & Formations

Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Maicon, Luiz, Dante, Marcelo; Gustavo, Fernandinho; Willian, Oscar, Hulk; Fred.

Holland (Possible, 5-3-2): Cillesen; Kuyt, De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Depay; Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Blind; Robben, Van Persie.

Must Watch

• Thiago Silva (Brazil) v Robin van Persie (Holland)
• Oscar (Brazil) v Sneijder (Holland)
• Arjen Robben (Holland)
• Robben v Luiz

Fact

• This will be Brazil's fourth appearance in the third place game
• Neymar is out of WC'14 due to injury.
• In the semi-final, the Dutchmen attempted just seven shots (incl blocked) in 120 minutes 
• For the second time after 1974 and 1978, Holland will finish in the top four in two consecutive World Cups.

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 3-2 victory of Brazil.

Netherlands Vs Argentina - Semifinal - FIFA World Cup 2014

Argentina Confronts Netherlands

Time has come for which we all were waiting desperately,Argentina Vs Holland.After last night Brazil get massive jolts from Germany and ruled out of WC and today These both teams will compete to reach the final match to face-off with Germany who actually raped Brazil.

Semi-final: Holland vs Argentina 

Venue: Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Robben from Netherlands and Messi from Argentina, both have a special spotlight as they can produce beauty from no where so i conclude it as another thriller. Shout out for team and show some support

Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey)

Managers:  

• Louis Van Gaal (Holland)
• Alejandro Sabella (Argentina)

Head-to-head record: Played 8 Holland Wins 4 Draws 3 Argentina Wins 1 

Teams News & Formations

Holland (Possible, 5-3-2): Cillesen; Kuyt, De Vrij, Vlaar, Indi, Depay; Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Blind; Robben, Van Persie.

Argentina (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Romero; Zabaleta, F Fernández, Garay, Rojo; E Perez, Mascherano; Palacio, Messi, Lavezzi; Higuaín.

Road to the Semis

Must Watch

• Robin van Persie (Holland) v Ezequiel Garay (Argentina)
• Dirk Kuyt (Holland)
• Messi and his Dribbles
• Robben and his moves

Fact

• Argentina have reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990
• Holland’s last four goals in this tournament have come after the 75th minute.
• These teams have met four times in the World Cup, with Holland winning twice and Argentina once, with one draw.
• Argentina have made 86 unsuccessful crosses, more than any other side.
• 10 of Holland’s 12 goals in this tournament have come after half-time.

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 2-1 victory of Netherlands

Brazil Vs Germany - Match Highlights and Review along with Players Ratings

Germany Demolished Brazil with 7-1 

Last night a semi-final between Brazil and Germany was held and both teams came with utter spirit to proceed to next round match begins with some diluted attack from both sides but suddenly the momentum was shifted when Germany start scoring and within a go 4 times ball was netted by Germans. can you believe 4 Goals in 6 minutes in a semifinal match of world cup and it was against Brazil. What on the Earth was going on that time when Germans desperating and humiliating Brazil. 

Brazil will miss Thiago Silva more than Neymar - Mourinho

History maker. Record breaker. Congratulations Miroslav Klose for scoring in last night's 7-1 destruction of Brazil and breaking Ronaldo's record for the most goals scored in the World Cup. Klose headlined the match with a record of scoring 16 goals in the World Cup Appearances and previously it was Brazilian Ronaldo on that spot. thats how he scored the record broker goal

  

"Brazil have Neymar. Argentina have Messi. Portugal have Ronaldo. Germany have a team!" - Steven Gerrard via Twitter

Gooooaaaaalllll Germanyyyyyy 

Thats how they started in a corner kick which after it jolted Brazil brutally.

Players Rating

Germany

• Manuel Neuer 8 
• Jerome Boateng 7 
• Philipp Lahm 8 
• Mats Hummels 7 
• Benedikt Howedes 6 
• Bastian Schweinsteiger 8 
• Sami Khedira 9 
• Thomas Muller 9 
• Toni Kroos 9 
• Mesut Ozil 8 
• Miroslav Klose 7 

Brazil

• Julio Cesar 5 
• Maicon 3 
• Dante 2 
• David Luiz 3 
• Marcelo 3 
• Luiz Gustavo 3 
• Fernandinho 2 Bernard 4 Oscar 4 
• Hulk 3 
• Fred 5 

People Crying

What a brutal way to go out. Unfathomable.

Result

That match was referred to be as the poor marking by Brazilian Defenders and resulted in 7 punches and this was the heaviest defeat of Brazil and also the largest goal difference between two teams in Semi-final. Now its time for Argentina vs Netherlands

Brazil Vs Germany - Semi-final - FIFA World Cup 2014

Viva Brazil/Germany

Time has come for which we all were waiting desperately,Germany Vs Brazil. Brazil is without their key players Neymar & Silva but still they have alot of players to replace them. it is simply a match between two continents i-e best of their continents. South America Vs Europe. Thiago Silva Captaincy armband will be headed by David Luiz for this clash. Germans Thomas Muller is at his best and how can we forget Ozil the Game player in Germany side to dominate Germany Brazil has to think other than their goonish attack.

Semi-final: Brazil vs Germany

Venue: Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

and the Neur, Germany's GK is fluent and unbeatable because of his skills he claimed to be the top keeper of world. Brazil's Ceaser was the Hero in a match against Chile. Well the stage has been set for the final Showdown. Shout out for your team and show your support

Referee: Marco Rodriguez (Mexico)

Managers:  

• Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil)
• Joachim Low (Germany)

Head-to-head record: Played 21 Brazil Wins 12 Draws 5 Germany Wins 4

Teams News & Formations

Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Maicon, Luiz, Dante, Marcelo; Gustavo, Fernandinho; Willian, Oscar, Hulk; Fred.

Germany (Possible, 4-3-3): Neuer; Lahm, Hummels, Boateng, Höwedes; Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Kroos; Özil, Müller, Götze.

Willian in to replace Neymar and due to Thiago Silva booking in last game he will not be able to make in Semis and david Luiz will take his Captain armband.

Match Forecast 

Must Watch

• Thomas Muller (Germany) v Marcelo (Brazil)
• Oscar (Brazil) v Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany)
• Center halves of both teams.
• Ozil and the spaces.

Fact

• Thiago Silva, the wall of guardian will be missed.
• Neymar is out of WC'14 due to injury.
• That will be their 2nd meeting in the WC.
• Germany is the first team to reach the Semi-final for the forth consecutive time.

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 2-1 victory of Germany.

Netherlands Vs. Costa Rica - Quarterfinal - FIFA World Cup 2014

Dutch against stunners; Quarterfinal

A match between the unbeatable forces of their groups; Netherland & Costa Rica. Costa Rica proved that they can be anything but a doormat and they not even afraid of any big teams as they thrashed all Big Names down to reach that position. On the other hand Holland is in position to claim their another Championship. Both teams will go head to head for the first time so let see what will they put in to get out of it !!

Quarter-final: Holland vs Costa Rica

Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)

Managers:  

• Louis van Gaal (Holland)
• Jorge Luis Pinto (Costa Rica)

Head-to-head record: Played 0

Robben, he is such a treat to watch he always come from no where and leave his marks behind on other teams. In-short, Netherlands, on my point of view are favorite for this contest.
Shout out for your team, Shoe some support 

Teams News & Formations

Costa Rica (3-5-2)
Netherland (3-4-3)

Must Watch

• Robin van Persie  v Michael Umana 
• Arjen Robben vs Middle & defense
• Campbell vs De Vrij

Fact

• Both teams remain unbeatable at their groups
• Netherlands have eliminated defending Champions
• Costa Rica came here by defeating England, Uruguay & Italy 
• Costa Rica proved that they can stun any team

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 3-1 victory of Netherland.

Argentina Vs Belgium - Quarter-final - FIFA World Cup 2014

Balanced Clash; Quarterfinal

Now we are at top 8 round which is Quarter-Finals and we have got some more thrilling matches. Tonight is the cracker of the top 8 in which Argentina and Belgium will clash. Belgium and Argentina both have deep attacking and defense and it will worth to watch this game. Messi, a left foot magician who scored in the stoppage time against Iran will be the real threat for Belgium, skillful, Class, Dribbler, Playmaker, a complete package while on the other side Lukaku and Hazard are real threat for Argentina.

Quarter-final: Argentina vs Belgium

Venue: Estadio de Brasilia, Brasilia

Kick-off: 5pm (1pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Nicolas Rizzoli, Italy

Managers:  

• Alejandro Sabella (Argentina)
• Marc Wilmots (Belgium)

Head-to-head record: Played 4, Argentina Wins 3, Belgium Wins 1

Betting: Argentina 21-20, Belgium 14-5, Draw 9-4

Di Maria who played a main role in Champions league to lead Real Madrid to Top whereas Hazard and Kompany wil be looking to make their way to the Semis. So it will be right ot say that tonight's match is a well balanced clash 

Teams News & Formations

Argentina (4-2-3-1): Sergio Romero; José Basanta, Ezequiel Garay, Federico Fernández, Pablo Zabaleta; Javier Mascherano, Fernando Gago; Ángel di María, Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Lavezzi; Gonzalo Higuaín.

Belgium (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Jan Vertonghen, Vincent Kompany, Daniel van Buyten, Toby Alderweireld; Axel Witsel, Marouane Fellaini; Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne, Dries Mertens; Romelu Lukaku.

Must Watch

• Lionel Messi  vs. Vincent Kompany 
• Dries Mertens vs. José Basanta
• Lionel Messi vs. Axel Witsel
• Belgium in Space
• Clogging the Zones

Fact

• Belgium reached at Quarterfinal for the second time.
• Argentina has a good track record against Belgium 3 -1 wins
• Messi is magician 
• Argentina has never won in their last four Quarterfinals 

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 1-0 victory of Belgium in ET

Brazil Vs Colombia - Quarter-final - FIFA World Cup 2014

Viva Brazil/Colombia; Qurterfinal

Now we are at top 8 round which is Quarter-Finals and we have got some more thrilling matches yet to come. Tonight is the cracker of the top 8 in which Brazil and Colombia will clash. Brazil have literally been eliminated from WC'14 in their last match with Chile but Julio Cesar was their savior in the penalties in which he stopped 3 penalties and lead the team by feeling sense of responsibility and Colombia is a complete team with James Rodriguez in their pocket.

Quarter-final: Brazil vs Colombia

Venue: Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Man with golden left foot Rodriguez got a spotlight with his skills and tonight we can also call it as Neymar Vs Rodriguez.
Shout out for your team and show your support

Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo, Spain

Managers:  

Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil)
Jose Pekerman (Argentina)

Head-to-head record: Played 25 Brazil Wins 15, Draws 8, Colombia Wins 2

Teams News & Formations

Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Silva, Luiz, Marcelo; Fernandinho, Gustavo; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.

Colombia (Possible, 4-4-2): Ospina; Zúñiga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero; Cuadrado, Aguilar, Sanchez, Rodríguez; Gutiérrez, Martínez.

Paulinho returns to the Brazil side after Luiz Gustavo’s suspension

Must Watch

•  Paulinho (Brazil) v James Rodriguez (Colombia)
• Neymar (Brazil) Vs Ospina (Colombia)
• Sanchez (Colombia) Vs Alves (Brazil)

Fact

• James Rodriguez has scored six goals in his last six appearances in International level.
• Both Neymar & Rodriguez are top scorer of WC'14 with 4 goals each 

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 2-1 victory of Colombia

France vs Germany - Quarter-finals - FIFA World Cup 2014

Turn it to Ashes; France/Germany

Now we are at top 8 round which is Quarter-Finals and we have got some more thrilling matches yet to come. Tonight is the starter of the top8 in which France and Germany will collide. Germans are the hot favorite nation after Brazil to claim that championship but who knows what will happen next. Germans Thomas Muller is at his best and how can we forget Ozil the Game player in Germany side 

Quarter-final: France vs Germany

Venue: Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

Kick-off: 5pm (1pm, Brazil time)

and the Neur, Germany's GK is fluent and unbeatable because of his skills he claimed to be the top keeper of world but let don't forget about France they have a great legacy and players like Benzema will be a key to their Semi-final. Moreover Evre, Cabaye, Pogba; pogba will be the real threat for Germans. Well the stage has been set for the final Showdown.
Shout out for your team and show your support

Referee: Nestor Pitana, Argentina

Managers:  

Didier Deschamps (France)
Joachim Low (Germany)

Head-to-head record: Played 25, France Wins 11, Draws 6, Germany Wins 8

Teams News & Formations

France (Possible, 4-2-1-3): Lloris; Debuchy, Varane, Sakho, Evra; Matuidi, Cabaye; Pogba; Valbuena, Benzema, Griezman.

Germany (Possible, 4-3-3): Neuer; Hummels, Boateng, Mertesacker, Howedes; Schweinsteiger, Lahm, Kroos; Özil, Müller, Götze.

Podolski is back after an injury 

Match Forecast 

Must Watch

1. Thomas Muller (Germany)
2. Karim Benzema (France) v Per Mertesacker (Germany)
3. Neur vs Benzema & Pogba

Fact

That Match is a repeat or rematch of  infamous 1982 world cup Semi-Final

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 2-1 victory of Germany

"Brazuca' Football is Pride of Pakistan in Sports.

Pakistan's Brazuca has better aerodynamics than Jabulani: NASA

Pakistan ranks 164 on Fifa ranking table in football game. Although, unqualified for the Football World Cup Tournament, Pakistan is still present as a central part of every footbaall match, because of Brazuca The Adidas Brazuca is the official match ball of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is made by the company Adidas, a FIFA Partner and FIFA World Cup Official Match Ball supplier since 1970. 

All eyes on Football and that Football is from Pakistan

Aerodynamics has played a major role in creating this specific type of football.The overall increased roughness of the Brazuca football will help to decrease the ball’s knuckling tendencies at kicking speeds typically encountered in the World Cup.Critics declared the Brazuca as the most tested ball Adidas has ever produced. It took the company two years to design and test the ball. It was examined in 10 countries, across three continents by more than 600 players and 30 teams.

Characteristics of Brazuca: 

The ball has a multi-color design to represent Brazil. Skilled labor have made Brazuca the world's best high tech, and error free football. It is different from balls used in previous world cup tournaments. It is formed from six identical panels. These Six polyurethane panels are bonded to keep the ball the same weight and shape in all conditions. 

Pride of Pakistan:

Brazilian Ambassador Alfredo Leoni said: "It was a matter of great pride that the World Cup footballs were provided by a Pakistani company, giving Pakistan a connection with the global contest." 

It is an honor for Pakistan to play a major role in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 

Colombia Vs Uruguay - FIFA World Cup 2014

Suarez absence, Colombia Vs Uruguay

Uruguay was the runner up of their group and Colombia was the Leader of their Group. it will be a crunchy game as Uruguay mostly dependent on Luis Suarez who is out of this match as a banned imposed by fifa on biting Italian Defender whereas Colombia can easily manipulate that advantage in their own favor

Round of 16: Colombia v Uruguay

Venue: Estadio do Maracana, Rio De Janeiro

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Holland) 

Managers:

Jose Pekerman (Argentina)

Oscar Tabarez (Uruguay)

Head-to-head record 

Played 38, Colombia Wins 11, Draws 9, Uruguay Wins 18

Predicted Line-Ups & Formations

Colombia (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Ospina; Zuniga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero; Sánchez, Aguilar; Cuadrado, Rodríguez , Martinez; Gutiérrez.

Uruguay (Possible, 4-3-1-2): Muslera; Cácares, Godín, Giménez, Pereira; González, Rios, Rodríguez; Lodeiro; Forlán, Cavani.

Key clash

• Cristian Zapata (Colombia) v Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
• Countering
• Formations 3-5-2 or 4-3-1-2?

Prediction

Suarez absence can be a great disadvantage for Uruguay but still i'll go for 1-0 victory of Uruguay