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The Netherlands' World Cup hopes faded through the last three games and finally ended with a 4-2 shootout loss to the Argentines at Itaquerao Stadium.

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Argentina Romero told his compatriots to "enjoy the moment" after saving two penalties shootout win over the Netherlands.

Germany almost took turns to score goals while mauling hosts Brazil 7-1 in the first football World Cup semi-final.

Germany poured in the goals on Tuesday to hand Brazil their heaviest World Cup loss ever with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semi-finals.

The Germans ran roughshod over the host nation, scoring five goals in a first-half humiliation, before adding two more after the break.

Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is betting on Robben to outshine Messi as the Netherlands prepare to take on Argentina in the semi-finals.

Brazil remain bitter about the tackle that ended Neymar's World Cup but hope his absence will inspire the rest of the team.

The World Cup's best dribblers - Messi and Robben - face off when Argentina and Netherlands meet in the semi-finals.

The 33-year-old left back was a free agent after his Chelsea contract expired, having been restricted to 17 Premier League appearances last season.

Cole has arrived in Italy for a medical with AS Roma and is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A club.

With two potentially epic semi-finals in prospect this week between Brazil and Germany and Argentina and the Netherlands, take a look back at five classic World Cup semi-finals.

Croatia international defender Dejan Lovren wants to leave Southampton and complete a move to Liverpool, British media reported on Sunday.

Neymar, who scored four goals in the tournament, suffered the back injury during the quater-final match against Colombia.

Despite being just 22, Neymar is now sixth on Brazil's all-time goalscoring list, having already surpassed greats like Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Tostao.

Goalkeeper Krul made two saves in the penalty shootout as Netherlands enter semi-finals and will now face Argentina.