Words of encouragement from the seemingly psychic Javier Mascherano to Sergio Romero, as he tell his keeper “Today you will become a hero”.
Romero didn’t disappoint, making two solid saves to see Argentina progress to the final, where they will face Germany on Sunday.
Big Ron Vlaar (yes, Ron Vlaar, the one who plays for Villa!) steps up, but Sergio Romero makes a comfortable save, to immediately put the Dutch under pressure.
It looked like a solid penalty by Wesley Sneijder, but somehow Romero miraculously manages to tip it round the post, setting up the winner for Maxi.
During Argentina’s semi-final victory over Netherlands, Javier Mascherano clashed heads badly with Georginio Wijnaldum while challenging for a header.
Despite collapsing and seemingly looking like he had suffered a possible concussion, once again a player with a serious head injury played on. Mascherano went on to make a match saving block, but at what expense?
He may have suffered what looked suspiciously like a concussion earlier in the game, but Javier Mascherano made a match saving block right at the death vs the Netherlands during their semi-final.
Robben had latched onto a clever through-ball and looked odds-on to win it, with what would probably have been the final chance in the 90 minutes.
Mascherano’s blocked ensured extra time, and then penalties which Argentina went on to win 4-2.
Turns out that sweet, sad old Brazilian fan from last night that pretty much broke everyone’s heart actually has a name. And, not only that is known as Brazil’s 12th player.
At least according to FIFA.
Meet Clovis Fernandes, the saddest eyes in Brazil.
In case you are unaware, a movie about Messi is coming out and this is the new trailer with English sub titles.
The movie will be part documentary part docudrama. What can’t be deciphered from the trailer is how much of the movie will be taken by the rather cheesy looking docudrama, which seems to centre around a young Messi dealing with his small stature.
On the documentary side, there are plenty of interviews with Messi’s mentors and colleagues, including Johan Cruyff, Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano.
Hopefully, the movie’s focus will leans more towards documentary, in which case it might be pretty decent.
Journal de Santa Catarina – “Hangover” A drink for each of the 7 German goals
Hoje Em Dia – “Disgrace” A disintegrating star represents the hopes of a 6th title for Brazil vanishing.
A Tarde – “Here lies the dream of a sixth championship in 2014 – It died of shame”
O Popular – “A historical puncture”
Lance – Leave their headline blank and ask readers to fill in their own headlines.
Agora – “Brazilian team suffers the biggest humiliation in its 100-year history”
2. Boy tears
3. Grown-up tears
4. Deep, deep old man sadness
Robert Lewandowski has signed for Bayern Munich and will be wearing the number 9 shirt.
During Germany’s annihilation of Brazil last night, Miroslav Klose picked up the record to become the highest World Cup goal scorer with his 16th, while Fred loitered in the centre circle.
