World Cup 2014 pictures of the day from The Huffington Post UK brings you the very best news and sports images from Brazil during the world's most famous football competition, chosen and created by our own photo editors.
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France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at The Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris (R), France's forward Olivier Giroud (2L) and Nigeria's forward Peter Odemwingie (3L) challenge for the ball during the Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at The Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Raphael Varane of France controls the ball against Ahmed Musa of Nigeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Ogenyi Onazi of Nigeria is stretchered off after a challenge by Blaise Matuidi of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Paul Pogba of France (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Antoine Griezmann (L), Yohan Cabaye (2nd R) and Blaise Matuidi during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Nigeria huddle after being defeated by France 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (R) checks on France's defender Raphael Varane during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Paul Pogba of France scores his team's first goal on a header past goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's forward Olivier Giroud (R) in action during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EVARISTO SA (Photo credit should read EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Joseph Yobo of Nigeria scores an own goal as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and Antoine Griezmann of France look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nigeria's defender Juwon Oshaniwa (L) vies with France's forward Karim Benzema during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EVARISTO SA (Photo credit should read EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nigeria's defender Juwon Oshaniwa reacts after a fall during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mathieu Valbuena (L) and Olivier Giroud of France celebrate with teammates after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mathieu Valbuena (L) and Rio Mavuba of France acknowledge the fans after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mathieu Valbuena (L) and Rio Mavuba of France acknowledge the fans after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Celso Junior/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's defender Mathieu Debuchy (R) checks on France's defender Raphael Varane during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: (L-R) Blaise Matuidi, Eliaquim Mangala, Rio Mavuba and Karim Benzema of France celebrate after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's defender Mathieu Debuchy (2nd L) checks on France's defender Raphael Varane (L) during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / POOL / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Joseph Yobo of Nigeria scores an own goal as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and Antoine Griezmann of France look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Olivier Giroud (L) and Mathieu Valbuena of France celebrate after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's forward Antoine Griezmann (L) celebrates with midfielder Mathieu Valbuena after France's second goal during the round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. France won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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French President Francois Hollande (C) reacts as the French national football team scores a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 match, at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / POOL / PHILIPPE WOJAZER (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE WOJAZER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France supporters waves French flags as they watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria on a giant screen at the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in Paris on June 30, 2014. France won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's coach Didier Deschamps (L) hugs France's forward Antoine Griezmann after a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: (L-R) Mathieu Valbuena, Olivier Giroud, Hugo Lloris, Rio Mavuba and Mathieu Debuchy of France celebrate after defeating Nigeria 2-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Abdelmoumene Djabou of Algeria scores his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Thomas Mueller of Germany challenges Medhi Lacen (L) and Yacine Brahimi of Algeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany kneels on the field as Sami Khedira and referee Sandro Ricci stand over during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Thomas Mueller of Germany attempts a shot against Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Islam Slimani of Algeria lies on the pitch as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Germany gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mesut Oezil of Germany celebrates scoring his team's second goal in extra time with teammates during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Fabrizio Bensch - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mesut Oezil of Germany celebrates scoring his team's second goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Madjid Bougherra of Algeria and Per Mertesacker of Germany go up for a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Aissa Mandi of Algeria lies on the field after being defeated by Germany 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Abdelmoumene Djabou of Algeria shoots and scores his team's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Germany celebrate after defeating Algeria 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Jerome Boateng and Per Mertesacker of Germany celebrate their team's second goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mesut Oezil of Germany celebrates scoring his team's second goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria reacts after being defeated by Germany 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Germany's forward Thomas Mueller (R) and Germany's forward Andre Schuerrle (C) walk towards Algeria's midfielder Mehdi Mostefa at the end of extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mesut Oezil of Germany celebrates after defeating Algeria 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Algeria's forward Islam Slimani lies on the floor in pain during extra-time of their Round of 16 football match against Germany at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: A dejected Aissa Mandi of Algeria looks on after being defeated by Germany 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Germany's defender Benedikt Hoewedes (L) and Algeria's midfielder Yacine Brahimi react after the Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: (L-R) Christoph Kramer, Thomas Mueller, Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrate after defeating Algeria 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Germany's midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates at the end of a Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Algeria's forward Sofiane Feghouli reacts after losing their Round of 16 football match against Germany following extra-time at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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German players react after the Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: A dejected Sofiane Feghouli (L) and Nabil Bentaleb of Algeria look on after being defeated by Germany 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Germany's midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after the Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Essaid Belkalem of Algeria (R) reacts with teammates after allowing Germany's second goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Mesut Oezil of Germany acknowledges the crowd after defeating Algeria 2-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Germany's players celebrate scoring the second goal during a Round of 16 football match between Germany and Algeria at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Algeria's forward Sofiane Feghouli reacts after losing their Round of 16 football match against Germany following extra-time at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Algeria's forward Sofiane Feghouli reacts after losing their Round of 16 football match against Germany following extra-time at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)