Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

IMAGE: Neymar Jr was accused of raping Najila Trindade in a Paris hotel room in May. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Police in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo said on Tuesday they had......

WC semis: France v Belgium key head-to-head battles

France meet Belgium in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive. IMAGE: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez and......

Vardy doubtful for Sweden tie; Danilo ruled out of World Cup

IMAGE: England striker Jamie Vardy suffered a groin after coming on as a late substitute in the last-16 win over Colombia. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters England forward Jamie Vardy is......

Defenders the unsung heroes of Brazil's World Cup campaign

'Strong, athletic and intelligent, they comfortably prevented Mexico from turning territorial domination into real chances.' IMAGE: Mexico's Miguel Layun is tackled by Brazil's Filipe Luis during......

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

It was the seventh World Cup running that Brazil have reached the last eight, while Mexico have not made it to that stage since they hosted the tournament in 1986. IMAGE: Neymar celebrates with......