Germany desperate to beat USA for World Cup last-16 qualification
It was the most shameful hour in the history of German football. Ten minutes into their final group game of the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Horst Hrubesch put West Germany 1-0 up against neighbours...
View ArticleAlgeria 1-1 Russia World Cup LIVE: Islam Slimani heads in the equaliser
Algeria claimed a place in the last 16 for the first time after Islam Slimani's headed goal secured the point they required to finish above Fabio Capello's Russia.
View ArticleAlgeria 1-1 Russia: Islam Slimani knocks out Fabio Capello's men and books...
SAMI MOKBEL: Another World Cup, another failure for Fabio Capello. The former England manager needed victory to give him the chance to avenge the humiliating defeat against Germany four years ago.
View ArticleVahid Halilhodzic proud of team as Algerians party after advancing to World...
Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic praised his players attitude and aptitude after they progressed to the last-16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history.
View ArticleRobin van Persie's header, Tim Cahill's volley, Lionel Messi's curler... the...
This summer's showpiece in Brazil has provided some spectacular strikes already with 136 goals in 48 group matches.
View ArticleAlgeria fans riot on the streets of Marseille following qualification for...
Algeria's historic progression to the last-16 of the World Cup was somewhat marred on Thursday night, as riots broke out on the streets of Marseille.
View ArticleBrazil, Argentina or Holland? Which nation should you support at the World...
This summer's World Cup in Brazil has provided a footballing feast with a plethora of goals already being scored in Brazil.
View ArticleAlgeria fired by the desire for revenge as they take on Germany with 1982 in...
Algeria has waited a long time for this. They should have reached the second phase of the World Cup in 1982; finally, 32 years on, a draw against Russia took them out of the group for the first time.
View ArticleFrom the FLN and shocking West Germany to a promising present in Brazil -...
Algeria face Germany on Monday as they become the sixth African nation to contest the knockout stages of a World Cup finals. Here's 10 things should know about the Desert Warriors.
View ArticleWorld Cup penalty shootouts: Which country are the kings?
The knockout stages of the World Cup begin on Saturday with the possibility of the dreaded penalties now a reality for the 16 nations left in the competition.
View ArticleAlgerian players exempt from fasting for Ramadan and hire travelling imam...
Algerian players observing Ramadan will be exempt from fasting as they prepare to take on Germany in the round of 16 in Porto Alegre tomorrow.
View ArticleBryan Ruiz, Gary Medel and Julio Cesar proving to be World Cup stars in Brazil
The former Nottingham Forest defender crashed his penalty against the woodwork and QPR’s unwanted goalkeeper emerged a World Cup hero for a team coached by a man who was sacked after seven months at...
View ArticleGermany vs Algeria: All the stats, facts and team news for the second round...
With the 2014 World Cup into the knockout stages, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture in Brazil from team news and key battles to betting odds and Opta...
View Article10 facts about Algeria ahead of World Cup grudge against Germany... such as...
Algeria are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the very first time, so many fans will be unfamiliar with the history of the north African nation. Sportsmail helps shine a light on...
View ArticleGermany 2-1 Algeria World Cup 2014 MATCH REPORT: Andre Schurrle and Mesut...
Andre Schurrle and Mesut Ozil scored in extra-time to crush Algeria's World Cup dream and book a quarter-final against France.
View ArticleJurgen Klinsmann upset at referee appointment for USA's World Cup tie vs...
IAN LADYMAN IN SALVADOR: It came as something of a surprise on Monday to hear Jurgen Klinsmann fall in to the tiresome trap of asking questions of the referee's impartiality ahead of Tuesday's last 16...
View ArticleAlgeria fined £33,000 after fans set off smoke bombs and flares against Russia
FIFA have fined the Algerian FA £33,000 (50,000 Swiss francs) after fans set off smoke bombs and flares in their group stage game against Russia.
View ArticleManuel Neuer joins Franz Beckenbauer and Lothar Matthaus as a great German...
Manuel Neuer is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and rightly so. His shot-stopping prowess and supreme command of the box have made him a formidable opponent for any forward.
View ArticleManchester United turned down the chance to sign Algeria's impressive World...
Algeria’s impressive goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi spent several days on trial at Manchester United, only for former manager Sir Alex Ferguson to pass up the opportunity to sign him in 2010.
View ArticlePer Mertesacker hits out at questions over Germany performance
Per Mertesacker has hit out at critics bemoaning Germany's performance in their win over Algeria and believes qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals was all that mattered.
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