FIFA's disciplinary commission settled their decision on Suarez

Three weeks after the end of the World Cup , the FiFA's disciplinary commission reviewed several cases during the World Cup , among them , Luis Suarez' case , as he was suspended 9 matches , and four months from any football activity , it seems that FIFA's decision has not changed.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced , via a press release , the sanctions they took against some players and managers at the end of the World Cup , Fifa confirmed the suspension of Luis Suarez : eight remaining matches on the suspension of nine games imposed (as his national team played one game in the World Cup that he didn't participate in ) , as well as a suspension of any activity related to football during four months.

the Uruguayan striker has been suspended after having biting the Italian Giorgio Chiellini , last June 24 , in the group stage of the World Cup , and had , therefore , missed the 1/8 finals , where they lost to Colombia 2-0 , thanks to Real Madrid's new recruitment James Rodriguez , and will be forbidden from participation with Barcelona , until the end of October.

The former Liverpool player should get back to the stadium in October , a day before El Clasicoo vs Real Madrid , but Suarez still hopes that the TAS (Administrative Tribunal of Sport) could reduce the suspension , as they had announced that they would review the penalty , and according to some jurists , the playing prohibition could be reduced by half , which means that Luis will only miss one match with Barcelona , and that he would be allowed to play in La Liga, but not the international matches.

Other sanctions has been taken during FIFA's review : Greece coach ,Fernando Manuel Fernandes , has been suspended eight games for "having repeatedly demonstrated an unsportsmanlike behavior towards the match officials" in the 2nd round of the World Cup vs Costa Rica . The Cameroonian Alex Song , has been suspended 3 matches (one has already been played ) , as he was guilty for having hit the back of Atletico Madrid's new player , Mario Mandžukić , with his elbow during Cameroon's match vs Croatia in the group stage.

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Malaga FC officially signed Guillermo Ochoa

Free of any contract after three good years at the French Ajaccio, Guillermo Ochoa will leave the French League 1 to join the Spanish La Liga where he signed with Malaga.

"No, honestly, I have not yet made my decision. I am calm because I already have two options, but I have not yet decided. I do not want to rush, I have the time to analyze all these issues, I want to concentrate on the World Cup". Last May the 22, at the end of last season with Ajaccio and pending the World Cup , Guillermo Ochoa was serene about his future.

Far from being polluted by the rumours of his transfer , where his contract expired June the 30 ,
the 29 years old Mexican Goalkeeper was very impressive during the World Cup , as he was chosen as one of the World Cup's best goalkeepers alongside the 2014 World Cup Champion & Golden glove winner Manuel Nuer , despite being eliminated from the 16 round of the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Netherland after regulation , Guillermo's performance at the World Cup were very convincing and attracted many clubs to enquire about him , which raised his market value.

Since Willy Caballero's departure to Manchester City, recruiting a new goalkeeper was a primary objective for the Andalusian club during this Mercato , and it seems that Ochoa was the right man for the job , in fact , Malaga has tweeted out to their fans , inviting them to meet the Goalkeeper , after three season in the French League 1 , the Mexicanis is , therefore , facing a new challenge at the Spanish League where he signed a three year contract.

Ochoa chose no.13 at Málaga: "I was born on 13th at 13:00 & made my World Cup debut on 13th. I'm superstitious."

Así fue la presentación de @yosoy8a como nuevo jugador del #MálagaCF. pic.twitter.com/A3xcZeGrvf
— Málaga CF (@MalagaCF) 1 Août 2014

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World Cup trophy broken !!

The World Cup trophy was damaged during the celebration of the German team victory in the World Cup, which has just ended a week ago in Brazil, has indicated the president of the German Football Federation Wolfgang Niersbach.

"A piece of the trophy was loosed , but this is not a problem , we have specialists who will be able to restack it ", has indicated Niersbach .but the team was not able to find who had damaged the trophy , luckily , it is just a copy of the World Cup trophy. According to the FIFA rules, the original Cup is retained by the organization.

It is worth mentioning that Germany won the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil , after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the Final after the overtime , with Mario Gotze goal who gave Germany their 4 star and their 4 World Cup trophy , after 1954 , 1974 and 1990

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Rivaldo expressed his opinion Via instagram

The Brazilian former Barcelona star criticized choosing the argentinian phenomenon , Lionel Messi , as the best player in the World Cup.

Rivaldo posted on his instagram account a picture of Arjen Robben , James Rodriguez and Thomas Muller , commentating : "In my simple opinion , the best player of the World Cup should have been between these three players. I love Messi, he is impressive and certainly will be other times the best player in the world. But those who deserve to be the best at the World Cup were James Rodrigues (Colombia), Robben (Holland) and Muller (Germany)".

Leo Messi was seriously attacker by football fans and legends when he was chosen as the best player of the World Cup , indicating that he did not deserve it , and that Fifa gaved him the trophy because of his past.

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Mourinho : "Leo Messi is a phenomenon "

At the end of the World Cup final won by Germany, the Argentinien international Lionel Messi, chosen as the best player of this World Cup, and was awarded by the Golden Ball. A reward that most people didn't agree on.

Diego Maradona had himself confessed that Lionel Messi didn't deserve the Golden Ball in this World Cup that has been given to the Blaugrana player: "I would give him the paradise (to Messi) if it was possible. But it is not normal that a player has won something because of a marketing plan. "

But for the portuguese coach, Jose Mourinho, Lionel Messi has been exceptional during this World Cup and he has explained his reasons on Yahoo Sports: "Messi has sacrificed for his team. He wanted to win at any circumstance. He didn't have in mind to finish top scorer or to win the golden boot or the Golden Ball. He wanted to mark history with Argentina.

This has forced him to move a lot during this World Cup and to play in areas that are not his specialty! I saw Messi playing very low, he had to face 2 or 3 opposing defensive lines . I have seen him far from his comfort zone , between the lines of defense , Messi seeks to create chances for his teammates to score. Di Maria's goal is the perfect example, he receives the ball very far from his usual area.

We cannot say that Messi was an attacker in this World Cup , or even that he was in support of the attacker because he was playing so low in the medfield in order to help his team to score. Argentina game plan did not allow him to play where he feels most at ease, which gives even more value to his performance at the World Cup. "

Mourinho continues by explaining that Messi remains a phenomenon: 'The national team, is not the same as the clubs where you have enough time to train and practice. In the national team, it is necessary to sacrifice. In clubs, the provisions tactics allow you to play according to your talent and your abilities. In the national team, you must agree to play a secondary role to help your team.

Leo, is just an example, Kuyt is the best example: one day he was in the right , one day left , one day he is attacking ,and another day he is replacing ... All, during this World Cup.

No one can deny his performance and role in helping Argentina to reach the final , he was there for his National team, he has nothing to prove to anyone, we all know the phenomenon that he is. "

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Toni Kroos will settle down in Madrid.

Toni Kroos, 24 years, has confirmed to the German television and to Bild that he will leave Bayern Munich to join Real Madrid, after the final of the 2014 World Cup , which they won against Argentina, 1-0 after the extra time, Sunday night at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. "This World Cup could not have finished better than this", he said. "It allows me in effect to achieve ... two dreams at once!"

Two dreams? "Yes. Even if it has not yet been officially announced, I will join Real Madrid", explained the German midfielder to the German tv which had yet denied this information on July the 3rd.

According to Bild , Kroos will be officially presented on Thursday by the UEFA Champions League winners , with a five year contract. His contract at Bayern expires in 2015, which would require approximately 30 million for his transfer.

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The German team had fulfilled their promise to the Brazilians fans by preventing their rival Argentina from winning the World Cup title in Brazil.

The Brazilien fans where living a nightmare , which was watching their rival , Argentine, taking on the World Cup title in their home, which was a "shame" to watch, some fans said "we are ready to commit suicide if this happens," .

One of the German fans raised a banner that said "We won't let Argentinia win in your Home !", several other players hinted to that after crushing Brazil 7-1, confirming that they still respect them and that they didn't mean to insult the Brazilien nation with the loss.

Germany had fulfilled their promise yesterday, when they defeated Argentina in the final that was held in Maracana, which Prevent aggravation of the Brazilian team and fans tragedy, which lost their 3rd place match , and considered 10 Goals in two matches.

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Is lionel messi actually the best player during the World Cup ?

Argentina failed to achieve their dream of winning the World Cup since they last time won it in 1986 with Diego Armando Maradona , still , Leo Messi managed to win the best player award (golden ball). but did he deserve it ?

According to the Fifa's official website , James Rodriguez won the Adidas Golden Boot , after he finished 1st at the top scoring table with 6 goals, while Manuel Neuer won the Golden Glove award , while Paul Pogba , surprisely , won the Hyundai Young Player Award.

Lionel Messi won the Fifa Golden Ball , after reaching the World Cup final , beating Thomas Mueller and Arjen Robben who finished 2nd & 3rd.

Mueller played 7 games , scored 5 goals & had 16 shots , 221 Passes Completed , 11 Recovered Balls and 8 Tackles , while he had a 9.63 Rating and Covered 84 Km.

On the other hand , Toni Kroos , the highest rating player according to Fifa , Played 7 matches , 690 minutes , scored 2 goals & gave 4 Assists , 31% Crosses Completed , 20 Ball Recovery , 84.8% Pases Completion Rate (537 Completed Passes ), Committed 7 Fouls , Covered 82.6 Km and had a 9.79 Rating.

On the other hand , Leo , the Golden Ball winner , helped his team reach the final , with 4 goals in 7 games , 22 shots , 242 Passes Completed , 9 Recovered Balls , 7 tackles and 9.39 Rating , with 62.7 Km of the Distance Covered.

After all that , we must add that Messi had the most goals scored for argentina (71.4%) , Created the most chances from all the player in the tournament (23) , Completed the mot take-ons of all players (46) , and won more man of the match awards than any other Player (4) , but it is worth mentioning that Leo's goals where all scored in the group stage , against some weak teams like Nigeria, Iran and Bosnia , and won the 3 man of the match against these teams , while he failed to score in knockout stage , and won the man of the match award against Switzerland , after he gave an assist to Di Maria who scored in the 118 minute of the extra-time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo , Mario Balotelli and Iker Casillas where selected in the worst Starting XI at the World Cup

The Portuguese team , led by Ronaldo , left the Wold Cup early in the first round, while Balotelli had to face the Italian public criticism after a disappointing exit in the group D which was led by Costa Rica, the Spanish team was the biggest disappointments at the World Cup, the title holders where out after two matches only. While Steven Gerard mistakes in Uruguayan match caused his team two goals.

The Brazilian Globo Sport newspaper chose the worst starting 11 in the World Cup , which included players who disappointed their fans, which included:

Goalkeeper : Iker Casillas

Defense : Pepe , Gerard Pique , Jordi Alba , Dani Alves

Midfield : Paulinho , Xabi Alonso , Steven Gerrard

Attack : Mario Balotelli , Cristiano Ronaldo , Fred

Coach : Luiz Felipe Scolari

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Could Van Gaal bring Manchester United glory back ?

While he just finish his World Cup at the head of the Netherlands team, the Manchester United manager , Louis Van Gaal, continues to work behind the scenes to create a strong squad for the next season.

A group which should allow the Red Devils to play for the title again and quickly get back to the Champions League. For this, the Dutch manager would have two priority targets in his mind: Arturo Vidal and Angel Di Maria.

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United could provide 35M £ to recruit the Chilean international of Juventus, while an offer for Angel Di Maria could very quickly be transmitted to Real Madrid next week, since the 2014 World Cup is over. but it seems complicated considering the fact that Paris Saint Germain and AS Monaco had already showed some serious interests in signing the Player.

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Pinto, the Costa Rica Coach : "I agree with Mourinho"

A sensation team in the World Cup in Brazil, Costa Rica continues their path in the competition. Jorge Luis Pinto, the Colombian coach, who will attempt to achieve a new feat in the quarter-final against Netherlands, admitted possessing a vision of football similar to that of Jose Mourinho.

"My main mission is to train and get the best possible performance of each work session. I agree with Mourinho when he said that the most important in football, are the methods of training: the design, the practice and of course the strategy", said the coach of the Costa Rica, quoted by the newspaper HAS Bola.

Costa Rica coach admitted following Jose Mourinho's style of coaching and trainning , and will faces in the quarterfinals Netherlands , Saturday in Salvador

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The tweet relaying of what Islam Slimani would have required concerning the payment of their reward for Gaza is fake. It has, however, spread out around the world.

The Algerian players had decided to donate their cash reward to the people of Gaza, according to the messages which have spread on social networks. But according to the latest information, this rumour seems to be false.

At the time where other African teams like Ghana and Cameroon have been squabbling for their financial dues for their participation in the World Cup, the Algerian selection announced that they would make good use of their own. The Algerian attacker Islam Slimani would have entrusted the journalist Waleed Abu Nada that all the players on the team will give their cash reward to the population of Gaza.

But according to the latest information gathered by another journalist, who is specialist in the Algerian team , this testimony has no source.No source for the quote, 'They need it more than us.' Nothing in Algerian press, and the FAF haven't said anything either.

The total amount of cash reward is up to 8 million Swiss francs. During the triumphal procession of the Algerian team in their return to the capital, a Palestinian flag was displayed on the bus by a player of the team.

Qualified for the first time in their history to the 2nd round of the World Cup, the Algeria team has seduced an entire generation. By their qualities on the field, but also outside the Pitch, the team have earned their heroic home tour bus in Algeria.

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James Rodriguez Side by Side with Cristiano Ronaldo ??

A few days ago , nobody in Spain spoke about James Rodriguez. But it was enough that the playmaker of the Colombian team scored a resounding double against Uruguay (2-0) on Sunday in the 16 round of the World Cup , and is currently the World Cup Top scorer with 5 goals , and the World Cup Best Passers with over 1103 passes and 76%completion rate, to be the current World Cup Top player with a 9.79 rating.

for that his name returns on all vents. Real Madrid, to believe the local press, would consider already to recruit the player, AS Monaco bought him from Porto for 45 million euros a year ago.

one does not see too much in what interest would As Monaco leaders let go the one who carries now the future of the club for several seasons. But the will of the player is to wear the Real Madrid jersey.

It is the daily As who says, relying on two anecdotes evocative:

A Real Madrid Supporter, the 22 years player would have done nearly 600 miles to attend the victory of Real Madrid against Bayern Munich (4-0) in the 2nd leg of the semi-final of the Champions League early may.

Then, James Rodriguez would have Zinedine Zidane as an idol and his favorite player currently would be Cristiano Ronaldo, on whose side he can evolve to be one of the best players of this generation.

Once again, it seems difficult to imagine that Rodriguez will join Madrid knowing that a player as Isco, arrived last summer in the Spanish capital, evolved in a sector close to his own.

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Barack Obama allocated a part of his time to support the US team in the World Cup

Barack Obama , the President of the United States of America, interacted while watching his country's national team loses two goals to one to the Belgium team , to be knocked out of the 16 round the World Cup.

The "ABC" network published on Tuesday some pictures of the US president being edgy and in full focus with the events of the game

The report pointed out that Obama keened to allocate part of his time away from the problems and issues and crises being studied in his country in the Middle East in order to follow-up the American team, accompanied by some officials of the White House.

Obama teased an attendance after entering the meeting, saying: "I was worried that if I walked in and Belgium scored, I'd get in trouble!" But the score at that point remained 0-0.

Obama interacted during the game saying :" Go Team USA, that a big Foul, give him a red card!

It's worth mentioning that the Belgian team will face Argentinean team in the quarter-finals next Saturday.

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Anti-World Cup demonstrations and arrest are far from being over. 

The Brazilian police fired tear gas bombs and rubber bullets Tuesday night into Wednesday to disperse 300 demonstrators in the center of Sao Paulo who were asking for the release of other demonstrators arrested during the anti-World Cup gatherings .

According to local media, at least six people have been arrested during the demonstration, but at least two of them were subsequently released.

Brazil has been shaken a year ago, in full confederations Cup, by a slingshot historical social against the 11 billion of public funds wasted on the organization of the 2014 World Cup, at the expense of the improvement of public services.

Since that, the demonstrations have lost in intensity but have been radicalized around, particularly under the action of the anarchists of the group Black Block.

Since the kick off of the World Cup, on June the 12th , the rallies were held in most of the cities or were argueing of matches, but have gathered that 200 people on average in this country of 200 million inhabitants.

According to the local observers, the passion of football, the repression of the markets of the 12 June in Sao Paulo and Rio as well as the radicalization of the movement have diverted many Brazilians of the contestation.

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Neymar will participate in his country's national team match in front of Colombia the after getting permission from the doctors who confirmed that he was fine.

The Brazilian star Neymar felt pain in his right knee, which forced him to lean on his other leg during his match against Chile in the World Cup, therefore, The Brazilian star took medical examinations to be reassured about his condition.

However, Neymar's participation in his country's national team match in front of the Colombian counterpart next Friday is expected, within the quarter-finals of the current World Cup , which is being hosted by Brazil.

The official spokesman of the Brazilian national team Rodrigo Paiva clarified that Neymar received two powerful hits during his match against Chile in the 16 round of world cup ,one of the two hits was in his right knee which caused "great pain," . Although Paiva confirmed that Neymar is now better off.

Paiva said : "This will not be a problem for Colombia match,"

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Iker Casillas commented on the Busquets- Pepe incident , expressing his anger about Busquets' action toward Pepe.

The Spanish Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas said that he will slap Barcelona player Sergio Busquets after he saw the picture that showed an aggression attacking from Busquets to Pepe at the clásico

Iker Casillas said in an interview published by Spanish media "The picture speaks for itself, Pepe has the full support of our side," adding: "We will not go into the details, it was a heat moment, Busquets from my point of view,behaved badly, when I see him I'll blow him

The International goalkeeper said that he was bored from talking about his incident with his colleague Diego Lopez, pointing out that the coach decide who should play, "Diego Lopez deserves the support, he started "La Liga" competition and he must finish it, we train every day, and the competition between us is good for me and good for the team".

regarding to the position of the team on the table,Casillas said: "We cannot afford any slip. It is very important that we get the three points in every match, and wait for our rival's slip, any slip of our position will be held in the league,".

Iker also spoke about goalkeeping in the national team as if his colleague Lopez got invited to the team after the injury of Victor Valdes, he said: "Diego Lopez is at the same level of all goalkeepers,it the coach decision, and I am confident that Vicente del Bosque will take the best decision," .

On his career with the Royal club, Casillas said: "There are always rumors about leaving the club, what is important today is to stay and to fulfill and respect my contract, and the most important thing is to do my utmost till the end of the season,"

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The Brazilian star Neymar expressed his concern before playing his 1st World Cup.

Some Concern started to spill over into the heart of the young Brazilian star Neymar 70 days before the start of the World Cup hosted by Brazil from 12 June to 13 July.

The 22 years old said in an interview published in the French newspaper "Lance" on Friday: "It's an honor for me to wear the Brazilian team Jersey in my country in order to achieve my childhood dream, but some concern and fear started seeping into my heart"

 Neymar who will be the second youngest player carrying no. 10 in Brazilian after the"king" Pele who had worn it at the age of 17 in the World Cup 1958 and 21 years in the World Cup 1962 added "We will give our utmost on the pitch in order to achieve the 6 World cup title" 

Spanish Barcelona striker expected that there will be no easy games, and that the opponents always want to win and putt their best against Brazil, we don't have any advantage on other opponents because we know that all matches will be difficult,"

 He added: "Reaching the final would be a dream for me, regarding the result, my dreams is without doubt a World Cup final".

In response to a question on non-participation in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Neymar said : "It was not my turn to go to the World Cup,"

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Joseph Blatter confirmed the participation of Uruguay in the World Cup Despite punishing her federation.

The Swiss President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Joseph Blatter, said Thursday that Uruguay will participate in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Despite been suspended by the South America federation after the resignation of executive committee in a protest against the withdrawal of the police of the stadiums in Montevideo.

Blatter said during a visit to San Jose on the sidelines of FIFA U-17 World Cup "Do you think that Uruguay will be punished?. Uruguay will play in the World Cup and will remain in the group".

Uruguay was Placed in the Group D and will be playing against Italy, England and Costa Rica.

The federation of South America had frozen Uruguayan membership after the resignation of Executive Committee on Monday in a protest against the withdrawal of the police from the main stadium in Montevideo, considering that a union without the president or Executive Committee cannot be a member of it.

The police in the capital Montevideo decided not to provide protection for ticket sellers and Referrers'.

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The Minister of Sport had intervene to reduce the price of the national team kits 

The British Sun newspaper said on Wednesday that the Government intervened to reduce the price of the English national football team kits that the player will wear in the World Cup in Brazil, which had amounted to 90 pounds after receiving multiples Complaints.

The Minister of Sport Helen grant invited Nike company to re-evaluate the price of there shirts , saying that the kits should not be that bull , and that she understand the fans's anger.

it is worth mentioning that the British team -who is currently 7th at the FIFA ranking boards- will be playing in a strong group at the World Cup that contain Uruguay , Costa Rica and Italy.

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