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Switzerland got three goals from Xherdan Shaqiri to beat Honduras and edge Ecuador to a World Cup round-of-16 matchup against Argentina. France also advanced to the knockout phase, where it will play Nigeria.Switzerland beat Honduras 3-0 yesterday to finish runner-up in Group E behind France, which drew 0-0 with Ecuador. France ended with seven points, one more than the Swiss, with Ecuador two further back and Honduras on none.France will play Group F runner-up Nigeria June 30, a day before Switzerland takes on Argentina for a place in the quarterfinals.“They have really great qualities, they’re fast,” France coach Didier Deschamps said about his round-of-16 opponent. “We’re going to have to fight.”Today, the U.S. and Germany will both progress if their Group G game in Recife, Brazil, ends in a draw. Portugal and Ghana are on one point each and both need a win coupled with a loss for the U.S. or Germany to have any chance of advancing.In Group H in Sao Paulo, Korea plays Belgium, which has already advanced, while Algeria takes on Russia in Curitiba. Belgium has six points, three more than Algeria, while Russia and Korea each have one point.Three GoalsShaqiri scored for Switzerland in the sixth, 31st and 71st minutes in Manaus. He opened the scoring with a curling long-range shot, added the next with a low shot and got his third with another left-foot shot.It’s the first time a Swiss player has scored three goals in a World Cup game since Josef Huegi got a hat-trick in a 7-5 quarterfinal loss against Austria in the 1954 edition.France had the best chances in Rio De Janeiro, peppering goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez with 13 shots on target. Ecuador’s Antonio Valencia was dismissed early in the second half for raking his foot down the leg of France’s Lucas Digne.Earlier in Group F, Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in a result that allowed both teams to advance as tournament newcomer Bosnia-Herzegovina overcame Iran 3-1 for its first World Cup victory.Argentina finished atop the group with nine points after winning all of its games. Nigeria earned four points, one more than Bosnia, and Iran got one.Messi DoubleArgentina got two goals from Lionel Messi and one from Marcos Rojo after allowing the Nigerians to twice tie the game in Porto Alegre with goals from Ahmed Musa.“We improved, were more mobile, passed the ball better and were quicker,” Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said. “The further into the tournament we go, the more we’re finding our rhythm. The structure of the side is getting much better.”Argentina took the lead for good when the ball came off Rojo’s knee and went into the Nigerian goal in the 50th minute, three minutes after Musa scored his second. The Nigerian also scored in the fourth minute, between goals from Messi in the third and 45th minutes.Messi, a four-time World Player of the Year, has scored four times in the World Cup and has 10 goals in his past eight games for his country.Iran still had a chance to advance to the next round going into its game with Bosnia in Salvador.The European team opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Edin Dzeko fired a left-footed shot from outside the box. Bosnia doubled its lead in the 59th minute, when midfielder Miralem Pjanic notched his first goal of the World Cup.Reza Ghoochannejhad directed in a cross for Iran’s first goal of the event in the 82nd minute. Less than a minute later, Bosnia re-opened a two-goal lead as defender Avdija Vrsajevic scored on a counter-attack with a shot that went in off the post.To contact the reporters on this story: Christopher Elser in Rio de Janeiro at celser@bloomberg.net; Dex McLuskey in Dallas atdmcluskey@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Christopher Elser at celser@bloomberg.net Dex McLuskey, Jay Beberman</div>

Swiss, French in World Cup Round of 16 as Ecuador Exits

Swiss, French in World Cup Round of 16 French in World Cup Round of 16 as Ecuador Switzerland got three goals from Xherdan Sh...

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<b>Argentina</b> superstar Lionel Messi offers announced this individual desires a <b>World Cup final</b> meeting with Barcelona team-mate Neymar.</div>
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Marca.com reports that the legendary footballer wants to right the wrongs of his previous international tournaments and take his country to a famous victory on <b>Brazilian</b> soil. Messi eulogised the buzz around the <b>Argentina</b> camp at present and spoke about the lengths he is prepared to go to win this summer.</div>
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He said, per Marca.com: </div>
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"<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We're really up for it. I think I've learned from what I did wrong at previous tournaments so I won't make the same mistakes again. There's no doubt people are buzzing: we have a very solid group of players and haven't lost for a while. [On the pitch] I'm a completely different person to who I am at home. I like winning and if I have to fight or argue my way to victory, I'll do it.</span></b>"</div>
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About the final, he added: "Hopefully I can face Neymar in it, but if not him, I'd be happy to take on any other team."</div>
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<b>Neymar is undoubtedly the face of the 2014 World Cup. Much pressure has been placed on his young shoulders for his first tournament in the spotlight.</b></div>
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<b>Messi</b>, on the other hand, has been here twice before, but he has completely underwhelmed. He will be hoping that his experience will now carry him and his country to greater things than in recent years.</div>
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Both players suffered an indifferent season in their club careers, with Barca failing to win major silverware in 2013-14.</div>
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However, they both posted excellent statistics.</div>
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In 39 appearances, Neymar hit 15 goals and 11 assists in his first campaign in the Spanish league and Europe, per WhoScored.com.</div>
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In any other season, this would have been considered a good return but for Barcelona falling short of their lofty expectations. </div>
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In fact, his figures are not far short of Gareth Bale's numbers in his first year at Real Madrid. The Welshman scored 21 goals and created 16 assists, per WhoScored.com, but all importantly won the Champions League to top it off. </div>
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Messi has suffered more criticism in the previous 12 months than at any other time during his career. However, 28 goals in 31 La Liga matches, per Squawka, prove that there is very little wrong with the little wizard's overall form and contribution.</div>
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Both Argentina and Brazil are the favourites with the bookies to win the World Cup, with most other nations way behind them in the numbers.</div>
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The Selecao are the favourites at 3-to-1, with Argentina shortening at 17-to-4, per Oddschecker.com.</div>
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Brazilian legend Zico believes Messi and company could win the big prize in Brazil this summer but thinks they may miss the talent of Carlos Tevez.</div>
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I am, however, really surprised that Sabella did not call up Carlos Tevez. He has been a champion pretty much wherever he has gone and has had a great season with Juventus. I would have taken him but in the end it is clearly the manager’s choice and the fact is that Argentina are a very dangerous team that can win the World Cup.</div>
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The race between Argentina and Brazil will be a fascinating one in the next few weeks and it is impossible to call before the group stages are played. It feels like destiny is calling Messi and if he wishes to eclipse Pele and Diego Maradona, he must win a World Cup to complete his CV.</div>
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Neymar will get future World Cups to stake his claim as a world great and at present the pressure may be too much for the 22-year-old. In any case, if Brazil face Argentina in the final, the Barcelona rivalry will undoubtedly get hyped as the Neymar vs. Messi show.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Who will score more goals at the World Cup?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lionel Messi</span></b><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Some Comments about Argentina vs. Brazil World Cup Final 2014 taken from bleacherreport:</span></u></b></div>
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<b>Md Raja-</b></div>
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<b>Brent Tompkins</b></div>
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Brazil isn't that great they will surrender too many goals they'll be lucky to make it to the semis no way they win it all. Also Neymar is a young player with great potential but the key words there are young and potential IMO he doesn't touch Messi Ronaldo Rooney Ozil Benzema Suarez Costa etc.</div>
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<b>Grant Fudge</b></div>
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Why put Rooney on that list? He absolutely sucks on the international stage and is vastly overrated.</div>
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<b>Brent Tompkins</b></div>
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90 caps 38 goals not great but at this point he is more reliable than Neymar</div>
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<b>Grant Fudge</b></div>
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Hmm maybe so but Neymar has something that Rooney has lacked in major tournaments: goal scoring ability. I think that's what separates these two players the most.</div>
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<b>Brent Tompkins</b></div>
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I just feel like I trust Rooney more and I expect Neymar to choke this summer</div>
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<b>Chris Miller</b></div>
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Neymar is unstoppable for Brazil, he may not have done well at Barca but he'll have a very good WC</div>
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<b>v sandstorm</b></div>
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oh right!rooney is more reliable than neymar.the wc has just started and so has the season of pure footballing idioticity.</div>
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<b>Brent Tompkins</b></div>
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Who has had more success? Oh yeah "idiot"</div>
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<b>Juarez Zaniboni</b></div>
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What is success to you? If you just watch European football, then you have no idea about Neymar's accomplishments. I rank Neymar's below Messi and C.Ronaldo, but much higher than rest of your list</div>
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Not overall but internationally, he's right up there with the best of them.</div>
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<b>Robert Ruvalcaba</b></div>
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Semis: Brazil vs Germany and Argentina vs Spain. Finals: Brazil vs Argentina - Argentina takes it.</div>
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<b>Christian Cruz</b></div>
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USA? As much as I would love to even get that far, it's too far fetched )':</div>
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<b>Grant Fudge</b></div>
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USA vs Argentina semifinal is literally not possible...</div>
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<b>Pete Camaj</b></div>
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Did u just put U. S. A in the semi finals? U obviously don't know shit. What about England or Portugal or SPAIN?!! OR FRANCE WOW YOUR RETARDED!!</div>
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<b>Christian Cruz</b></div>
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Take England out of your list. I think even your own fans think it's not possible.</div>
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<b>Robert Ruvalcaba</b></div>
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Whoops. Just notices my mistake read the brackets wrongs. Argentina VS U.S.A in the quarterfinals. Argentina vs Spain semis. Same thing Argentina takes it. Shutup hoe you're still the retarded one.</div>
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<b>Tomas Roman</b></div>
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The problem is that USA wont get past group stages...</div>
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<b>Juarez Zaniboni</b></div>
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I agree with this final prediction: and certainly agree that Argentina can take it, but I do think Brazil will run over every single team on its way to the trophy.</div>
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<b>Juarez Zaniboni</b></div>
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I agree with this final prediction; and certainly agree that Argentina can take it, but I do think Brazil will run over every single team on its way to the trophy.</div>
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<b>Kevin  Cortez</b></div>
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I'm so hyped!</div>
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<b>Jesus Martinez</b></div>
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Brazil are going to miss not having a deadly number 9 up front, honestly Fred is an okay player but he just won't live up to it, Brazil need a better striker</div>
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Spain vs Argentina !</div>
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<b>Christian Cruz</b></div>
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Will we see another Ronaldo vs Rooney situation? That would make my day. Messi calls Neymar out for diving and Neymar gets his second yellow. That would be hilarious!</div>
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People are forgetting that Brazil have a better all round team than Argentina - the dirty Argees. They've conceded like only 2 goals in the 9 game winning streak they're having and as good as Argentina's attacking talents are, they don't instantly click otherwise they would be scoring a minimum of 4 goals every game but they don't. Brazil also play better football in my opinion.</div>
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<b>Tomas Roman</b></div>
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Argentina's attacking line is much better than Brazil's actually</div>
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yeah but obviously you didn't understand what he said. Argentina don't click as well as they should, because if they did, they would be scoring a minimum of 4 goals a game. brasil plays better overall. pure team goals.</div>
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<b>Young Ambitions</b></div>
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I love sports and I'm trying to get into futbol or soccer anyone got any teams I should pull for or some good reasons to pull for them</div>
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<b>Mohan Gajmer</b></div>
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Why talking of Nyemer and Messi that Who will be high sccorer...?? Where there are lots of best scorer and Players in thé Worldcup team in 2014. Is it hell talking. But in my point among two player Nymer will be beacuse there are more best Player which will assist him for Sccor.</div>
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Greatest match in the history of football but brazil will win</div>
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<b>Bobber Bob</b></div>
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Germany not Brazil will win it</div>
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<b>Hassan Hassan</b></div>
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Messi vs neymar final could affect their relationship in barcelona when one of them lose</div>
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No they are both professionals . Why would messi and Neymar fight about that?</div>
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I didn't say they would but they could. Hope not though</div>
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Neither team will make it to the final. Expect Germany vs an underdog...possibly Holland, Portugal, or Belgium.</div>
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<b>Leo Sampaio</b></div>
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Let me guess, you're probably German and chose an underdog team so Getmany will have an easy win, right? Gtfo of here</div>
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<b>Rafael Gonzalez</b></div>
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did you expect Netherlands in the final last time? stfu</div>
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Thank you Nostradamus.</div>
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Netherlands ? Really? With the inconsistent rvp ?</div>
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I don't see Germany In the finals . Klose isn't as world class as he used to be. Schurrle isn't that good. Podolski, is decent .</div>
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