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Benzema has earned over 65 caps and represented France at three major international tournaments; the 2008 and 2012 editions of the UEFA European Football Championship and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
LAST SIXTEEN
29th June 2014
Netherlands vs Mexico 2:1
Lucky dutchmen!
LAST SIXTEEN
29th June 2014
Costa Rica vs Greece 5:4
Costa Rica through on penalties.
Giovani dos Santos was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Giovani joined FC Barcelona's academy of La Masia at the age of eleven and played for Barcelona's Juvenil A category where he helped his team to make a comeback in the league and win the regional title.
This title allowed them to participate in the Youth Copa del Rey, where they faced other regional champions, among them their historic arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
Arjen Robben
Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger. Robben is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shots from the right wing.
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28th June 2014
Brazil vs Chile 3:2
Hosts Brazil knock Chile out of the 2014 Fifa World Cup in the second round with a 3:2 win on penalties.
LAST SIXTEEN
28th June 2014
Colombia vs Uruguay 2:0
James Rodriguez makes the difference!
James Rodríguez expressing his honor to be praised by his hero, 'El Pibe' Valderrama.
"Rodríguez is mentally sharp, possessing quick reactions when closed down which allows him to keep control of the ball and making him more likely to be fouled. While left footed, he's able to control the ball just as well with his right foot."
(El Pibe' Valderrama)
Teams who have reached the round of the last sixteen
GROUP G
USA vs Germany -:-
Portugal vs Ghana -:-
GROUP H
Korea vs Belgium -:-
Algeria vs Russia -:-