Argentina - Germany

Argentina's greatest hero is a legend not in spite of the fact that he cheated, but partly because of it -- Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986 is revered for its spontaneous genius and the way it represented the country's distaste for established authority. You can buy shirts celebrating the achievement in Buenos Aires.


Müller: "I remember us winning [in 2006] through sheer willpower and I haven't forgotten the scenes after. We musn't be provoked."

Maradona: "What's the matter with you, Schweinsteiger, are you nervous?"

Lahm, in response: "We are tense but not nervous."

Maradona again: "The players are thinking about going onto the pitch, in getting their revenge."

Source:

http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2010/07/02/argentina-germany-quarterfinal-takes-on-extra-meaning/

World Cup:Rio Ferdinand is out after injuring his knee

Rio Ferdinand is out

WC list of casualties added another big name when England captain Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of the tournament after injuring his knee during the team's first full training session in South Africa.

Steven Gerrard will be the new captain.