Brazil 2014

Borussia Dortmund cancelled Andre Schuerrle's contract by mutual consent with a year left to run and he said the decision to retire "has long been maturing in me".

Yet as this year's Copa campaign unfolded, Brazil demonstrated that it might have finally cast off the longstanding criticisms of "Neymar-dependency."

The automaker also said it is completing an investment plan of 13 billion reais between 2014 and 2019.

Brazil's media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 1-2 quarter-final defeat against Belgium at Kazan Arena on Friday, a result that dumped the five-time champions out of the mega event.

On paper, a Belgium side containing the talents of Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku have the potential to cause a World Cup upset.

It's not the first time Capello has singled out Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar for criticism, saying in 2014 that he had "a very annoying attitude" and "falls to the ground every time you touch him".

The Red Devils opened their account in Russia with a 3-0 win over Panama on Monday, when Romelu Lukaku netted twice, but Hazard was tightly marked and occasionally clattered by the Central American opponents.

Russia host the 2018 edition of football's flagship event.

The Koreans crashed out in the first round of the 2014 tournament in Brazil and have their work cut out to avoid the same fate in Russia, where they have been drawn alongside holders Germany, Sweden and Mexico.

Two-time champions Argentina reached the final in Brazil in 2014, losing to Germany 1-0 after extra time.

Neuer, Germany's captain and goalkeeper, has not played since September and still has to prove his fitness at a fortnight-long training camp.

Isco scored a hat-trick as Spain hammered an Argentina side without Lionel Messi, while Brazil defeated Germany in their first meeting since the 2014 World Cup.

The purse at the previous edition in Brazil was USD 358 million.

James Rodriguez will be joined by fellow new signing Corentin Tolisso, 22, who has just joined Bayern from French side Lyon for 41.5 million euros (USD 47.3m).

Among the building or renovation projects involved were some on Rio de Janeiro's fabled Maracana Stadium and the Arena Pernambuco in Recife

Borussia Dortmund cancelled Andre Schuerrle's contract by mutual consent with a year left to run and he said the decision to retire "has long been maturing in me".

Yet as this year's Copa campaign unfolded, Brazil demonstrated that it might have finally cast off the longstanding criticisms of "Neymar-dependency."

The automaker also said it is completing an investment plan of 13 billion reais between 2014 and 2019.

Brazil's media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 1-2 quarter-final defeat against Belgium at Kazan Arena on Friday, a result that dumped the five-time champions out of the mega event.

On paper, a Belgium side containing the talents of Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku have the potential to cause a World Cup upset.

It's not the first time Capello has singled out Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar for criticism, saying in 2014 that he had "a very annoying attitude" and "falls to the ground every time you touch him".

The Red Devils opened their account in Russia with a 3-0 win over Panama on Monday, when Romelu Lukaku netted twice, but Hazard was tightly marked and occasionally clattered by the Central American opponents.

Russia host the 2018 edition of football's flagship event.

The Koreans crashed out in the first round of the 2014 tournament in Brazil and have their work cut out to avoid the same fate in Russia, where they have been drawn alongside holders Germany, Sweden and Mexico.

Two-time champions Argentina reached the final in Brazil in 2014, losing to Germany 1-0 after extra time.

Neuer, Germany's captain and goalkeeper, has not played since September and still has to prove his fitness at a fortnight-long training camp.

Isco scored a hat-trick as Spain hammered an Argentina side without Lionel Messi, while Brazil defeated Germany in their first meeting since the 2014 World Cup.

The purse at the previous edition in Brazil was USD 358 million.

James Rodriguez will be joined by fellow new signing Corentin Tolisso, 22, who has just joined Bayern from French side Lyon for 41.5 million euros (USD 47.3m).

Among the building or renovation projects involved were some on Rio de Janeiro's fabled Maracana Stadium and the Arena Pernambuco in Recife