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 MATCHES
Brazil v Chile, Belo Horizonte (1600)
Brazil hope history repeats itself against Chile
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil hope to repeat past World Cup
defeats of Chile in their last-16 knockout game in Belo Horizonte's
Mineirao stadium but 'La Roja' believe they can ruin the hosts'
party after a great start to the tournament including a defeat of
reigning champions Spain. (SOCCER-WORLD/M49-BRA-CHI, (PIX, TV), by
Karolos Grohmann, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, 600 words)
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Colombia v Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro (2000)
In-form Colombia take on Suarez-less Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO - Colombia should be full of confidence after three
group wins when they take on Uruguay without their leading striker
Luis Suarez. (SOCCER-WORLD/M50-COL-URU, (PIX, TV), by Mike Collett,
expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, 600 words)
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PREVIEWS
Underdogs Algeria seek revenge against powerful Germany
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - If revenge is a plate best served cold,
Algeria will hope to dish it out to Germany in their World Cup Group
of 16 match on Monday 32 years after one of the most shameful games
in the tournament's history. (SOCCER-WORLD/M54-GER-ALG (PREVIEW),
expect by 1500 GMT/11 AM ET, by Angus MacSwan, 600 words).
See also (SOCCER-WORLD/M54-GER-ALG (FACTBOX)
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France, Nigeria to battle for quarter-final berth
BRASILIA - Group E winners France can set up a quarter-final clash
with fellow European heavyweights Germany or surprise packages
Algeria when they take on Group F runners-up Nigeria in Brasilia in
the last 16 on Monday. (SOCCER-WORLD/M53-FRA-NGA (PREVIEW), expect
by 1400 GMT/10 AM ET, by Iain Rogers, 500 words)
See also (SOCCER-WORLD/M53-FRA-NGA (FACTBOX)
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Van Persie back as Holland meet Mexico
FORTALEZA, Brazil - The Netherlands will count on the return of
striker Robin van Persie to give it the edge necessary to pass
Mexico as the teams meet for their round of 16 match at the 2014
World Cup. Coach Louis van Gaal speaks at a news conference ahead of
the game. (SOCCER-WORLD/M51-NED (PIX, TV), expect from 2300 GMT/7 PM
ET, by Elzio Barreto, 500 words)
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Mexico seek third Netherlands win to even clashes
FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico will seek to beat the Netherlands and tie
the number of wins at three for each side as they meet for a seventh
time. Coach Miguel Herrera speaks at a news conferences ahead of
their round of 16 clash at the Castelao arena. (SOCCER-WORLD/M51-MEX
(PIX, TV), expect from 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, by Gideon Long, 500 words)
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Costa Rica and Greece brief media before last 16 clash
RECIFE, Brazil - Costa Rica and Greece will have their final
training sessions at the Pernambuco arena in Recife on Saturday
ahead of their clash in the last 16 on Sunday evening.
(SOCCER-WORLD/M52-CRC-GRE (PIX, TV), expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET), by
Toby Davis, 400 words)
(Compiled by Caroline Helly)
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