Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella looks dejected during theWorld Cup semi-final match between Netherlands andArgentina at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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July 9, 2014

World Cup in pictures

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Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella reacts during the World Cup semi-final match between Netherlands and Argentina at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum (left) and Argentina’s Javier Mascherano battle for the ball during their World Cup semi-final match at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay writhes in pain during the World Cup semi-final match against Netherlands at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (centre) is tackled by Netherlands defenders Ron Vlaar (left) and Stefan de Vrij during their World Cup semi-final match at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt (right) and Argentina’s Enzo Perez vie for the ball during their semi-final World Cup match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi runs with the ball during the World Cup semi-final match against Netherlands at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday. (PHOTOS: AFP)

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Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar (centre) is watched by Netherlands’ goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (left) as he tackles Argentina’s defender Ezequiel Garayduring their World Cup semi-final match at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano receives medical assistance during the semi-final football match against Netherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay (centre) is helped to his feet during the World Cup semi-final match against Netherlands at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Netherlands forward and captain Robin van Persie looks over his shoulder during the semifinal World Cup match against Argentina at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt (right) and Argentina’s Enzo Perez vie for the ball during their semi-final World Cup match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

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Argentina forward and captain Lionel Messi (2nd left) dribbles away from Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong (right) during their World Cup semi-final match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt (right) and Argentina’s EnzoPerez vie for the ball during their semi-final World Cup matchat the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Argentina forward and captain Lionel Messi (2nd left) dribbles<br />away from Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong (right) during<br />their World Cup semi-final match at the Corinthians Arena in<br />Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum (left) andArgentina’s Javier Mascherano battle for the ball during theirWorld Cup semi-final match at the Corinthians Arena in SaoPaulo, yesterday.

Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay writhes in pain during the World Cup semi-final matchagainst Netherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (centre) is tackled by Netherlandsdefenders Ron Vlaar (left) and Stefan de Vrij during theirWorld Cup semi-final match at the Corinthians Arena in SaoPaulo, yesterday.

Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt (right) and Argentina’s Enzo Perez vie for the ball during theirsemi-final World Cup match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi chases the ball during the World Cup semi-final matchagainst Netherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday. (PHOTOS: AFP)

Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar (centre) is watched by Netherlands’ goalkeeper JasperCillessen (left) as he tackles Argentina’s defender Ezequiel Garay during their World Cup semifinalmatch at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano receives medicalassistance during the semi-final football match againstNetherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay (centre) is helped to his feet during the World Cup semi-finalmatch against Netherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, yesterday.

Netherlandsforward andcaptain Robin vanPersie looks overhis shoulderduring the semifinalWorld Cupmatch againstArgentina at theCorinthians Arenain Sao Paulo,yesterday.

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