Football fever doubles as World Cup enter day 11

Agencies Published June 23, 2014
Belgium's forward Kevin Mirallas (R) challenges Russia's defender Dmitry Kombarov during the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. Belgium won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
Belgium's forward Kevin Mirallas (R) challenges Russia's defender Dmitry Kombarov during the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. Belgium won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
Portugal fans cheer before the start of a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Portugal fans cheer before the start of a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A South Korean fan cheers before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A South Korean fan cheers before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Portugal's forward Nani (2L) jumps for the ball during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Portugal's forward Nani (2L) jumps for the ball during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Fans cheer before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Fans cheer before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Algeria's forward Abdelmoumene Djabou (R) challenges South Korea's defender Lee Yong during the Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Algeria's forward Abdelmoumene Djabou (R) challenges South Korea's defender Lee Yong during the Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Algeria's Islam Slimani (L) jumps for the ball with South Korea's Kim Young-Gwon (R) during the Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Reuters Photo
Algeria's Islam Slimani (L) jumps for the ball with South Korea's Kim Young-Gwon (R) during the Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Reuters Photo
Fans of the Russia pose before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group H soccer against Belgium at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Fans of the Russia pose before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group H soccer against Belgium at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
A US fan reacts while watching a 2014 World Cup Group G football match USA vs Portugal on a giant screen in Rio de Janeiro, on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A US fan reacts while watching a 2014 World Cup Group G football match USA vs Portugal on a giant screen in Rio de Janeiro, on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Fans of the Russia cheer before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group H soccer against Belgium at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Fans of the Russia cheer before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group H soccer against Belgium at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Belgium's Eden Hazard (C) kicks the ball next to Russia's Oleg Shatov (L) and Russia's Alexey Kozlov during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Belgium's Eden Hazard (C) kicks the ball next to Russia's Oleg Shatov (L) and Russia's Alexey Kozlov during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. — Photo by Reuters

In an interesting round of events where some unexpected show of performances gave some unexpected victories while stunning shockers at the other end. As the Fifa World Cup enters day 11, the event has been full of surprises and moments to remember.

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Dr. Cajetan Coelho
Jun 28, 2014 01:56pm
Football's World Cup 2014 in Brazil is a celebration of life. Long live Jogo Bonito.
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