LaLiga slams Madrid’s ‘merciless’ attack on refs

World Cup favourites Japan are out after being stunned by Sweden in the quarterfinals, while an earthquake hit Wellington before Spain’s win over Netherlands.

Milan striker Olivier Giroud found himself initiated into the exalted order of outfield players forced to play as a goalkeeper. And he did well!

Bayern Munich’s home game against VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday is of little importance for the hosts who have nothing left to play for and instead it is the work of club bosses off the pitch that is grabbing fans’ attention.