It's the first semi-final day - so before you enjoy Germany v Brazil this evening, catch up with all the latest news from Brazil in the latest World Cup Wrap.
A pat on the Beck
Get well messages have been pouring in for Brazil forward Neymar since injury ruled him out of the remainder of the tournament – and Golden Balls added his best wishes on Monday.
Former England captain David Beckham posted various pictures of him and the Brazilian from over the years and a heart-warming message for the Barcelona man.
Following the challenge by Colombia’s Juan Zuniga, Beckham wrote yesterday:
“Very disappointed to no longer to see Neymar Jr playing at World Cup.
“Considering the pressure he has been under, he has been incredible. Get better soon and I know you will come back even stronger, força neymar.”
The message was accompanied by the three pictures below – the first a fairly recent one, the second taken when Becks was playing for LA Galaxy and the third from when Brazil’s national hero was a child.
Beckham posted these pictures to Facebook
Krul to be kind
Holland’s hero of the moment Tim Krul hit back at critics who criticised Louis van Gaal’s decision to bring him off the bench for Saturday’s shoot-out victory over Costa Rica.
The BBC’s Danny Murphy was one of those, stating on air that the change had made Jasper Cillessen look “like a bit of a lemon” and adding that he didn’t like Krul’s antics during the penalty showdown.
The Newcastle keeper fought back on Monday though, saying: “I don’t think I did anything wrong. I did nothing crazy.
“I didn’t shout in an aggressive manner. I told them I knew where they were going because I had analysed it.
“I was trying to get in their heads and it worked. I’m over the moon I saved two penalties doing that.”
Tim Krul celebrates saving Ruiz's penalty
