We've got Messi, Loew -- and Castro?
Posted by ESPN.com Fidel Castro weighs in on Uruguay's World Cup campaign (The Mirror): Fidel Castro finally made a short speech last night -- and cl…
Stats analysis: Uruguay-Netherlands
Posted by Jacob Nitzberg, ESPN Stats & Information When looking at Uruguay and the Netherlands, a major difference is their average possession time. …
Human vs. octopus: What's your pick?
Posted by Jemele Hill JOHANNESBURG -- Sasha the psychic was very reluctant. "I don't do it ... it's just such a pain, you know?" she said. The last…
And the officials are ...
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Referee assignments for semifinal matches: Uruguay vs Netherlands Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (UZB) Assistant R…
Answering some tough questions
Posted by Luke Cyphers CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Oscar Tabarez won't apologize for being here. The Uruguay coach found himself answering some point…
Uruguay-Netherlands preview notes
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Uruguay versus Netherlands, Tuesday Green Point Stadium -- Cape Town Storylines • Two-time champion Ur…
Fast facts on Netherlands-Brazil
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Netherlands 2, Brazil 1 The Netherlands booked the tournament's first ticket into the semifinals by becoming …
Quarterfinals: Can Brazil be stopped?
Posted by Nate Silver A quick look at how the Soccer Power Index projects the quarterfinals: Brazil (61.4 percent) over Netherlands (38.6 percent). …
Netherlands-Brazil stats analysis
Posted by Jacob Nitzberg, ESPN Stats & Information When the Netherlands takes on Brazil in Port Elizabeth on Friday, it will be the first meeting…
Netherlands-Brazil preview notes
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Netherlands versus Brazil, Friday Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium -- Port Elizabeth, South Africa Storylines R…