Richard Conway
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

"Cameroon lost all three of their World Cup games to Mexico, Croatia and the hosts, Brazil. Now its football association says it will investigate what it calls 'allegations of fraud' in those games and claims that seven players were involved in manipulating results.

"Under particular scrutiny is the game against Croatia, in which Cameroon conceded four goals and had midfielder Alex Song sent off for elbowing an opponent.

"Fifa declined to comment on the allegations or confirm whether they were investigating. However a spokeswoman told the BBC that integrity in the game is their top priority, as such, they take any allegations of match fixing very seriously."

The doors have been flung open and the cuckoo is springing out of its chalet, causing a right old ear-ache with its chirpy call. It's time for the World Cup headlines.

- Cameroon officials are to investigate claims that seven of their players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup in Brazil.

- Germany survive a huge test of their World Cup credentials to see off underdogs Algeria in extra time and set up a quarter-final meeting with France.

- United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann has criticised Fifa's appointment of an Algerian referee for their World Cup second-round match against Belgium.

Paul Pogba, meanwhile, could not hide his delight after playing an instrumental role in France's progress to the quarter-finals.

"I have no words to describe this feeling," he said. "The whole country is behind us and scoring that goal really liberated us.

"To score a goal for your country, especially in such an important game as this, to get into the last eight of the World Cup is one of the best moments of my life."

France coach Didier Deschamps praised Paul Pogba's goalscoring performance after his side booked a quarter-final against Germany.

The 21-year-old midfielder was dropped for France's second game after a petulant display in the opener against Honduras, and Deschamps said: "He's young, criticism is part of life at the highest level and it can be unfair sometimes.

"But it will toughen him up. He showed the huge potential he has when he plays a bit more simply. He should get the credit, but I have no doubts about his capacity to play at this level."

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Nigeria's defeat resulted in their coach Stephen Keshi stepping down from his position.

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo also retired from international football following their exit.

"This is it. I can look back on my career with great pride," said Yobo. "It's time to give a chance to other people to come through. Our football has a bright future and I am confident this team can achieve success sooner rather than later."

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A 2-0 victory over Nigeria lifted France into the last eight of the World Cup and gave Didier Deschamps a record of eight wins and two draws in his 10 games in the tournament as a player and manager.

Defender Eliaquim Mangala took to Facebook afterwards, external and wrote: "A country's dream... a team, a group devoted, France in the quarter-final. What happiness!"

Jack:, external Suarez would have included Liverpool in his apology if he had any intention of staying.. Bye bye Luis!

John McEnerney:, external Too little too late! If it was his first time ok it would pass but it's his third incident! Branded for life!

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France didn't leave it quite as late as their last-eight opponents Germany, but Les Bleus didn't seal their progress until they scored twice in the final 11 minutes against Nigeria.

Paul Pogba eventually headed in after an Enyeama error and Joseph Yobo diverted Mathieu Valbuena's cross into the net.

France, of course, have pedigree in the knockout rounds, having reached at least the semi-finals on the last five occasions they have progressed past the first round at the World Cup.

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- Andre Schürrle became the first German to score a World Cup goal while wearing the number nine shirt since Carsten Jancker against Saudi Arabia in 2002.

- Toni Kroos (473) has had more touches than any other player at this World Cup so far, Philipp Lahm (437) is the only other player to have more than 400.

- Thomas Muller has been directly involved in seven of Germany's last 12 goals at the World Cup finals (5 goals, 2 assists).

Southampton have confirmed that former Bolton boss Sammy Lee and Dave Watson will be joining their coaching staff.

Lee will be the first team assistant coach, while Watson joins as a senior goalkeeping coach.

Germany's round of 16 match with Algeria drew more than seven million tweets globally, with goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Rais Mbolhi the most mentioned players.

The Germans had 28 shots at Mbolhi's goal, the highest figure in the tournament, while Neuer impressed with his speed in rushing from the goalline.

The Bayern Munich stopper saved just three shots but recovered 12 balls as he filled the role of sweeper-keeper.

An emotional Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic broke down in tears after his team's defeat by Germany, so it was left to retiring captain Madjid Bougherra to sum up the mood of the camp.

He said: "We can be proud of this team. Thank you to all of those who worked hard for us. I hope the value of Algerian players will rise because we deserve it and we're underestimated. There are many positives."

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Germany coach Joachim Low acknowledged his side had been involved in a mammoth tussle against Algeria.

"We were susceptible on long balls and it was good that Manuel (Neuer) kept coming off his line," he said. "But this was a victory of our will and strength of character. I just need to take a deep breath now."

Martin Keown
Football Analyst

"Germany played such a high line with little pace in defence, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is incredible to sweep up after them. They flirt with danger and he gets them out of trouble.

"Has there ever been a better sweeper keeper? He reads things wonderfully well."

David Ornstein
BBC Sport

"The three-time champions lacked urgency throughout the 90 minutes," writes BBC Sport's David Ornstein from the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre.

"They frequently looked rattled as an enterprising Algeria wasted a succession of chances in an open, exciting encounter, before Andre Schurrle finished from close range early in the first additional period.

"The result looked inevitable once an impressive Algeria side began to tire, but Joachim Low's men will have to improve dramatically if they are to secure a first World Cup since 1990."

Let's recap on Monday's football, when Germany's defence wobbled and creaked against an adventurous Algeria, but extra-time goals from Andre Schurrle and Mezut Ozil made sure of their quarter-final progress.

Schurrle's opener was his fifth in his last five competitive matches for Germany.

Indeed, the Chelsea midfielder's goal was the 27th goal scored by a substitute at this tournament, which is a World Cup record. Fact.

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Arjen Robben, 30, has argued that he is guilty only of being too honest after he escaped punishment from Fifa despite admitting that he had dived during the Netherlands 2-1 last-16 victory against Mexico. Telegraph, external

Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has picked out Chile and Cardiff's Gary Medel, 26, as a surprising role model for his players after the midfielder's whole-hearted display against Brazil. Times (subscription only), external

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Luis Suarez, 27, "crossed a line" by biting Giorgio Chiellini and has urged the Liverpool star to control his emotions. Daily Express, external

Sixty minutes have flown by. It's time for the second instalment of the day's main World Cup headlines.

- Cameroon officials are to investigate claims that seven of their players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup in Brazil.

- Arjen Robben will avoid retrospective punishment from Fifa after he admitted diving in the Netherlands' 2-1 World Cup win over Mexico.

- Per Mertesacker has defended Germany's performance against Algeria, after the three-time champions laboured to an extra-time win in the last 16 tie.

But what about a move to Kosovo for Luis Suarez? Yes, you did read that correctly.

Kosovan club Hajvalia say they will offer the Liverpool striker a short-term home, external while he serves his ban so he can stay match fit.

As the country is not yet recognised as a Fifa member, the club believes Suarez's ban would not be enforced.

The club's director, Xhavit Pocolli, says an offer is on its way to Liverpool, describing the move as "ideal".

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Neither Germany nor France feature on the back page of the Daily Express. Instead, they focus on Luis Suarez's mea culpa, describing it as a "hollow apology". , external