Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"Manuel Neuer, Germany's marauding goalie could be their greatest asset, or their Achilles heel. The sweeper keeper is a dangerous game!"

Gary and the gang are live on BBC one with full coverage of France v Germany from 16:30 BST.

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's willingness to rush from his goal line and clear balls was a feature of his side's win over Algeria.

Image source, AP

In all, the 28-year-old recovered 12 balls for his side and eased pressure on his defence each time they were turned towards their own goal.

"Manuel Neuer has the same technical skills as the others, he could play in the midfield, he also has great awareness and that's why we are happy for him to take these risks, and that's why he's so valuable," said Germany boss Joachim Low.

Our South America football expert Tim Vickery will be answering your questions on the BBC Sport Facebook page this morning. So if you have a question on the chances of South American sides in this event, go and post your question now., external

Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live

Ever wondered how to broadcast from a beach? BBC Radio 5 live's Conor McNamara shows the tricks he uses to broadcast from the World Cup in Brazil, including how he prepares for commentary.

Nigeria could face an international ban due to government interference in football, reports Sport24., external

A court in the country sacked the football executive committee in the wake of the African Champions' exit at the last-16 stage of the World Cup in Brazil.

Nigerian sports minister Tammy Danagogo has since appointed a new administrator of the country's football federation and such direct interference by government has in the past incurred worldwide bans handed down by Fifa.

Who do you think will win through in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight and why? Tweet us on #bbcworldcup.

Yinusa Waheed:, external Brazil to win, they've got a good record on home soil and Germany to win, most of their players have been there before.

Premier League new boys Burnley have been busy in the transfer market, announcing the signings of former West Ham midfielder Matt Taylor and ex-Bolton Wanderers striker Marvin Sordell.

It is being billed as a meeting of two teams who like to play easy-on-the-eye football, but the last four games between Brazil and Colombia have ended in draws, with three of those finishing goalless.

A first ever appearance in the quarter-finals may provide pressure enough for Colombia, but they have the added weight on their shoulders of having not beaten Brazil in 12 outings.

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Germany play down selection fears, despite seven players being unwell.

Belgium's Vincent Kompany overcomes groin injury to face Argentina tomorrow.

World Cup quarter-finals today: France v Germany (17:00 BST) and Brazil v Colombia (21:00 BST).

It would appear the French squad have been screening the Wolf of Wall Street in their team hotel.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey engage in some chest thumping and humming early on in the Hollywood blockbuster and the practice seemed widespread during France's most recent training session., external

So go on, if you're supporting Les Bleus, get thumping and humming. Whatever happened to the days of training-ground busts-ups between the French a la 2010?

Away from the World Cup hype, Swansea City announce that captain Ashley Williams signs a four-year contract extension at the Liberty Stadium.

The centre-back's previous deal was due to expire in 2015.

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Brazil

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"It's Brazil's big day and even the beach umbrellas are colour-coded in Fortaleza. The place is alive with Brazil supporters even this early in the morning."

Facebook say there have been more than one billion mentions of the World Cup on the social network website since the tournament started and it seems Colombia is gripped.

The top three Google searches in the country this lunchtime are:

1. How can I paint my nails with the Colombian flag colours?

2. What is a civic day (the country's president has given workers a day off to watch the football today)?

3. Who is James Rodriguez's wife?

All morning we have been asking you who will reach the semi-finals of the World Cup and why? Send us a tweet with your reason on #bbcworldcup.

Waquas:, external Brazil and Colombia tough to call but France to beat Germany on current form. Brazil however have home support so anything is possible.

Ibrahim Jalloh:, external I think Columbia will defeat Brazil because the Brazilians seem more nervous and the pressure is on them while Germany wins.

Image source, AFP/ Terry Lee

Germany's Thomas Muller - seen here celebrating in Subbutteo form - has four goals in the tournament but has also contributed with two assists.

That means he has been involved in 66.7% of his country's goals in Brazil. But is he running out of steam?

After a hat-trick in Germany's opening 4-0 win over Portugal, he has only found the net once and missed the target four times in their last-16 win over Algeria - a higher number than any of his team-mates.

Two quarter-finals games and we've got it covered. Here's your guide to what's on the BBC and where you can watch/listen and read all about it:

• 16:00-23:15 BST: Text/audio commentary of matches - BBC Sport website

• 16:30-19:10 BST: France v Germany - BBC One and BBC Radio 5 live

• 19:30-19:58 BST: Sportsday - BBC News Channel

• 20:30-23:15 BST: Brazil v Colombia - BBC Radio 5 live

• 23:40-23:58 BST: Sportsday- BBC News Channel

• 23:35-00:20 BST: Match of the Day highlights - BBC One

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Brazil

"His balance, grace and natural scoring ability have captured the attention of Brazil and it is James Rodriguez's face that beams out of television screens when the main threat to an uncertain defence is being discussed.

"It has brought to prominence a gifted youngster who made his way to the world stage via Colombia, Argentina, Portugal and last summer's £38.5m move to Monaco after reportedly twice being overlooked by Manchester United."

Read more from Phil in his blog on Colombia's bright star.

Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"A classic quarter-final gets us under way. France v Germany. Two World Cup winners. Two attack-minded sides. Two teams packed with talent."

Gary and the gang will be live on BBC One from 16:30 BST.

Two killed as a flyover collapses onto vehicles in Belo Horizonte.

Vincent Kompany overcomes groin injury to face Argentina on Saturday.

World Cup quarter-finals today: France v Germany (17:00 BST), Brazil v Colombia (21:00 BST).

Ghana's Football Association has offered supporters its "unqualified apologies" for the country's early exit from the World Cup.

The African side could not build on their quarter-final appearance in 2010 and were eliminated from a group containing Germany, USA and Portugal in Brazil.

"Admittedly, the performance of the team fell below the expectation of many Ghanaians," Nyantakyi told a news conference, external. "Our inability to qualify for the second round broke many Ghanaian hearts."