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Chelsea have signed, external 19-year-old Croatia midfielder Mario Pasalic from Hadjuk Split on a four-year deal.

Pasalic has represented Croatia at Under-21 level and was named in his country's 30-man provisional World Cup squad.

He is Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's third signing of the window following the transfers of Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona and Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid.

What are Lawro's thoughts on how tonight's game might pan out? No need to ponder that question too long as we have the big man's thoughts right here:

"Belgium manager Marc Wilmots called Argentina 'ordinary' after his side were beaten in their quarter-final, and I think he was right. However, the Dutch still have the brilliance of Lionel Messi to contend with and maybe the Netherlands' schedule is catching up with them, because they looked very leggy against Costa Rica.

"I see Argentina getting through. Playing in a World Cup final at the Maracana is a massive incentive for them, and they will have huge support again to help them in Sao Paulo."

Lawro says: Netherlands 1-2 Argentina.

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United States boss and former Germany striker Jurgen Klinsmann can't resist having a dig at Brazil for their 7-1 semi-final defeat on Tuesday. He has linked to this picture on his Facebook page, external of the latest delicacies off the production line at his bakery.

Ice touch...

Macorey Neale:, external "Losing 11-1 at home to the league leaders, bouncing back to thump the team in third 7-0 away the week after ;)"

Anthony Shaw:, external "Uni interview - late, fell over on way in, face-planted, sat down, had nose bleed, panicked and knocked over a jug of water."

Steven Craig:, external "In goal, coming to catch headed pass-back, felt both my heels slide from under me. Result: 'hilarious' own goal."

Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live

"I've not particularly been impressed by Argentina but you have to be impressed with Lionel Messi. He is key to Argentina's success and they have to keep him right and keep him fit.

"If he does stay fit, and Argentina get him on the ball again and get him in key areas, he will be the spark for them again.

"There was pressure on Messi coming into his tournament and he has got better and better, full credit to him, but the players around him are not excelling. Argentina have been heavily reliant on that one man to be the creative spark."

Chris Bevan
BBC Sport

"One of the best things about being on the Copacabana during this World Cup is the motley collection of camper vans and other weird and wonderful vehicles parked along the beach that have been driven here by fans from other South American countries.

"The tiny caravan (in the bottom photo) has been parked near the BBC base since the start of the tournament so I decided to find out who owns it, and got speaking to (r-l in top photo) Rodrigo, Fernando and Maiten who drove over 1,200 miles to get here from Villa Canas near Santa Fe in Argentina, and have now been here for close to a month.

"They have another van too, thankfully, so more room to sleep - plus a guitar and lots of beer. They've only seen one Argentina game so far - the win over Bosnia-Hercegovina in La Seleccion's opening match of the tournament here in Rio, but they hope to get into the final at the Maracana if their team get past the Netherlands today. Even if they don't, they have had a wonderful World Cup."

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Argentina may be without a much improved Angel Di Maria for this game, but they still have their talisman - Lionel Messi.

The same, though, may not be the case for the Netherlands with captain Robin van Persie a doubt. He sat out training with "stomach problems".

"It was best for him not to train," says Dutch boss Louis van Gaal. "I don't know [if he will be fit to face Argentina]. I will have to take that decision."

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For those of a certain age, Argentina's game against the Netherlands may stir memories of the 1978 World Cup final.

The South Americans recorded their only victory so far over the Dutch as they won 3-1 after extra time.

Mario Kempes opened the scoring for Argentina, only for Dick Nanninga to equalise a few minutes before the full-time whistle. Kempes scored a second in extra time and Daniel Bertoni added a third in front of the delighted Buenos Aires crowd.

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Netherlands v Argentina. Arjen Robben v Lionel Messi.

Two of the most exciting and creative players who have been pivotal for their respective teams go head-to-head in just a few hours. Can the game match the drama served up on Tuesday?

It is front page news in the Netherlands, with De Telegraaf producing another creative, and slightly disturbing, cover as Dutch boss Louis van Gaal dances the tango with Lionel Messi.

Jack Knightley:, external Rushing out to collect a ball when in goal, only to trip over my laces and let the striker walk it in.

Tobias Xavier:, external In a rare game of baseball at school, my moment to bat comes. I smash the ball hard enough it clips and spins into my eye.

Kayleigh Millen:, external Getting stuck on the waterflume on a weekend at Butlins and having to be walked out in a hard hat and harness!

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BBC South American football expert Tim Vickery: "The 7-1 semi-final thrashing at the hands of Germany is a result so astonishing it will leave a permanent scar on the lives of those who were on the receiving end.

"Many years from now, some of those Brazilian players will still be looking back ruefully on the events of Belo Horizonte on 8 July 2014. It is cruel medicine - but perhaps necessary.

"There is now no hiding place. Even the most blinkered Brazil fan can no longer point to the triumphs of the past and pretend there are no problems with the country's football."

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Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil hopes the Brazilian people will quickly pick themselves up from their crushing World Cup defeat.

Ozil says on Twitter:, external "You have a beautiful country, wonderful people and amazing footballers - this match may not destroy your pride!"

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Here's a gallery of how Brazil and Germany fans reacted to last night's shock result.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Brazil

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"Brazil has woken up to the morning after the nightmare before and the recriminations will start in full.

"Luiz Felipe Scolari will surely end his reign after the third-place play-off. How can he survive? This was the man who told the world he and Brazil had one hand on the trophy before the quarter-final win against Colombia.

"Now all they have left from Brazil's World Cup 2014 is the most bitter, most painful sporting memory they and this country may ever have."

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BBC Sport's Simon Stone reports that Juventus have approached Manchester United over the availability of defender Patrice Evra.

The Italian club contacted Old Trafford officials - although no formal bid for the 33-year-old left-back has yet been made.

United recently triggered a clause in the France international's contract that saw him sign a one-year deal.

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Argentina legend Diego Maradona claims Brazil's players gave an "extremely poor image" of themselves following their 7-1 thumping by Germany.

"I didn't like Brazil from the start, but I didn't think Germany were going to be so imposing, so devastating, so decisive," Maradona says.

"Brazil just didn't turn up and I think the worst thing for Brazil is that they gave an extremely poor image. Germany were strong but the Brazil players simply weren't on the pitch.

"I'm sorry because Brazil was so proud of its team, they wanted to reach the final, but football gives you these hammer-blows."

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Brazil legend Pele believes the country will recover from their humiliation against Germany and will be contenders for the World Cup in Russia in 2018.

He says on Twitter:, external "I always said that football is a box of surprises. Nobody in this world expected this result. We'll get the sixth title in Russia. Congratulations to Germany."

After #vanpersieing, external comes #timcahilling., external

Twitter users around the world duplicated the New York Red Bulls and Australia midfielder Tim Cahill's disbelieving reaction, external as Germany racked up seven goals against Brazil yesterday.

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When have you been embarrassed on the big stage? Send us your school play, first date, sports field and social awkwardness disaster on the hashtag #mybrazilmoment, external and we will publish the best.

Yossarian:, external Ripping my school pants when I tried to hop a fence to get the ball back. Teacher seen it and nearly passed out laughing.

Sam Pike:, external As a goalie warming up before a crucial match and knocking myself out on the post. Hospitalised and missed the entire game.

Aquelious:, external Tying my laces at 13 mile point of London Marathon only to face plant into pavement!