And that ladies and gents is that for another World Cup Sportsday.

We hope we have at least filled the void in action slightly and tomorrow we will return with all the latest news, the early team selection debate ahead of the quarter-finals and the typically peculiar social media offerings from players.

A reminder that it is France v Germany from 17:00 BST tomorrow and Brazil take on Colombia at 21:00 BST.

Thanks for all your chit chat today, see you from 07:00 BST on Friday.

Luis Suarez will be allowed to have a medical ahead of a transfer under the terms of his four-month ban for biting, Fifa's disciplinary chief confirms.

The Liverpool striker has been banned from all football-related activities but it will not prevent him moving clubs if a transfer deal is agreed.

The Uruguayan, who has appealed his ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini, is the subject of talks between Liverpool and Barcelona.

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Ex-Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has failed his medical at Monaco and will not sign for the Ligue 1 club.

Monaco's vice-president Vadim Vasyliev said: "He is injured and will not come here."

Valdes sustained a serious knee injury in March after announcing that the 2013/14 season would be his last with Barca after 12 years in the first team.

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BBC Radio 5 live commentator Conor McNamara tweets:, external Determined attempt at the #COPAUPPY record from Kevin Kilbane and Robbie Savage on the beach in Rio.

We asked you who do you think will win Fifa's Golden Ball award as the best player in the tournament. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup.

Matt Donnelly:, external Wouldn't like the job of deciding Messi and Rodriguez. Both carrying their teams. I would say James just edges it, he's been electric.

Jason Burg:, external Best player of the tournament? Ricky Lambert is surely the name tripping off people's tongues

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Argentina may have Lionel Messi, but Alejandro Sabella's side are struggling going forward.

Only Belgium have taken a lower percentage of their chances at the tournament. Read into that what you will. Either they can't finish, or someone will be on the receiving end when things click. Over to you Belgium.

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We asked how you spent your World Cup 'rest day'? Well, we can reveal that Germany forward Lukas Podolski spent it chilling at the beach while Costa Rica went to the King Pele museum in Santos. Let us know what you did via #bbcworldcup

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While Germany's luck may appear to be out, France are currently on the right side of fortune.

They are the first team to benefit from two own goals in the same World Cup as a result of inadvertent strikes by Nigeria's Joseph Yobo and Noel Valladares of Honudras.

Les Bleus have however hit the woodwork six times in the tournament which is the highest tally for a team since Poland and Argentina in 1982 (both 6).

Germany coach Joachim Low has revealed seven of his players are suffering with flu symptoms.

Low's side face France in the first of the World Cup quarter-finals but without naming the unfortunate players, he revealed most had "throat aches".

"As a result, it's too early to make any final decisions about the line-up," Low added.

Defender Mat Hummels missed Germany's round of 16 match against Algeria on Monday due to a fever and has suffered a "negative setback" since, according to his manager.

The odds and certainly the stats are stacked heavily against Costa Rica ahead of Saturday's clash with the Netherlands.

The Netherlands have never lost to a CONCACAF team at the World Cup (W1 D1, both against Mexico) while Costa Rica have beaten just one European side in their last seven encounters with teams from that continent, though this did come against Italy earlier in the World Cup (D3 L3).

Liverpool announce they have completed the signing of Germany under-21 international Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen.

"I am proud to be a part of the family and I am looking forward to playing here. I'll give my best," says the midfielder.

Can, 20, played 29 league games for Leverkusen last season.

Since 2000, which seven countries have reached the World Cup quarter-final stage more than once?

The answers to today's Question of Sport teaser are: Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Netherlands and Spain.

Well done if you got it right.

David Ornstein
BBC Sport in Brazil

"This quarter-final will inevitably evoke memories of their last-four meeting at the 1982 World Cup, which saw West Germany rally from 3-1 down in extra-time to win in the tournament's first penalty shootout.

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"It is also remembered for a brutal challenge by German goalkeeper Toni Schumacher on Patrick Battiston that left the Frenchman requiring emergency oxygen and hospitalisation with severe concussion. Schumacher was not punished and went on to save two penalties in the shootout."

We asked who you think will win the Golden Ball award for being the best player at the 2014 World Cup? And you've been letting us know via #bbcworldcup

Mayedul:, external James Rodriguez will win best player award and Golden Boot. Deserves it at the moment.

John McEnerney: , external Thiago Silva for player of the tournament. He's been immaculate throughout and carrying the other three who are underperforming! Class act.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed his pleasure at the success of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

"I am a very happy man today. It is a success of the country, of this game," said Blatter at a seminar in the country.

"I would like to address my compliments to the people of Brazil. They accepted this World Cup. Let's cross fingers, hoping that the last games will take place with the same pattern, the same atmosphere."

Ben Smith
BBC Sport

"One of the big stories in Brazil today focuses on Luis Felipe Scolari. In an off the record briefing with the Brazil press, at which he often sips a local spirit, he is reported to have said he made a mistake including one, as yet unnamed, player in his squad.

"Scolari is attempting to say he knew this leak would come out and that it was just mind games to gee his players up. Others claim he is furious that someone has betrayed he trust."

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Andre Schurrle is hoping his strong performance for Germany against underdogs Algeria will lead to a starting berth against France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

"I'd be delighted to have the chance to start on Friday," said the Chelsea forward. "I'm really fired up. I feel good, I feel in form and I'm really glad I finally got the chance to play more in the last match."

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Seven different players have scored for the Netherlands at this tournament while Wesley Sneijder has scored five goals in his last five World Cup knockout matches for the Dutch.

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Colombia may celebrate goals with a dance but Brazil are keeping the beat.

Defender Dante tweets "We are ready for Fortaleza" as the 2002 winners travel for their last-eight meeting against their South American rivals.

The fixture brings together two sides with contrasting World Cup fortunes. This is Brazil's sixth consecutive quarter-final outing while their opponents are at this stage for the first time in their history.

Germany and their striker Miroslav Klose will be aiming to create a little bit of World Cup history on Friday.

They have reached the semi-finals of the last three World Cups. No nation has ever made the last four in four successive tournaments. Klose needs one more goal to be the World Cup's highest scorer. He is currently joint-top with Ronaldo (15 goals).