• Messages of support from Brazil's president and global sports stars for Neymar who is ruled out of the World Cup

• Striker suffers a fractured bone in his back after heavy challenge as Brazil beat Colombia to reach semi-finals

• Argentina v Belgium and Netherlands v Costa Rica in today's last quarter-finals

All morning we have been asking you to sum up how severe a blow losing Neymar is for Brazil.

Sophie L:, external Neymar and Thiago Silva have been carrying Brazil, losing both of them will either the be a shot in the arm or a nail in the coffin.

Rafi Ahmed:, external Dream Argentina v Brazil final fading: without Neymar and Silva, Brazil have no hope. Germany was a tall order in the first place!

Belgium attacker Eden Hazard may be getting a text from his brother Thorgan today as he has joined German side Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

The 21-year-old signed for the Blues from Lens in 2012, but has spent two season on loan with Zulte Waregem in Belgium.

Martins Indi felled Netherlands team-mate Arjen Robben with a heavy training ground tackle, external ahead of the tournament and later said he felt the forward went down "needlessly".

The trick is a concern of Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto, who has called for Robben to be punished if he dives in today's quarter-final.

He said: "We're really worried about his diving. He has admitted doing it."

"Sometimes you can't stand in the way of a player who needs a bigger stage to develop into a world-class player," said former Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman of Bruno Martins Indi.

The 22-year-old left-side centre-back shone as the Netherlands routed Spain, was knocked unconscious when the Dutch beat Australia and used from the bench in the last-16 win over Mexico.

It is fair to say his World Cup has offered varied experiences, but big things are expected of him and he should start against Costa Rica as part of a reshuffle following Nigel de Jong's injury.

Martins Indi is our one to watch. Kiss of death.

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Robbie Savage
BBC Sport pundit in Brazil

"Feel sorry for Brazil and Neymar. His goals and flair missing and Thiago Silva being suspended against the Germans will mean the hosts will probably go out."

Dan Roan
BBC Sport

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"'A blow for Brazil'. One story dominating the front pages in Rio this morning."

Belgium have only been ahead for 52 minutes in their four World Cup games so far in 2014, less than any of the seven other teams in the quarter-finals.

The Red Devils have, however, won all their matches - with a comeback against Algeria and late winners to see off South Korea and Russia before an extra-time triumph over USA.

The World Cup semi-final line-up will be complete about 11 hours from now after the Netherlands have played their quarter-final with Costa Rica.

Before that, it is Argentina v Belgium in Brasilia at 17:00 BST and BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson is predicting Lionel Messi and his band of helpers will face elimination.

"The pressure on Lionel Messi to perform has been massive," says Lawrenson. "So far he has delivered and Argentina will undoubtedly have the best player on the pitch on Friday.

"But I think Belgium have got the best team and they will have too much for Argentina in all areas."

• Messages of support issued to Brazil forward Neymar who is ruled out of the World Cup

• Striker suffers a fractured bone in his back after heavy challenge

• Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to set up last-four meeting with Germany

• Argentina v Belgium and Netherlands v Costa Rica in today's last quarter-finals

Ahead of today's first quarter-final, here is some team news for you from Brasilia.

Argentina left-back Marcos Rojo serves a one-game ban, with Jose Basanta expected to deputise for him.

Sergio Aguero has returned to light training following a thigh problem but is unlikely to start, while Rodrigo Palacio could replace Ezequiel Lavezzi.

Belgium welcome back midfielder Steven Defour, who has completed a one-game suspension following his red card against South Korea. Thomas Vermaelen should be available after a hamstring problem.

We asked whether Brazil could cope with Neymar and you've been having your say via #bbcworldcup

Tom Miszkowski:, external "Don't think Brazil stand a chance against Germany without Neymar and Thiago Silva. Other than those two they are a very ordinary side."

Alex Leach:, external "Neymar's absence may well be a blessing in disguise as they'll now need a Plan B and the others will have to raise their games."

Phoenixville: , external"It's huge blow for Brazil, with out Neymar they are predictable, simple job for Germany defence."

Premier League champions Manchester City are weighing up a £25m move for Everton's England international midfielder Ross Barkley while Chelsea have made a move for 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos. Here's our round-up of the day's football gossip.

Argentina's meeting with Belgium at 17:00 BST today gives us an excuse to revisit an iconic World Cup image.

Diego Maradona was presented with just the six Belgium defenders during his side's 1-0 win at Spain '82.

One wonders if Lionel Messi will face similar treatment today.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, BBC Sport

Plenty going on today, including two quarter-finals, so if you are wondering what is on and where, then we have produced a handy little guide for you.

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Injuries, persistent fouling and large, unexplainable insects. Brazil v Colombia had it all.

James Rodriguez was ultimately the coolest man on the planet as he slotted a penalty to give Colombia hope, despite seemingly having something which resembled a Star Wars character on his arm.

Give me Great Britain and rain every day of the week. If this is what a tropical climate brings, count me out.

Image source, Correio Braziliense

The sight of a stricken Neymar is the iconic image leading most of Brazil's newspapers this morning.

• Messages of support issued to Brazil forward Neymar who is ruled out of the World Cup

• Striker suffers a fractured bone in his back after heavy challenge

• Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to set up last-four meeting with Germany

• Argentina v Belgium and Netherlands v Costa Rica in today's last quarter-finals

Colombia's exit means James Rodriguez cannot add to his six goals in the tournament. Dutch duo Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben have three goals each and will be hoping to add to that tally.

Costa Rica are in fine form and are unbeaten in four World Cup games for the first time (W2 D2). They have Oscar Duarte banned while Roy Miller is out with a foot problem.

"Sad news about Neymar, even worse Thiago Silva missing and even worse worse Fred is available!" tweets former Liverpool and Scotland player Don Hutchison., external