Brazil 2014: the World Cup of the 'keepers

Goalkeepers are often the butt of jokes and the subject of fan fury but in this World Cup final they came into their own, finally taking back some of the spotlight from the strikers.

Brazil 2014: the World Cup of the 'keepers
Mon, 14 Jul, 2014 - 18:46
Grainne McGuinness

Goalkeepers are often the butt of jokes and the subject of fan fury but in this World Cup they came into their own, finally taking back some of the spotlight from the strikers.

Costa Rica were one of the surprises of the tournament, sending both Italy and England home as they topped their group.

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