Brazil And Germany Through To The Semis

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It was a day for chalk in the quarter-finals in Brazil...

Germany seemed like old Germany- suffocating on defense and relentless on offense in their 1-0 win over a confused France squad.
Mats Hummels' 13th-minute header was the difference


In the nightcap, host Brazil ended the run of Colombia with an early strike and a jaw dropping, top-spin free kick from David Silva


Two larger questions for the Selecao in the semis are around the lack of a Thiago Silva and the injury Neymar sustained late in the second half on a questionable challenge where one of the world's best took a high-speed knee to the middle of his back.

Julio Cesar also had a knee-to-knee contact in the box that led to his yellow card and subsequent PK goal by James, but his status seems more stable at present.

Thiago Silva Arrested After SWAT Standoff

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MMA'er Thiago Silva allegedly made threats at a jiu-jitsu studio late last night and, then, eventually created a SWAT standoff after he barricaded himself in his home...

Silva was arrested after the standoff and was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of committing and/or attempting a known felony that could cause death and resisting an officer.

Prior to being booked into jail, Silva spoke to a photo journalist, as he sat in the rear of a police car. "She wanted my money. She wanted my house and she wanted my money," apparently referring to something with his wife.

Silva is being held on $10,000 bond and is expected to appear for a bond hearing later Friday...

Here's FOSG Sheldon Fox outside the jail...
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The UFC released a statement:

"This evening, we were made aware of a situation involving Thiago Silva. We are in the process of gathering the facts and have no further comment at this time."

Silva's next bout is set for UFC 171 in Dallas on the Ides of March...