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FIFA unfair over fixtures, says Dutch coach

Tuesday, 24 June 2014


Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has accused FIFA of "playing tricks" with the fixture schedule at the World Cup.
Hosts Brazil played before the Dutch in the first two games but are in action in the final group round, which Van Gaal claims is unfair.
"FIFA plays these tricks. It's not a good thing," said Van Gaal whose team could face Brazil in the last 16.
"It's not fair play. I think at a World Cup the host country always has an advantage."
Brazil lead Group A and need a draw against Cameroon - who are already out having lost to Croatia and Mexico - to reach the last 16.
If the hosts win Monday's late game , they will top the group while a draw or defeat will leave them waiting on the result of Croatia and Mexico, who play at the same time, with the former needing a win and the latter only a draw to progress.