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The Associated Press said that as of Friday, over 900 targets have been attacked so far and had resulted to over 85 casualties and 300 civilians injured. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has since cautioned both factions about the consequences of their conflict. Christian Science Monitor reported that the Security Council is expected to have an emergency meeting to discuss the Middle Eastern fighting.

At the moment, FIFA has set in place a concussion sideline assessment in the form of a list of questions to be asked in a player. But for players who are playing for world recognition and pride for their country, time is precious during an ongoing match that they have the power to overrule and disregard the concussion assessment.

Neymar is publicly asking for fans to applaud his team's efforts to fight off the Germans. He said, "What has happened is inexplicable. But even at 6-0, 7-0 down, they did not give up, they kept running, kept trying. I'm not ashamed to be Brazilian and I'm not ashamed to be part of this team. I am proud of every one of my team-mates."