Argentina players Gabriel Heinze and Fabricio Coloccini look dejected following their quarterfinal exit to Germany. And a disconsolate Ze Roberto is helped to his feet by conqueror Zinedine Zidane. photos: AFP

Argentina take their exit a bit too hard and decide to dish out some to the Germans after the match. A melee ensues and the players have to be separated by management. Photo: AFP

Michael Owen's World Cup dreams snap along with his knee two minutes into their group match against Sweden. Sensation Lionel Messi can only chew gum from the sidelines as he sits and watches his team make an exit. And the Swiss head home despite not having conceded a goal in the entire tournament. Photos: AFP

'Ivanov the Terrible' does what he does best, handing out cards at will. Wayne Rooney will understand as his World Cup ends in shame and in a shadow of red mist. Photos: AFP

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