Santo Andre: Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger said the referee must pay close attention to tough-tackling Brazil in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final to ensure fouls do not go unchecked.


Bastian Schweinsteiger. Pic/AFP

Colombia striker James Rodriguez, in particular, was dealt some rough treatment in Brazil's 2-1 victory. Only two Brazil players — Silva and goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who conceded a penalty — were booked by Spanish referee Carlos Velasco Carballo despite the Selecao's 31 fouls against Colombia.