June 25, 2002
Playerscan be proud of their efforts says Hiddink
The dream is over and South Korea are out of the World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Germany but coach Guus Hiddink believes his players should be proud of their efforts.
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June 25, 2002
Platiniconfirms Lemerre departure
France are preparing a major shake-up of staff and players following their dismal World Cup performances with Roger Lemerre the chief casualty of the new regime.
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June 25, 2002
Victorywas desevred says Voller
Germany have defied their critics by reaching Sunday's World Cup final in Yokohama and according to coach Rudi Voller, their place in the final is well-deserved.
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June 25, 2002
Perugiatake up option on Ahn
Italian club Perugia have performed a u-turn by reversing their decision to sack South Korean striker Ahn Jung-hwan.
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June 24, 2002
Kahndraws inspiration from South Korean fans
Germany skipper Oliver Kahn admits he is looking forward to the prospect the prospect of playing in front of the fervent South Korean fans when Germany face the co-hosts in Tuesday's semi-final.
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June 24, 2002
ManchesterUnited confirm interest in Ferdinand
Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has confirmed his club have made an enquiry for Leeds United defender Rio Ferdinand.
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June 24, 2002
Heavyschedule taking its’ toll on Ronaldo
Ronaldo has confirmed that the heavy World Cup workload is taking its toll but the Inter striker expects to be fit to face Turkey in Wednesday's semi-final.
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June 24, 2002
Spainappeal against referee
Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar will file an official complaint with FIFA over the country's controversial World Cup elimination.
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June 24, 2002
Toftingcharged with assault
Burly Danish midfielder Stig Tofting has been charged with assault after allegedly headbutting a man, then hitting another man.
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June 22, 2002
Hiddinkin dreamland as South Korea reach last four
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink struggled to find the words to describe his emotions after watching his side defeat Spain in a penalty shoot-out to earn a semi-final match with Germany.
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June 21, 2002
Don’tmake Seaman the scapegoat, says Beckham
England captain David Beckham said it would be an "absoulte disgrace" if goalkeeper David Seaman was made the scapegoat for the teams' World Cup quarter-final defeat to Brazil.
