June 20, 2002
Refereedefends his performance amid growing criticism from Italy
The referee in charge of the controversial Italy v South Korea match has accused the Italians of 'looking for excuses' to explain their elimination from the tournament.
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June 20, 2002
Ronaldoconfident ahead of England clash
Brazilian striker Ronaldo believes his side have nothing to fear when they face England in Friday's quarter-final clash.
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June 19, 2002
Englandreceive Owen, Scoles boost
England's preparations for their World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil have been given a boost with the news that Michael Owen and Paul Scholes are to resume training on Thursday and should be fit to…
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June 19, 2002
Trapattonivows to stay on
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has vowed to remain in his post despite mounting pressure in Italy for him to be replaced following the shock second round exit to South Korea on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2002
Hiddinkjubilant as South Korea go marching on
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink was fulll of praise for his players after their remarkable Golden Goal victory over Italy.
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June 18, 2002
Troussierbelieves Japan will get better and better
Japan coach Philippe Troussier has paid tribute to his players believing they can use their success in this tournament as a springboard for the 2006 World Cup.
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June 18, 2002
Trapattonifurious with referee’s performance
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni believes the controversial extra-time sending off of Francesco Totti cost his team a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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June 18, 2002
Referee’sapology no consolation for Wilmots
Belgium captain Marc Wilmots has admitted that the decision by referee Peter Prendergast to apologise for disallowing a goal during Belgium's defeat to Brazil, was scant consolation for him and his team-mates.
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June 17, 2002
McCarthyagrees to stay on as Ireland coach
Mick McCarthy has given the Republic of Ireland a boost after confirming that he will stay in charge of the national side until his contract expires in 2004.
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June 17, 2002
Scolarihits back at critics
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari hass responded to critics who have accused of betraying Brazil's heritage of attacking football.
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June 17, 2002
Arenaeyes semi-final spot
United States coach Bruce Arena believes his side have nothing to fear when they meet Germany for a place in the World semi-finals on Friday.
