June 6, 2002
Lemerrestill optimistic as France hopes hang in the balance
France coach Roger Lemerre ramains optimistic his side can still qualify for the next phase, despite picking up just one point from their opening two matches.
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June 6, 2002
Metsuoptimistic about Senegal going through
Senegal coach Bruno Metsu believes his side's 1-1 draw with Denmark, gives his team a great chance of progressing to the last 16.
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June 6, 2002
Zahovicsent home
In an incident with echoes of Roy Keane's departure from the Ireland camp, Slovenia have sent home their captain and star player Zlatko Zahovic after the Benfica player was accused of "behaving rudely" and "betraying…
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June 5, 2002
Arenaacclaims ‘deserved’ USA victory
Bruce Arena has described his side's victory over Portugal as the United States' biggest win in the modern era.
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June 4, 2002
Concentrationlapse cost us dear admits China captain
China's captain Ma Mingyu admits that his side lost concentration during the second-half of their 2-0 defeat to Costa Rica.
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June 4, 2002
We’veonly got ourselves to blame, says Figo
Portugal playmaker Luis Figo admits that the players can only blame themselves for their shock defeat to the United States.
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June 4, 2002
Hiddinksalutes historic moment for South Korea
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has described his team's well-deserved 2-0 win over Poland as an historic moment for football in Korea.
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June 4, 2002
FIFAto investigate ticket fiasco
Japan coach Philippe Troussier pronounced himself satisfied with his side's performance following their 2-2 draw with Belgium but admitted that inexperience played its' part in Belgium's equaliser.
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June 4, 2002
‘Webattered them’ says McCarthy
Ireland coach Mick McCarthy believes his team deserved at least a draw in their dramatic Group E match with Germany.
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June 4, 2002
Vieriangered by ‘amateur’ linesman
Christian Vieri has criticised the referee's assistant at the centre of two hotly disputed decisions during Italy's 2-1 defeat to Croatia.
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June 4, 2002
Vollerangry and frustrated
German coach Rudi Voller could barely conceal his frustration after watching his side concede a last minute equalliser to the Republic of Ireland.
