June 3, 2002
FIFAto investigate ticket fiasco
FIFA has called a crisis meeting with members of the organising committes from hosts Korea and Japan in a bid to solve the ticket problems which threaten to overshadow the tournament.
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June 3, 2002
Trapattonisatisfied with Italy start
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has pronounced himself satisfied with his team's comfortable 2-0 win over Ecuador in Sapporo.
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June 3, 2002
Givethe players credit, not me, says Aguirre
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has praised his players for the way they approached the game following his side's 1-0 win over Croatia earlier today.
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June 2, 2002
Goalhere Batistuta looks forward to England
Gabriel Batistuta believes his side's win over Nigeria has provided the perfect platform for Argentina to progress in the tournament.
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June 2, 2002
Emersonruled out of World Cup
Brazil's World Cup plans have been thrown into disarray with the news that team captain Emeron will miss the tournament after dislocating his shoulder.
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June 2, 2002
Erikssonbelieves draw was a fair result
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson refused to be downcast after a disappointing opening performance by his side.
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June 2, 2002
Sonojubilant while Maldini remains hopeful
There were contrasting emotions following South Africa's 2-2 draw with Paraguay with Bafana Bafana coach Jono Sono delighted at his side's comeback from a 2-0 deficit while his Paraguayan counterpart Cesare Maldini remained optmistic despite…
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June 2, 2002
Spainrelieved but happy to have won opener
Raul, whose goal set Spain on their way to their first World Cup opening win since 1950, admitted that the victory has eased the tension in the Spanish camp.
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June 1, 2002
McCarthyhails ‘magnificent’ Irish
Ireland coach Mick McCarthy was delighted that the team had bounced back from the traumatic events of the past fortnight to secure a deserved draw against Cameroon.
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June 1, 2002
Olsenwarns Danes against complacency
Danish coach Morten Olsen has admitted that he was pleased to start the campaign with a win but warned his side that they still face an uphill battle if they are to qualify for the…
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June 1, 2002
Vollerdelighted with German finishing
A delighted Rudi Voller was full of praise for his much-maligned strikers Carsten Jancker and Oliver Bierhoff after the 8-0 thrashing of Saudia Arabia.
