June 29, 2006
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June 29, 2006
Under-fire Eriksson defends style
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson defended his management style, insisting he knows exactly what it will take to win the World Cup. Eriksson's side has come in for criticism after four udnerwhelmimng displays that have taken…
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June 28, 2006
More to come, says Ronaldo
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June 28, 2006
Eriksson confident of beating Portugal
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June 28, 2006
Voronin out of World Cup
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June 28, 2006
Italian players visit Pessotto
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June 28, 2006
Zidane happy to answer critics
France captain Zinedine Zidane claimed that Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Spain had proved their critics wrong. Zidane, who scored the final goal to set up a tie with Brazil, said: "It was a celebration, the…
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June 27, 2006
France stun Spain
France came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in an absorbing encounter in Hanover. Spain had taken the lead through a David Villa penalty, but France levelled before the break through Franck Ribery. The game…
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June 27, 2006
Brazil cruise through
Brazil are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Ghana in Dortmund. The result was just about deserved although for long periods of the match, Ghana controlled possession…
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June 27, 2006
World Cup preview – Spain v France
Spain meet France in Hanover in what is arguably the most eagerly awaited of the last 16 matches. The game provides an opportunity to see whether France’s aging squad possess the wherewithal to compete with…
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June 27, 2006
World Cup preview – Brazil v Ghana
Tournament favourites and five-times winners Brazil meet World Cup new boys Ghana in an intriguing second round clash. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will be without Robinho, who has been ruled out of the match…
