June 10, 2002
Desaillydefends Lemerre
France captain Marcel Desailly has leapt to the defence of embattled coach Roger Lemerre, claiming that the coach should not be held responsible if France are knocked out of the competition tormorrow.
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June 10, 2002
Katenecsuspended for final match
FIFA's disciplinary committee have suspended Slovenia national team coach Srecko Katanec for one match according to reports emerging from Seoul.
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June 10, 2002
Teamworthe key for Portugal, says Oliveira
Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira has attributed his side's improved display against Poland, to the players performing as a team rather than indivduals.
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June 10, 2002
Waseigedisappointed at lack of fight
Belgium coach Robert Waseige admitted that he was very disapppointed with the attitude of his players during their 1-1 draw with Tunusia earlier today.
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June 9, 2002
Disappointmentfor Gunes, optimism from Guimares
Turkey coach Senol Gunes remains confident his side can still reach the last 16 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Costa Rica.
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June 9, 2002
Troussierapplauds ‘great’ Japan team
Japan coach Philippe Troussier believes his side's 1-0 win over Russia had justified the confidence the public had shown in the team.
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June 8, 2002
Katanecdenies insulting officials
Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec denies anywrongdoing during this mornining's match against South Africa, which saw him sent to the stands for allegedly insulting the referee.
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June 8, 2002
Scolariand Milutinovic happy with performances
Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted that he told his team to absorb early Chinese pressure before imposing their game to their opponents.
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June 7, 2002
Penaltycloses St Etienne chapter for Beckham
England captain David Beckham admitted that his penalty in the 1-0 victory over Argentina here on Friday had laid to rest the ghosts from the 1998 World Cup tournament.
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June 7, 2002
Camachotakes plaudits for tactical switches
Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho was content to take the credit for Spain's second-half comeback against Paraguay following his decision to introduce Fernando Morientes and Ivan Helguera at half-time.
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June 6, 2002
ConfidentBielsa names Argentina team
Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has made one change from the side that beat Nigeria on Sunday for Friday's encounter with England.
