June 28, 2002
Hiddinkreceives highest honour
The South Korean World Cup squad and their Dutch manager Guus Hiddink have been awarded the country's highest sports honour - the Blue Dragon medal.
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June 28, 2002
Peleleads call for Asia to be given extra World Cup place
Pele has led calls for Asia to be awarded an extra automatic qualifying place in the World Cup.
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June 28, 2002
FIFAthreatens to curtail size of domestic leagues
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has threatened to impose limits on the size of some of Europe's domestic leagues as the sport's governing body looks at ways to reduce the dangers of burnout among its leading…
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June 28, 2002
Brazilfor Pele, Germany for Beckenbauer
Brazilian legend Pele has tipped his fellow countrymen to record a fifth World Cup triumph while Germany's greatest ever player, Franz Beckenbauer, has backed Rudi Voller's side to pull of a surprise win on Sunday.
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June 27, 2002
Cafuto retire after final
Brazil captain Cafu has confirmed that he will retire from international football after Sunday's World Cup final.
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June 27, 2002
Collinato referee final
The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed Pierluigi Coliina to referee Sunday's World Cup final.
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June 27, 2002
FIFAshortlist ten for player of the tournament
FIFA have included four Brazilians in their shortlist of ten players for the Golden Ball award for the World Cup's best player.
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June 27, 2002
Jeremiesto stand in for suspended Ballack
Jens Jeremies is set to replace suspended midfielder Michael Ballack for Sunday's World Cup final.
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June 27, 2002
WorldCup review
It's ironic that in a World Cup remembered for shocks and upsets, the two most successful teams in the history of the competition will contest the final.
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June 27, 2002
Kahnoptimistic about German prospects
Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is confident of Germany winning the World Cup even though he admits that Brazil have got the better individual players.
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June 27, 2002
Leedssack O’Leary
Leeds United have confirmed that manager David O'Leary was sacked and did not resign as was reported earlier today.
