June 21, 2002
Scolaripraises Brazil’s fighting spirit
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praised his side's fighting spirit after watching ten-man Brazil overcome England to earn a place in the semi-finals.
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June 21, 2002
TearfulSeaman takes blame for England defeat
England goalkeeper David Seaman has taken the blame for England's World Cup elimination after conceding a Ronaldinho free-kick from 40 yards.
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June 21, 2002
Germanywere lucky admits Voller
Germany coach Rudi Voller has admitted his side were lcuky to beat the United States to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
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June 20, 2002
Italyhad reason to feel aggrieved says Blatter
Sepp Blatter has admitted that Italy had reason to feel aggrieved with some questionable referreeing decisions during the World Cup, but the FIFA president denied that the game's governing body were pleased to see Italy…
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June 20, 2002
Owenand Scholes return to training
England received a boost ahead of the quarter-final clash with Brazil with the return to training of injury concerns Michael Owen and Paul Scholes.
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June 20, 2002
Refereedefends his performance amid growing criticism from Italy
The referee in charge of the controversial Italy v South Korea match has accused the Italians of 'looking for excuses' to explain their elimination from the tournament.
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June 20, 2002
Ronaldoconfident ahead of England clash
Brazilian striker Ronaldo believes his side have nothing to fear when they face England in Friday's quarter-final clash.
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June 19, 2002
Englandreceive Owen, Scoles boost
England's preparations for their World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil have been given a boost with the news that Michael Owen and Paul Scholes are to resume training on Thursday and should be fit to…
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June 19, 2002
Trapattonivows to stay on
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has vowed to remain in his post despite mounting pressure in Italy for him to be replaced following the shock second round exit to South Korea on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2002
Hiddinkjubilant as South Korea go marching on
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink was fulll of praise for his players after their remarkable Golden Goal victory over Italy.
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June 18, 2002
Troussierbelieves Japan will get better and better
Japan coach Philippe Troussier has paid tribute to his players believing they can use their success in this tournament as a springboard for the 2006 World Cup.
