World Cup Update - Shevchenko puts pride over points

 

Shevchenko puts pride over points
Andriy Schevchenko told FIFAworldcup.com after Ukraine's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia that reviving hopes of qualifying was less important to him than restoring faith in the national team...
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Home is where the heart is
Ecuador international Ulises de la Cruz explains his reasons for becoming a FIFA/SOS Ambassador and why he is determined to put something back in to his home town...
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SPAIN 3-1 TUNISIA
A second-half turnaround saw Spain come from behind to register a 3-1 over Tunisia in Stuttgart and consequently book their place in the Round of 16...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Xabi Alonso (ESP)
Spain midfield general Xabi Alonso earned Budweiser Man of the Match honours for his effective 90 minute performance in his team's 3-1 win over Tunisia...
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SPAIN-TUNISIA: Players' Quotes
Players from both sides gave their reactions following Spain s 3-1 win over Tunisia in Stuttgart...
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Torres lays down the gauntlet
After hitting a vital brace against Tunisia, Spain sharpshooter Fernando Torres sits proudly atop the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany scoring charts with three goals so far...
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World Cup Update - 'One-touch passing of the highest quality'

 

'One-touch passing of the highest quality'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Alvin Corneal gives us his analysis of Spain s 3-1 win over Tunisia in Stuttgart...
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World Cup Update - Borgetti to miss Mexico's Group D finale

 

Borgetti to miss Mexico's Group D finale
Jared Borgetti will miss Mexico's Group D finale against Portugal on Wednesday with a torn left thigh muscle, though the team hopes to have him back if it qualifies for the next round of the FIFA World Cup...
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SPAIN 3-1 TUNISIA
A second-half turnaround saw Spain come from behind to register a 3-1 over Tunisia in Stuttgart and consequently book their place in the Round of 16...
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Spain and Ukraine reign, Togo to go
It's a song for Europe as Switzerland, Ukraine and Spain all bag three points as the FIFA World Cup prepares for the final round of group fixtures. Spain are definitely through to the round of 16 while Togo's hopes of progression have been dashed...
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Shevchenko puts pride over points
Andriy Schevchenko told FIFAworldcup.com after Ukraine's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia that reviving hopes of qualifying was less important to him than restoring faith in the national team...
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SPAIN-TUNISIA: Players' Quotes
Players from both sides gave their reactions following Spain s 3-1 win over Tunisia in Stuttgart...
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Home is where the heart is
Ecuador international Ulises de la Cruz explains his reasons for becoming a FIFA/SOS Ambassador and why he is determined to put something back in to his home town...
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Budweiser Man of the Match: Xabi Alonso (ESP)
Spain midfield general Xabi Alonso earned Budweiser Man of the Match honours for his effective 90 minute performance in his team's 3-1 win over Tunisia...
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World Cup Update - SPAIN 3-1 TUNISIA

 

SPAIN 3-1 TUNISIA
A second-half turnaround saw Spain come from behind to register a 3-1 over Tunisia in Stuttgart and consequently book their place in the Round of 16...
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

'One-touch passing of the highest quality'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Alvin Corneal gives us his analysis of Spain s 3-1 win over Tunisia in Stuttgart...
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TOGO-SWITZERLAND: Players' Quotes
Budweiser Man of the Match Alexander Frei chose to accentuate the contribution of the Swiss fans after his side's convincing 2-0 win over Togo...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Xabi Alonso (ESP)
Spain midfield general Xabi Alonso earned Budweiser Man of the Match honours for his effective 90 minute performance in his team's 3-1 win over Tunisia...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Maksym KALINICHENKO (UKR)
Maksym Kalinichenko was the engine that powered a Ukrainian attack that notched four goals in their win over Saudi Arabia...
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Borgetti to miss Mexico's Group D finale
Jared Borgetti will miss Mexico's Group D finale against Portugal on Wednesday with a torn left thigh muscle, though the team hopes to have him back if it qualifies for the next round of the FIFA World Cup...
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SAUDI ARABIA-UKRAINE: Coaches' Quotes
Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Marcos Paqueta agreed that the Ukrainians' dead-ball deliveries were a key factor in their 4-0 win...
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Final win would lift Poland's mood
As they look to restore lost pride after two defeats, homeward-bound Poland will hope to repeat the pattern of four years ago and end on a winning note. At least, they say, that would bring some happiness for the fans...
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World Cup Update - Final win would lift Poland's mood

 

Final win would lift Poland's mood
As they look to restore lost pride after two defeats, homeward-bound Poland will hope to repeat the pattern of four years ago and end on a winning note. At least, they say, that would bring some happiness for the fans...
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Kewell to face disciplinary panel
Australia striker Harry Kewell will face a FIFA disciplinary panel over his rant at German referee Markus Merk in the wake of Australia's 2-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil...
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SAUDI ARABIA 0-4 UKRAINE
Ukraine made amends for their disappointing start to Group H when they defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Hanover...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Alexander FREI (SUI)
Switzerland's Alexander Frei earned Budweiser Man of the Match honours after scoring an early goal and leading his team's attack against Togo on Monday...
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'Reputations mean nothing'
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber is confident that the Socceroos can make it to the Round of 16...
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Veteran duo lead the way for US
Forward Brian McBride and midfielder Claudio Reyna are probably playing in their last FIFA World Cup , but they have shown that they are still critical parts of this US squad...
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TOGO-SWITZERLAND: Players' Quotes
Budweiser Man of the Match Alexander Frei chose to accentuate the contribution of the Swiss fans after his side's convincing 2-0 win over Togo...
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World Cup Update - 19 June: Spain can qualify, Ukraine must improve

 

19 June: Spain can qualify, Ukraine must improve
Spain, still buoyed by their 4-0 defeat of Ukraine in their first Group H outing, can wrap up qualification against Tunisia, while Ukraine are out to bounce back from that calamitous start when they take on Saudi Arabia. Switzerland face...
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FRANCE-KOREA REPUBLIC: Players' Quotes
"We did better the longer the game went on," said Korea Republic scorer Park Ji-Sung as he reflected on the 1-1 draw with Group G rivals France...
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FRANCE-KOREA REPUBLIC: Coaches' Quotes
Both France coach Raymond Domenech and Korea Republic's Dick Advocaat were able to find positives in their sides' 1-1 draw in Leipzig...
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Users mesmerised by Messi
Which young player has impressed you most in the opening rounds of the 2006 FIFA World Cup ? A recent poll by FIFAworldcup.com saw Argentinian wunderkind Lionel Messi glean the lion's share of the votes...
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Kuhn wary of Swiss complacency
Switzerland might be widely tipped to beat unfancied Togo in Dortmund on Monday, but coach Jakob 'Kobi' Kuhn is adamant that his side should not be considered favourites...
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No margin for error, says Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko and his Ukrainian team-mates must get something out of their game against Saudi Arabia on Monday if they are to have any chance of surviving the group stages at Germany...
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A fair result
FIFA Technical Study Group member Dr Jozef Venglos reflects on a result he believes was just, and offers praise to Dick Advocaat for "turning the game on its head" with a change in tactics...
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In-form Spain out to topple Tunisia
Red-hot Spain look to repeat their four-goal performance of their opening game when they take on Tunisia in Stuttgart on Monday...
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