World Cup Update - Day of reckoning for Pekerman and La Volpe

 

Day of reckoning for Pekerman and La Volpe
As they prepared for their teams much-anticipated battle in Leipzig, Argentina coach Jose Pekerman and his Mexico counterpart Ricardo Lavolpe gave their final verdicts on the game...
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TOGO-FRANCE: Players' Quotes
Players from Togo and France gave their thoughts after Les Bleus recorded a 2-0 win in Cologne to advance to the Round of 16...
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World Cup Update - TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes

 

TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes
Otto Pfister was full of praise for France following their 2-0 defeat of his Togo side, while Raymond Domenech singled out the contribution of Patrick Vieira for special praise...
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SWITZERLAND KOREA REPUBLIC: Coaches' Quotes
Read what Swizerland coach Kobi Kuhn and his Korea Republic counterpart Dick Advocaat had to say about their hard-fought final Group G match in Hanover...
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Senderos injury dampens Swiss joy
Philippe Senderos added a sober note to Switzerland's celebrations at reaching the FIFA World Cup 's last 16 as he dislocated his shoulder in the 2-0 Group G win over South Korea...
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In-form Argentina ready for Mexico
The time for talking is over. At 21:00 (CET) on Saturday night in Leipzig, the Argentina take on Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals of Germany 2006...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Patrick VIEIRA (FRA)
A goal, an assist and unfailing commitment throughout earned Patrick Vieira the title of Budweiser Man of the Match against Togo...
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TOGO-FRANCE: Players' Quotes
Players from Togo and France gave their thoughts after Les Bleus recorded a 2-0 win in Cologne to advance to the Round of 16...
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Riquelme's birthday wish
There is only one thing Argentina playmaker Juan Riquelme is hoping for as he celebrates his birthday on Saturday: another successful step towards the FIFA World Cup Final against Mexico...
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Swedes apply the science
As Sweden prepare to face Germany in the FIFA World Cup second round, FIFAworldcup.com hears how the unsung Scandinavians leave no stone unturned to gain an edge of their rivals...
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World Cup Update - TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes

 

TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes
Otto Pfister was full of praise for France following their 2-0 defeat of his Togo side, while Raymond Domenech singled out the contribution of Patrick Vieira for special praise...
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In-form Argentina ready for Mexico
The time for talking is over. At 21:00 (CET) on Saturday night in Leipzig, the Argentina take on Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals of Germany 2006...
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Swedes apply the science
As Sweden prepare to face Germany in the FIFA World Cup second round, FIFAworldcup.com hears how the unsung Scandinavians leave no stone unturned to gain an edge of their rivals...
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Senderos injury dampens Swiss joy
Philippe Senderos added a sober note to Switzerland's celebrations at reaching the FIFA World Cup 's last 16 as he dislocated his shoulder in the 2-0 Group G win over South Korea...
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SWITZERLAND-KOREA REPUBLIC: Players' Quotes
Players from Switzerland and Korea Republic gave their reactions after a 2-0 victory for the Swiss in their Group G decider...
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World Cup Update - Big two to win on Saturday, say users

 

Big two to win on Saturday, say users
FIFAworldcup.com users are tipping Germany and Argentina to advance from the first Round of 16 ties against Sweden and Mexico respectively...
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Riquelme's birthday wish
There is only one thing Argentina playmaker Juan Riquelme is hoping for as he celebrates his birthday on Saturday: another successful step towards the FIFA World Cup Final against Mexico...
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World Cup Update - SAUDI ARABIA-SPAIN: Players' Quotes

 

SAUDI ARABIA-SPAIN: Players' Quotes
"It's a step closer to Berlin," reflected Spain matchwinner Juanito after the 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Read the reaction from both camps...
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LIVE NOW: SWITZERLAND-KOREA REPUBLIC
Korea Republic s English-based stars Lee Young-Pyo and Park Ji-Sung speak to FIFAworldcup.com about the mood in the Korean camp and the team s objectives in Germany...
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UKRAINE 1-0 TUNISIA
Andriy Shevchenko s 70th minute penalty proved to be enough for Ukraine to book their progression through to the Round of 16 as they recorded a 1-0 win over Tunisia in Berlin...
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UKRAINE-TUNISIA: Coaches' quotes
After Ukraine's 1-0 win over Tunisia, Oleg Blokhin analysed the reasons for his side failing to sparkle, while Roger Lemerre bemoaned the lack of a world-class striker within his ranks...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: JUANITO (ESP)
Juanito scored the game's only goal and was an anchor at the back for Spain during their 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia...
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World Cup Update - Defeat does not mean all is lost

 

Defeat does not mean all is lost
Ukraine were heavy losers in their first game at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany but can still progress today with a draw against Tunisia. However those teams tasting defeat in opening fixtures can normally start to pack their bags for a swift return home...
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Togo target winning finish
Togo's hopes of surviving the group stage at Germany 2006 disappeared with their defeat by Switzerland but the African debutants will not be lacking motivation in their final Group G against France in Cologne...
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'It's historical for the African continent!'
Born in west Africa, Djimon Hounsou was rooting for Ghana in their game with the USA and was delighted at their success. When FIFAworldcup.com caught up with him he explained his hopes for African football and also his dream of repeat success for France...
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'I don't think we've hit top gear yet'
Italian motorcycling Max Biaggi star told FIFAworldcup.com about his hopes and fears for the Azzurri
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In-form Argentina ready for Mexico
The time for talking is over. At 9pm (CET) on Saturday night in Leipzig, the Albiceleste take on the Tricolor for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany...
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World Cup Update - France face test of nerve

 

France face test of nerve
France cannot afford another slip-up in their decisive Group G match with Togo in Cologne - and they must get the better of the Africans without the help of the suspended Zinedine Zidane...
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Tearful Nakata vows to shrug off heartbreak
The FIFA World Cup may have ended in tears for Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan's most famous footballing export, but the Bolton midfielder has vowed to struggle on...
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Australia gripped by euphoria
A mixture of euphoric relief and sheer disbelief hung over Australian streets on Friday as people came to terms with their team reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time...
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23 June: Suspense reigns in final group games
There are bound to be a few frayed nerves as this exciting final batch of group matches gets under way. In Group G, only Togo have been eliminated so far, leaving Switzerland, France and South Korea to tussle for two priceless berths in the Round of 16...
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'I don't think we've hit top gear yet'
Italian motorcycling Max Biaggi star told FIFAworldcup.com about his hopes and fears for the Azzurri
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Ukraine show they are learning fast
They began in disastrous fashion with a 4-0 defeat against Spain but debutants Ukraine quickly made amends by beating Saudi Arabia by the same scoreline. In their decisive Group H match with Tunisia, it is anyone's guess which Ukraine will emerge...
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Defeat does not mean all is lost
Ukraine were heavy losers in their first game at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany but can still progress today with a draw against Tunisia. However those teams tasting defeat in opening fixtures can normally start to pack their bags for a swift return home...
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Be positive, says Korean hero Seo
Seo Jung-Won, a star of 1990s' Korean football, spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com about Germany 2006 and the prospects of the current Korea Republic side...
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