World Cup Update - 26 June: First time meetings for quartet

 

26 June: First time meetings for quartet
The day s opening encounter is a classic David and Goliath affair as Australia take on Italy. The second duel of the day is one of the hardest second round clashes to call, as Ukraine face the best Swiss side for over a decade...
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Torres EXCLUSIVE: So far, so good
Spain s top scorer at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany gave FIFAworldcup.com his exclusive views on the tournament so far, and spoke of his dreams of glory...
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Hiddink opts for Schwarzer
Zeljko Kalac and Mark Schwarzer speak exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com as Australia coach Guus Hiddink makes a difficult choice for the Italy match...
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English press toast Beckham
English newspapers celebrated the national team's 1-0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 16 with front-page pictures of jubilant captain David Beckham...
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Kaka living the dream
FIFAworldcup.com caught up with Brazil's Kaka to chat about Brazil s progress thus far and the thrill of representing the Sele o on the world's biggest stage...
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Xabi Alonso: My +10 team
Spain playmaker Xabi Alonso follows the likes of David Beckham, Lukas Podolski and Zinedine Zidane by telling FIFAworldcup.com which players he would pick for his perfect +10 team...
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World Cup Update - Midfield men make their mark

 

Midfield men make their mark
Even though several seasoned goalscorers were in action on Sunday, the only two strikes of the day came from midfielders. Miroslav Klose, leading the FIFA World Cup scoring charts with four goals, can rest easy for the time being...
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Koreans believe in Hiddink factor
FIFAworldcup.com readers from all over the world were asked to predict which countries will emerge victorious from the Round of 16 clashes taking place on Monday 26 June. The majority of voters went for an Italy-Switzerland quarter-final, but our Korean users thought differently...
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English press toast Beckham
English newspapers celebrated the national team's 1-0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 16 with front-page pictures of jubilant captain David Beckham...
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'The Mexican mentality has to change'
Jaime Camil, one of Mexico s best-known television personalities, tells FIFAworldcup.com why his countrymen "must demand more" from their national team...
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World Cup Update - PORTUGAL-NETHERLANDS: Players' Quotes

 

PORTUGAL-NETHERLANDS: Players' Quotes
There was joy and despair in equal measure as the Portuguese and Dutch players reacted to their hotly-contested Round of 16 clash in Nuremberg...
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'Compliments to Scolari'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Rodrigo Kenton had high praise for Portugal's defence and their Brazilian coach after a hard-fought 1-0 Round of 16 win over the Netherlands...
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Midfield men make their mark
Even though several seasoned goalscorers were in action on Sunday, the only two strikes of the day came from midfielders. Miroslav Klose, leading the FIFA World Cup scoring charts with four goals, can rest easy for the time being...
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Kaka living the dream
FIFAworldcup.com caught up with Brazil's Kaka to chat about Brazil’s progress thus far and the thrill of representing the Sele o on the world's biggest stage...
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'The Mexican mentality has to change'
Jaime Camil, one of Mexico s best-known television personalities, tells FIFAworldcup.com why his countrymen "must demand more" from their national team...
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Koreans believe in Hiddink factor
FIFAworldcup.com readers from all over the world were asked to predict which countries will emerge victorious from the Round of 16 clashes taking place on Monday 26 June. The majority of voters went for an Italy-Switzerland quarter-final, but our Korean users thought differently...
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PORTUGAL-NETHERLANDS: Coaches' Quotes
Luiz Felipe Scolari and Marco van Basten both paid tribute to their players' efforts after Portugal s 1-0 win over Netherlands in the Round of 16...
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Beckham brilliance, Portugal win at a price
Portugal will face England in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup - reprising a famous clash from 40 years ago - after both teams came through tense and tight affairs in Stuttgart and Nuremberg. But Portugal's victory over Netherlands came at a heavy cost...
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World Cup Update - Hiddink lying in wait for confident Azzurri

 

Hiddink lying in wait for confident Azzurri
While Italy start their second-round clash with Australia as favourites, the Azzurri will be acutely aware of the dangers of facing any side led by Guus Hiddink. The Dutch tactician ended the Italians FIFA World Cup dream four years ago as he masterminded host nation Korea Republic s charge to the semi-finals...
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Hiddink opts for Schwarzer
Zeljko Kalac and Mark Schwarzer speak exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com as Australia coach Guus Hiddink makes a difficult choice for the Italy match...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: MANICHE (POR)
Maniche was named Budweiser Man of the Match as for his matchwinning performance in Portugal's 1-0 victory over the Netherlands...
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PORTUGAL 1-0 NETHERLANDS
Portugal progressed to a quarter-final against England after eliminating the Netherlands through a first-half goal from Maniche in Nuremberg...
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Blood, sweat and cheers for Argentina
Argentina may not have reached the heights against Mexico, but they showed plenty of grit and determination in toughing it out for a vital win. Next up are Germany...
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'Both teams played their hearts out'
Eva Longoria, famous for her roles in American television, talked to FIFAworldcup.com about Mexico's loss to Argentina...
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World Cup Update - ENGLAND-ECUADOR: Coaches' Quotes

 

ENGLAND-ECUADOR: Coaches' Quotes
This is how coaches Sven-Goran Eriksson and Luis Fernando Suarez saw England s 1-0 win over Ecuador in their sides last-sixteen clash on 25 June in Stuttgart...
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Referee assignments for matches 55-56
FIFA has named the refereeing teams for the Brazil-Ghana and Spain-France Round of 16 matches...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: John TERRY (ENG)
England centre-half John Terry was named Budweiser Man of the Match after restricting Ecuador's attack to very few scoring opportunities in the 1-0 win in Stuttgart...
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World Cup Update - Puyol: Teamwork is the key

 

Puyol: Teamwork is the key
Currently enjoying his second FIFA World Cup , Carlos Puyol, the curly-haired kingpin of the Spanish defence, is dreaming of a date with destiny. The Barcelona defender spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com ahead of his side s Round of 16 showdown with France...
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Djourou undaunted by sudden promotion
With Philippe Senderos ruled out of the rest of the FIFA World Cup , teenager Johan Djourou tells FIFAworldcup.com why he has no fears about filling the gap in the Swiss defence...
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Kahn attacks Klinsmann over keeper debate
Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn has said Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann still owed him an explanation for replacing him as first-choice goalkeeper for the FIFA World Cup , though he did not expect to get one...
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David Beckham: My +10 team
England captain David Beckham follows the likes of Lukas Podolski, Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi by telling FIFAworldcup.com which players he would pick for his perfect +10 team...
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World Cup Update - 'A worthy match-winner'

 

'A worthy match-winner'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Andy Roxburgh gives his analysis of Argentina-Mexico...
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Mexico return home with reason for optimism
Mexican coach Ricardo La Volpe and his players said they had really felt this FIFA World Cup finals was their best opportunity yet for glory at the highest level but their chance had been scuppered by a moment of inspiration...
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This is our chance, says bold Eriksson
Michael Carrick is expected to step into the midfield holding role for England against Ecuador as Sven-Goran Eriksson shuffles his pack to try and help his side seize a chance which "may never come again&quot...
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ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Players' Quotes
Players from both sides have been reacting to Argentina's 2-1 win over Mexico, with Maxi Rodriguez unsurprisingly describing his match-winning strike as "a dream goal&quot...
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'There is such beauty in this sport'
After France's vital 2-0 win over Togo, top singing star Anggun spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com to give her a unique perspective on football in general...
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