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June 30, 2002
Ronaldo double gives Brazil Cup
Irrepressible "Three Rs" strike again
Still a beautiful game
Goal famine suggests changes needed
Ronaldo says he's now free
Voeller says Brazil worthy winners
Kahn pays price for his only error
Kahn named best goalkeeper
Bhutan whip Montserrat 4-0
June 29, 2002
Leverkusen syndrome over final
Brazil's faithful rest easy
Hakan Sukur scores fastest goal
Even the best are forced to rest
From the sidelines - Reader responses
Rivaldo says it could be his last Cup
Sukur redeems himself
Turkey beat S Korea to finish third
June 28, 2002
Blatter promises to re-shape FIFA
Cafu set to make history
Indian fans denied entry to Seoul
Team doctor: France too tired to win
Germany to rely on discipline v Brazil
Hamann pushed into the limelight
Korea, Turkey treat play-off seriously
Maradona arrives in Japan for final
Korea's Red Devils to stick to soccer
Ronaldo faces third Cup final at 25
Big Phil and Rudi ready for final
June 27, 2002
The other final
Scolari says he went through hell
Blatter rules out technology
Parreira: Final, a clash of cultures
Finalists share road to redemption
4 Brazilians in Golden Ball top 10
History of past World Cup finals
A perfectly ironic finale
Pierluigi Collina to referee Cup final
Kahn's mantra: Keep it simple
Scolari: I'll be jobless on Monday
Jeremies may replace Ballack
How Ronaldo got a boost from Pele
Kahn feels Germany will tame Brazil
Tickets for final going at $4,800
Jacquet calls for two refs in 2006
June 26, 2002
Finally, the battle of the best
Ronaldo goal puts Brazil in final
Ballack irreplaceable, says coach Voeller
Scorers at the 2002 World Cup finals
Ronaldo steers finals into new territory
Asia wants five Cup places in 2006
Brazil expected bigger win: Scolari
Ronaldo says he was punched
Koreans look to future after Cup exit
Germans face historical final
Europe beckons Korea's talent
Hiddink faces a wide range of choices
June 25, 2002
Juninho challenges Turkey
History stands in Turkey's way
Born in Germany, made in Turkey
Korea's Ahn to stay at Perugia
Ahn and Hamann doubtful for semifinal
Allegations of corruption quashed
Turkey rally round misfiring Sukur
Beckham looks ahead to Euro 2004
Mental strength powers Koreans
June 24, 2002
Goalkeeper remains a vital ingredient
Luis Enrique calls it a day
Marcos injured, Ronaldo
doubtful
S. Korea set for Asia's biggest
party
S. Korea blares matches to the
North
Ronaldinho backs Seaman
Daredevil Edmilson will not change his
style
Mixed feelings for Ronaldo's
replacement
Brazil, Germany match gets
nearer
June 23, 2002
Goalkeeper remains a vital ingredient
Owen wasn't fit enough against Brazil
Heated refereeing row dogs finals
Turkish papers ooze confidence
June 22, 2002
Back to defensive basics for Big Phil
Controversy again as Koreans win
English fans behaviour lauded
Spain incensed by refereeing
Ronaldinho awaits fate
Injury may keep Ronaldo out of semis
Seaman's coach says goal was fluke
South Korea in semis after tie-breaker
Senegal and Turkey target semis
June 21, 2002
Ronaldinho takes Brazil into last four
We could have done better: Eriksson
Ballack heads Germany into semis
4m expected on S. Korean streets
Player of the Day - Ronaldinho
Pele says refereeing very, very poor
Raul fighting to be fit for quarter-final
Brazil and Germany restore order
A job well done: Scolari
Fighting spirit best ever, says Scolari
Seaman 'sorry' for Ronaldinho goal
June 20, 2002
Injured Owen joins training
The class of 70
Beware their killer instinct: Eriksson
Blatter slams refs and Italians
Owen fit for England-Brazil classic
FIFA fails to curb simulation
Survivors gear up for shoot-out
U.S. in perfect shape, says Arena
FIFA says refs doing a very good job
English seek divine help vs Brazil
Turkey trust in Big Hakan and his little helpers
Brazil's quiet midfielder still afloat
Mixed memories for Germany
Persistence pays off for Rivaldo
Perugia reaction is childish
June 19, 2002
Hiddink's experience is Korea's gain
Brazil say English soccer has evolved
Requiem for Japan's World Cup dream
Arise Sir Becks and Sven?
Spain to keep it clean against Korea
South Korea struggle with injuries
Germany stage remarkable comeback
Troussier bids adieu after Cup exit
U.S. set to face hostile local crowd
Klose to dedicate next goal to Walter
Camacho closes in on first title
Italy's Trapattoni will not resign
Turkish Cup miracle is made in "Hell"
Big Phil puts on his own show
Metsu and Senegal are a perfect match
June 18, 2002
Golden goal takes Korea to last
8
Turkey end Japan's run
Joao Pinto suspended until punch
decision
Turkey aim high as Japan bow out in
tears
We're not scared of Brazil:
England
Voeller loses cool over
criticism
Lady Luck, Brazil's close
companion
Senegal warm to their task
The naked truth behind Japan's
success
Hierro to retire from international
football
June 17, 2002
Brazil through to last eight
US shock Mexico, reach last 8
Scolari praises Brazil's fighting spirit
The Cup starts now: Ronaldo
Great day for U.S. soccer, says coach Arena
World Cup draw smiled on England
Spain stronger after Irish nightmare
No Irish excuses for dreadful penalties - Charlton
FIFA declares W'Cup drug-free so far
June 16, 2002
Spain beat Ireland on penalties
Senegal win with golden goal
Camacho critical of referee
Sweden's Larsson calls it a day
McCarthy sickened by penalties loss
Joao Pinto faces serious sanction
The birth of a great team: Metsu
Beckham inspired by Pele, Moore in 1970
S Korea looking to take Italy in stride
Rivals Mexico and US face biggest clash
Marcos finally gets chance to shine
Italy have to walk alone against Red Devils
June 15, 2002
England romp into quarter-finals
Germany strike late to make last
8
Hedman fears nobody, but respects
Senegal
Big Phil revives Beautiful
Game
Oliver Neuville repays Voeller's
faith
Beautiful goal beat Paraguay:
Maldini
Finals shaping up as the best
ever
Belgians relish chance to play
Brazil
Ref says Joao Pinto punched
him
June 14, 2002
Korea dump nine-man Portugal
US through despite Poleaxing
Japan score historic victory
Belgium make round 2 with late
goals
The second round puzzle
Klose is no one-hit wonder, says coach
Voeller
Ronaldo's goal raises
questions
No margin for error, warns
Camacho
Japan inspire national
celebrations
Zidane blames tough season for France's
exit
June 13, 2002
Italy stumble into second round
Brazil too good for Costa Rica
Turkey in second round for first time
Croatia lose to Ecuador, bow out
Turkey players delighted to enter new era
Ronaldo must wait to know goal tally
Costa Rica return proud after epic match
Argentina's spine weak, says Bilardo
Chinese fans shun team after exit
FIFA says mistakes all round in tickets row
Tomasson unlikely to play versus England
Milutinovic bows out as coach
Sweden captain Andersson out of World Cup
England waiting for big guns to fire
No bliss for ignorant South Africans
Sweden reviving memories of class of '94
Italy face tough Mexican test
Fallen French dodge forgiving fans
Turkey must trust Brazil, hammer China
June 12, 2002
Cuevas takes Paraguay into round 2
Spain end South Africa's run
Argentina make shock exit
England survive group of death
Argentina let down by European style
Caniggia sent off without kicking ball
Bielsa dejected as Argentina head home
Eriksson happy to survive trial in heat
England are building momentum - Beckham
Nesta pulls out of Italy training session
FIFA denies balls made in sweat-shops
FIFA blue over red, yellow card show
Turkey need emphatic win, Brazil help
England look for win against Nigeria
June 11, 2002
Senegal not finished yet
France's fall swift and unexpected
French pain is Danes gain
Asian soccer on the march
Italy's Di Biagio out of Mexico game
China ponder coach change
Germany romp into last 16
Ireland cruise through
Denmark send France crashing out
Debutants Senegal make round 2
Senegal not finished yet
France's fall swift and unexpected
French pain is Danes gain
French lesson for England, says Eriksson
England face potential double African
challenge
Asian soccer on the march
Italy's Di Biagio out of Mexico game
China ponder coach change
June 10, 2002
Pauleta 'tricks' in Portugal's win
Tunisia hold Belgium to throw open group
South Korea rally to hold US
Treat Nigeria like champs: Beckham
Denmark wary of France
Ronaldo set to play entire duration
Aimar hopes to give Argentina the edge
Second round beckons for Japan
Ireland won't take Saudi lightly
Costa Rica expect no favours from Brazil
Japan parties after historic win
Politics dominate US-Korea clash
Will-power will decide Poland game: Portugal coach
One killed, 100 hurt as Russian fans riot
France chase luck and inspiration against Denmark
Mexico must play their best against Italy
June 9, 2002
Inamoto gives Japan historic
win
Rising Sons
Mexico rally to down Ecuador
Mexican Wave!
Press voice Italian fury over
'robbery'
Poland hope to shake off
'Asian virus'
Hope for Croatia,
despair for Italy
Turkey must win
against Costa Rica
June 8, 2002
South Africa send Slovenia packing
Red and yellow cards at the Cup
Scorers at the 2002 World Cup finals
Italy fume over disallowed goals in defeat
England penalty no penalty: Beckenbauer
Italy's Nesta doubtful for Mexico game
Italy were over-confident say Croatians
Zidane set to play against Denmark
England will treat Nigeria game like a final
Cameroon furious at training blunder
Batistuta ready for showdown
Ronaldo on goal mission, Italy favourites
Burn-out staining game: Beckenbauer
Croatia ditch veterans against Italy
Breakaways the key for Japan
Champions France, favourites Argentina in trouble
England learn defensive lessons
June 7, 2002
Spain storm into second round
Sweden put Nigeria out
Brazil determined to avoid a nasty surprise
Maradona to be allowed into Japan: media
Maldini could miss Croatia match
How come French can shoot but can't score?
Loss makes things difficult: Marcelo Bielsa
Germany undeterred by Klose injury
Crisis-free Spain eye long World Cup run
Flying start to the World Cup
Danes can't bear the heat
June 6, 2002
Cameroon overcome fighting Saudi Arabia
Denmark, Senegal draw 1-1
Argentina pick Kily for England clash
Upsets shed new light on fixtures
Lemerre: There's still hope for France
Eriksson: Must perform for 90 mins
FIFA's own goal ruling makes history
Zahovic expelled from Slovenia team
Portugal back to drawing board
France and W'Cup need Zidane
Sweden expecting tough match against Nigeria
June 5, 2002
US pull off shock win over Portugal
Irish hold Germans with late goal
Russia cruise to win over Tunisia
We asked for it, says captain Kahn
Kily to replace Claudio versus England
Simeone avoids talk about Beckham
Basic mistakes caused defeat: Figo
No easy games at World Cup
Unrepentant Rivaldo says cunning is fine
Ayala to miss England clash
Free kick expertise led to clampdown on theatrics
Lauren sore about Cameroon build up
Rivaldo fined for play-acting
France determined to bounce back
June 4, 2002
South Korea surprise Poland
Japan, Belgium in exciting 2-2 draw
Second half goals give Costa Rica win
Doc: Zidane's condition improving
Asian soccer comes off age
Ice-cool Vieri eyes Italian record
Argentines play down England rivalry
Trapattoni set to change Italian team
France determined to bounce back
Romantsev dare not fail against Tunisia
Record-breaking Germany ready for Ireland
Rivaldo could face ban
Portugal's double act ready to shine
Japan expects -- but not too much
Costa Rica coach faces his former master
Japan wary of set pieces against Belgium
'Moment of Truth' for South Korea
June 3, 2002
Brazil rally to down Turkey
Vieri double gives Italy victory
Penalty goal gives Mexico victory
Zidane insists he will not take risks
Tearful Emerson 'hurting inside' after Cup
injury
Samba beat heralds Brazil
France ready to ring tactical changes
Weary England seeking to avoid errors
Costa Rica gamble on patched-up strikers
June 2, 2002
England-Sweden draw 1-1
Spain beat Slovenia and break jinx
Batistuta goal gives Argentina victory
Brazil captain Emerson out of World Cup
SA hold Paraguay with late Fortune penalty
Ireland will be tougher, says Voeller
Tickets available through FIFA site
FIFA slams the ball talk
Zidane's condition is improving, says team doctor
Brazil put years of misery behind them
Argentina kick off 'group of death'
England pinning hopes on Beckham, Owen
June 1, 2002
Germany blank Saudi Arabia 8-0
Tomasson gives Denmark victory
Ireland rally to hold Cameroon
Zidane doubtful starter v Uruguay
Poles on the attack about their defence
Unflappable Dutchman charms Korean's
Senegal focus on next match - coach
Spain hope to break jinx against Slovenia
Saudi motivated for another shock
Batistuta seeks World Cup title before quitting
May 31, 2002
Senegal shock France
Asia launches first Cup in style
A soccer lesson from Senegal
Germany face Saudi challenge
Brazil unruffled by dark horses tag
Danes out to hit Uruguay for six again
Zen-Ruffinen gone, legal action stops
Asia's first W'Cup set for kickoff
England midfield hopes rest on United trio
May 30, 2002
France aim for winning start
Brazil, Turkey set to dominate group C
England midfield hopes rest on United trio
Senegal holds its breath
Maradona's strike is goal of the century
Argentina face striking dilemma
Big Phil to put Brazil on the attack
England ready to deliver, says Beckham
FIFA refuse sub for Keane
Mendieta has a point to prove
Italy on guard against complacency
May 29, 2002
Maldini eyes appearance record
Blatter re-elected as president
France can cope without Zidane - Djorkaeff
Ireland pleads with FIFA for a sub
Joint hosts, rivals on and off pitch
Cameroon hide glee at Ireland woes
Heads to roll in wake of Blatter victory
Ayala happy to just play
Brazil miss eight penalties in training
Maradona allowed to enter South Korea
Beckham lifting England already: McClaren
Blatter and Hayatou both confident
Kimchi and Ginseng stand as Korean symbols
Winner takes all in Group of Fear
May 28, 2002
No ultimatum over Keane - McCarthy
Beckham set to face Sweden - Eriksson
FIFA fury overshadows the finals
Irish players do not want Keane back
S Korea to show off 12-year-old boy wonder
Refereeing still a man's job at World Cup
May 27, 2002
Eriksson ponders gamble on youth
History's most open Cup set for kick-off
Zidane will miss first two matches
China already a success but pride's at stake
Ortega to wear Argentina's No 10 shirt
Spain missing that extra spark, says De Pedro
Injury scares for France, Italy in final warm-up
May 26, 2002
Zidane suffers thigh injury
Happy headache for Argentina's Bielsa
Argentina not to retire no.10 shirt
Germany's coach Voeller thinking big
Spain's coach brushes aside critics
Brazil still unlikely to ignite World up
May 24, 2002
Japan have "God" on their side: Troussier
Portugal to rest Figo for China friendly
Roberto Carlos dismisses Turkey hreat
Ljungberg is Sweden's trump card
Ireland send Keane home
May 23, 2002
Void in England midfield
Ireland send Keane home
Maldini hopes to finish with a flourish
India in the FIFA World Cup
Opening match is crucial: Zidane
Back me and win, says Ronaldo
Spain's Raul fitter than ever
Americans see fresh chance to boost sport's profile
Old offence threatens Maradona visit
May 22, 2002
Beckham will lift England: Eriksson
Roy Keane threatens to fly home
India's man at the World Cup
Nigeria held by Yokohama in warm-up
Rivaldo's peace message stopped by shirt ban
Djorkaeff and Cisse star in French victory
Off-pitch headaches grow; England shaky
Delighted dad Zidane joins France squad
May 21, 2002
Ronaldo raring to go again
Ballack carries Germany's hopes
France may change formation
Dyer included in England's final squad
France fret over delayed Zidane
England held by lively South Korea
Roberto Carlos ready to take a dive for Brazil
World champions France begin to feel pressure
Brazil's Emerson impressed by Zidane's fouling
Japan's mission not impossible: Troussier
Uruguay missing top players for warm-up match
May 20, 2002
Beckham ready for World Cup opener
Russia hit rock bottom before World Cup
Rivaldo says he's ready for action
Owen dismisses injury woes
China fans snap up tickets for Cup
Hooligans could face the music
Coach Troussier picky about menu
Cameras to spot trouble in Japan
Beckham ready for World Cup opener
South Korea bars England soccer fan
Russia hit rock bottom before World Cup
Japan official at Senegal camp kills self
'After seeing me perform, players started respecting me'
May 19, 2002
France bid fans farewell with a defeat
Simeone admits trying to get Beckham sent off
Dyer given two more days to prove fitness
Tokyo's night playground awaits W'Cup invasion
Security tight as Argentina train
May 18, 2002
Canizares injury forces Camacho into rethink
Spain 'keeper out of Cup after freak accident
Santa Cruz stars as Paraguay beat Sweden
May 17, 2002
Owen has class to bear weight of England hopes
Nothing but repeat victory will do: Lemerre
France missing key players for Belgium friendly
Injured Beckham still on course for finals
Madrid brought to a standstill by heroes
May 16, 2002
Favourites Argentina arrive in Japan
May 15, 2002
Argentina leave out Riquelme and Saviola
No balls for Brazil as training continues
FIFA rankings: France No.1; Brazil, Argentina second
May 14, 2002
Brazil's "Big Phil" faces absentee problems...again
Journalists back Zidane to become World Cup star
Zidane to quit after four years with Real Madrid
May 13, 2002
England's Dyer threatens legal action over tackle
England plans in disarray as injuries grow
Top soccer players have no rest time before finals
Zidane keeps thoughts to himself
May 12, 2002
U.S. coach says goalie shirt still up for grabs
May 11, 2002
Beckham to join England squad for Dubai trip
Blatter blasts 'smear' as legal action starts
France to focus on minds, Germans on knee as World Cup nears
May 10, 2002
Never mind the ball, spot the haircut
Figo leads Portuguese hopes
Former captain Deschamps sees France as favourites
Burden of expectation on South Korea
Morioka return gives Japan a boost
Nigeria face uphill battle at World Cup
Romario baffled by Brazil World Cup omission
Optimistic Russia target quarter-finals
May 9, 2002
Joe Cole in squad as Eriksson backs youth
World Cup glory a distant dream for India
Pioneers Uruguay back after 12-year absence
May 8, 2002
Crunching tackles replace Brazilian skill
Beautiful game ready to take centre stage
S.Korea chief says FIFA in crisis under Blatter
Romario still silent after World Cup rejection
Argentina head South American challenge
May 7, 2002
Sweden are in finals for 10th time
Ireland stick with familiar faces for World Cup
French squad now known, no Anelka
France must answer case for the defence
Sky's the limit for Eriksson's young lions
China happy just to get to finals
Defiant Big Phil leaves out Romario
Caniggia, Batistuta in Argentina's squad
May 6, 2002
Deisler makes Germany's World Cup squad
FIFA force referees into the limelight
U.S. squad get head-start on W'Cup rivals
May 4, 2002
Scolari harrassed in the street over Romario
More injury woes for World Cup hopefuls
FIFA rocked by Zen-Ruffinen 'bombshell'
May 3, 2002
Mixed news for old rivals, Japan held to draw
World Cup apathy hits Brazil
May 2, 2002
Anxious wait for Voeller, Sono
May 1, 2002
Pele fancies Italy, France, Argentina and England
April 30, 2002
Tight finish to leagues adds to tension
April 29, 2002
Manchester United deny claims about Eriksson
April 28, 2002
Beckham confident of rapid recovery
April 27, 2002
Eriksson picks Argentina as favourites
Finals give economic boost
Paraguay's Chilavert apologises to coach Maldini
April 26, 2002
Blatter delighted as allies win seats in UEFA elections
England hit by Neville blow, Keane returns
Eriksson must select McManaman, says Zidane
FIFA World Cup Champions Trophy unveiled
April 25, 2002
Firms at World Cup can get rain insurance
April 24, 2002
Beckham escapes crash unharmed - papers
FIFA faces "rocky road" to World Cup: Jordaan
April 23, 2002
Russians offered cash and cars for World Cup wins
No surprises in U.S. World Cup squad
April 22, 2002
World Cup supremo slams Japanese PM's shrine visit
April 19, 2002
Italian gloom, Romario's Cup hopes fade
Eriksson at the helm of England's transition
April 18, 2002
Making finals is my biggest test-Beckham
Eriksson welcomes England's fire
Argentina beat Germany; Brazil, France draw
April 17, 2002
Blatter slams Johansson as bad loser
Owen surprised to be England captain
Greenpeace warns of nuclear threat to World Cup
April 16, 2002
Germany face real test against old rivals Argentina
Owen to captain England against Paraguay
April 14, 2002
Duscher calls Beckham to apologise
Campbell carried off, Batistuta in hospital
Ronaldo double keeps Inter on course
April 13, 2002
England gamble on Beckham, Mendieta back
FIFA calls emergency meeting of executive committee
April 12, 2002
Blatter suspends audit of FIFA finances
April 5, 2002
Weeping Romario moved by public affection
April 13, 2002
World Cup squad lists on May 24
April 3, 2002
Organisers face World Cup security dilemma
April 1, 2002
Golden oldies dream of new chance for glory
March 28, 2002
Lively return by Ronaldo as Brazil beat Yugoslavia
France still not a "dream team": Lemerre
Five-star France lead the charge to finals
Pele shirt scores auction record
March 27, 2002
Eriksson helped by distance from England
Ronaldo sure of dispelling fitness doubts
March 26, 2002
Ronaldo back for Brazil after 30-month absence
March 25, 2002
Hierro hat-trick keeps Real Madrid top in Spain
March 21, 2002
England's finest show the right stuff
March 19, 2002
Blatter confident of remaining FIFA president
March 16, 2002
Japan to ban flights over World Cup venues
March 14, 2002
China's fans prepare for debut
March 13, 2002
Caniggia in, Batistuta out for Argentina
March 8, 2002
FIFA may use X-Ray technology to determine player ages
March 5, 2002
FIFA to discuss fallout of burst financial bubble
March 4, 2002
Two-goal Romario turns up the heat on Big Phil
Febuary 28, 2002
FIFA considering blood tests at World Cup
Febuary 22, 2002
Argentina put faith in twin coaches
Febuary 18, 2002
S Korea gets ready for D-100 and President Bush
Febuary 14, 2002
Vivas hopes for quick Ronaldo return
Febuary 12, 2002
England's Owen out of Netherlands match
January 22, 2002
Portugal only real test for Brazil - Pele
January 8, 2002
Twin World Cup challenge for Germany
December 18, 2001
Vugrinec is one to watch for World Cup
December 14, 2001
Henry to light France's World Cup fire
December 5, 2001
Pele says England can win World Cup
December 3, 2001
Germans relieved after World Cup draw
December 1, 2001
France, Senegal to kick off 2002 World Cup
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