Eriksson defends failing World Cup squad

"England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has once again defended his squad selection, with the criticism at fever pitch following Saturday’s quarter-final elimination at the hands of Portugal."

France vs. Brazil

"Veterans of Paris final meet again and Les Bleus are buoyant after rediscovering best form against Spain " France have shown they've still got the legs to win, but will they buckle under the pressure...

Rooney's unfinished business with Portugal

"The last time England and Portugal met, Wayne Rooney started the evening as the focal point of English hopes out on the Estadio da Luz pitch but ended it as a forlorn observer in his hotel room. "

Italy vs. Ukraine

"Italy coach Marcello Lippi expects his side to prove their critics wrong when they take on Ukraine in Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Hamburg." Italy crush Ukraine in a decisive 3-0 victory.  Despite...

Argentina fight their way out of the World Cup

A tournament which had been unfolding so beautifully for Argentina finally unravelled in ugliness. Jens Lehmann was the hero as Germany made the semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out, but the result was taken with supreme gracelessness by Gabriel Heinze and Carlos Tevez, who...

England v Portugal

"Team news ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final match." Portugal 0, England 0 (4 -1 penalties) Portugal triumph in the penalty shoot-out that crowned an epic battle, which saw English bulldog Wayne...

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