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Japan still bruised after Elephant stampede
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Japan's defeat by Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener has sparked a flood of recriminations, with former captain Hidetoshi Nakata ripping into the Blue Samurai after their 2-1 weekend loss.
Belgium's young guns set to dazzle at the World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Belgium's vibrant young team are preparing to launch their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday with competition hotting up on the training pitch ahead of the Group H clash.
Japan must play to strengths, says Honda
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Japan talisman Keisuke Honda said Monday the side must try to dominate possession if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive after a defeat in their Group C opener.
Korea skipper plans Koo d'etat in adopted home
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Germany have an unlikely ally at the World Cup in Koo Ja-Cheol, South Korea's youngest ever captain, who plays for Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05.
Japan FA defends World Cup ref Nishimura
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» The Japan Football Association (JFA) has defended referee Yuichi Nishimura's command of English after his controversial performance in the World Cup opener, according to a media report Monday.
Litter-picking Japan fans win global hearts
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» The team may have lost their opening World Cup match, but Japanese fans won plaudits around the world after picking up the trash in their stadium stand after the game.
Zaccheroni plans radical Japan rethink
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni admitted Sunday he could be forced into a radical rethink to salvage his team's World Cup dreams after an opening 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast.
Argentina expects as Messi enters World Cup fray
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi enters the World Cup fray on Sunday, hoping he can at last add a major team title to all the individual honours he has accrued over the years.
In World Cup allegiances, Japanese-Brazilians face dilemma
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Chants of "Nippon!" broke out in a Japanese-Brazilian cultural center in Sao Paulo as 300 fans cheered on the Asian team in their World Cup game against Ivory Coast.
Italy's Super Mario sinks England
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Mario Balotelli scored the winner as Italy beat England 2-1 in their World Cup duel in the Amazon on Saturday, while Costa Rica provided a major shock with an upset win over Uruguay.