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June 11 ... Stunned France mourns quick exit of Les Bleus
June 11 ... French coach: too soon to think about future
June 11 ... French soccer icon criticizes performance
June 11 ... Zidane fails to re-ignite French campaign
June 11 ... Denmark look ahead to second round
June 11 ... Danes cheer after team ousts France
June 11 ... Diop: Senegal's modest hero
June 11 ... Senegal celebrates undreamed-of entry
June 11 ... Uruguay disappoints in World Cup return
June 11 ... Spain looks to experiment
June 11 ... Turkey looks for a minor miracle
June 11 ... Brazil hoping for win against Costa Rica
June 11 ... Brazil laments France's World Cup exit
June 11 ... Poland could do South Koreans a big favour
June 11 ... Cherundolo probably out for rest of World Cup
June 11 ... Guinness and cheers as Ireland progresses
June 11 ... Ljungberg's hip hurting again
June 11 ... Beckham waxwork placed in Trafalgar Square
June 11 ... Soccer great Pele hospitalized
June 10 ... FIFA distances itself from disturbances
June 10 ... Italy practises without Maldini, Nesta
June 10 ... Andersson won't play against Argentina
June 10 ... Scenarios from Group F
June 10 ... Tunisia must learn to dream in World Cup
June 10 ... Ronaldo eager to make up for lost time
June 10 ... McCarthy confident of Ireland win
June 10 ... Wednesday's featured matches
June 10 ... Hargreaves injury comes at bad time
June 10 ... Maldini: Things aren't easy for the big teams
June 10 ... Roof at first closed, is later opened at Big Eye Stadium
June 10 ... All eyes on Zidane? Not quite
June 10 ... Friedel plays game of his life
June 10 ... Mathis scores in World Cup debut
June 10 ... Portugal relieved as team thrashes Poland
June 10 ... Poland becomes second team to fall out
June 10 ... Beckham enjoying World Cup
June 10 ... Nesta hopes to play against Mexico
June 10 ... Desailly: Elimination not the end of an era
June 10 ... Lemerre: no decision on Zidane
June 10 ... Beckenbauer's favourites: Germany and Argentina
June 10 ... Prime minister joins in celebrating Japan's first win
June 10 ... Miyamoto plays key role for Japan
June 10 ... Spain fields reserves against South Africa
June 10 ... Slovenia wants to bow out with victory
June 10 ... U.S. fans like needle in red haystack
June 10 ... Eriksson: no slipups against Nigeria
June 10 ... Beckham almost lost his breath over penalty
June 10 ... Aguirre expecting an Italian onslaught
June 10 ... Second death confirmed in Russian riots
June 10 ... FIFA distances itself from disturbances in Moscow
June 10 ... Anything less than win and Argentina packs bags
June 10 ... Korean players display anti-U.S. gestures
June 10 ... Senegal has nagging injury problems
June 10 ... Cameroon's Lions ready to show their claws
June 10 ... Irish TV commentator suspended
June 10 ... Typhoon could make for wet World Cup
June 10 ... Spectator in critical condition
June 9 ... Turkey, Costa Rica tie moves Brazil on
June 9 ... Mexico beats World Cup newcomer Ecuador
June 9 ... Time running out for France
June 9 ... Ireland needs to beat Saudis by two
June 9 ... Portugal steels itself for game
June 9 ... Senegal relaxed but jubilant
June 9 ... Bora has no regrets
June 9 ... FIFA: Korean president will skip game
June 9 ... Germans in hopes of extending World Cup
June 9 ... England's Owen has yet to claim spotlight
June 9 ... Argentine coach's tactics in spotlight
June 9 ... England's Hargreaves to undergo scan
June 9 ... Canadian linesman to be involved in another game
June 9 ... Italians' jerseys spark love of blue
June 9 ... Croatian young guns pushing veterans out
June 9 ... Russian fans riot in Moscow, one dead
June 9 ... Japanese celebrate first win
June 8 ... Cameroon coach indignant over treatment
June 8 ... S. Africa moves closer, Slovenia eliminated
June 8 ... S. Korean activists burn U.S. flag
June 8 ... Four R's too much as Brazil routs China
June 8 ... Croatia shocks Italy to keep hopes alive
June 8 ... Report: S. Korean students fill empty seats
June 7 ... U.S. to meet South Korea in time of rising tension
June 7 ... Arena says to expect lineup changes
June 7 ... Larsson saves Sweden
June 7 ... Japan looking for a win against Russia
June 7 ... Ireland needs to beat Saudis by two
June 7 ... China players struggle on field, score with advertisers
June 7 ... Tomorrow's Games
June 7 ... Top scorer Klose has knee injury
June 7 ... Hargreaves limps off the field against Argentina
June 7 ... Super Sven breaks another spell
June 7 ... England celebrates win over Argentina
June 7 ... World Cup fever in Argentina muted
June 7 ... Report: Maradona allowed entry into Japan
June 7 ... Argentine's on the ball
June 7 ... South Africa confident, Slovenia in turmoil
June 7 ... Mexico looking for second-round berth
June 7 ... Italy facing desperate Croatian team
June 7 ... Ticket seekers crash network
June 6 ... Still all to play for in Group H
June 6 ... France teeters on brink of elimination
June 6 ... Cameroon eliminates Saudi Arabia
June 6 ... Zahovic kicked off Slovenia side
June 6 ... Brazil hopes to avoid letdown against China
June 6 ... Lightly regarded CONCACAF still undefeated
June 6 ... Maldini impressed by U.S. team
June 6 ... North Korea shows World Cup games
June 6 ... Pressure missing -- in soccer balls
June 6 ... Italy-Ecuador gets biggest rating so far
June 6 ... Senegal ties Denmark in critical match
June 6 ... Kaviedes likely to start for Ecuador
June 6 ... Irish team honours Staunton for 100 caps
June 6 ... Two own goals in US-Portugal match a World Cup first
June 6 ... Portugal mulls what went wrong
June 6 ... U.S. victory dampens South Korean euphoria
June 6 ... Mathis waiting for chance
June 6 ... Stewart may be out for South Korea game
June 6 ... FIFA rejects Turkey's request to replace referee
June 6 ... It's not cheating, it's soccer, says Brazilian squad
June 6 ... Rivaldo could face future sanctions
June 6 ... Japan gets ready to take on Russians
June 6 ... Waseige outraged by Belgian media reviews
June 6 ... Hoping phone sales ends ticket flap
June 6 ... Senegal's Lions roar on, but without Diao
June 6 ... Saudi team proud after loss to Cameroon
June 6 ... England fans arrested at bar
June 6 ... A special prayer for no shootouts
June 5 ... U.S. shocks fifth-ranked Portugal
June 5 ... Argentina holds all the big cards
June 5 ... Slovene coach to resign after World Cup
June 5 ... Russia takes control of Group H
June 5 ... French coach undecided on Zidane
June 5 ... Rivaldo: no regrets about faking injury
June 5 ... For Brazil, simplicity is a virtue
June 5 ... Turkey asks FIFA to replace ref
June 5 ... South Korean media praise Hiddink
June 5 ... Saudi Arabia's Al Jaber to miss match
June 5 ... Beckham says he's 95 per cent fit
June 5 ... Beckham and Veron to go head-to-head
June 5 ... Owen hopes for tap-in, victory
June 5 ... Nakata playing a leading role for Japan
June 5 ... Rivaldo to play in World Cup again
June 4 ... Beckham won't make same mistake
June 4 ... Costa Rica defeats China
June 4 ... Uruguay hoping to play role of giant-killers
June 4 ... Cameroon hopes to stay alive
June 4 ... Japan opens campaign with tie
June 4 ... Swedes take day off
June 4 ... France fights for survival
June 4 ... Spanish players impressed by Denmark
June 4 ... Quiet Kangnung boasts South African squad
June 4 ... Turkey face Costa Rica without key defenders
June 4 ... Former pupil, mentor laud each other
June 4 ... Millions of Chinese watch -- and groan
June 4 ... Brazil: Rivaldo didn't fake injury
June 4 ... Turkish official hopes call won't affect relations
June 4 ... German coach unimpressed by referee
June 4 ... England in must-win situation
June 4 ... England 'keeper already emerging as star
June 4 ... Argentina sets sights on rival England
June 4 ... Police flown in from Argentina
June 4 ... Ayala's injury in same area as before
June 4 ... Eriksson to make sure players show respect
June 4 ... Former coach lambasts Croatian team
June 4 ... Italy considering changing starting lineup
June 4 ... Mexican coach isn't underestimating Ecuador
June 4 ... Japanese crowd plays its part
June 4 ... Romantsev will quit if Russia fails to advance
June 4 ... Prime minister orders action on ticket fiasco
June 4 ... Prisoners set to play in mock 'World Cup'
June 4 ... Sweden-England game shut off in stadium
June 4 ... South Korean Falun Gong followers campaign
June 3 ... Ayala questionable for England match
June 3 ... Cameroon wears pretend sleeves
June 3 ... France feels weight of club exertions
June 3 ... Italy, Brazil start well
June 3 ... Prisoners take advantage of game to escape
June 3 ... Opening matches draw 330,000 viewers for CBC
June 3 ... Beckham's fitness vital to England's survival
June 3 ... Uruguay nursing injuries
June 3 ... Turkey to get $115,000 Cdn bonus for advancing
June 3 ... Turkish, Brazilian soccer fans in brawl in Berlin
June 3 ... Tristan suffers light ankle sprain
June 3 ... Six Paraguayan starters nurse injuries
June 3 ... Mokoena awarded goal after review
June 3 ... Soccer fans charged after Italy-Ecuador match
June 3 ... Malaysian nabbed with 25,000 pirated CDs
June 3 ... No new cases of England supporters turned away
June 3 ... Kirch won't stop reported illegal World Cup broadcasts
June 3 ... Non-singing Italians not named Pavarotti
June 3 ... Belarussians protest lack of television coverage
June 3 ... Ratings for World Cup down from 1998
June 3 ... Ronaldo's back, and so is Brazil
June 3 ... Cameroon: We're finally over jetlag
June 3 ... China fears protests at game
June 3 ... Transition of Croatia '98 not so smooth
June 3 ... Co-hosts finally in action
June 3 ... Ticket woes continue at World Cup
June 3 ... Zidane: He's not essential for victory
June 3 ... Grandmother's death motivates Blanco
June 3 ... Italy's hard man Vieri bangs his way by opponents
June 3 ... Italians celebrate victory in streets
June 3 ... Russia looks for maximum points
June 3 ... South Africans settle back to beach life
June 3 ... Sweden's Patrik Andersson recovering
June 3 ... Turkish coach slams ref for 'injustice'
June 3 ... Turks dream return turns to nightmare
June 3 ... Belgians Van Kerckhoven, De Boeck to miss game
June 3 ... Emerson's dream of hoisting Cup over
June 3 ... China coach warns against unfair refereeing
June 3 ... Croats say their team's loss is catastrophe
June 3 ... Germany could become first to advance
June 3 ... Irish coach not intimidated by Germans
June 2 ... Sweden rallies to tie England
June 2 ... Spain defeats Slovenia 3-1
June 2 ... Brazil captain Emerson out
June 2 ... Ballack, Klose stars of German revival
June 2 ... Italy opts to go with new lineup in opener
June 2 ... Hargreaves starts for England
June 2 ... Title favourite Argentina beats Nigeria
June 2 ... South African comeback hands them tie
June 2 ... German soccer fans say respect is back
June 2 ... Agoos finally appears set for World Cup
June 2 ... Mathis may not start World Cup opener
June 2 ... Brazil begins its quest
June 2 ... China hoping for a win, tie and goal
June 2 ... Organizers beef up security Sunday
June 2 ... British soldiers take break from Afghan war
June 2 ... French team divided over strategy
June 2 ... Germans show little euphoria
June 2 ... Irish fans turn out in green
June 2 ... Japan under the gun in Group H
June 2 ... South Korea looking for first-ever win
June 2 ... Portugal's senior players seek final glory
June 2 ... Some Saudis shocked, some joke
June 2 ... Injury adds to Belgium's worries
June 2 ... China taken aback by Germany's 8-0 pounding
June 2 ... Ticket scalpers doing brisk business in Japan
June 2 ... Report: Japan puts extra tickets on Internet
June 2 ... Italians go in cautiously
June 2 ... South Korea looks to make Poland its first ever victim
June 2 ... Saudis distraught following loss
June 1 ... Remarkable ride continues for Hargreaves
June 1 ... Arena: America's funny, caustic coach
June 1 ... French coach: defeat "end of team's culture of victory"
June 1 ... 'Dream' changes everything
May 31 ... Wild about World Cup
May 31 ... Miyamoto available despite broken nose
May 31 ... Slovenia ready to take on high-powered Spain
May 31 ... Costa Rica worries over health of forwards
May 31 ... French coach: defeat "end of team's culture of victory"
May 31 ... Senegal players still on high after upset
May 31 ... Senegal stuns defending champion France
May 31 ... Most French remain calm after upset loss
May 31 ... Senegal celebrates stunning victory
May 31 ... Djorkaeff proves poor substitute for Zidane
May 31 ... Senegal player's jewelry theft a 'stupid joke'
May 31 ... Soccer dreams come true for Calgary coaches
May 31 ... Keen interest in Ireland
May 31 ... Irish must overcome Keane turmoil
May 31 ... Cameroon opens against Ireland
May 31 ... China's World Cup star predicts exodus of top players
May 31 ... Inzaghi looks good in practice
May 31 ... Paraguay will miss Chilavert against South Africa
May 31 ... Eriksson looks to knock out countrymen
May 31 ... Brazil's weak point may be its knees
May 31 ... Ljungberg limps out of training again
May 31 ... Senegal celebrates stunning victory
May 31 ... FIFA's No. 2 executive resigns, U.S. team visits DMZ
May 31 ... FIFA to punish game-slowing tactics
May 31 ... 2002 World Cup enjoys mixed opening ceremonies
May 31 ... Thousands may have to pick up tickets at venue
May 31 ... Waseige likely to play lone forward for Belgium
May 31 ... Batistuta to quit international soccer after World Cup
May 31 ... England keeps Dyer at World Cup
May 30 ... Beckham tells how he survived tackle
May 30 ... Zen-Ruffinen to resign July 4
May 30 ... Seoul revels in World Cup limelight
May 30 ... Keller misses practice after bruising elbow
May 30 ... Italy wins last match before opener
May 30 ... Vieira prepares to take on nation of birth
May 30 ... Referees' mistakes can be reversed
May 30 ... Cameroon tries to shake off rocky arrival
May 30 ... Beckham says he's fit and ready
May 30 ... Reyna's time has come
May 30 ... For Brazil, World Cup is more than soccer
May 30 ... Underdog role suits Brazil just fine
May 30 ... Report: Blatter wants to fire Zen-Ruffinen
May 30 ... Beckham says he's fit and ready
May 30 ... Lemerre: Zidane loss weakens France
May 30 ... France's Vieira prepares to take on nation of birth
May 30 ... Ireland can't call for replacement of Keane
May 30 ... Senegal confident of upstaging French
May 30 ... Cameroon tries to shake off rocky arrival
May 30 ... Italy wins last match before opener
May 30 ... Delgado's no saint
May 30 ... Lemerre hopes to avoid Argentina's 1990 fate
May 30 ... Ono works out at Japan camp
May 30 ... FIFA reduces suspension of Mexico's Arellano
May 30 ... Recoba vows to be in Uruguayan lineup for opener
May 30 ... Churches, pubs and businesses adapt in England
May 30 ... FIFA president to take subway
May 30 ... South Korea allows prison inmates to watch games
May 30 ... Japanese protester arrested
May 30 ... Delays force fans to pick up opening game tickets on match day
May 30 ... Chasing the Golden Boot
May 30 ... Japan's cellphone giant expecting 'massive' traffic
May 30 ... First round brings back memories for old classics
May 30 ... Activists stage protest over dog-eating culture
May 30 ... Two more suspected hooligans refused entry to Japan
May 30 ... Britons bet big on World Cup
May 30 ... Tomorrow's Game
May 30 ... France is clearly the A team
May 30 ... Young guns aim to fire
May 30 ... It's all up in the air
May 30 ... Out to fry the French
May 29 ... Blatter re-elected as FIFA president
May 29 ... Players can't wait for opening kickoff at World Cup
May 29 ... Soccer fans across the country rearrange schedules
May 29 ... For Arena, future means next week
May 29 ... Japanese prince arrives in South Korea for World Cup opener
May 29 ... Falklands War a fresh memory for English and Argentines
May 29 ... England wins World Cup in video game
May 29 ... Hayatou beaten but proud in FIFA elections
May 29 ... Zen-Ruffinen remains defiant against his boss
May 29 ... Injured Morientes trains lightly
May 29 ... EU warns fans of foot-and-mouth outbreak
May 29 ... Maradona allowed to enter South Korea
May 29 ... Irish manager expresses relief
May 29 ... Swedes won't target Beckham broken foot
May 29 ... Languages no problem for Cameroon
May 29 ... Suspected hooligans refused entry
May 29 ... Danish players brush off brawl reports
May 29 ... Journalist buys dog to save it
May 29 ... Chilavert: Spain isn't as tough as everyone thinks
May 29 ... Tickets for wheelchair seats to be delivered at stadiums
May 29 ... South Korean squad receives giant ball
May 29 ... Costa Rica hopes to 'sharpen up' in practice game
May 29 ... Man suspected of selling fake Japanese team shirts arrested
May 29 ... Turkey coach defends deporting Chinese reporters
May 29 ... Old man of Italy squad says he's one of the boys
May 29 ... Japanese football officials deny Ono has appendicitis
May 29 ... Senegal not worried against meeting with France
May 29 ... Vieira: tough tuneups good preparation for opener
May 29 ... Senegal player unlikely to be prosecuted
May 29 ... Argentines unruffled despite poor showing
May 29 ... Djorkaeff ready to step in for Zidane
May 29 ... Inzaghi nearing full fitness after injury
May 29 ... China's ailing coach may have to skip World Cup opener
May 29 ... Spanish 'keeper moves up from to No. 1 -- twice
May 29 ... England finally ready for World Cup
May 29 ... Swedish star limps off practice field
May 29 ... German defender Rehmer injured again
May 29 ... Denilson gets a new chance
May 29 ... Golden boy of Turkish soccer has dreams of lifting World Cup
May 29 ... Swedish spy kicking his heels
May 29 ... Uruguay thinking of only one thing
May 29 ... U.S. goalie Keller slightly injures elbow
May 29 ... An Oriental Flavour to the World's Game
May 29 ... Owen has a Chance to Build on Success
May 29 ... Italian Prodigy has team playing with flair
May 29 ... Keepers of the Faith
May 29 ... 44 Years Has Not Dulled Pele's Lustre
May 29 ... Portugal's fate is resting on shoulders of Figo
May 29 ... Watching games a challenge as televising them
May 29 ... Frenchman eager to bring another Cup home
May 29 ... Argentina star owes much to England's coach
May 29 ... Brazil star given a big chance to redeem himself
May 28 ... Beckham expected to play in opener
May 28 ... Church says vicars can change service times
May 28 ... Irish: team better off without Keane
May 28 ... Ireland fan in Japan hopes boys in green win it all
May 28 ... Totti says he'll be at full strength
May 28 ... Italian players mobbed at public appearance
May 28 ... Coco's loan spell with Barcelona ends
May 28 ... Italian team won't sing the national anthem
May 28 ... Beasley helps lead new breed of player
May 28 ... Ronaldo eager to leave injury behind
May 28 ... Brazilian team has mixed views on Zidane injury
May 28 ... Petit recovers after banging elbow
May 28 ... Morientes suffers ankle sprain
May 28 ... Hierro hopes some of his Real Madrid success will rub off
May 28 ... Germans want to use size to subdue the Saudis
May 28 ... Crespo looks to have edge
May 28 ... Caniggia virtually rules himself out of Nigeria game
May 28 ... Report: Portuguese star Figo healthy
May 28 ... Mexican coach Aguirre unimpressed by Croatia
May 28 ... World soccer officials get hot under the collar at finances meeting
May 28 ... Beer sold out during friendly matches
May 28 ... Senegal's World Cup player under investigation
May 28 ... Japan deports two suspected British hooligans
May 28 ... East Timor's president among several leaders to attend World Cup
May 28 ... Police arrest man who allegedly smuggled fans into World Cup warmup match
May 28 ... Be prepared to pay for those enduring memories of the 2002 World Cup
May 28 ... Ticket problems continue to plague Japan's World Cup venture
May 28 ... Pre-World Cup arrests
May 28 ... De Vlieger has a reputation to uphold
May 28 ... Turks planning to slow down Brazil
May 28 ... Basturk: Brazil match is an opportunity for Turkey to advance
May 28 ... Reports of Nakata being transferred draw interest in Japan
May 27 ... Keane seeks return to Ireland's squad
May 27 ... More positive reviews for Hargreaves
May 27 ... Key players hobbling
May 27 ... Zidane unlikely to play first 2 games
May 27 ... Veron: Cup will make up for season
May 27 ... Eriksson more confident about injuries
May 27 ... Americans save best for goal
May 27 ... Turkey manager slams Brazilian Roberto Carlos
May 27 ... Seoul gets in the mood
May 27 ... France to use secret weapon: Wives and girlfriends
May 27 ... Inzaghi likely to miss first game
May 27 ... Portugal's squad: Petit is OK
May 27 ... Japan still waiting to catch fever
May 27 ... Scary moment for Swedes
May 27 ... Argentine players critical of Maradona snub
May 27 ... Poland's defence needs work -- coach
May 27 ... Ebbe Sand to raise money for cancer society
May 27 ... Ecuadorean captain wants beautiful goals
May 27 ... British actor Roger Moore arrives in South Korea
May 27 ... Ireland's Harte hopes new balls will help
May 27 ... McAteer injury less serious than feared
May 27 ... Organizers mistakenly issued reporter's ID to American
May 27 ... Uruguay arrives in South Korea
May 27 ... Spanish players could earn more than $675,000 Cdn
May 26 ... Keane doesn't feel guilty about leaving
May 26 ... Seriousness of Zidane's injury mystery
May 26 ... Korea looks a little like home for U.S.
May 26 ... Brazil leaves Malaysia for South Korea
May 26 ... France barely slips by South Korea in exhibition
May 26 ... Swedes return to training base
May 26 ... Spanish coach lambasts press
May 26 ... Senegal has a chance for glory
May 26 ... FIFA orders Argentine team must include No. 10
May 26 ... Three Chinese players on injured list -- coach
May 26 ... Nigeria's power company pleads with public
May 26 ... Workers rally in bid to end strike
May 25 ... Canadian Vergara named assistant ref for two games
May 25 ... World Cup Preview
May 24 ... Ireland's coach, star confirm intolerance
May 24 ... They're up for the Cup
May 23 ... Keane sent home by Irish team
May 23 ... Portugal's Viana to join World Cup squad
May 23 ... Blatter arrives in South Korea
May 23 ... More gloom for England with Murphy injury
May 23 ... Asia ready and raring
May 23 ... Russian prez urges team to play 'beautiful' soccer
May 23 ... Great week for star midfielder Zinedine Zidane
May 23 ... England players get tongue-lashing from coach
May 23 ... Germans arrive in Japan
May 23 ... Sweden's Ljungberg and Mellberg in fight
May 23 ... South Korea predicts more rain, higher temperatures
May 23 ... Ireland stunned, disgusted by dismissal of Keane
May 23 ... Totti is fit to play after injury layoff -- coach
May 23 ... Maldini winds up Italy career
May 23 ... Argentina cruises past Japanese champion
May 23 ... Astronaut to take Costa Rican jersey into space
May 23 ... Raul picks Maradona's goal against England as favourite
May 23 ... Italians not keen on new balls
May 23 ... Ivanisevic looking for wild cards to win
May 23 ... Spain beats amateur Korean side in friendly
May 23 ... Diouf the difference as Senegal beats Ecuador
May 23 ... U.N. agency awards anti-tobacco prize to FIFA
May 23 ... Italy coach bounds around with team
May 23 ... Roberto Carlos: Brazil can win 5th title
May 23 ... Agent: Parma has joined queue to sign Ayala
May 22 ... Hargreaves wins kudos in England
May 22 ... Murphy hurts ankle in training
May 22 ... France officials say Henry's fit for World Cup
May 22 ... Belgium team heads to Japan in high spirits
May 22 ... Zidane arrives in Japan for World Cup
May 22 ... Italian team arrives in Japan
May 22 ... Reports: Portugal's Kenedy fails test
May 22 ... Brazil doing it by the numbers
May 22 ... Japan seeking response over ticket delay
May 22 ... Eriksson might turn to under-21 players
May 22 ... Spanish camp experiences first controversy
May 22 ... Jaziri optimistic about Tunisia's chances
May 22 ... South Africa replaces Matthew Booth
May 22 ... Arsenal's Swedish star back in training
May 22 ... Cameroon squad leaves for Japan
May 22 ... Croatia's Boksic injures abdomen
May 22 ... Argentina has trouble finding opponent
May 22 ... Batistuta to get No. 9 jersey
May 22 ... Japanese confident as World Cup approaches
May 22 ... Gifts from home for Paraguay
May 22 ... South Korea to provide extra security for U.S.
May 22 ... Thai police vow to keep eye on hooligans
May 22 ... Injury replacements allowed by FIFA
May 22 ... Vote for top squad
May 22 ... Official: arrested hooligans could do time in Japan
May 22 ... Hong Kong legislature passes ban on overseas betting
May 21 ... Hargreaves starts for England
May 21 ... Coach: Brazil capable of winning
May 21 ... French coach: team rattled by defeat
May 21 ... Spanish team arrives in South Korea
May 21 ... German coach names two new players
May 21 ... Swedish team arrives in southern Japan
May 21 ... Tunisia coach puts defence first in naming squad
May 21 ... China to go to World Cup without veteran midfielder
May 21 ... Zidane leaves for World Cup
May 21 ... Zurawski hopes for spot in basic squad
May 21 ... First Taiwanese flight flies to South Korea
May 21 ... Hiddink announces final roster for South Korea
May 21 ... South Koreans expect team to reach second round
May 21 ... South Korean police vow stern measures
May 21 ... Wilmots, Mpenza to resume training
May 20 ... Hargreaves could start in exhibition game
May 20 ... Canadian ref gears up for World Cup
May 20 ... Germany's Deisler out of World Cup with knee injury
May 20 ... Overnight rating up 18% for last U.S. warmup
May 20 ... History of World Cup Trophy
May 20 ... World Cup format
May 20 ... World Cup - did you know?
May 19 ... Hargreaves hears from mother that he'd been named to team
May 19 ... English fan refused entry to Korea
May 19 ... Cherundolo added to U.S. roster
May 19 ... England begins training on island
May 19 ... Danes leave with boost
May 19 ... McDonald's offers chance to eat up opponents
May 19 ... Vergara awaits World Cup debut
May 19 ... Beckenbauer doesn't hold much hope for Germans
May 19 ... George, Oliseh to miss World Cup
May 19 ... Figo misses training session due to injury
May 19 ... Italian commentators critical of team
May 19 ... China loses friendly to PSV Eindhover
May 18 ... France, Italy lose in warm-ups
May 18 ... South Korea to dispatch hooligan spotters
May 18 ... Portugal arrives in Macau
May 18 ... Obiorah leads Nigeria to win over Jamaica
May 18 ... Cameroon squad announced
May 18 ... England arrives in South Korean island
May 18 ... World Cup Preview
May 18 ... Italy class of Group G, could go all the way
May 18 ... Weak Group H could be just the tonic for Japanese
May 18 ... Hard-luck England: The Toronto Maple Leafs of soccer
May 17 ... World Cup is crucial test for Ronaldo
May 17 ... Portugal arrives in Macau
May 17 ... South Korea, Japan prepare for worst
May 17 ... England spokesman: Beckham's status unclear
May 17 ... Group of Death could kill England
May 17 ... Carlos: Catalonia will be tough test
May 17 ... Trapattoni cautious about Totti's condition
May 17 ... Spanish goalkeeper to miss World Cup
May 17 ... Turkey returns to World Cup
May 17 ... Germans face Group E challenge
May 17 ... Portugal must watch for Poland in Group D
May 17 ... England bans 1,007 hooligans
May 17 ... North Korea puts on its own big show
May 16 ... Hargreaves joins elite company
May 16 ... U.S. loses players to injury
May 16 ... Brazil still bears watching
May 16 ... Brazil strolls to 5-0 win
May 16 ... Portugal should win Group D
May 16 ... Bank on it: Argentina, France, Italy, Spain in semis
May 16 ... Swedes to go without Ljungberg
May 16 ... Belgium announces World Cup squad
May 16 ... Uruguay beats China 2-0
May 16 ... Heintze to quit Danish national squad
May 16 ... Tunisia leaves for Japan
May 16 ... Senegal's first test: France
May 16 ... World Cup to open with "From the East" theme
May 16 ... British Embassy gives Japan advice on fans
May 16 ... Dyer continues surprise recovery
May 16 ... It's all play, no work at Croatian training camp
May 16 ... South Korean workers threaten protests
May 16 ... France team praises Zidane's "super" goal
May 16 ... Poland's midfielder Karwan sidelined
May 15 ... No sex for Italian World Cup team
May 15 ... England players out late at Dubai nightclub
May 15 ... Star-studded Spain looks to finally deliver
May 15 ... French the class of Group A
May 15 ... Italian players agreed on bonus for World Cup win
May 15 ... Knee injury keeps Costa Rica captain out of World Cup
May 15 ... Dyer given a chance to prove fitness
May 15 ... Mild will miss World Cup
May 15 ... Russia names squad for warmup matches
May 15 ... Young stars reportedly left out of Argentine team
May 15 ... Thuram tips Italy to reach final
May 15 ... Sukur returns to training after injury
May 15 ... Police practice fighting terrorism
May 15 ... Figo works to shake off ankle injury
May 15 ... Keane undergoes treatment at Manchester United
May 15 ... Thai jail to stage mock 'World Cup'
May 15 ... McManaman believes he should be going to World Cup
May 15 ... 250,000 tickets in South Korea remain unsold
May 15 ... FIFA opens operational headquarters in Seoul
May 15 ... Kennedy withdraws from Ireland squad
May 15 ... Mild injured at Sweden's training camp
May 14 ... Arena to wait on a replacement for Armas
May 14 ... Saudi Arabia needs miracle
May 14 ... Sieber to oversee World Cup final
May 14 ... Radebe in named to South Africa roster
May 14 ... Tunisia coach names 26 players for Japan
May 14 ... Earnshaw shines in debut
May 14 ... Baggio, Romario not invited
May 14 ... England's Gerrard ruled out
May 14 ... Jacquet: French team better now
May 14 ... Federations offering reward for success
May 14 ... Cup could produce out-of-region champ
May 14 ... Turkey's star striker Sukur injured again
May 14 ... Korean president calls for suspension of political, labour feuds
May 14 ... Cabinet approves prince's visit to Seoul
May 14 ... England captain featured in highway advertising poster
May 14 ... Malaysian activists protest tobacco sponsorship
May 13 ... Beckham says he'll be fit
May 13 ... Costa Rican team first to arrive in Japan
May 13 ... Vieira ready for the spotlight
May 13 ... Rookie wins place in Portugal's squad
May 13 ... Spain looks to Real Madrid stars
May 13 ... Tunisia goes from crisis to crisis
May 13 ... Swedish World Cup squad begins training in Stockholm
May 13 ... Turkey bars four reporters from training
May 13 ... No hooligans in Turkey, police say
May 13 ... Seoul to open more information booths
May 13 ... Education minister seeks shorter school day
May 13 ... Van Nistelrooy won't play against U.S.
May 12 ... U.S. wins exhibition, loses Armas
May 12 ... England's Dyer almost surely out of World Cup
May 11 ... Woerns can play World Cup
May 11 ... Kieron Dyer injured; World Cup in doubt
May 11 ... The Idiot's guide to the World Cup
May 10 ... Queen gives approval to England's squad
May 10 ... Blatter: Zen-Ruffinen safe at FIFA
May 10 ... Russia showing weak defence
May 10 ... Woerns uncertain for World Cup
May 10 ... Croatia unveils World Cup roster
May 10 ... Turkish squad starts World Cup training
May 10 ... Dog meat dealers cancel World Cup publicity plan
May 10 ... South Korea plays down foot-and-mouth concerns
May 10 ... Koreans advises closure of schools
May 9 ... Romario still bitter
May 9 ... Belgium relies on strong team spirit
May 9 ... Sonck looking for perfect finish
May 9 ... Pieces falling into place for Japan
May 9 ... Nakata key to Japan's success
May 9 ... Kawaguchi looking to bounce back
May 9 ... Turkish defender Gulduren out
May 9 ... Police consider use of rubber bullets, tear gas
May 9 ... Turks may have half-day off
May 9 ... Police to assemble largest force for sports event in Japan
May 9 ... Camacho: Spain should take leaf out of Valencia's book
May 9 ... Velappan urges cops to stamp out illegal betting
May 9 ... Consumer group to monitor accommodation fees
May 9 ... Injured Turkish defender out
May 9 ... Doctor: Figo fit to play World Cup
May 9 ... Katanec assembles Slovenia team at resort
May 8 ... Croatia squad blends experience, youth
May 8 ... Hargreaves to begin World Cup journey
May 8 ... Suker shoots to defend Golden Boot title
May 8 ... Boksic hoping for third time lucky
May 8 ... Baggio not on Italy's World Cup roster
May 8 ... Mexico heading to its 12th World Cup
May 8 ... Blanco returns as star player for Mexico
May 8 ... Mexico relying on Argentine-born Caballero
May 8 ... Study: Soccer refs favour home teams
May 8 ... FIFA satisfied with Japanese venues
May 7 ... Argentina chases its third World Cup title
May 7 ... Argentina's dilemma -- Batistuta, Crespo or both?
May 7 ... Ferguson: Beckham unsure for opener
May 7 ... Beckham injury halts revival under Eriksson
May 7 ... No surprises with Ireland's World Cup squad
May 7 ... Baggio is out of Italy's World Cup list
May 7 ... Barcelona defender Sergi to miss World Cup
May 7 ... Portugal coach expects Figo to be ready
May 7 ... Dutch sniper aims to sweep clouds of gloom away
May 7 ... Turkish talent in Europe form backbone of World Cup squad
May 7 ... Swede overcomes the doubters
May 7 ... Hamstrung Owen needs to regain confidence
May 7 ... South Korea prepared for tougher doping tests
May 7 ... Lemerre names 21 for pre-World Cup training session
May 7 ... Van Nistelrooy heads Dutch roster for U.S. game
May 6 ... No Romario up front for Brazil at World Cup
May 6 ... Beckham will be ready for World Cup
May 6 ... Argentina coach picks Batistuta, Caniggia
May 6 ... Blatter visits North Korea
May 6 ... Germany's World Cup roster announced
May 6 ... Baggio, Hubner unlikely to make Italian team
May 6 ... Sand, Groenkjaer lead Denmark's World Cup roster
May 6 ... Ronaldo travels to Brazil
May 6 ... Report: Zidane won't play in friendly
May 6 ... Ecuador on a high
May 6 ... Aguinaga cornerstone of Ecuadorean offence
May 6 ... Delgado expected to spearhead Ecuador
May 6 ... French team begins high altitude training
May 6 ... Italy ready to take final step
May 6 ... Buffon brings bravado, sporting heritage
May 6 ... 'The Trap' brings energy, success
May 6 ... Russia to announce roster May 21
May 6 ... Fresh violence hits Spanish soccer
May 6 ... Turkish war veterans to go to World Cup
May 6 ... Turkey announces squad for training camp
May 6 ... Voeller gives youth a chance
May 5 ... McCarthy hopes team will carry Irish far
May 5 ... Keane bids to make mark
May 3 ... Beckham denies charge England is too young
May 3 ... Neville out of World Cup
May 3 ... Portugal hopes third time will be lucky
May 3 ... Portugal looks to Figo
May 3 ... Portugal's young gun seeks a repeat performance
May 3 ... U.S. hoping to improve on last-place finish
May 3 ... U.S. to decide between Friedel and Keller
May 3 ... Reyna looking to take U.S. back to second round
May 3 ... Few surprises as Sweden announces World Cup roster
May 3 ... Peeters off list for preparation campaign
May 3 ... Nakata, Ono set to rejoin Japan's national squad
May 3 ... Fulham keeping Lewis until end of season
May 2 ... Beckham awaits present from doctors
May 2 ... Nowotny to miss World Cup
May 2 ... Authorities grapple with World Cup gambling
May 2 ... Polish 'White Eagles' eager to shine
May 2 ... World Cup will test Poland's Nigerian-born striker
May 2 ... Goalie Dudek hopes to make it big
May 2 ... South Korea gears up for World Cup
May 2 ... Hong Myong-bo: I'm older, not old
May 2 ... Hwang Sun-hong: South Korea's killer "Stork"
May 2 ... South Korea steps up safety checks on airlines
May 2 ... Santos lifts Japan to exhibition draw with Honduras
May 2 ... Report: Coach tells Anelka he will miss World Cup
May 2 ... Nowotny ruled out of the World Cup
May 2 ... Cardiff City under scrutiny again
May 2 ... Greek players threaten strike
May 2 ... Barcelona protests over wet field
May 2 ... Tomasson transfers to AC Milan
May 2 ... Raul lauded for winning ticket to Glasgow
May 2 ... Karembeu uncertain for World Cup
May 1 ... Lewis missing as U.S. team opens camp
May 1 ... Brazil less confident approaching World Cup
May 1 ... World Cup is crucial test for Rivaldo
May 1 ... Ronaldo looks to make comeback at World Cup
May 1 ... Chinese hope to make impact at World Cup
May 1 ... Li Tie brings Brazilian training to Chinese team
May 1 ... Sun shooting to become a World Cup star
May 1 ... Loss of Nowotny would be major blow to Germany
May 1 ... Japan ready to roll for World Cup
May 1 ... Eriksson postpones World Cup squad announcement