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- Olsen sees plenty to work on
Denmark coach Morten Olsen described his side's performance in Saturday night's World Cup 2-1 victory over Cameroon as "heroic" but admits they will need to improve massively if they are to make any further progress in the tournament.
Samuel Eto'o had put Cameroon ahead but Denmark drew level thanks to Nicklas Ben View more »- Van Marwijk happy to win ugly
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk was satisfied with his team's performance after their narrow win over Japan in Durban.
Wesley Sneijder's solitary goal was the difference between the two sides in their second Group E match.
"Of course, we want to win playing great football but the important thing is that we learn View more »- Ref 'killed' my World Cup - Kewell
Australia's Harry Kewell was left crestfallen by his dismissal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Ghana and claimed referee Roberto Rosetti had "killed" his World Cup.
After missing the Socceroos' 4-0 trouncing against Germany, Kewell lasted just 24 minutes before being dismissed for deliberate handball after keeping out View more »- Rooney's problem 'in his head'
Fabio Capello has admitted Wayne Rooney must overcome some mind games if he is to make any impact on the World Cup.
Inevitably questions have been raised about Rooney's fitness given the amount of time he spent on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat View more »- Cristiano Ronaldo's Girlfriend, Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk born Irina Shaykhlislamova on January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia, is a fashion model perhaps best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in 2007 and as the face of lingerie brand Intimissimi.
View more »- I'm so sorry - Rooney apologises for foul-mouthed rant
Wayne Rooney apologises for foul-mouthed rant and calls for country's support
Screen shot: Furious Rooney rants at the camera
Wayne Rooney has apologised for his foul-mouthed outburst at England fans following the dismal 0-0 draw against Algeria in Cape Town on Friday night.
Furious supporters rounded on England's View more »- England morale at an 'all time low’
Fabio Capello will meet with his players on Sunday as he seeks to repair his squad’s broken morale.
Abject: Frank Lampard's face syas it all after the final whistle in Cape Town
In the aftermath of England' abject performance in the 0-0 draw with Algeria on Friday, the England management team have conce View more »- World Cup WAGs - Cristina De Pin (Italy's Montolivo)
The lovely Cristina De Pin is a well-known Playboy Italia playmate and is even better known as as girl that likes to have her picture taken with very few clothes on!
That always goes down well with Italian footballers! Usually when you think of Italian WAGs the first thought is Elena Seredova, who is Gigi Buffon's View more »- Lippi slams Italy strikers before New Zealand
Italy's coach, Marcello Lippi, has been critical of his strikers during training this week.
Marcello Lippi has been in a fiery mood this week, lambasting his strikers in training over their continued shortcomings. The Italy manager, whose team have struggled to score in recent matches, must hope their game can c View more »- Slovenia ready to shed 'underdog' tag
Matjaž Kek's Slovenia side value a team ethic over individual flair – and they've played far better football than England so far
Slovenia players celebrate after midfielder Valter Birsa, left, curled in his wonder-strike during the 2-2 draw with the USA.
Everything you need to know about Slovenia's foot View more »
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Turkey |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Croatia |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Sweden |
| 1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | Germany | France |
| 1982 | Italy | Germany | Poland |
| 1978 | Argentina | Holland | Brazil |
| 1974 | Germany | Holland | Poland |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Germany |
| 1966 | England | Germany | Portugal |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czech | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | France |
| 1954 | Germany | Hungary | Austria |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Brazil |
| 1934 | Italy | Czech | Germany |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | America |
