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- Yet another England Carry On
Fixture against Slovenia could send the whole project, £6m Italian super-coach and all, back to the drawing board
At the insistence of their manager, England's World Cup opponents prepared for the match against Algeria with a private screening of The Battle of Algiers, Gillo Pontecorvo's harrowing 1966 film dep View more »- Wayne Rooney blasts angry England fans
Wayne Rooney was angered by England fans who booed the national team
Boos rang out around the Greenpoint Stadium at the final whistle of a game that leaves England needing a win over Slovenia in their final game on Wednesday, prompting Rooney to question their loyalty.
As he made his way from the field he mouthed to View more »- England v Algeria: Fabio Capello has many problems to address, but at least not in goal
Jamie Carragher's lack of pace has left England in trouble
First of all, I have to admit that it came as a surprise. Having decided before the first World Cup game that Robert Green represented his best bet, Fabio Capello showed a neat turn of heel to swiftly change his mind.
It goes without saying that Green’ View more »- England v Algeria: Fabio Capello refuses to rule out quitting after poor World Cup display
Fabio Capello felt left down by his England players
“It’s too early to speak about this,” the England manager said when asked if he would resign. “You have to wait.”
In truth, the question is academic as Capello’s position - even if the break-clause in his contract has been taken View more »- Angry fan confronts Beckham
The Football Association have formally complained to FIFA after an angry England fan barged his way into the Three Lions' dressing room and confronted David Beckham in Cape Town on Friday night.
England were booed off following their 0-0 draw with Algeria at the Green Point Stadium that leaves their World Cup hope View more »- Dour England held by Algeria
England's World Cup hopes hang in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Algeria in Cape Town.
Fabio Capello's side must now beat Slovenia in their final group match to ensure a place in the last 16.
But they will need a drastic improvement on this poor performance to overcome the current group View more »- Woeful England booed by fans
- There was no happy birthday for Fabio Capello in Cape Town as England were booed by their own supporters following a dreadful goalless draw against Algeria that leaves their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. Although they exerted some late pressure, if Capello's men had denied Algeria a point it would have been a m View more »
- Queiroz plays down bust-up reports
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed reports of a spat with Chelsea midfielder Deco, insisting the team have put the matter firmly behind them.
Deco was vocal in his criticism of Queiroz's tactics following the goalless draw with the Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener, but the coach has played down the m View more »- Le Guen calls on Lions to roar
Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen has called on his team to live up to their nickname and produce a lion-hearted performance against Denmark on Saturday night in a World Cup encounter that is crucial for both sides.
Neither nation were able to pick up anything from their opening Group E matches, with Cameroon going down View more »- Cahill out for Socceroos
Australia will be without star man Tim Cahill for their second Group D clash with Ghana following his sending off against Germany.
The Everton midfielder, who was used in attack by coach Pim Verbeek in their opener, misses out after seeing red during the Socceroos' 4-0 thrashing along with Vince Grella (knee), but View more »
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| 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 |
