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- Kim keeps faith in his players
North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun intends to keep faith with the players thrashed by Portugal for his side's final World Cup game against Ivory Coast.
The North Koreans are hoping to restore some pride after their 7-0 hammering on Monday as they bow out of the tournament in South Africa.
Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast View more »- Portugal VS Brazil: Queiroz does not shirk from challenge
- Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes it will take a monumental effort for his side to upset Brazil and clinch first place in Group G. The Portuguese need only a point from the game in Durban to be assured of joining Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup. "We play against the highest-ranked team in the world," said View more »
- Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand: La Albirroja Seal Qualification With Stalemate In Polokwane
A goalless draw with New Zealand was enough to seal Paraguay’s passage to the round-of-16 and while they undoubtedly showed the most endeavour, Gerardo Martino’s side never really got going. It was all a bit flat from the South Americans while Kiwis coach Ricki Herbert was clearly happy for his side to go a View more »- Slovakia 3-2 Italy: World Champions Suffer Embarrassing Exit
World champions Italy suffered an embarrassing exit at the first hurdle thanks to Slovakia's pulsating 3-2 World Cup Group F victory at Ellis Park.
Robert Vittek struck either side of the break before Antonio Di Natale's goal gave Italy hope. Kamil Kopunek made the game safe for Slovakia in the 89th minute before a fu View more »- Unbeaten Kiwis bow out
New Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay.
In the end it was not All White on the night for Ricki Herbert's side as Slovakia's win over Italy meant the Europeans sneaked into second spot.
But New Zealand finished Group F unbeate View more »- Super Slovakia dump Italy out
Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprise place in the last 16 with a 3-2 victory, although English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denied the Azzurri what looked like a valid equaliser.
Robert Vittek's brace put Slovakia in control but Antonio Di Natal View more »- Paraguay finish top as Kiwis bow out
- New Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay but they return home better for the experience. In the end it was not All White on the night for Ricki Herbert's side as Slovakia's win over Italy meant the Europeans sneaked into second spot. View more »
- Italy crash out as Sloavkia progress
- Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri what looked like a valid equaliser. Robert Vittek's brace put Slovakia in control but Antonio Di Natale halved the deficit and View more »
- England boys buzzing - Defoe
Jermain Defoe hailed a great performance throughout the England team after Wednesday's 1-0 win over Slovenia secured a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Defoe's first-half goal was the difference between Fabio Capello's side and the Slovenians as England set up a meeting with Germany in Bloemfontein on Sunday View more »- Rehhagel quits Greece post
Greece officials have confirmed coach Otto Rehhagel has resigned following the team's elimination from the 2010 World Cup.
The Greeks failed to negotiate a way through Group B, finishing third behind Argentina and South Korea.
Rehhagel also came in for criticism for the way he set up his team for Tuesday night' 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 |
