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- Okazaki: Japan have nothing to lose
Shinji Okazaki has warned Paraguay that Japan have "nothing to lose" as they bid for a historic place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Okazaki opened his World Cup account when he climbed off the bench to score the clincher in the 3-1 Group E win over Denmark on Thursday to seal Japan's place in the las View more »- Henry: I felt alone in French squad
France striker Thierry Henry revealed he had felt "isolated" in a World Cup squad where there was a "sickness" after a disastrous campaign in South Africa which will now be the subject of a government enquiry.
The squad returned to France on Thursday following a dismal performance where they mustered a solitary po View more »- Germany vs England - Gerrard - Rooney can still make big impact
- England skipper Steven Gerrard has warned Germany that Wayne Rooney's World Cup is ready to spark into life in Bloemfontein. Rooney has so far struggled to make the expected impact in South Africa despite England advancing to the knockout stages. The Manchester United striker failed to hit the target in all three gro View more »
- Uruguay 2-1 South Korea: Luis Suarez Shoots La Celeste Into Quarter-Finals
Uruguay will enjoy their first World Cup quarter-final appearance for 40 years after defeating South Korea 2-1 on a wet early evening in Port Elizabeth.
Having survived a fright in the opening five minutes when the Taegeuk Warriors hit the post, the Celeste moved into the ascendancy through Luis Suarez. After opening View more »- Suarez sinks South Korea
- Luis Suarez's double booked Uruguay's place in the World Cup quarter-finals as South Korea's adventure came to a heartbreaking end with a 2-1 defeat in Port Elizabeth. The Asian side looked to have turned the game around when Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-yong cancelled out Suarez's early strike with 68 minutes gone. B View more »
- Suarez sends Uruguay through
- Luis Suarez's double booked Uruguay's place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over South Korea. The Asian side looked to have turned the game around when Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-yong cancelled out Suarez's early strike with 68 minutes gone. But amid a wintry downpour at the Nelson Mandela Bay View more »
- Queiroz: Record means nothing
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has told his team not to get carried away by their unbeaten run as they enter the last 16 of the World Cup.
The Portuguese take on European champions Spain on Tuesday in Cape Town after finishing second in their group behind Brazil and Friday's goalless draw against the South American View more »- Maradona keeps a level head
Argentina coach Diego Maradona refuses to get carried away with the plaudits his side have been earning at the World Cup, pointing out that not long ago they were also considered by some a "disaster" and "the worst team ever".
Argentina, along with Holland, were one of only two sides to progress through the group View more »- Italy faced with bitter reception
Italy arrived in Rome on Saturday morning and unlike four years ago, after a triumphant World Cup in Germany, there were not many fans waiting for them at Fiumicino airport.
The Azzurri endured a shocking early exit from the tournament in South Africa, finishing bottom of Group F. After their famous win over Franc View more »- Cacau out of England clash
Germany will be without striker Cacau when they face England in the last 16 of the World Cup in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
The Stuttgart forward suffered an abdominal muscle strain during training on Friday. The 29-year-old played a part in all three of Germany's group games.
"This injury means that he cannot play 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 |
