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Pope injures hand; x-rays negative, can play vs. Italy (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The United States' disappointing 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic on Monday might have cost them the services of defender Eddie Pope, too.
Canales: U.S. faces uphill struggle (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
With the loss to the Czech Republic, the U.S. faces the unenviable position of having to win or go home, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: U.S. vs. Czech Republic recap (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Following the debacle against the Czechs, the U.S. will need to make changes in both its lineup and attitude, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Stylish Italy eases past Ghana (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Italy's "danger man" came through for the Azzurri.
Drehs: Five disappointing minutes (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The U.S. team was surprisingly listless and flat during the game against the Czechs, writes Wayne Drehs.
Cahill the hero for Australia (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The wait for a World Cup goal -- and a win -- is over for Australia.
Rosicky leads Czech rout of U.S. (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Routed 3-0 by the Czech Republic on Monday night, the United States might have a very short World Cup stay this year.
Bush calls U.S. World Cup team with good luck wishes (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The U.S. World Cup team got good luck wishes from the world's most powerful sports fan Monday when President Bush called before the Americans' opening match against the Czech Republic.
Tournament over for Paraguay keeper Villar (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar's World Cup is over after a scan confirmed the extent of his leg injury.
Italy had little bit extra, says Lippi (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italian coach Marcello Lippi said he was very satisfied with his team's 2-0 win over Ghana in their World Cup Group E opener on Monday.
Hamstring injury could sideline Borgetti for a week (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican striker Jared Borgetti, who limped off injured in Sunday's 3-1 World Cup victory over Iran, could be out of action for seven to 10 days, the Mexican team doctor said on Monday.
Arena's men left with scars and strife (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
U.S. coach Bruce Arena ripped into his players after they were thrashed on the pitch by the Czech Republic on Monday and singled out his key player Landon Donovan for an especially harsh public tongue
Jolly: No need for nationalism with coaches (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Hiddink and Scolari prove that talent is much better than blind nationalism, says Richard Jolly.
Czechs' delight tempered by Koller injury (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A bad thigh injury sustained by striker Jan Koller took the gloss off Czech Republic's 3-0 victory over United States in their opening Group E game on Monday.
Paraguay keeper Villar to have decisive scan (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar will undergo a scan on his right leg to discover whether he will play any further part in the World Cup.
Ribery handed start as Domenech names XI (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Exciting newcomer Franck Ribery will start a match for France for the first time when they open their World Cup campaign against Switzerland at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadion on Tuesday.
Japan keeper shell-shocked by late blitz (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi was shell-shocked after a 3-1 defeat by Australia in their World Cup opener on Monday.
Derek Rae: Cahill gives Socceroos true belief (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Surrogate Aussie Derek Rae was in Kaiserslautern to see a famous comeback.
Zidane wants to evoke Spirit of '98 (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane, who will retire after the World Cup, said he hoped to recapture the spirit of 1998 when he inspired France to their triumph on home turf.
Sheva trains, but fitness doubts remain (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Andriy Shevchenko did not appear troubled by his knee injury at training on Monday but it remained unclear whether he would be fit for Ukraine's World Cup opener against Spain on Wednesday.
Cahill hopes for Socceroos recognition (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia's two-goal scorer Tim Cahill said the remarkable 3-1 victory over Japan on Monday would put the Socceroos on the same level as the country's cricketers and rugby players.
Swiss youth hope ageing French will wilt (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn is hoping that the hot weather forecast for Tuesday's Group G match against France will work in favour of his young side.
Pfister makes u-turn to return as Togo coach (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Otto Pfister, who quit as coach of the Togo team last week, will return to take charge of the debutants for their first-ever World Cup match on Tuesday.
Argentina's Maxi: Kezman man to watch (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Serbia & Montenegro striker Mateja Kezman is a moody player but can be extremely dangerous when on form, Argentina's World Cup winger Maxi Rodriguez said on Monday.
Coach row 'a national disgrace' (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Togo's media voiced shame over the team's demands for hefty bonus payments at the World Cup, with one newspaper branding the row 'a national disgrace'.
Ljungberg-Mellberg spat rumours dismissed (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sweden have strongly denied media reports suggesting a rift within their camp ahead of their crucial Group B game against Paraguay on Thursday.
Poles urged to change tactical approach (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Poland coach Pawel Janas is under mounting pressure to make radical changes to his lineup for Wednesday's game against Germany in Dortmund.
Ballack hopes to shore up leaking defence (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Michael Ballack will seek to create order from chaos in the Germany defence and midfield when he returns for their second Group A game against Poland in Dortmund on Wednesday.
Djoruou on standby to start for Switzerland (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Johan Djourou is standing by to play for Switzerland against Arsenal club-mate Thierry Henry tomorrow as the Swiss prepare to open their campaign against France.
FIFA turn heat on smoking La Volpe (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA will write to Mexico's colourful coach Ricardo Lavolpe asking him to stop smoking during Mexico's World Cup matches.
Kewell in, Cahill out for Australia (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Guus Hiddink has left midfielder Tim Cahill on the bench for the Socceroos' first World Cup match for 32 years. But Liverpool winger Harry Kewell, who had also been a fitness doubt, is
Ivankovic laments gift of a goal (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran keeper Ebrahim Mirzapour gifted Mexico a goal when he failed to clear in Sunday's Group D match but their coach insists there will be no more presents.
Dutch defence delights Cocu (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dutch midfielder Phillip Cocu said his team showed the defensive strength needed for a successful World Cup in the 1-0 win over Serbia & Montenegro in Group C on Sunday.
FIFA to close Frankfurt roof for Korea match (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The roof will be closed at Frankfurt's Waldstadion for Tuesday's Group G match between South Korea and Togo, FIFA confirmed on Monday.
Marquez calls for calm (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico captain Rafael Marquez called for calm and commonsense after the players and fans celebrated a 3-1 win over Iran in their opening Group D game.
Real life amidst death (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard enthuses about Group C, where excellent fare has so far been on offer.
De la Cruz eyes England in second round (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ecuador full-back Ulises De la Cruz would love to face England in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Iran talisman Daei a doubt (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran striker Ali Daei could miss his team's next match against Portugal on Saturday due to a back injury, his coach Branko Ivankovic said on Monday.
Angola want win to accompany moral victory (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola can breathe a sigh of relief after emerging from the biggest came they have ever played with their dignity intact and renewed self-confidence.
Andrew Downie: Weighty issues best avoided (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie reports on Brazil's president's faux pas of mentioning Ronaldo's waistline.
Stern John: T&T ready to shock England (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coventry striker Stern John believes Trinidad and Tobago can surprise England on Thursday in Nuremberg.
Skipper Viduka hopes to end goal drought (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australian skipper Mark Viduka admits he is concerned by his lack of goals in recent internationals as he prepares for the Socceroos' World Cup opener against Japan in Kaiserslautern.
Figo blasts critics that 1-0 was enough (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal captain Luis Figo hit back at the critics who insisted a 1-0 win over World Cup debutants Angola represents a poor start to the Group D campaign.
Togo coach confusion (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Winfried Schaefer did not think on Monday that Togo would be able to meet his conditions to step in as coach during their debut World Cup finals.
World Cup broadcast across Korean divide (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea has begun sending TV signals of soccer's World Cup finals to North Korea for delayed broadcasts in the communist neighbour, a South Korean official said on Monday.
Walcott injury places further pressure on Sven (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England's striking options have been further hit after Theo Walcott suffered a calf injury.
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Pope injures hand; x-rays negative, can play vs. Italy (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The United States' disappointing 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic on Monday might have cost them the services of defender Eddie Pope, too.
Canales: U.S. faces uphill struggle (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
With the loss to the Czech Republic, the U.S. faces the unenviable position of having to win or go home, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: U.S. vs. Czech Republic recap (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Following the debacle against the Czechs, the U.S. will need to make changes in both its lineup and attitude, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Stylish Italy eases past Ghana (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Italy's "danger man" came through for the Azzurri.
Drehs: Five disappointing minutes (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The U.S. team was surprisingly listless and flat during the game against the Czechs, writes Wayne Drehs.
Cahill the hero for Australia (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The wait for a World Cup goal -- and a win -- is over for Australia.
Rosicky leads Czech rout of U.S. (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Routed 3-0 by the Czech Republic on Monday night, the United States might have a very short World Cup stay this year.
Bush calls U.S. World Cup team with good luck wishes (Jun 12, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The U.S. World Cup team got good luck wishes from the world's most powerful sports fan Monday when President Bush called before the Americans' opening match against the Czech Republic.
Tournament over for Paraguay keeper Villar (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar's World Cup is over after a scan confirmed the extent of his leg injury.
Italy had little bit extra, says Lippi (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italian coach Marcello Lippi said he was very satisfied with his team's 2-0 win over Ghana in their World Cup Group E opener on Monday.
Hamstring injury could sideline Borgetti for a week (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican striker Jared Borgetti, who limped off injured in Sunday's 3-1 World Cup victory over Iran, could be out of action for seven to 10 days, the Mexican team doctor said on Monday.
Arena's men left with scars and strife (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
U.S. coach Bruce Arena ripped into his players after they were thrashed on the pitch by the Czech Republic on Monday and singled out his key player Landon Donovan for an especially harsh public tongue
Jolly: No need for nationalism with coaches (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Hiddink and Scolari prove that talent is much better than blind nationalism, says Richard Jolly.
Czechs' delight tempered by Koller injury (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A bad thigh injury sustained by striker Jan Koller took the gloss off Czech Republic's 3-0 victory over United States in their opening Group E game on Monday.
Paraguay keeper Villar to have decisive scan (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar will undergo a scan on his right leg to discover whether he will play any further part in the World Cup.
Ribery handed start as Domenech names XI (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Exciting newcomer Franck Ribery will start a match for France for the first time when they open their World Cup campaign against Switzerland at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadion on Tuesday.
Japan keeper shell-shocked by late blitz (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi was shell-shocked after a 3-1 defeat by Australia in their World Cup opener on Monday.
Derek Rae: Cahill gives Socceroos true belief (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Surrogate Aussie Derek Rae was in Kaiserslautern to see a famous comeback.
Zidane wants to evoke Spirit of '98 (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane, who will retire after the World Cup, said he hoped to recapture the spirit of 1998 when he inspired France to their triumph on home turf.
Sheva trains, but fitness doubts remain (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Andriy Shevchenko did not appear troubled by his knee injury at training on Monday but it remained unclear whether he would be fit for Ukraine's World Cup opener against Spain on Wednesday.
Cahill hopes for Socceroos recognition (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia's two-goal scorer Tim Cahill said the remarkable 3-1 victory over Japan on Monday would put the Socceroos on the same level as the country's cricketers and rugby players.
Swiss youth hope ageing French will wilt (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn is hoping that the hot weather forecast for Tuesday's Group G match against France will work in favour of his young side.
Pfister makes u-turn to return as Togo coach (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Otto Pfister, who quit as coach of the Togo team last week, will return to take charge of the debutants for their first-ever World Cup match on Tuesday.
Argentina's Maxi: Kezman man to watch (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Serbia & Montenegro striker Mateja Kezman is a moody player but can be extremely dangerous when on form, Argentina's World Cup winger Maxi Rodriguez said on Monday.
Coach row 'a national disgrace' (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Togo's media voiced shame over the team's demands for hefty bonus payments at the World Cup, with one newspaper branding the row 'a national disgrace'.
Ljungberg-Mellberg spat rumours dismissed (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sweden have strongly denied media reports suggesting a rift within their camp ahead of their crucial Group B game against Paraguay on Thursday.
Poles urged to change tactical approach (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Poland coach Pawel Janas is under mounting pressure to make radical changes to his lineup for Wednesday's game against Germany in Dortmund.
Ballack hopes to shore up leaking defence (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Michael Ballack will seek to create order from chaos in the Germany defence and midfield when he returns for their second Group A game against Poland in Dortmund on Wednesday.
Djoruou on standby to start for Switzerland (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Johan Djourou is standing by to play for Switzerland against Arsenal club-mate Thierry Henry tomorrow as the Swiss prepare to open their campaign against France.
FIFA turn heat on smoking La Volpe (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA will write to Mexico's colourful coach Ricardo Lavolpe asking him to stop smoking during Mexico's World Cup matches.
Kewell in, Cahill out for Australia (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Guus Hiddink has left midfielder Tim Cahill on the bench for the Socceroos' first World Cup match for 32 years. But Liverpool winger Harry Kewell, who had also been a fitness doubt, is
Ivankovic laments gift of a goal (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran keeper Ebrahim Mirzapour gifted Mexico a goal when he failed to clear in Sunday's Group D match but their coach insists there will be no more presents.
Dutch defence delights Cocu (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dutch midfielder Phillip Cocu said his team showed the defensive strength needed for a successful World Cup in the 1-0 win over Serbia & Montenegro in Group C on Sunday.
FIFA to close Frankfurt roof for Korea match (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The roof will be closed at Frankfurt's Waldstadion for Tuesday's Group G match between South Korea and Togo, FIFA confirmed on Monday.
Marquez calls for calm (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico captain Rafael Marquez called for calm and commonsense after the players and fans celebrated a 3-1 win over Iran in their opening Group D game.
Real life amidst death (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard enthuses about Group C, where excellent fare has so far been on offer.
De la Cruz eyes England in second round (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ecuador full-back Ulises De la Cruz would love to face England in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Iran talisman Daei a doubt (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran striker Ali Daei could miss his team's next match against Portugal on Saturday due to a back injury, his coach Branko Ivankovic said on Monday.
Angola want win to accompany moral victory (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola can breathe a sigh of relief after emerging from the biggest came they have ever played with their dignity intact and renewed self-confidence.
Andrew Downie: Weighty issues best avoided (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie reports on Brazil's president's faux pas of mentioning Ronaldo's waistline.
Stern John: T&T ready to shock England (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coventry striker Stern John believes Trinidad and Tobago can surprise England on Thursday in Nuremberg.
Skipper Viduka hopes to end goal drought (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australian skipper Mark Viduka admits he is concerned by his lack of goals in recent internationals as he prepares for the Socceroos' World Cup opener against Japan in Kaiserslautern.
Figo blasts critics that 1-0 was enough (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal captain Luis Figo hit back at the critics who insisted a 1-0 win over World Cup debutants Angola represents a poor start to the Group D campaign.
Togo coach confusion (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Winfried Schaefer did not think on Monday that Togo would be able to meet his conditions to step in as coach during their debut World Cup finals.
World Cup broadcast across Korean divide (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea has begun sending TV signals of soccer's World Cup finals to North Korea for delayed broadcasts in the communist neighbour, a South Korean official said on Monday.
Walcott injury places further pressure on Sven (Jun 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England's striking options have been further hit after Theo Walcott suffered a calf injury.
