2002 FIFA World Cup
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From apartheid to World Cup, football comes a long way in South Africa...readmitted to FIFA, thereby paving the way not only to hosting and winning the 1996 African Nations Cup, participating at the 1998 and 2002 World Cup finals, but more importantly, being awarded the right to host the 2010 World Cup finals in... In this article: South Africa, FIFA, African Nations Cup, World Cup, 2010 World Cup, 2002 World Cup, 1966 World Cup, National Professional Soccer League, and Confederation of African Football |
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BBC News | 2 days ago
Dyer ready for Hammers comeback
...many fit and experienced players as possible and I'm just glad I can be back because we need to push up that table," said Dyer. Dyer has been capped 30 times by England and was in the national squad for both the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004.
In this article: Gianfranco Zola, Stoke, Steve Clarke, 2002 World Cup, Stress fracture, Bishop's Stortford, Bristol Rovers, Kieron Dyer, and England
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New Kerala | 3 days ago
Americans hoping for one better in South Africa
...Cup, took some shine off the achievement in South Africa, but expectations are high that the side can match their exploits in the 2002 World Cup when they pushed eventual finalists Germany to the brink in the quarter-finals before falling...
In this article: Landon Donovan, South Africa, World Cup, US National Team, World Cup, Confederations Cup, Bob Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey, and Michael Bradley
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New Kerala | 3 days ago
Brazil the favourites, so what's new?
...than brilliant. They do not have in their attacking line the quality of the "triple R" (Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho) that won the 2002 World Cup. But Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano have proved their efficiency: Brazil scored 33 goals...
In this article: Carlos Dunga, Brazil, Kaka, World Cup, Real Madrid, Milan, South Africa, 2009 Confederations Cup, 2006 World Cup, and 2002 World Cup
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FIFA.com News | 3 days ago
Slovenia reach for the stars
...have overtaken the likes of Ghana, Turkey, Sweden and Japan, and appear poised not only to recapture the glory years before and after the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but to turn the page on a new and potentially even more successful chapter.
In this article: Milivoje Novakovic, Slovenia, Matjaz Kek, 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2002 FIFA World Cup, World Cup, Andrei Arshavin, and Japan
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ESPN | 4 days ago
Endo snares Asian Player of the Year award
...team boss Huh Jung-Moo picked up the Coach of the Year gong while Ki Sung-Yeung was named Youth Player of the Year in a stellar evening for the 2002 World Cup co-hosts. Japan international Endo beat out strong competition from countryman...
In this article: Yasuhito Endo, South Korea, 2010 World Cup, 2002 World Cup, Hadi Aghily, Kengo Nakamura, and Huh Jung-Moo
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New Kerala | 5 days ago
Stars that won't be shining at 2010 FIFA World Cup
...beaten in a play-off by north African rivals Algeria after they both finished their group equal on points, goals scored and conceded. 2002 World Cup semi-finalists Turkey and Croatia, who managed the same feat in 1998 will also not be in...
In this article: Andrei Arshavin, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 2002 World Cup, World Cup, World Cup, South Africa, 2006 World Cup, George Best, and Arsenal
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 5 days ago
Lowy promotes Australia's WC bid in Asia
...from South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Qatar - with Qatar and South Korea bidding only for 2022. South Korea and Japan jointly hosted the 2002 World Cup, the first held in Asia. Lowy was also looking at competition from Europe and North...
In this article: Frank Lowy, Asia, Australia, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, South Korea, 2018 World Cup, Revenue, 2002 World Cup, and Football Federation Australia
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Sunday Mirror | November 20, 2009
GET OVER IT
...their World Cup qualifier with France replayed. The former Ireland skipper (left), who walked out on the squad on the eve of the 2002 World Cup, said it was time for his countrymen to move on after Thierry Henry's handball helped knock...
In this article: Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, 2002 World Cup, World Cup, Republic of Ireland, and France
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sportinglife | November 20, 2009
TRAPATTONI SEETHES BUT WON'T QUIT
...I don't give up." Byron Moreno was the Ecuadorian referee who officiated during Italy's 2-1 second-round defeat to South Korea in the 2002 World Cup who later admitted Trapattoni's Azzurri were wronged during that contentious match. "In...
In this article: Giovanni Trapattoni, FIFA, Byron Moreno, Thierry Henry, World Cup 2014, 2002 World Cup, World Cup, William Gallas, and South Korea
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Guardian | November 20, 2009
Roy Keane says FAI got what they deserved over Thierry Henry handball
• 'People seem to forget what was going on in 2002 World Cup' • Ipswich manager also blames Ireland defence for winning goal guardian.co.uk, Friday 20 November 2009 11.33 GMT Roy Keane was unequivocal in his judgment of Ireland's...
In this article: Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Republic of Ireland, France, 2002 World Cup, World Cup, and Football Association of Ireland
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The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. The two countries were chosen as hosts by FIFA in May 1996. For the first time in its history, the World Cup was organized by two countries. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0 in the final.
- Name:
- FIFA World Cup
- Year:
- January 01, 2002
- Date:
- January 01, 0031
- Goals:
- 161
- Top Scorer:
- Ronaldo (8 goals)
- Champion:
- Brazil
- Runner Up:
- Germany
- Third Place:
- Turkey
- Fourth Place:
- South Korea
- Attendance:
- 2705197
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