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Jul 18, 2017 · As the first World Cup to be staged in Asia, many accused FIFA of putting political expedience over supporter convenience, with questions over the football culture in South Korea and Japan...
The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea/Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football world championship for men's national teams organized by FIFA. It was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002 at sites in South Korea and Japan, with its final match hosted by Japan at International Stadium in Yokohama.
Jun 1, 2010 · As the giant Papa Bouba Diop chats away at the Portsmouth training ground on a beautiful spring afternoon, the enormity of what he and his team-mates achieved in Seoul on 31 May, 2002 seems to...
- A Tale of Two Managers
- ‘Again 1966’
- A Man Named Moreno
- Epilogue
- What The Guardian Said
Italy brought an exceptional squad to the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by South Koreaand Japan. Up front, the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, Christian Vieri, Francesco Totti and Pippo Inzaghi were all in their prime. So was the centre-back pairing of Fabio Cannavaro and Alessandro Nesta. Captain Paolo Maldini was one of only two players in the squad o...
The Azzurri’s reward for finishing as runners-up in Group G was a last-16 clash with South Korea. While the Italian press trembled, the host nation revelled in memories of their neighbours’ 1966 success. North and South Korea might be separate and hostile political entities but when it came to World Cup history, the sense of patriotism was shared. ...
“LADRI” screamed the front page of Corriere dello Sport on the morning after the match, that word translating simply to “THIEVES”. Gazzetta dello Sport went with “Vergogna!” – Italian for “Shame!” Even the more restrained Corriere della Sera was outraged. “Italy has been thrown out of a dirty World Cup where referees and linesmen are used as hitmen...
Moreno’s story was not the only colourful postscript to South Korea’s win over Italy in 2002. Hiddink went on to become something of a national treasure in his adopted nation, afforded honorary citizenship as well as a villa and free flights for life on Korean Air. Gwangju World Cup Stadium, where the host nation defeated Spain in the quarter-final...
By Jon Brodkin at the Daejeon Stadium, 19 June 2002 Italy will be in shock this morning and Perugia supporters will be shaking their heads more than most. Ahn Jung-hwan scored just a solitary Serie A goal for the club last season. Yesterday, with a flick of his head, he brought the country where he earns his wages to its knees and caused one of the...
Jun 2, 2022 · In a World Cup filled with giant-killings, its greatest moment was the restoration of one of the game’s true giants to the near-peak of his powers and the summit of the sport.
Nov 7, 2023 · The 2002 FIFA World Cup left an indelible mark on soccer history, thanks to its numerous memorable moments and stunning upsets. From underdog victories to unexpected comebacks, this tournament had it all. One unforgettable moment was Turkey’s remarkable journey to the semi-finals.
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Nov 20, 2022 · Brazil won the 2002 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Korea and Japan. Brazil was drawn into Group C alongside Turkey, Costa Rica, and China. Brazil started off very well, beating all 3 teams in ...
