2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
| Round of 16 | |||
| 1 : 0 | Highlights | ||
| Latest Matches | |||
| 0 (5) : (3) 0 | Highlights | ||
| 3 : 0 | Highlights | ||
| Upcoming matches | |||
| Quarter-finals | |||
| July 02 19:30 (India Standard Time) on ESPN | |||
| vs. | |||
| July 03 00:00 (India Standard Time) on ESPN | |||
| vs. | |||
Ronaldo slams coach in post-match outburst
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally slammed coach Carlos Queiroz in the immediate aftermath of his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup 2010 first knockout round.
David Villa's second half strike was enough to send the European champions into the quarter-finals at the expense of the Portuguese, who saw their defensive strategy fail to pay off after what had been a tight opening to the game.
When pressed, Ronaldo was seemingly keen to point the blame at his coach as he tried to explain the disappointing performance from his side after a tournament which saw them win just one of their four games in South Africa.
Speaking to gathered reporters shortly after the final whistle, the Real Madrid star slammed: "How do I explain Portugal's elimination? Talk to Carlos Queiroz."
The forward, who struggled to influence the game as his nation disappointingly exited the tournament, then stormed out and refused to say any more on the matter.
Ronaldo had appeared to be confused on the pitch as Queiroz consistently changed the side's tactics and his captain's position after their second half substitutions.
Spain's narrow victory means they will now face Paraguay in the last eight after the South Americans progressed on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Japan earlier on Tuesday.
David Villa's second half strike was enough to send the European champions into the quarter-finals at the expense of the Portuguese, who saw their defensive strategy fail to pay off after what had been a tight opening to the game.
When pressed, Ronaldo was seemingly keen to point the blame at his coach as he tried to explain the disappointing performance from his side after a tournament which saw them win just one of their four games in South Africa.
Speaking to gathered reporters shortly after the final whistle, the Real Madrid star slammed: "How do I explain Portugal's elimination? Talk to Carlos Queiroz."
The forward, who struggled to influence the game as his nation disappointingly exited the tournament, then stormed out and refused to say any more on the matter.
Ronaldo had appeared to be confused on the pitch as Queiroz consistently changed the side's tactics and his captain's position after their second half substitutions.
Spain's narrow victory means they will now face Paraguay in the last eight after the South Americans progressed on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Japan earlier on Tuesday.
Japan media praise new Blue heroes
AFP - - 14 minutes ago
TOKYO — Japan woke up with a World Cup hangover Wednesday after the nation's history-making football team crashed out on penalties to Paraguay, ...
World Cup 2010 head-to-head: Paraguay v Spain
The Guardian (blog) - 44 minutes ago
Form Paraguay v Italy 1-1, v Slovakia 2-0, v New Zealand 0-0, v Japan 0-0 (5-3 pens) Spain v Switzerland 0-1, v Honduras 2-0, v Chile 2-1, v Portugal 1-0 ...
Japan fans crushed but grateful for surprise run
Reuters Africa - 47 minutes ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese soccer fans were crushed with their team's penalty shoot-out loss to Paraguay but grateful for the Blue Samurai's surprise run to ...
| "They showed the world the real strength of Japanese football by working as a team," Kan said in a statement. "I applaud them for their brave battles." |
Japanese fans flood capital in support of national team despite World Cup loss
The Canadian Press - - 3 hours ago
TOKYO — Japan fans have applauded their national soccer team after its bid to make the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time fell inches short. ...
Paraguay advance on path of mediocrity
Financial Times - - 3 hours ago
Some teams are born to mediocrity, some teams have mediocrity thrust upon them, and some teams achieve mediocrity through their deeds. ...
Watch Paraguay vs. Japan LIVE video streaming
Globe and Mail - 4 hours ago
Paraguay vs. Japan will be a great World Cup 2010 game, one you will want to watch in live video streaming. The game is available in live video and will ...
Justice done for Paraguay as Japan pay the penalty
Sydney Morning Herald - - 5 hours ago
Paraguay edges out Japan on penalties to set up a quarter final match against Spain. Oscar Cardozo strode to the penalty spot with the nonchalent ease of a ...
Japanese PM applauds World Cup squad
AFP - 5 hours ago
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan hailed Japan's World Cup squad Wednesday after a nail-biting defeat to Paraguay ended the Blue Samurai's ...
Penalty Miss Ends Japan's Surprising Run
Wall Street Journal (blog) - 5 hours ago
By Yoree Koh It was a hard end to a very long game. Japan bowed out of the World Cup Tuesday, coming one missed penalty shy of advancing to the last eight ...
World Cup: Inspired Paraguay reaches quarterfinals
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
With an effort dedicated to teammate Salvador Cabanas, who was shot in the head in January, Paraguay defeats Japan on penalty kicks to get past the second ...
Timeline of articles
Number of sources covering this story
| Japan media praise new Blue heroes 14 minutes ago - AFP | |
| World Cup: Extra time and penalty shootouts 14 hours ago - The Associated Press | |
| Paraguay, Japan 0-0 at halftime 15 hours ago - The Associated Press | |
| Land of rising sun will shine 17 hours ago - Montreal Gazette | |
| Paraguay v Japan: live 17 hours ago - Telegraph.co.uk | |
| Paraguay v Japan: match preview Jun 28, 2010 - Telegraph.co.uk | |
| Sweet taste of vindication for Okada Jun 28, 2010 - Sydney Morning Herald | |
| Free-kick specialists give Japan edge in World Cup match versus Paraguay Jun 27, 2010 - The Canadian Press |
Images
AFP
The Guardian (b...
AFP
Los Angeles Tim...
Globe and Mail
Irish Times
The Canadian Pr...
Straits Times
The Hindu
World Cup 2010: Holland legend Johan Cruyff: I would not pay to see Brazil play
Goal.com - - 6 hours ago
Former Holland striker Johan Cruyff considers Brazil a boring team and insists that he would not pay to see the five-time World Cup ...
Dunga: Our Rob is just the job
The Sun - - 6 hours ago
DUNGA has revealed how he unleashed Manchester City misfit Robinho by giving him the freedom to play wherever he ...
World Cup 2010 head-to-head: Holland v Brazil
The Guardian (blog) - 7 hours ago
Form Holland v Denmark 2-0, v Japan 1-0, v Cameroon 2-1, v Slovakia 2-1 Brazil v North Korea 2-1, v Ivory Coast 3-1, v Portugal 0-0, v Chile 3-0 Holland are ...
| Dunga said: "We are witnessing the result of our work and are happy with it. This team is prepared to undertake any task. Robinho has played in various positions. He asked me 'What is my function?' I told him 'Do you feel constrained in your place? Tell me where you'd like to play'. He said 'No, I just want to be on the pitch and contribute'. Quick-thinking and talented players can adapt to any position. We are happy to have players with this... more by Carlos Dunga - 6 hours ago - The Sun (1 occurrences) |
Selecao sparkle as Dunga earns respect
TODAYonline - - 8 hours ago
They are the size of a small army here, many armed with various microphones - long, short, fat, squarish even - that resemble grenades, ...
Chile's right losing spirit
Straits Times - - 10 hours ago
I HAD mixed feelings when I switched off the telly on Tuesday morning after watching Brazil send Chile packing in their round of 16 clash. ...
World Cup 2010: Brazilians Look Ahead
Peace FM Online - 10 hours ago
Fifa : With the Seleção storming their way through the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, fans and players alike are excited by the prospect of the 2014 tournament to be ...
Brazil swaggers into quarterfinals
The Hindu - - 10 hours ago
RISING HIGH:Brazilian defender Juan (jersey No. 4) has no one to beat except his teammates as he heads in his team's opening goal against Chile on Monday. ...
Brazil to march on
Sportinglife.com - 11 hours ago
Nick Hext takes a look ahead to the first quarter-final between Brazil and Holland and reckons the Samba stars are worthy of interest at odds-against. ...
'Superior' Brazil have much room to improve
Hindustan Times - 11 hours ago
Before the game against Portugal, Dunga had spoken about weak nations being a thing of the past at World Cups. On Monday, his team showed that while that ...
Oranje samba on Friday
Hindustan Times - 11 hours ago
With clinical efficiency, Brazil dismantled Chile to cruise into the quarter-finals where The Netherlands lie in wait. For neutrals, that should be a ...
Timeline of articles
Number of sources covering this story
| Brazil swaggers into quarterfinals 10 hours ago - The Hindu | |
| Brazil breezes by Chile Jun 28, 2010 - Toronto Star | |
| Brazil v Chile: as it happened Jun 28, 2010 - Telegraph.co.uk | |
| Brazil vs Chile: Can Chile's mastermind coach pull off an upset? Jun 28, 2010 - Christian Science Monitor | |
| Felipe Melo, Elano miss Brazil match Jun 28, 2010 - Reuters Africa | |
| Brazil v Chile Jun 27, 2010 - BBC Sport | |
| Kaka, Robinho and Elano set to be back for Brazil-Chile match Jun 26, 2010 - The Canadian Press |
Images
The Guardian (b...
Straits Times
Peace FM Online
The Hindu
International H...
The Canadian Pr...
The Guardian
Sydney Morning ...
SkySports
Videos
Spain bypass Portugal to reach last eight
Reuters Africa - - 5 minutes ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Spain marched into the quarter-finals in their own inimitable style on Tuesday when another display of patient, ...
Ronaldo slams coach in post-match outburst
Times of India - 35 minutes ago
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally slammed coach Carlos Queiroz in the immediate aftermath of his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World ...
Villa sends Portuguese home
Oneindia - 38 minutes ago
Cape Town: David Villa once again scored for la furia roja to guide the Spanish side to victory and a qualification in the last eight against Portugal in ...
| "We always controlled the game but in the second half we were better than Portugal, we had greater depth in our game and we controlled very well," said Spain coach Vicente del Bosque. more by Vicente del Bosque - 5 minutes ago - Reuters Africa (28 occurrences) |
World Cup 2010: I Am Devastated,Frustrated And With Unimaginable Sadness - Ronaldo
Peace FM Online - 46 minutes ago
Goal : Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has explained his post-match criticism of coach Carlos Queiroz, after Spain dumped his side out of the World Cup ...
World Cup 2010:Portugal Win Was Spain's Best Performance - Xavi
Peace FM Online - 53 minutes ago
Goal : Spain midfield lynchpin Xavi has praised the European champions efforts against Portugal, labelling the 1-0 win as their best performance of the ...
Spain 1, Portugal 0
USA Today - 57 minutes ago
Cape Town, South Africa (Sports Network) - David Villa scored the match- winning goal in the second half and Spain defeated Portugal, 1-0, on Tuesday at ...
Spain on the up - Xavi
Sportinglife.com - 1 hour ago
Spain playmaker Xavi believes the European champions are hitting form at just the right time as they bid to finally land the World Cup trophy. ...
Cristiano Ronaldo faces spitting accusation
Sify - 1 hour ago
Cape Town: Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup adventure ended on a sour note Tuesday as he faced accusations of spitting at a cameraman following Portugal's 1-0 ...
Ronaldo spits at TV as Portugal lose
ESPN - 1 hour ago
The Fifth Official takes aim at Capello, Blatter and just about everyone else after the second round. Read » Phil Ball reflects on a night that saw Spain ...
Ronaldo goes missing
SPORT24 - 1 hour ago
It is a question most of his home country and millions of surprised neutral football followers will be asking after their unfathomably flaccid 1-0 exit from ...
Timeline of articles
Number of sources covering this story
| Ronaldo slams coach in post-match outburst 35 minutes ago - Times of India | |
| World Cup 2010: David Villa raises the roof as Spain push past Portugal 9 hours ago - The Guardian | |
| Spain locked 0-0 with Portugal at half-time 11 hours ago - AFP | |
| Spain, Portugal level at 0-0 after 1st half 11 hours ago - The Associated Press | |
| Spain v Portugal as it happens 12 hours ago - BBC News | |
| World Cup 2010: Spain v Portugal - live! 13 hours ago - The Guardian | |
| Portugal-Spain Preview Jun 28, 2010 - NDTV.com | |
| Spain gets stern test against Portugal and Ronaldo Jun 28, 2010 - The Associated Press | |
| Spain's stars meets Portugal with no time left for WCup underperformers Jun 27, 2010 - The Canadian Press |
Images
Oneindia
Peace FM Online
Peace FM Online
MiamiHerald.com
AFP
The Canadian Pr...
Los Angeles Tim...
Daily Mail
AFP
Videos
News Update: Portugal escaped the group stage of the FIFA World Cup without allowing a goal
SmarTrend News - 9 hours ago Watch video
SmarTrend News - 9 hours ago Watch video
Why England Lost To Germany?
Malaysia Star (blog) - 21 minutes ago
There are many ways to win a football match. Some are won by sheer determination. Some are won by a touch of good fortune. But this one, arguably, ...
Cigars, drinks... you'd think this shower of England duds had won the World Cup
Daily Mail - - 7 hours ago
Puffing on cigars, feet up, smiling and relaxing with a few beers, you'd think this was a team celebrating a ...
MARTIN SAMUEL: If England had a brain, they could almost be dangerous
Daily Mail - 7 hours ago
England departed the World Cup beaten by the oldest trick in the book. That is the truth we have yet to face in all this big talk of winter breaks and ...
| "Thomas has unbelievable qualities and skills and is ice-cold in front of goal," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "With such brazenness, he can be imposing and takes his chances - all at the age of 20." more by Joachim Loew - 17 hours ago - Times LIVE (2 occurrences) |
Don Capello has begun to stink
New Vision - - 9 hours ago
"In any case coaches are like fish, after a while they all stink." Defining words from Giovanni Trapattoni. I could smell the rot in Fabio Capello when he ...
From Bayern reserves to World Cup glory for Mueller
Times LIVE - - 17 hours ago
With the World Cup at his feet and a chance of being voted the best young player at South Africa 2010, Germany's Thomas Mueller has come a long way from ...
Is it time for England to ditch the 4-4-2 and play like the rest of the world?
Independent - - 20 hours ago
Terry Venables tells a story about Paul Gascoigne at Tottenham. Gazza, with his limited attention span, ...
Klose: England don't perform as a team
ESPN - 20 hours ago
By Soccernet staff Germany striker Miroslav Klose says England's "world-class" players failed in South Africa because they were unable to play as a team. ...
50-goal Klose comes alive — again at World Cup
The Hindu - 20 hours ago
AP Despite his age, Miroslav Klose insists he is "not finished yet" and believes he can make a fresh start in Munich next season. ...
England knocked out of South Africa 2010 WorldCup
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - - 21 hours ago
Three times World Champions Germany have beaten their fierce rivals England by four goals to one in the knockouts stage of the FIFA 2010 World Cup. ...
World Cup 2010: Mueller Wants More Goals
Peace FM Online - Jun 28, 2010
MtnFootball : Thomas Mueller is hoping to score more goals in an attempt to fire Germany to glory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The 20-year-old Bayern Munich ...
Timeline of articles
Number of sources covering this story
| MARTIN SAMUEL: If England had a brain, they could almost be dangerous 7 hours ago - Daily Mail | |
| World Cup 2010: World reaction to England's defeat Jun 27, 2010 - Telegraph.co.uk | |
| FA hold urgent talks over Capello's future Jun 27, 2010 - Independent | |
| Germany leads England 4-1 after 75 minutes Jun 27, 2010 - The Associated Press | |
| Referee does not allow Lampard's tying goal vs. Germany Jun 27, 2010 - TSN | |
| Germany leads England 2-1 at halftime Jun 27, 2010 - The Associated Press | |
| Germany, England resume fierce rivalry at World Cup Jun 27, 2010 - Times of India | |
| Rooney can inspire England Jun 26, 2010 - Sportinglife.com |
Images
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Times LIVE
ESPN
The Hindu
Peace FM Online
Daily Mail
The Guardian
Daily Mail
World Cup 2010: the introduction of goal-line technology is a no-brainer
Telegraph.co.uk - - 18 minutes ago
England's World Cup exit has been desperately disappointing, not least because the supporters have been a real credit. By Roy Hodgson Everyone I spoke to ...
Wales to host Fifa meeting over goal-line technology
WalesOnline - - 1 hour ago
WALES are to be thrown right into the centre of football's video technology row again after Fifa chief Sepp Blatter revealed he is convening a meeting in ...
Blatter open to technology
ESPN - 2 hours ago
By Soccernet staff FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Football Association over Frank Lampard's "goal" for England against Germany and said ...
| Speaking from South Africa, Blatter said: "It is obvious that, after the experience so far in this World Cup, it would be a nonsense to not reopen the file of technology. We will do this the first opportunity we have, which is the business meeting of the International FA Board in Cardiff in July. Naturally we will take on board again the discussion about technology. Something has to be changed. Personally I deplore it when you see evident... more by Sepp Blatter - 1 hour ago - WalesOnline (220 occurrences) |
FIFA president opens door to replay
MiamiHerald.com - - 3 hours ago
FIFA President Sepp Blatter waits for the kick-off of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and Japan at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in ...
A Goal is still a Goal!
Globe and Mail - 5 hours ago
The England squad for the FIFA World Cup got knocked out of the competition by the beautiful football played by the young German team. ...
Is this real life? Bladder Apologized to England Mexico, 'Promised' to Open ...
Globe and Mail - 5 hours ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized to England and Mexico for the refereeing errors that helped eliminate them from the World Cup and says FIFA will ...
FIFA to explore video replays
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
President of governing body of soccer says it would be 'a nonsense' not to look at available technology to help assist referees with calls. ...
Blatter promises technology review
Financial Times - - 6 hours ago
World football's chief yesterday succumbed to pressure over glaring errors by match officials at the World Cup and announced a ...
Last updated at 11:01 PM on 29th June 2010
Daily Mail - - 6 hours ago
Blunder referee Jorge Larrionda was axed from the World Cup on Tuesday as it was claimed FIFA were warned before the competition he was not up to the job. ...
Ref Webb's call to Blatter
The Sun - - 6 hours ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter revealed he apologised to the FA after officials failed to see Frank Lampard's shot go in against Germany on ...
Timeline of articles
Number of sources covering this story
| Blatter sorry for Lampard 'goal' 21 hours ago - The Press Association | |
| FIFA still refusing to embrace technology 11 years on 22 hours ago - Yorkshire Post | |
| Bad-call blues: FIFA urged to allow video replay Jun 28, 2010 - The Associated Press | |
| [VIDEO] Internet abuzz over Lampard's no-goal Jun 28, 2010 - Independent Online | |
| Minister joins technology debate Jun 28, 2010 - SkySports | |
Videos
Tell Us What You Think of Indian Football
Wall Street Journal (blog) - - 20 hours ago
An Indian soccer enthusiast gets a special FIFA World Cup football haircut in Mumbai on June 11, 2010. The FIFA World Cup 2010 regularly ...
India & Football: Catching the football fever
Economic Times - Jun 28, 2010
Every day I am inundated with requests from youngsters looking for opportunities in sports marketing. It is perceived by young management graduates as an ...
Football makers cheer World Cup fever as sales surge
Hindustan Times - Jun 28, 2010
And why not? Footballs are selling like hot cakes this year — which manufacturing firms say are part of a trend coinciding with the world's greatest ...
World Cup 2010 Special: Will India Ever Host A FIFA World Cup?
Peace FM Online - Jun 28, 2010
Goal : The FIFA President (in 2026): "And the 2034 FIFA World Cup goes to.. INDIA!! Congratulations India on earning the opportunity to host the FIFA World ...
Ten Indian connections with the FIFA World Cup
Times of India - Jun 27, 2010
Once again we Indians have no choice but to support other nations in the FIFA World Cup. Almost everyone of you must be wondering when will our national ...
Joining the carnival
Indian Express - Jun 27, 2010
Missing from the list of teams that are a part of the hoopla, vibrancy, sheer agility and skill, and drama of the FIFA World Cup Finals 2010, ...
IPL, U-19 cricket not a ticket to the big league
Hindustan Times - - Jun 27, 2010
Undoubtedly, India 'A' cricket catches my fancy like nothing else, more than even an odd international tournament. In fact, I found myself tracking the ...
Will Soccer Finally Eclipse Cricket in India?
Newsweek - Jun 27, 2010
Poverty-stricken nations are supposed to be breeding grounds for soccer hysteria. So why does cricket still eclipse the sport in India? Sunset for cricket? ...
The view from the couch
Indian Express - Jun 26, 2010
If a TV set was indeed an idiot box, the world has more idiots than sane consumers. The growing influence of new media such as internet and mobile phones ...
FIFA 2010 live telecast in India: ESPN is the Channel
South Asia Blog (blog) - 5 hours ago
ESPN India is surely enjoying a good time now because of FIFA World Cup 2010. Millions of people in South Asia are watching the matches live thanks to this ...
Returning Robben helps sink Slovakia
Arjen Robben led the way for the Netherlands as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in Durban on Monday to book a quarter-final date with either Brazil or Chile.
WeareOrange
Nice save by the keeper tumbs up
joshiboy
well done netherlands that was an awesome match to watch...
frznforrest
I hope we win
- News
- Videos
- Photo Gallery
- My Team
Latest News:
- Okada laments missed chances
- List of referees for remaining matches announced
- Villa ends Portuguese dreams
- Santa Cruz: A fantastic win
- Japanese praise for Samurai Blue
- Martino: Just trying to play well
- Gyan expects to face Uruguay
- Del Bosque respect for Paraguay
- Queiroz admits Spain were better
- What's been the best match?
- Forlan fired up for Ghana test
Open
Latest News
Close
Latest Videos
About FIFA
Interview
"My apology to England and Mexico, on reopening the use of technology and why we must support referees"
about 18 hours agoMore »
Kick-Off Ball Contest
Previous FIFA World Cups™
Have Your Say
-
What's been the best match?
FIFA.com wants to know which of the 56 games so far at South Africa 2010 you think was the most exciting.
Poll
FIFA.com Club - Contests & Games
--
Palash Biswas
Pl Read:
http://nandigramunited-banga.blogspot.com/
