World Cup 2002

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'Better teams will cause England problems. I was surprised Thomas Tuchel didn't start Marc Guehi' Clinton Morrison assesses England World Cup winners credentials after contentious defensive display against Croatia

By Clinton Morrison Published

Clinton Morrison reflects on an entertaining start to the World Cup, offers his verdict on England's win over Croatia, and assesses some of the controversial officiating decisions so far

Team
'Roy Keane leaving Saipan in 2002 galvanised us but Mick McCarthy wasn't right to question him in front of the squad' Ex-Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison gives first-hand account of famous 2002 World Cup fallout

By Clinton Morrison Published

With the World Cup now underway, Clinton Morrison gives his take on that iconic bust-up between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy

Team
Exclusive: Ex Liverpool star says he was signed to 'compete' with Steven Gerrard

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Senegal midfielder made the move to Anfield following the 2002 World Cup

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‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

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Mick McCarthy launches sweary rant about his 'Saipan' depiction claiming he walked out after 20 minutes

By Ryan Gray Published

The former Republic of Ireland boss is unhappy about how he has been portrayed by actor Steve Coogan while also taking aim at Roy Keane

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'I was joining Barcelona, then Betis came in – only later did I realise it was a world-record fee' Cult Brazilian forward Denilson tells his remarkable story, via relegation in Seville, World Cup glory with Brazil and a car park snub at Bolton…

By Caio Carrieri Published

Features Denilson’s skill made him a hit with fans, earning him a £21.5m transfer to La Liga, but it didn't work out as planned

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Incredible Lionel Messi prediction made by Ronaldinho 20 years ago unearthed

By Andy Mitten Published

Twenty years ago, the Brazilian spoke to FourFourTwo just before he won the only Ballon d’Or of his career – he also told us about a player who’d recently made his first league start. Some kid called Lionel Messi…

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‘The memory that never leaves me is the final whistle against Germany as we won the World Cup. I was running round with the Brazilian flag wrapped around me and looking to the sky’ Denilson opens up on his career highlight

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Brazil winger was once the world’s most expensive player

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Brazil's forward Ronaldo (C), flanked by teammates, hoists the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony at the International Stadium in Yokohama Japan, following Brazil's 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2002 World Cup final on 30 June, 2002.
Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?

By Joe Mewis Last updated

QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

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David Beckham celebrates after scoring his famous free-kick for England against Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, October 2001.
“As captain, he wasn’t the loudest, he didn’t bark at you, but you’d watch him and think, ‘I need to work harder’. His energy against Greece was ridiculous” Emile Heskey on David Beckham’s leadership

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Beckham led by example as England skipper, with his iconic 2001 performance against Greece perfectly encapsulating his captaincy style

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