BECKS AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS
JULY 1: PA Sport's Alistair Grant assesses the brilliant, the bad and the bizarre of the World Cup. (More)
FIVE OF THE BEST AND WORST
JULY 1: PA Sport's Martyn Ziegler gives his "best and worst" of the World Cup. (More)
CONGA ENDS FAR EASTERN FIREWORKS
JULY 1: PA Sport's Chief Sports Writer Frank Malley takes a look back at the World Cup. (More)
ENGLAND MUST MATCH BRAZILIAN CLASS
JULY 1: PA Sport's Mark Bradley takes a look at what the future holds for England. (More)
THE WORLD CUP'S TEAM OF TEAMS
JULY 1: PA Sport's Damian Spellman selects his all-star World Cup line-up. (More)
RESURRECTION COMPLETE FOR RONALDO
JUNE 30: PA Chief Sports Writer Frank Malley reflects on the World Cup final in Yokohama. (More)
FOOTBALL THE WINNER
JUNE 30: PA Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler reflects on the World Cup final in Yokohama. (More)
WHERE THE FINAL WAS WON AND LOST
JUNE 30: PA Sport's Damian Spellman takes a closer look back at the World Cup final. (More)
LIMELIGHT BECKONS FAR EAST MINNOWS
JUNE 29: Steve Joyce looks at the future for third-place play-off rivals Turkey and South Korea. (More)
LIFE TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
JUNE 28: Sportinglife.com reveals its unofficial all-star team of the World Cup finals. (More)
COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH THE TEAM
JUNE 28: Frank Malley looks ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. (More)
BRAZIL v GERMANY ANALYSIS
JUNE 27: Chris Roberts analyses what millions of viewers can expect from Sunday's World Cup final. (More)
PRAY FOR RONALDO'S FITNESS
JUNE 26: Reece Killworth is hoping Brazil striker Ronaldo is fit for the World Cup final on Sunday. (More)
DON'T BE FOOLED, IT WAS A TOE PUNT
JUNE 26: Neal Collins remains unconvinced about Brazil and is hoping for a Germany win in the final. (More)
SAME OLD FACES BUT WHAT A FINAL
JUNE 26: Frank Malley takes a look ahead to Sunday's World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. (More)
NO TURKEY SHOOT FOR BRAZIL
JUNE 26: Martyn Ziegler takes a look at how Brazil beat Turkey in their World Cup semi-final. (More)
STARS SHINE ON WORLD STAGE
JUNE 26: Chris Roberts advises FIFA on who to select in their MasterCard World Cup All-Star Team. (More)
GOLDEN CHANCE FOR BRAZIL
JUNE 25: Frank Malley looks ahead to Brazil's World Cup semi-final clash with Turkey. (More)
BRAZIL - THE TACTICS OF SUCCESS
JUNE 25: The only thing predictable about this Brazilian side is their unpredictability. (More)
GUNES HAS LAST LAUGH ON TACTICS
JUNE 25: Turkey coach Senol Gunes has had the last laugh after his tactics were criticised. (More)
YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK! ADVANCE
JUNE 25: James Dart can't help but believe Germany to be one of the worst sides to ever reach a World Cup final. (More)
MENTAL TOUGHNESS KEY FOR GERMANS
JUNE 25: Neal Collins reflects on Germany's progression to the World Cup final. (More)
CONSPIRACY THEORY IS OUT OF PLAY
JUNE 24: Mike Tyas argues that talk of refereeing conspiracy at the World Cup is complete nonsense. (More)
MANY QUESTIONS STILL UNANSWERED
JUNE 23: Frank Malley believes there are plenty more unanswered questions at the World Cup. (More)
LIFE WORLD CUP RANKINGS
JUNE 23: Graham Shaw gives his team rankings after the quarter-finals at the World Cup finals. (More)
DEFEAT A REALITY CHECK
JUNE 22: With a day to reflect on England's World Cup demise, Frank Malley gives his views. (More)
LUCK OF THE KOREANS RINGS TRUE
JUNE 22: James Dart takes a look at the action from day 23 of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
KOREA UPSET ALL THE ODDS
JUNE 22: Jason Hughes reflects on South Korea's progress to the last four in the Far East. (More)
'MR FIVE-NIL' HAS HIS DAY
JUNE 22: Neal Collins pays tribute to South Korea coach Guus Hiddink for his World Cup achievement. (More)
ENGLAND MUST LEARN FAR EAST LESSON
JUNE 21: An in-depth reflection on England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat by Brazil. (More)
DON GIVES BACKING TO REF CHANGES
JUNE 24: Philip Don agrees that refs from major football nations should take all World Cup games. (More)
ENGLAND JUST BLOWN AWAY
JUNE 21: Frank Malley reflects on the end of England's World Cup dream in Shizuoka on Friday. (More)
SEAMAN DOESN'T DESERVE THE PAIN
JUNE 21: The tears when they came told one of the most desperate stories in sport. (More)
RONALDINHO'S KICK IN THE TEETH
JUNE 21: Neal Collins laments a freak goal sending England home from the World Cup. (More)
FLAIR'S OUT IN SIGNS OF DISTRESS
JUNE 21: Steve Joyce finds a previously unexposed streak of steel in Brazil's quarter-final victory. (More)
ENGLAND AND BRAZIL READY TO ERUPT
JUNE 20: Frank Malley looks ahead to Friday's World Cup quarter-final between England and Brazil. (More)
A NEW WORLD ORDER
JUNE 20: Frank Malley looks at the implications from the shocks in this year's World Cup. (More)
TIME FOR GIANTS TO STRIDE FORWARD
JUNE 19: Confused Neal Collins tries to fathom out the likely outcome of the most unpredictable World Cup. (More)
WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
JUNE 19: Dave Tindall puts forward the argument for an England victory over Brazil on Friday. (More)
WHY BRAZIL WILL WIN
JUNE 19: Steve Joyce puts forward the argument for a Brazil victory over England on Friday (More)
AHN HEARTBREAKER ONE TO REMEMBER
JUNE 18: James Dart takes a look back at day nineteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
LIFE WORLD CUP RANKINGS
JUNE 18: James Dart gives his team rankings after the second round at the World Cup finals. (More)
RIO IS THE HERO OF HEROES
JUNE 17: Mark Bradley says there is only one candidate for England's World Cup star so far. (More)
IS ENGLAND THE BEST DEFENCE?
JUNE 17: Chris Roberts asks whether England's defence is the best in the 2002 finals. (More)
BRAZIL-LIANT? NOT THIS 2002 VINTAGE
JUNE 17: Frank Malley was not so impressed with Brazil's performance in the 2-0 win over Belgium. (More)
ENGLAND NEED TO LEARN THREE Rs
JUNE 17: England will find themselves lining up against the world's glamour side on Friday (More)
SAMBA STARS FAIL TO SPARKLE
JUNE 17: James Dart takes a look back at day eighteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
NO LONGER UNITED, WHO?
JUNE 17: Jeff Taylor looks at the talent, attitude and good fortune of the USA team. (More)
DRAMATIC SCRIPT FOR IRELAND
JUNE 17: Neil Silver reflects on the Republic's rollercoaster World Cup ride. (More)
FINAL CRUEL TWIST FOR THE IRISH
JUNE 16: James Dart takes a look back at day seventeen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
IRELAND FAIL SPOT CHECK
JUNE 16: Simon Stone looks back at the Republic of Ireland's heartbreaking World Cup exit. (More)
REPUBLIC v SPAIN MATCH ANALYSIS
JUNE 16: Richard Gibson gives his verdict on the Republic of Ireland's dramatic defeat to Spain. (More)
ALL TOO EASY AS ENGLAND CRUISE ON
JUNE 15: James Dart takes a look back at day sixteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
YES, HE WENT THE EXTRA EMILE!
JUNE 15: Neal Collins reflects on England's dream-line 3-0 victory over Denmark in Niigata. (More)
THREE GIFTS FOR ENGLAND
JUNE 15: Frank Malley looks back on England's victory over Denmark in Niigata. (More)
ENGLAND v DENMARK MATCH ANALYSIS
JUNE 15: Damian Spellman gives his verdict on England's victory over Denmark. (More)
MORE OF THE SAME, PLEASE
JUNE 14: James Dart takes a look back at day fifteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
BRAZIL THE HEART OF FOOTBALL
JUNE 13: Our Neal Collins with his latest take on events in the Far East. (More)
DIVE BOOMERS TEST FIFA INTEGRITY
JUNE 13: Steve Joyce reflects on the day 14 action in the Far East. (More)
SPAIN EMERGE AS CONTENDERS
JUNE 13: Paul Walker believes Spain have a real chance of winning their first ever World Cup. (More)
DON'T PUT YOUR SHIRT ON ENGLAND, BUT...
JUNE 12: Frank Malley looks at how England booked their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup finals. (More)
PHEW! WHAT A LOTTERY
JUNE 12: Neal Collins believes there is more chance of winning the lottery than predicting this World Cup. (More)
CRY FOUL AS CRITICS PUT BOOT IN
JUNE 12: Mike Tyas blasts any critics willing to bemoan England's display in the 0-0 draw with Nigeria. (More)
ENGLAND v NIGERIA MATCH ANALYSIS
JUNE 12: A look at the decisive moments in England's
0-0 draw with Nigeria at Osaka. (More)
DENMARK DUO HOLD KEY TO SUCCESS
JUNE 12: Damian Spellman looks ahead to England's opponents in the second round of the World Cup finals. (More)
CONFIDENT SPAIN ON A RAUL
JUNE 12: Mike Tyas looks at all-conquering Spain ahead of their meeting with the Republic of Ireland. (More)
ZZ THE BIG CASUALTY IN FRENCH EXIT
JUNE 11: Steve Joyce reflects on the shock World Cup exit of reigning champions France. (More)
GERMANY HANG ON AND PROSPER
JUNE 11: Mike Tyas reflects on Germany's defeat of Cameroon to earn them a place in the last 16. (More)
IRISH DRUNK ON MORE GLORY
JUNE 11: Mike Tyas reflects on the Republic of Ireland's march into the last 16. (More)
INCONSISTENT EAGLES UP NEXT
JUNE 11: The 'Group of Death' proved fatal for inconsistent Nigeria long ago. (More)
ENGLAND HAVE LEARNED THEIR LESSON
JUNE 11: Frank Malley looks ahead to England's crucial Group F clash with Nigeria. (More)
ANY PORT IN A STORM
JUNE 10: James Dart takes a look back at day eleven of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
NIGERIA: A SPENT FORCE
JUNE 10: Neal Collins has some good news for England fans ahead of the make-or-break clash with Nigeria. (More)
HIGH-TEMPO JAPAN ON THE MOVE
JUNE 9: Dave Tindall takes a look back at day ten of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
AZZURRI DEFEAT ANOTHER SHOCK WAVE
JUNE 8: James Dart takes a look back at day nine of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
RADEBE IS THE KEY
JUNE 8: Neal Collins takes a detailed look at South Africa, who stand on the brink of a place in the last 16. (More)
THE LONGEST TEN MINUTES
JUNE 7: Neal Collins gives his verdict on England's win over Argentina. (More)
FOURTEEN HEROIC LIONS FOR ENGLAND
JUNE 7: Reece Killworth takes a look back at England's 1-0 defeat of Argentina. (More)
BECKHAM RAISES THE ROOF
JUNE 7: Frank Malley reflects on England's famous World Cup win over Argentina. (More)
ENGLAND v ARGENTINA MATCH ANALYSIS
JUNE 7: A look at where the game was won in England's 1-0 victory over Argentina at Sapporo. (More)
IS DEFEAT END OF THE WORLD?
JUNE 6: Neal Collins examines why some England fans may accept defeat against Argentina. (More)
FRENCH MUST PRAY FOR ZZ
JUNE 6: Reece Killworth takes a look back at day seven of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
BECKHAM SEES THE LIGHT
JUNE 6: Frank Malley looks ahead to Friday's huge showdown between England and Argentina. (More)
ROBBIE KEANE TO SHARE HEADLINES
JUNE 5: Reece Killworth takes a look back at day six of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
MINNOWS FRY THE BIG FISH
JUNE 5: Neal Collins takes a look back at the first round of games at the World Cup. (More)
SO MUCH FOR A CLAMPDOWN
JUNE 5: Reece Killworth reflects on the decision to fine Rivaldo £4,500 for his play-acting against Turkey. (More)
LIFE RANKINGS
JUNE 5: James Dart gives his team rankings after the opening round of games in the World Cup finals. (More)
REPUBLIC v GERMANY ANALYSIS
JUNE 5: Damian Spellman gives his verdict on the Republic's draw with Germany. (More)
FINALLY, IT'S FAN-TASY FOOTBALL
JUNE 4: Reece Killworth takes a look back at day five of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
BRAZILIANS KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE
JUNE 3: Steve Joyce reflects on Monday's action at the 2002 World Cup. (More)
ENGLISH SUPPORTERS NEED CONVINCING
JUNE 3: It's the morning after the night before and Frank Malley looks back again at England v Sweden. (More)
NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
JUNE 3: Neal Collins looks back at England's draw with Sweden, and ahead to Argentina. (More)
OLD MAN SEAMAN SAVES THE KIDS
JUNE 2: Frank Malley reflects on England's 1-1 World Cup draw with Sweden in Saitama. (More)
SVEN'S MEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
JUNE 2: Reece Killworth reflects on England's 1-1 draw with Sweden in their World Cup opener. (More)
ENGLAND v SWEDEN ANALYSIS
JUNE 2: Damian Spellman looks at how England and Sweden drew 1-1 in Saitama. (More)
MATT FINISH COVERS KEANE LOSS
JUNE 1: Reece Killworth takes a look back at the second day of the World Cup. (More)
REPUBLIC v CAMEROON ANALYSIS
JUNE 1: Chris Roberts gives his verdict on the Republic's draw with Cameroon. (More)
DIOP THE PRIDE OF THE NEW LIONS
MAY 31: Neal Collins pays tribute to Senegal and their entry into the annals of World Cup folklore. (More)
SENEGAL LEAVE LEMERRE ALL AT SEA
MAY 31: Steve Joyce reflects on the opening match of the World Cup where Senegal stunned France 1-0. (More)
OUR WORLD CUP VERDICT
MAY 31: Sportinglife.com's panel of experts give you their selections for World Cup glory. (More)
WORLD CUP BETTING DO'S AND DON'TS
MAY 29: 10 top tips to help you beat the bookies and make money on the World Cup. (More)
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