![[11 Players to Watch Out For]](2002/may/24site.jpg)
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World Cup suspends reality in Argentina
Against the backdrop of a collapsed economy, rampaging poverty and civic unrest, soccer-crazed Argentina suddenly has one source of hope: its national team [Requires free registration]. Elsewhere, Sydney Morning Herald reports how the Dream Team is lifting the spirits of the country.
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A sidekick finds the open man
A "Soccer Widow" story of her boyfriend's obsession with soccer. [Requires free registration]
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Players bawl over a ball
The new Adidas ball, Fevernova, dips, twists and turns like a white knuckle rollercoaster ride - and the goalkeepers, in particular, don't seem to have the stomach for the ride.
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Last man standing
Even as his organisation descends into turmoil, FIFA head Sepp Blatter sets his sights on re-election.
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Someone up there will be rooting for Costa Rica
Costa Rican-born astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz is scheduled to blast off May 30 wearing a soccer jersey from his home country.
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The walking wounded
List of players ruled out of the World Cup 2002 due to injuries.
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Eriksson: My greatest fears
Injuries to key players, being drawn in the Group of Death, and the possibility of a scathing media backlash if his team exits early are fears that weigh on the England coach's mind. An exclusive interview.
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Ten things to watch out for at the World Cup
Terry Baddoo is co-host of World Sport, the international sports show that airs live on CNN International. Check out his predictions!
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Journalist changes name to Goran Eriksson
An England fan has got into the spirit of the World Cup by changing his name. Journalist Scott Faulkner hit on the idea after a night on the town. He went through the proper legal channels and is now officially known as Scott-Goran Eriksson.
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Anastacia to Give Special Encore Performance of 'Boom'
Sony Music today announced that Anastacia will perform 'Boom' -- The International Official Song of the 2002 FIFA World Cup -- at the half time of the final match on June 30.
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Graphics: Seeing Red
Countdown to Ireland star Keane's expulsion.
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In a league of their own
As the inventors of what was later dubbed 'the beautiful game' by Pele, England provided the world with its most popular team sport - football.
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