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The Latest Breaking News from the 2002 World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026: England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

It is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God' in 1986, to David Beckham's red card after tangling with Diego Simeone in 1998, while also thrusting the lingering sovereignty dispute…

The Economic Times

‘The 2002 World Cup was the first time I was around big names. It made me understand I was capable of playing with top players and at major tournaments’ Ashley Cole on England’s 2002 rollercoaster tournament

Ashley Cole's first tournament saw England defeat Argentina before falling to Brazil

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‘Gerard Houllier wanted me to compete with one of the best young midfielders in England when I joined Liverpool – he was talking about Steven Gerrard, of course’ Salif Diao on the challenge he faced after joining Liverpool

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

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Saipan filmmaker told he was going to ‘open old wounds’

The producer of the movie Saipan was told he was ‘mad’ to work on a film about the Irish team at the 2002 World Cup.

Evening Standard

The best Irish players ever

A rundown of Ireland's finest footballing talent

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Saipan: Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about famous Roy Keane World Cup bust-up

The furious row between captain and manager in the run-up to the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea has become part of Irish football folklore

Evening Standard

Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about bust-up with Roy Keane

Steve Coogan is to play Mick McCarthy in a film about the then Republic of Ireland manager’s bust-up with Roy Keane before the 2002 World Cup

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Steve Coogan to play ex-Ireland boss Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane bust-up

‘Saipan’ will tell the story of Keane’s departure, with the Alan Partridge star confirmed in the role of McCarthy

The Independent UK

Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

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Former England physiotherapist Alan Smith dies aged 74

He was instrumental in making sure David Beckham was fit for the 2002 World Cup.

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