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Title Section18 2010-06-06 1 The New Paper on sunday June 6 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS S|dJ I PUBLICATION 80 CENTS MICA (P)18 words
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Advertisement54 2010-06-06 1 DAYS TO5 KICK-OFF I N S I D E CHEERS Where to gear up, cheer up, drink up JEERS Jason Johnson: Why pay when you can play? 25 FEARS Want to bet? Take a tip from two sore losers 14 TEARS EPL stars who are out and down 18 854 words
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Article, Illustration417 2010-06-06 2/3 Amanda Yong - Romaniandiplomat’sdetentionextended Amanda Yong FORMER Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu (right), 50, will remain in custody following the latest decision by hiscountry’scourts. On Thursday, a Bucharest district court granted Romanian prosecutors’ request to extend Ionescu’s detention period by 30 days, according to Romanian media reports. The former417 words
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Article, Illustration359 2010-06-06 2/3 Ho Lian-Yi - Ho Lian-Yi LITTLE was said about the controversy surrounding the leaders of City Harvest Church. We will keep you updated, was all executive pastor Derek Dunn told the congregation at the megachurch’s first service since investigations into its finances began last Monday. No359 words
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Article, Illustration36 2010-06-06 2/3 CAVE IN: A driver of a Honda suffered minor injuries when his vehicle fell into this hole. The road had, apparently, collapsed suddenly. The incident happened on Thursday in Jiangxi Province, China. PICTURE: XINHUAPICTURE: XINHUA - 36 words
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Article, Illustration92 2010-06-06 2/3 A SWISS national who works here was charged in court yesterday with trespass and the vandalism of an MRT train at the Changi depot. Oliver Fricker, 33, a business consultant, was charged with cutting the fence of the depot and damaging92 words
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Article, Illustration97 2010-06-06 2/3 VISITORS will now find it easier to get to Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Local operator Transtar Travel has rolled out three bus services: from Dhoby Ghaut and Toa Payoh MRT stations, and from Hock Seng Building in Lavender, reported The Straits Times.97 words
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Article, Illustration83 2010-06-06 2/3 AFP US President Barack Obama yesterday nominated retired Air Force lieutenant-general James Clapper to serve as director of national intelligence. He is a retired three-star Air Force general. “Today I am proud to announce my choice for the next director ofAFP - 83 words
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Article, Illustration216 2010-06-06 2/3 Reuters ISRAEL’Snavy boardedanother aid ship to enforce a blockade of Gaza, despite Washington saying that the policywas“unsustainable”. Yesterday’sactioncomesfive days after Israeli troops killed nine people on a Turkish aid boat. The Israeli navy, whose action on Monday triggered international outrage,Reuters; PICTURE: REUTERS - 216 words
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Article, Illustration83 2010-06-06 2/3 AP US DEFENCE Secretary Robert Gates chided China for suspending military ties over US arms sales to Taiwan. He said Beijing’s stance “makes little sense” and renewed calls for stronger relations between the two militaries. Butatop Chinese officerrejected Mr Gates’view. “WeAP - 83 words
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Article, Illustration87 2010-06-06 2/3 AFP MARKET convulsions sparked by Europe’s debt crisis show that major challenges remain to global economic recovery, G20 nations said as they vowed to fix their fiscal houses. After a two-day meeting in Busan, South Korea, finance ministers from the world’sAFP - 87 words
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Miscellaneous5 2010-06-06 2/3 Low26˚ 34˚ High Thunderstorms■ SINGAPOREWEATHER5 words
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Article, Illustration405 2010-06-06 4 MELVIN SINGH - THE BUZZ COMMENT: MELVIN SINGH melvin@sph.com.sg SOCOMPETITIVE.Howoftenhaveyouheardthatmentionedasanegativetrait?Well,insports, being competitiveis a goodthing. Sure, many people are into sports for recreation, but we,too,pushourselvestorunalittlefasterorfurther. But there are some who fear competition, saying: Whycan’tthingsstaythewaytheyhavebeenforyears? Likewith table tennis. Why can’t we beminnows in the world rankings? Or make the selection of paddlersTNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG - 405 words
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Article, Illustration105 2010-06-06 4 Weratethepastweek’snews–goodandbad Last week’s index: 180 This week’s index: 170 -10 The number of beggars picked up rose by one-third last year and most of them were locals. +30 The Singapore women’stable tennis team defeated China to become world champions. -10 Two people were killed, five others wounded105 words
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Article21 2010-06-06 4 “Youknowyouarein trouble when your kids say,‘Howcomeyou canandIcannot?’” –Amanontheproblemshefacesasafather “Youcan’tfallsick. It 's not in your job description.” –Amantalkingtohiscolleague21 words
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Miscellaneous7 2010-06-06 4 QUICK ON THE DRAW TNP ILLUSTRATION:SIMON ANG7 words
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JEERS
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Article, Illustration569 2010-06-06 6 / 7 REPORTS:VIVIEN CHAN - More than 100 gather in Speakers’Corner in show of unity oversubscription rates for TV broadcasts REPORTS:VIVIEN REPORTS:VIVIEN CHAN vivienc@sph.com.sg THE weather first rain, then the sun did not deter them. With friends and families, some with babies and even pet dogs in tow, about 100 soccerTNP PICTURE: BENJAMIN SEETOR; TNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN - 569 words
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Article, Illustration289 2010-06-06 6 / 7 DOMINIC NATHAN - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR DOMINIC NATHAN dominic@sph.com.sg BRAZIL jersey, check. Fridge full of beer, check. Fast food restaurants on speed dial, check. Idon’t knowabout you,but I’m readyfor the World Cup.There is just oneitem lefton myto-do list see off GaryLim,TheNewPaper’s soccer correspondent, who will beTNP ILLUSTRATION: FADZIL HAMZAH - 289 words
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334 2010-06-06 6 / 7 IT was not a protest, though there was jeering. It was a celebration, the organisers insisted. ButtheirFacebook groupis titled“Mass Boycott Starhub/SingtelOverpriced World CupPackage”. Said Mr Andy Tan, the leader of the nine-member organisingcommittee:“Weare notdemanding anything from the telcos. This is just a gathering334 words
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CHEERS
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Article, Illustration294 2010-06-06 8 / 9 DANSON CHEONG - Whetheryou’reaHollandor Brazilsupporter,The HollandseCluboffersa homegroundforgroups REPORT: DANSON CHEONG dansonc@sph.com.sg PICTURE this: 400 rabid football fans clad in Brazil’s green and yellow with beer mugs raised in mid-sip, mouths full of chow, hanging open. No one dares to even blink. All eyes are fixed on the gigantic projectorPICTURE: THE HOLLANDSE CLUB - 294 words
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Article, Illustration272 2010-06-06 8 / 9 NG YANG HAN - REPORT: NG YANG HAN ngyh@sph.com.sg WANT the festive atmosphere of watching a livegame,butdon’twanttopayforairtickets to South Africa or the cover charge to a pub showing the game? Your best bet would be to head down to Chong Pang Community Centre, where the organisers for the World CupPICTURE: CHONG PANG CC - 272 words
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162 2010-06-06 8 / 9 Central Cheng San 6 Ang Mo Kio St 53 Tel: 6458 8222 Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green 20 Upper Pickering Street Tel: 6533 3260 Toa Payoh East 160 Lor 6 Toa Payoh Tel: 6256 7601 North East Eunos 180 Bedok Reservoir Road Tel:162 words
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Article, Illustration284 2010-06-06 8 / 9 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - REPORT: ZUBAIDAH NAZEER zubaidah@sph.com.sg HIGH costs or not, one establishment is not holding back on its screenings of World Cup matches. There will be more than 40 TV sets scattered across various St James Holdings outlets screening the World Cup, making it thePICTURE: ST FILE - 284 words
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111 2010-06-06 8 / 9 Where to go to support your favourite World Cup team: SPAIN La Viva Spanish Bar Tapas (Chijmes) 30 Victoria Street #01-12/13/14 Tel: 6339 4290 ENGLAND MuddyMurphy’s IrishPub 442 Orchard Road #B1 -01, Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade Tel: 6735 0400 GERMANY Baden Restaurant111 words
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Article, Illustration745 2010-06-06 10 / 11 REPORT:WOO SIAN BOON - Footballa‘religion’ to him, he also wenttoKorea for2002 WorldCup REPORT:WOO REPORT:WOO SIAN BOON sbwoo@sph.com.sg WHILE there is a group of Singaporeans who baulk at paying $70 for World Cup telecasts on TV, here’s a group forking out thousands of dollars eachfc TNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG - 745 words
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212 2010-06-06 10 / 11 Veena Bharwani - Veena Bharwani TRAVEL agents have not been able to cash in on this World Cup in the same way they did for the last two World Cups in Germany (2006) and South Korea and Japan (2002). Three travel agents said air ticket212 words
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Article, Illustration389 2010-06-06 10 / 11 VEENA BHARWANI - REPORT: VEENA BHARWANI veenab@sph.com.sg THEY are close friends about to go off to university in different parts of the world. So the four full-time national servicemen thought: What better way to have one last hurrah than to fly to South Africa toPICTURE COURTESY OF LUCIUS LEE - 389 words
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Article, Illustration180 2010-06-06 12 / 13 ARGENTINA World Cup star shirts are outselling thosefeaturing England’sFrank Lampard andDavid Beckham by three to one in UK. Tops with the name of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi (right) are the fifth bestseller, reported The Sun. The only England players to beat the Barcelona ace arePICTURES: AP, REUTERS - 180 words
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Article, Illustration530 2010-06-06 12 / 13 GAN LING KAI - S’poreEPLfansbuySpain,Braziljerseysinstead REPORT: GAN LING KAI ganlk@sph.com.sg YOU are what you wear. All the more so when it comes to support for soccer teams. So it’sironic that whilemost Singapore soccer fans are passionate about the English Premier League, it seems that the team they support in the WorldTNP PICTURE: LUKE YAN - 530 words
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Article, Illustration268 2010-06-06 12 / 13 FABIO Capello is not just a good football manager. He is a good designer, too. The 63-year-old England manager has contributed his part to the design of the Marks Spencer suit that the England team will wear at the World Cup. Most of268 words
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FEARS
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Article, Illustration437 2010-06-06 14 / 15 WHILE reckless punters may be all prepped upfor the bettingseason, it’s ano-bets time for second-hand car salesman Vincent Ong. He learned his lesson the hard way. Mr Ong, 38, was declared a bankrupt in 2007 afterhemaxed out hisfive credit cards and borrowed money from437 words
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Article, Illustration836 2010-06-06 14 / 15 MAUREEN KOH - Bookies’WorldCuptacticsexposed REPORTS: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg PURISTS will mourn if their favourite team is kicked out of the finals. But the odds are, there is another breed who will shed even more tears the punters. Those laughing all the way to the banksTNP PICTURE: LUKE YAN - 836 words
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Article, Illustration951 2010-06-06 16 / 17 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - Expertssayprecautions won’tguaranteeaterror attackwon’ttakeplace REPORT:ZUBAIDAH ZUBAIDAH NAZEER zubaidah@sph.com.sg FOOTBALL’S biggest event is less than a week away, but major security concerns still plague host nation South Africa. There have been some worrying signs. Last month, five white South African supremacists were charged with stockpiling weaponsPICTURE: AP - 951 words
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Article, Illustration439 2010-06-06 18 / 19 Injurycursehitscurrent andformerEPLplayers EVERY other day, football fans hear news of one English Premier League (EPL) star or the other pulling out with injuries. England skipper Rio Ferdinand (right) was forced to pull out after he hurt his knee during the first practicePICTURES: AFP, AP, ACTION IMAGES, REUTERS - 439 words
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Miscellaneous58 2010-06-06 14 / 15 "FAMILY FUN! A hair-raising good time!" THE DOVE FOUNDATION °,AN S *N t I, H mi Ltiif f jASflKNF R? HILARIOUS! The whole family will enjoy!" 7 JOURS (Quebec) "Don't miss the FURRIEST, FUNNIEST FILM of the spring!" THE MOVIE SHOW PLUS" WMVD-TV (MNT) IRRESISTIBLE FILM ADVISORY BOARD He came.58 words
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Advertisement316 2010-06-06 16 / 17 Women do four times more housework than men Singapore's largest health and wellness event is back with more exhibitors, more activities, more fun and more prizes! Don't miss it! Suntec Singapore, Hall 402-404, 3 4 July 2010 MILO® Freestyle Conl Football Contest Nestle Presents Nestle MILO Calling all freestyle footballers,316 words
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Advertisement282 2010-06-06 18 / 19 r The New Paper Hyundai Present Prize includes a pair of return air tickets, 2 tickets to a semi-final match 3N accommodation Make it your goal to kick a ball straight into South Africa on our giant map of the world, and you could really be there, in the thick282 words
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Article, Illustration372 2010-06-06 20 / 21 YEOH WEE TECK - Girls,theWorldCupisn’t justfortheboys.Aworld ofglamouroffthepitch awaits, so rock the look YEOH WEE TECK weeteck@sph.com.sg WHO DOESN’T want to be a WAG? It’s a lifestyle of parties, photo ops and shopping, seen from behind a pair of oversized designer sunglasses. The boys can idolise their football stars and thegirlshavethefootballer’swifeorgirlfriend. WAGsPICTURES: REUTERS, AP, AFP - 372 words
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Article306 2010-06-06 20 / 21 UNLEASH your inner WAG. And as this is Singapore, call yourselves SWAGs (Singaporean wives and girlfriends). You don’t even need to have a partner who’s an athlete–it’stheattitudethatcounts. A WAG needs a designer wardrobe, sunglasses and the paparazzi. A SWAG needs to know how to shop306 words
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Article, Illustration493 2010-06-06 20 / 21 FOR the SWAG about town, show the legs and the cleavage. Even in our diabolically humid weather, looking turned out is important. Nurul (left) wears a toga floral dress that is perfectafteryou’vehad a suntanning session. Go crazy with the bangles because it’llbeyour own personalchime toannounce your arrival.TNP PICTURES: KUA CHEE SIONG - 493 words
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Article, Illustration487 2010-06-06 22 CHARLENE CHUA - FaceofCalvinKlein’sundiesHidetoshiNakata charms the celebrity crowd, even with his clothes on REPORT: CHARLENE CHUA cchar@sph.com.sg WAS Hidetoshi Nakata in Calvin Klein undies on Friday night? The 800-strong crowd at a private party at a disused warehouse at the Tanjong Pagar Distripark couldn’t tell, asPICTURES: WORD OF MOUTH COMMUNICATIONS - 487 words
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Enjoy Biker Boy
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Article, Illustration584 2010-06-06 23 ZAIHAN MOHD YUSOF - From donning team colours to being on the stands at games,racersgoallouttosupporttheirfaveclubs ZAIHAN MOHD YUSOF zaihan@sph.com.sg FOOTBALLandmotorbikeracing.They’reasdifferentasnightandday.Yet,themoreIlookatthesetwosports,themore similartheyappear. The search for answers began recently at a coffee shop, where some biker friends held the opinion that the2010FifaWorldCupwouldbeawasteoftime. Surely the “beautiful game” pales in comparison to thePICTURE: AFP - 584 words
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Article, Illustration782 2010-06-06 24/25 CHERYL LIM - For these families, the World Cup is a time to bond and share their love of football REPORT: CHERYL LIM cheryll@sph.com.sg A LARGE, 42-inch flat-screen Philips television takes centre stage in the cosy Boon Lay living room of Madam Norewana Abdul Rashid. Over the nextTNP PICTURE: CHOO CHWEE HUA; PICTURE COURTESY OF MR SEAH KIAN PENG - 782 words
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Article, Illustration159 2010-06-06 24/25 My brother supports England in the World Cup and I support Spain. We are always fighting about this. And our arguments are getting more heated as the World Cup draws nearer. How can we solve our differences?– Footballfan Sylvia Toh: Er, you move to Madrid159 words
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Article89 2010-06-06 24/25 Myson’s Primary 6 mathshomework is sotough thatI haveproblems solving them. I don’twantto look stupid in frontof myson.Yet, I don’t know what to do when he asks me for help. Please help! PoorDad Sylvia Toh: As simple as one plus one, you have to have89 words
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Article, Illustration233 2010-06-06 24/25 I’masingle working woman.Lately, mycolleagues have been comparing how much they give their parents from their salary. I feel uncomfortable when discussing this with themas I thinkit’s aprivate matter. Besides, Idon’t think thereisa “correctsum” that working children should give their parents. Is there? FilialDaughterTNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN - 233 words
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Article, Illustration529 2010-06-06 24/25 JASON JOHNSON - JASON JOHNSON FATHER FIGURES jjohnson@sph.com.sg CAN you, by any chance, be thinking that as a journalist with The New Paper, I must be some sort of millionaire? Sadto say, I’mbarely athousandaire. Anyway, the point is that as a man of modest means,529 words
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Article119 2010-06-06 26 Odd news that’sfor real Reuters The average Briton turns up at work with a hangover three times a month, but the frequency is expected to increase during the World Cup, says a survey by UK charity group Drinkaware. The group found that each day, more thanReuters - 119 words
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111 2010-06-06 26 A country split by Brazil Argentina AFP Bangladesh sits a lowly 157th in football’snational rankings, butthe World Cup excites wild rivalry as the countryis split downthe middle– Argentina or Brazil? The country, which has never qualified for the World Cup, first developed its obsession with Brazil and Argentina in 1982AFP - 111 words
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Article, Illustration443 2010-06-06 26 S M ONG - S M ONG ACT BLUR smong@sph.com.sg THE year was 1990. New Kids On The Block was like the biggest thing on the planet. The World Cup was held in Italy. I was studying in the US and working at a443 words
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Article, Illustration651 2010-06-06 26 SIVA CHOY - SIVA CHOY HUMOUR ME tnp@sph.com.sg “Theball isround.” I’ve heard that boring comment from football team managers, coaches, captains, sports interviewers and self-appointed tactical experts (those loud guys in bars and lounges watching the World Cup) for so many years that I will strangle651 words
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Article, Illustration150 2010-06-06 27 This week, as part of our special World Cup paper, we are showcasing snapshots from the around the world in anticipation of football's most watched event. Next week, we will be showcasing your most memorable wedding photos. Send your pictures and messages to tnpforum@sph.com.sg Blue palettePICTURES: AP, AFP - 150 words
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Article, Illustration288 2010-06-06 29 Hedy Khoo - Hedy Khoo hedykhoo@sph.com.sg WHENitcomestothecrunch,instantnoodlesareasaferbetthanmen.There is no concrete evidence, (it may just be an old wives’ tale), to prove that eating instant noodles too often can cause hairloss. Butaseriesofbaddatescanmakeyoutear yourownhairout. Granted, a sedate Friday night dinner of instant noodles in front of the telly is notTNP PICTURES: KUA CHEE SIONG, HEDY KHOO - 288 words
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Article, Illustration588 2010-06-06 30 CHERYL LIM - REPORT: CHERYL LIM cheryll@sph.com.sg AS this is my debut appearance in this returning food column, I thought I should give a brief introduction on where I stand in the world of food. I am no kitchen whiz. My culinary repertoire extends to stir-fried vegetables,TNP PICTURES: LUKE YAN - 588 words
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Miscellaneous292 2010-06-06 28 WATCH’EM Defiance(above) StarMovies (StarHubCh 622), 9pm JewishbrothersinNazi-occupied EasternEurope escapeinto the Belarussianforestswhere they join Russianresistance fighterstobuild a villagethatwillprotect themselves and about1,000Jewish non-combatants. StarringDanielCraig, Liev Schreiber. LastChanceToSee BBCKnowledge(StarHubCh407), 9.05pm Inthisnewdocumentaryseries,zoologist MarkCarwardineandBritishcomedian StephenFryfollowintheirfriendDouglas Adams’footstepsinsearchofsomeofthe rarestandmostthreatenedanimalson Earth. Screamers:TheHunting MAX(StarHubCh611),10.30pm It’sbeen13yearssincetherobotickilling machinesknownasScreamersdestroyed thehumanpopulationofSirius6B,buta distresssignalbringsateamofrescuersto thesupposedlyabandonedplanet.Starring LanceHenriksen,GinaHolden. Slam CelestialMovies(StarHubCh868),9pm Ashyboyandhisfriendsfacethebulliesof thebasketballcourt.StarringLinXiaofan, ZhangYishan. DILBERT SCOTTADAMS CALVINANDHOBBES BILLWATTERSON292 words
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Article1291 2010-06-06 31 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE1 OB49 1.00 -1200m(SC) Stakes:RM55,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 130-7 SpeedTrain 57 (49) IAzhar 4 (3nzgKCoetzee-GoldenKnight) 2 5-0278 StarFire 56.5 (48) YAifyc1 13 (5agJHTan-Happiness) 3 06-9-0 Powerfully 56 (47) JackieChuahc1 14 (4nzgHSLim-Powerfully) 4 RedCliff 56 (47) JacksonLowc11,291 words
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Article108 2010-06-06 31 RACE 1: 4 Red Cliff 1 Speed Train 2 Star Fire. RACE 2: 12 Glutinous Kid 11 Xanadu 8 Colourlandprestige. RACE 3:1 Best Of Time 7 Jeram Fashion 10 Prior King. RACE 4: 8 Captain Thule 4 Fellowship 17 Showa Modern. RACE 5: 9 Uptheante108 words
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Article, Illustration434 2010-06-06 32/33 TAN THEAN LOON - TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg THE phrase “old but as good as gold” rang true for trainer Don Baertschiger at Kranij yesterday. Two of his “old boys”, TRUSTEE and CAPABLANCA, gave him a belated birthday double before JUST A MAN won the final of 12 eventsTNP PICTURE: LUKE YAN - 434 words
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Article480 2010-06-06 32/33 Race1 OB49(SC)1200m 11 FIREBIRD53(9-5) JoseDeSouza (2) 1 2 1 (537) 6 BESTHONOUR55.5c56(36-11) NCallow (11) 5 5 2 (469) 0.75 7 BUSHRANGE55c53(33-7) LLTai* (7) 2 1 3 (456) 0.75 4 ROYALJOY56c55(37-12) SAnandan (3) 4 4 4 (465) 2.25 ?Winning stable: Fire Storm. Trainer: M Thwaites.Time: 1min 11.4sec480 words
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492 2010-06-06 32/33 JOCKEY Saimee Jumaat has been granted a stay of sentence for his three-day suspension for careless riding. The Stipendiary Stewards had found Saimee guilty last Thursday of careless riding aboard Ghozi in Race 10 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting May 30.492 words
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513 2010-06-06 32/33 RACE 1 HEART TO BEAT: Stood flat-footed. MAKING SENSE: Slow into stride. RINDA JADE: Inconvenienced. NIKOLAY: Bumped. FAST LANE YES: Bumped. NIKOLAY: Raced keenly. MAKING SENSE: Bled. NIKOLAY: Cast near-fore plate. RACE 2 ROYAL ZEST: Difficult to be loaded. BLITZ: Began awkwardly. MELANG513 words
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Article, Illustration1006 2010-06-06 34 TIPS AND COMMENTS BY PHILLIP WOO, COURTESY OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE 1 (1,200m) Good Smile (2) stayed on better for a season-best fourth behind the promising Little Bridge in his Class 4 debut last start and can figure with Brett1,006 words
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1019 2010-06-06 34 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE1 CLASS4TURF 1200m TIME:12:15 Stakes:HK$625,000 NO. HORSENAME TRAINER JOCKEY WT(IB) BAR 1 LUCKYBOY KWLUI CYHO 133 10 2 GOODSMILE KLMAN BPREBBLE 132 11 3 BAITIWU YSTSUI YTCHENG 126 8 4 ENGINEERINGWONDER LHO MWLEUNG 126 9 5 DANESOUTH YOWONG HWLAI 1221,019 words
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Article, Illustration359 2010-06-06 35 AP RICKIE Fowler tied the 36-hole record at the Memorial on Friday with a six-under 66 that gave him a four-shot lead among early starters as storm clouds again moved over Muirfield Village. The 21-year-old Fowler, who lost in a playoff on the PGA Tour lastAP; PICTURE: AFP - 359 words
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Article163 2010-06-06 35 JUVIC Pagunsan of the Philippines recorded his first win on the Mercedes-Benz Tour yesterday following a runaway seven-stroke victory in the US$60,000 ($84,000) Mercedes-Benz Masters Thailand. Starting the day with a four-stroke lead, he closed with a five-under 65 at Laguna Phuket Golf Club, reported worldsportgroup.163 words
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Article, Illustration168 2010-06-06 35 MOTOGP Reuters REIGNING MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi fractured his right shin bone in a crash during practice and has been ruled out of today’s Italian Grand Prix. The 31-year-old Yamaha rider was third fastest with 15 minutes remaining in yesterday’s final practice session whenReuters - 168 words
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Article325 2010-06-06 35 EPL Wire Services TWO OF the reported candidates to fill Rafa Benitez’s vacated Liverpool hot seat have ruled themselves out of the running. The agents of Dutch managers Frank Rijkaard and Guus Hiddink have distanced their clients from the post claiming they intend to seeWire Services - 325 words
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Article, Illustration671 2010-06-06 36/37 BRIAN MILLER - ShebeatsfavouriteStosurtobefirst ItaliantowinGrandSlam 17-Francesca Schiavone bt 7-Samantha Stosur 6-4,7-6(7/2) BRIAN MILLER npsports@sph.com.sg WHAT a refreshing change. What a fillip for women’s tennis. To have a winner from outside the chosenfew. Andan Italianat that. Here’sabit of trivia. When was the last time an Italian won atRolandGarros?The answer: Never.They hadPICTURE: AP - 671 words
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Article, Illustration745 2010-06-06 36/37 AP ON THE verge of another berth in the French Open final, Rafael Nadal hit his worst shot of the day and perhaps the entire tournament. The second serve on break-point bounced before it reached the net, costing him the game and aAP - 745 words
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Article, Illustration407 2010-06-06 38 LENNY LIM - LENNY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg WHEN talk of Malaysia’s women bowling is brought up, it is inevitable that the names tossed in will include Shalin Zulkifli and Esther Cheah. However, after the conclusion of the 43rd Singapore International Open Bowling Championships Women’s’ Division yesterday at OrchidTNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO - 407 words
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Article, Illustration283 2010-06-06 38 LENNY LIM - LENNY LIM MOST people would be very happy with a podium finish in the biggest bowling tournament in Singapore, the Singapore International Open Bowling Championships. But 18-year-old New Hui Fen is not like most people. The 2009 Asian Youth Games double gold medallist lamented,TNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO - 283 words
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Article, Illustration179 2010-06-06 39 Overthepasttwodays,wefeaturedfourbasicmovesfromthe newNationalFootballSyllabus,introducedearlierthismonthby theFootballAssociationofSingaporetoimprovethetechniqueof ouryoungplayers.Today,wefeatureanothertwobasicmoves. THE VIDEOS for all the moves will be available on the revamped FAS website soon. TNP ILLUSTRATION: TEOH YI CHIE Basic move 5 STEP1: Pretend to kick the ball with your left foot STEP 2: Use the inside of your leftTNP ILLUSTRATION: TEOH YI CHIE - 179 words
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Article, Illustration718 2010-06-06 40/41 AFP DRESSED only in tight-fitting football shirts or skimpy bikinis, and pouting enthusiastically for lucrative sportswear and magazine photoshoots, the World Cup WAGs are on the march. Staples of the tabloid press and countless Internet sites, footballers wives and girlfriends have created an entireAFP; PICTURES: ACTION IMAGES, ST FILE PICTURE. - 718 words
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Article, Illustration117 2010-06-06 40/41 You could win up to $2,000 incashifyou’rechosen THE NEW Paper is looking for 12 Soccer Babes who love football tointroducetheWorldCupmatchesdaily.Youdon’tneeda coaching licence for this, just enough knowledge, interest and passion to truly enjoy a good game of football. Write in to npsports@sph.com.sg to tell117 words
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Article, Illustration565 2010-06-06 42 DAVID LEE - HOLLAND 6 (Van Persie 22, Sneijder 56, Robben 64,78, Van Bommel 71, Elia 75) HUNGARY1 (Balazs Dzsudzsak 6) DAVID LEE npsports@sph.com.sg OHH!OOH!Whoa!Ohmy!Phwoar!Wow!These are by no means exaggerated expressions, as Holland produced six quality finishes of the highest ordertohammer Hungary. These, after the Magyars had the temerity toPICTURE: REUTERS - 565 words
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293 2010-06-06 42 PA Sport FRANK Lampard has confirmed he is England’snew vice-captain. The Chelsea midfielder said he was handed the position by Fabio Capello following Steven Gerrard’s elevation to skipper in the wake of Rio Ferdinand’s World Cup-ending injury. “I am vice-captain,” said Lampard. “I was toldPA Sport - 293 words
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Article316 2010-06-06 42 TSANG WING HAN - TNP football analyst TOHARI PAIJAN calls Holland dark horses IN THE KNOW TSANG WING HAN THE 6-1 demolishing of the Hungarians was a showcase of the vast attacking talents in the Dutch squad. The Oranje have four top-class creative attackers Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Wesley316 words
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Article, Illustration571 2010-06-06 44 GARY LIM - ItwillbeLEECHUNGYONG’SfirstWorld Cup. But the South Korean star tells The New Paperthathewon’tbefeelingthejitters EXCLUSIVE GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg JUST a season into his English Premier League career, and Lee Chung Yong has already built a solid reputation for himself. Bolton Wanderers fans speak of his signing as the bestPICTURE: AFP - 571 words
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Article, Illustration445 2010-06-06 45 FRANCE0 CHINA 1 (Deng Zhuo Xiang 68) Wire Services FRANCE’S 1-0 loss to China in their final warm-up match dealt a blow to their confidence as the 2006 World Cup Finalists have conceded a goal in each of their last three friendlies while scoring only just asWire Services; PICTURE: AP - 445 words
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Article275 2010-06-06 45 TSANG WING HAN - The New Paper football analyst TOHARIPAIJAN also reveals France’sweakpoints INTHEKNOW TSANG WING HAN FRANCE, despite the immense talent in their squad, are having serious trouble turning up on the pitch. Coach Raymond Domenech is the root of the problem of the French team right now. Since the failure275 words
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Article, Illustration834 2010-06-06 46 ED AARONS - ED AARONS npsports@sph.com.sg Our South African correspondent THERE’S something very special in the air at the moment in South Africa. With less than a week to go until the biggest tournament in global football arrives in the country, everywhere you turn, the sense of anticipationPICTURE: AP - 834 words
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Article, Illustration364 2010-06-06 47 RAYParlour’sboundlessenergy,enthusi-asm and endeavour guaranteed him cult hero status with Arsenal fans during a trophy-laden 12 seasons with the Gunners. And to this day, he remains one of the most popular and highly-decorated players tohaveeverrepresentedtheclub. Affectionately nicknamed the “Romford Pele”byteam-mateMarcOvermars(afterthe area of London which Ray was born in),PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 364 words
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Article362 2010-06-06 47 SOUTH AFRICA 1 (Katlego Mphela 76) DENMARK0 PA Sport HOSTS South Africa wrapped up preparations for the World Cup with another impressive display in a 1-0 victory against Denmark in Atteridgeville yesterday. Katlego Mphela scored the only goal his fourth in three matches 14 minutes fromPA Sport - 362 words
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Article, Illustration1010 2010-06-06 48 NEIL HUMPHREYS - NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg ENGLAND will not win the World Cup. I can make that bold prediction with a certain superiority because I am English and Englishmen are raised to expect three things. 1. CRAPWEATHER When an Englishman dips a toe in the North Sea, hePICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 1,010 words
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Article, Illustration824 2010-06-06 49 KEIR RADNEDGE - KEIR RADNEDGE npsports@sph.com.sg WILL the joint favourites, Brazil and Spain, fulfil their vast potential? Are holders Italy too old to defend their title? Have Germany’s hopes been wrecked by injuries? Can Fabio Capello’s England end years of underachievement? What about the star of thePICTURES: AFP, AP, REUTERS - 824 words
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Article, Illustration492 2010-06-06 52/53 IAIN MACINTOSH - IAIN MACINTOSH YOUR ENGLISH KAKI npsports@sph.com.sg PREPARINGforthisWorldCuphasbeenlikecrammingforanexam.In order to clatter out 16,000 words of Tiger Beer previews, I’ve spent the last six weeks of my life with my head immersed in oldmatchreports,playerpreviewsandgrainy footage of Japanese defensive errors on Youtube. I’ve read piles of magazines, I’vePICTURES: AFP, REUTERS - 492 words
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Article, Illustration520 2010-06-06 52/53 GARY LIM - GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg IN FIVE days’ time, the world will see a football extravaganza never witnessed before. Football’s decision-makers rightly decided some time ago that the hosting of the World Cup should not be restricted to Europe and South America alone. InPICTURES: AFP, AP - 520 words
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Article, Illustration248 2010-06-06 54 R JEGATHESAN - R JEGATHESAN SPORTS EDITOR THANK you for following our coverage of the World Cup Finals and football in general so far. We hope you have enjoyed it. There’smoretocomeforWorldCup2010–especiallyforyou, our readers. From today and throughout the week, we will reveal a string of “specials”thatwehavelinedupforyou. Starting248 words
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Article42 2010-06-06 56 LIVE TELECASTS S-LEAGUE Wednesday: ETOILE vTAMPINES StarHub TV Ch 222,7.25pm Friday: ALBIREXvSAFFC StarHub TV Ch 222,2.40am and MediaCorp Ch 5,7.25pm BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Tomorrow: SANTOSvVASCO StarHub TV Ch 222,2.55am *Alltelecastliveunlessstatedotherwise. For latest, please checkwww.starhub.com/tv *Programme times, provided by StarHub, subject to change42 words
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Article22 2010-06-06 56 CELTIC MANOR WALES OPEN Tonight: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213,8.15pm THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT Tomorrow: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213,1.45am22 words
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Article12 2010-06-06 56 GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIATIM Tonight: MOTOGP RACE StarHub TV Ch 202, 5pm12 words
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Article16 2010-06-06 56 REPEAT TELECASTS LIEBHERR WORLD TEAMC’SHIPS WOMEN’SFINAL: SINGAPORE v CHINA Today: StarHub TV Ch 201,9pm16 words
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Article37 2010-06-06 56 S-LEAGUE Tonight: TAMPINESv BEIJING (Tampines Stadium, 7.45pm) Call 1900-*****13 after 10.15pm for the half-time and full-time results. Calls cost 30 cents a minute. Tomorrow: SENGKANGv WOODLANDS (Hougang Stadium, Kick-off 7.45pm) GEYLANG v ETOILE (Bedok Stadium, 7.45pm)37 words
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Article389 2010-06-06 56 EVENTS/BLURB LOCAL EVENTS XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES What:Queen’s Baton Relay When: Today Where:Indian HighCommissioner’s residence (India House) THEQUEEN’SBaton Relay, thecurtain-raiser for every Commonwealth Games since Cardiff,Wales,in 1958, continues– this time for the Games in New Delhi. The Singaporelegofthisyear’s relaywill start at 9.30am at India House and end at 5pm389 words
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Article, Illustration56 2010-06-06 56 EDSON Buddle (left) scored his first two international goals and Herculez Gomez added a third yesterday to lead the United States to a 3-1 victory over Australia in a World Cup warmup match in South Africa. Tim Cahill beat Everton team-mate Tim Howard in goal for his 20thPICTURE: AFP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration710 2010-06-06 3 Frank Malley - By Frank Malley Special Correspondent A NEW World Cup. A new continent as host. A new winner? The next few weeks will provide the answer. This will be the 19th edition of the tournament but only seven countries know how it710 words
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Article, Illustration228 2010-06-06 4 1986: MARADONA, ARGENTINA v ENGLAND Arguably the best goal in World Cup history. Maradona picked up a pass close to the halfway line and dribbled his way around various sets of flailing England limbs, before dummying Peter Shilton and sliding the ball into the net. 1998: OWEN,228 words
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Article, Illustration690 2010-06-06 4 Frank Malley - By Frank Malley Special Correspondent J UST mention of the names brings a rush of excitement. Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Xavi, Wesley Sneijder, Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney, Kaka and the incomparable Lionel Messi. Has there ever been690 words
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Article, Illustration253 2010-06-06 5 1954 FINAL: W GERMANY 3 HUNGARY 2 A Ferenc Puskas-inspired Hungary were expected to lift the trophy and raced into a two-goal lead early on. Germany needed just 10 minutes to get back on level terms thanks to goals from Max Morlock and Helmut Rahn before Rahn253 words
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Article, Illustration174 2010-06-06 6 FACTS South Africa’s earliest documented football match in South Africa was held in Cape Town, although Pietermaritzburg also claims to be the cradle of the game in the country. Football was brought to South Africa in the same way it was spread elsewhere in the world, through the174 words
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Article, Illustration553 2010-06-06 6 Mike McGrath - By Mike McGrath Special Correspondent A ARON MOKOENA’S determination to play every game possible for Portsmouth shows how much the World Cup means to the South Africa captain. Pompey were doomed to relegation from the Premier League when they were docked nine553 words
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Article, Illustration631 2010-06-06 7 Paul Walker - Defender to play integral part in Les Bleus’ campaign By Paul Walker Special Correspondent W ILLIAM GALLAS has always been something of an enigma. But there is no doubt that when his mind is on the game, the veteran French defender is an integral team player. Arsenal centre-back631 words
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Article, Illustration172 2010-06-06 7 COACH: Javier Aguirre STAR MAN: Andres Guardado WC RECORD: 1930 (1st round), 1950 (1st rd), 1954 (1st rd), 1958 (1st rd), 1962 (1st rd), 1966 (1st rd), 1970 (q’ter-finals),1978 (1st rd),1986 (q’ter-finals),1994 (2nd rd),1998 (2nd rd), 2002 (2nd rd), 2006 (2nd rd). CHANCES: Unlikely to reach beyond the second172 words
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Article, Illustration139 2010-06-06 7 COACH: Oscar Washington Tabarez STAR MAN: Diego Forlan WC RECORD: 1930 (winners), 1950 (winners), 1954(4thplace),1962(1strd),1966 (q’ter-finals),1970(4thplace),1974 (1st rd), 1986 (2nd rd), 1990 (2nd rd), 2002(1strd). CHANCES: Good opportunity to reach at least the last 16. IT might smack of ridiculous to brand a former two-time winner of the World139 words
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Article289 2010-06-06 8 FACT Argentina’s biggest win to date is 12-0 against Ecuador on January 22, 1942. KEY MEN Coach Diego Maradona Captain Javier Mascherano PLAYER FOCUS: LIONEL MESSI Born: 24 June 1987 Club: Barcelona Previous club: Newell’s Old Boys Position: Winger Height: 5ft 7in Caps: 41 Goals: 13 RECORD World Cup289 words
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Article, Illustration617 2010-06-06 8 Carl Markham - JAVIER IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT TO US THAN MESSI, SAYS BOSS By Carl Markham Special Correspondent A RGENTINA captain Javier Mascherano was described earlier this season by his Liverpool managerRafaelBenitezasone ofthetopfourorfiveplayersin his position in the world. Coming from Benitez, a man well known617 words
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Article, Illustration693 2010-06-06 9 Ken Gaunt - SHITTU HOPES TO THRIVE ON EXPECTATIONS By Ken Gaunt Special Correspondent ANNY SHITTU may be Bolton's forgotten man, but he could find himself the centre of attention this summer. The central defender has been out in the cold at the Reebok Stadium and forced to settle693 words
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Article, Illustration185 2010-06-06 9 COACH: Huh Jung Moo STAR MAN: Park Ji Sung WC RECORD: 1986 (1st rd), 1990 (1st rd),1994 (1st rd),1998 1990 (1st rd),1994 (1st rd),1998 (1st rd), 2002 (4th), 2006 (1st rd). CHANCES: Better equipped to progress from the group phase this time around than in Germany. They are185 words
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Article, Illustration160 2010-06-06 9 COACH: Otto Rehhagel STAR MAN: Theofanis Gekas WC RECORD: 1994 (1st rd) CHANCES: Rehhagel’s super-defensive tactics prevailed in the 2004 European Championships, but while a passage to the last 16 is possible, they are surely too one-dimensional to go any further. OTTO REHHAGEL will be hoping his side can160 words
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Article197 2010-06-06 10 KEY MEN Coach Fabio Capello Captain Rio Ferdinand PLAYER FOCUS: WAYNE ROONEY Born: 24 October 1985, Liverpool Club: Manchester United Previous club: Everton Position: Striker Height: 5ft 10in Caps: 60 Goals: 25 RECORD World Cup appearances 12 1950 First round group 1954 Quarter-finals 1958 First round group 1962 Quarter-finals197 words
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Article, Illustration564 2010-06-06 10 Simon Stone - Rooney knows what it will take to join the true greats By Simon Stone Special Correspondent W AYNE ROONEY has a clear view on what he needs to do to join the football greats. When everyone, whether respected television pundits, fellow players, managers and the fans, match-going and564 words
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Article, Illustration537 2010-06-06 11 Andy Hampson - By Andy Hampson Special Correspondent E NGLAND cannot claim not to have been warned this time. When the national team travelled to Brazil to play in the World Cup for the first time in 1950, they did so with an air of arroganceandexpectationthat they only had537 words
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Article, Illustration153 2010-06-06 11 COACH: Matjal Kek STAR MAN: Milivoje Novakovic WC RECORD: 1st rd exit 2002. CHANCES: Have a close-knit squad with great spirit and work ethics, but they look up against it. CAPTAIN Robert Koren is determined to help Slovenia qualify for the knockout stages and banish the memory of their153 words
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Article, Illustration168 2010-06-06 11 COACH: Rabah Saadane STAR MAN: Yazid Mansouri WC RECORD: 1982 (1st rd),1986(1strd). CHANCES: Will struggle to get past the group stage, as a lack of experience against some of the world’s top players will get the better of them. THE distance between Algeria and South Africa is 6,891 kilometres.168 words
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Article204 2010-06-06 18 FACT Germany’s biggest win to date is 16-0 against Russia on July 1, 1912. KEY MEN Coach Joachim Loew Captain Philipp Lahm PLAYER FOCUS: PIOTR TROCHOWSKI Born: 22 March 1984 Club: Hamburg Previous club: Bayern Munich Position: Midfielder Height: 5ft 6in Caps: 24 Goals: 2 RECORD World Cup appearances204 words
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Article, Illustration668 2010-06-06 18 Johnny Cooper SpecialCorrespondent - Neuer faces stiff task to keep the No. 1 jersey By SpecialCorrespondent Johnny Cooper SpecialCorrespondent Special Correspondent G ERMANY head to the 2010 World Cup as one of the favourites but with doubts still lingering over the position they used to be able toPICTURE: AFP - 668 words
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Article, Illustration685 2010-06-06 19 Jeremy Butler - WIZARD OF OZ GOES IN SEARCH OF CUP GLORY By Jeremy Butler Special Correspondent T IM CAHILL was a rookie international when he manfully strode onto the pitch and turned into a national hero back in 2006. Australia were losing to Japan in an opening game they expectedtowinwhenhearrived685 words
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Article, Illustration173 2010-06-06 19 COACH: Radi Antic STAR MAN: Dejan Stankovic WC RECORD: None as Serbia CHANCES: Qualified ahead of France and with quality through the spine of the team in the shape of Nemanja Vidic, Stankovic and the giant Nikola Zigic up front, they would be a good bet for a last-16173 words
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Article, Illustration152 2010-06-06 19 COACH: Milovan Rajevac STAR MAN: Sulley Muntari WC RECORD: 2006 (second round). CHANCES: The Black Stars are a sound unit with their top stars playing at the very highest level in Europe. A repeat of their 2006 success in reaching the last 16 would be an excellent achievement. THE152 words
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Article172 2010-06-06 20 KEY MEN Coach Bert van Marwijk Captain Wesley Sneijder PLAYER FOCUS: WESLEY SNEIJDER Born: 9 June 1984, Utrecht Club: Inter Previous club: Real Position: Midfielder Height: 5ft 7in Caps: 56 Goals: 12 RECORD World Cup appearances 8 1934 Round 1 1938 Round 1 1974 Final 1978 Final 1990 Last172 words
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Article, Illustration744 2010-06-06 20 Jim van Wijk - By Jim van Wijk Special Correspondent OBIN VAN PERSIE'S season of frustration over what might have been with Arsenal could just end with World Cup glory for Holland. The all-action forward started the campaign in glorious fashion, scoring seven goals in 11 Barclays Premier744 words
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Article, Illustration595 2010-06-06 21 Mike McGrath - By SpecialCorrespondent Mike McGrath Special Correspondent S EBASTIEN BASSONG has vowed to make up for his African Nations Cup heartbreak by playing a big part of Cameroon’s World Cup campaign. Bassong’s omission from the African Nations Cup squad raised eyebrows after a big-money move from595 words
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Article, Illustration150 2010-06-06 21 COACH: Morten Olsen STAR MAN: Christian Poulsen WC RECORD: 1986 (2nd rd), 1998 (quarter-finals), 2002 (2nd rd). CHANCES: Their strong defensive base will make them hard to beat. A good bet for a second-placed group finish and a last-16 exit. DENMARK’S passage to this summer’sWorld Cup was remarkably smooth150 words
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Article, Illustration137 2010-06-06 21 COACH: Takeshi Okada STAR MAN: Shunsuke Nakamura WC RECORD: 1998 (1st rd), 2002 (2nd rd), 2006 (1st rd). CHANCES: Qualified without too much difficulty, but will have a real struggle on their hands to get out of this tricky group. JAPAN go into the World Cup with the weight137 words
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Article213 2010-06-06 22 FACT Italy have won theWorld Cup four times in 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006. KEY MEN Coach Marcello Lippi Captain Fabio Cannavaro PLAYER FOCUS: ANDREA PIRLO Born: 19 May 1979 Club: AC Milan Previous club: Inter Milan Position: Midfielder Height: 5ft 10in Caps: 64 Goals: 8 RECORD World Cup213 words
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Article, Illustration469 2010-06-06 22 Cindy Garcia-Bennett - By Cindy Garcia-Bennett Special Correspondent A C MILAN playmaker Andrea Pirlo needs no introduction to rival goalkeepers as they have been on the receiving end of his masterful free-kicks for more than a decade. The 30-year-old has become a decisive player for the Azzurri since469 words
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Article, Illustration710 2010-06-06 23 Daniella Matar - By Daniella Matar Special Correspondent OQUE SANTA CRUZ and his wife are known as Paraguay’s equivalent to “Posh and Becks” with the amount of gossip column inches they generate but there he will be hoping the similarities end. For while David Beckham will feel710 words
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Article, Illustration171 2010-06-06 23 COACH: Vladimir Weiss Sr STAR MAN: Marek Hamsik WC RECORD: None CHANCES: World Cup debutants with plenty of talent as well as team spirit, but a lack of cup pedigree. Weiss Sr. has got the whole squad working well for him and Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is likely to171 words
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Article, Illustration161 2010-06-06 23 COACH: Ricki Herbert STAR MAN: Ryan Nelsen WC RECORD: 1982 (1st rd) CHANCES: The All Whites ensure a truly global event, being the Oceania region’s representative.Defender Nelsen has the quality and stature, but there are few of similar ability. NEW ZEALAND are heading to the World Cup this161 words
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Article187 2010-06-06 24 KEY MEN Coach Dunga Captain Lucio PLAYER FOCUS: KAKA Born: 22 April 1982 Club: Real Madrid Previous club: AC Milan Position: Midfielder Height: 6ft 1in Caps: 73 Goals: 26 RECORD World Cup appearances 18 1930 Round 1 1934 Round 1 1938 Semi-finals 1950 Final 1954 Quarter-finals 1958 Champions 1962187 words
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Article, Illustration579 2010-06-06 24 Jamie Gardner - By Jamie Gardner Special Correspondent G ILBERTO SILVA is relishing his role this summer as the glue which will bind Brazil together and help them escape what he describes as “the Group of Death” to claim a sixth World Cup crown. The579 words
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Article, Illustration589 2010-06-06 25 Chris Devine - By Chris Devine Special Correspondent I T SEEMS almost crazy to suggest it, but Cristiano Ronaldo heads to this summer’s World Cup with a point to prove. The 25-year-old is unquestionably one of the finest players on the planet and has quickly589 words
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Article, Illustration158 2010-06-06 25 COACH: Sven-Goran Eriksson STAR MAN: Didier Drogba WC RECORD: 2006 (1st rd) CHANCES: Man for man the Elephants look about the best side representing Africa and they could match Cameroon’s achievements of 1990 by reaching the last eight, although a lacklustre showing at the African Nations Cup suggests158 words
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Article, Illustration164 2010-06-06 25 COACH: Kim Jong Hun STAR MAN: Jong Tae Se WCRECORD:1966(q’ter-finals) CHANCES: Plenty of attention will fall on the North Koreans, who for political and social reasons will be one of the great curiosities of the Finals. On the pitch, they are unlikely to progress to the last 16164 words
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Article211 2010-06-06 26 FACT Between November 2006 and June 2009, Spain went undefeated for a 35 consecutive matches a record shared with Brazil including a record 15-game winning streak. KEY MEN Coach Vicente del Bosque Captain Iker Casillas PLAYER FOCUS: XAVI Born: 25 January 1980 Club: Barcelona Previous club: N/A Position: Midfielder211 words
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Article, Illustration594 2010-06-06 26 Mike Perez - Spain hitman motors his way towards goal record By Mike Perez By SpecialCorrespondent H AVING had to wait until the age of 23 to first earn senior recognition from his country, David Villa would barely have imagined that just five years down the line he could be on594 words
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Article156 2010-06-06 26 SPAIN striker Fernando Torres fears his lack of recent bigmatch action could spoil his chances of lighting up the World Cup finals this summer. A second operation in three months in April sidelined the 26-year-old in a season which has been plagued not only by knee156 words
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Article, Illustration562 2010-06-06 27 Cindy Garcia- Bennett - By Cindy Garcia- Bennett Special Correspondent ALEXIS SANCHEZ has great expectations heading into his first World Cup with Chile. The “wonder boy”, as he is known in South America, was a pivotal player for Chile as they earned a ticket to the top football562 words
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Article, Illustration158 2010-06-06 27 COACH: Reinaldo Rueda STAR MAN: Wilson Palacios WC RECORD: 1982 (1st rd) CHANCES: Rueda’s men have some top-level European experience with the likes of Palacios performing well at Tottenham, but it would be a big shock if Honduras made it to the second round from a tough looking group.158 words
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Article, Illustration152 2010-06-06 27 COACH: Ottmar Hitzfeld STAR MAN: Tranquillo Barnetta WCRECORD:1934 (q’ter-finals),1938 (q’ter-finals),1950 (1st rd),1954 (q’terfinals),1962 (1t rd),1966 (1st rd),1994 (2nd rd), 2006 (2nd rd). Chances: In Hitzfeld the Swiss have the potential to reach the second round and maybe even the last eight. SWITZERLAND’SWorld Cup record is less than inspiring and152 words
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Article, Illustration373 2010-06-06 12 Your turn to play at manager.. Who would be in your world XI? We get the argument going... IT’S not who you pick, it’s who you leave out of the best team in the world. TheWorld Cup will see the planet’s best players on show in South Africa, but373 words
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Article, Illustration660 2010-06-06 14/15 GROUP A 11 June, 10pm, Soccer City, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA MEXICO Scorers 12 June, 2.30am, Cape Town URUGUAY FRANCE Scorers 17 June, 2.30am, Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA URUGUAY Scorers 18 June, 2.30am, Polokwane FRANCE MEXICO Scorers 22 June, 10pm, Rustenburg MEXICO URUGUAY Scorers 22 June,660 words
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Article, Illustration78 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 13 Germany v Australia; June 16 Spain v Switzerland; June 19 Holland v Japan; June 22 Nigeria v South Korea; June 25 Portugal v Brazil; June 28 last 16 game; July 7 semi-final. CAPACITY: 70,000 CITY: DURBAN A newly-built arena, constructed on the site of78 words
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Article, Illustration81 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 12 South Korea v Greece; June 15 Ivory Coast v Portugal; June 18 Germany v Serbia; June 21 Chile v Switzerland; June 23 Slovenia v England; June 26 last 16 match; July 2 quarter-final; July 10 third-place play-off. CAPACITY: 48,000 CITY: PORT ELIZABETH Completed81 words
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Article, Illustration71 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 14 Japan v Cameroon; June 17 Greece v Nigeria; June 20 Slovakia v Paraguay; June 22 France v South Africa; June 25 Switzerland v Honduras; June 27 last 16 match. CAPACITY: 48,000 CITY: BLOEMFONTEIN Upgraded from a capacity of 38,000 for the World Cup, the71 words
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Article, Illustration79 2010-06-06 16 SOCCER CITY STADIUM THE FINAL MATCHES: June 11 South Africa v Mexico; June 14 Holland v Denmark; June 17 Argentina v South Korea; June 20 Brazil v Ivory Coast; June 23 Ghana v Germany; June 27 last 16 match; July 2 quarter-final; July 11 final. CAPACITY: 94,700 Located in the79 words
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Article, Illustration80 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 12 Argentina v Nigeria; June 15 Brazil v North Korea; June 18 Slovenia v US; June 21 Spain v Honduras; June 24 Slovakia v Italy; June 28 last 16 game; July 3 quarter-final. CAPACITY: 62,000 CITY: JOHANNESBURG The home of Orlando Pirates, Ellis Park’s capacity80 words
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Article, Illustration48 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 16 Honduras v Chile; June 20 Italy v New Zealand; June 23 Australia v Serbia; June 25 North Korea v Ivory Coast. CAPACITY: 46,000 CITY: NELSPRUIT Another newly-built venue for the World Cup, the Mbombela Stadium is close to the world-famous Kruger National Park.48 words
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Article, Illustration72 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 12 England v US; June 15 New Zealand v Slovakia; June 19 Ghana v Australia; June 22 Mexico v Uruguay; June 24 Denmark v Japan; June 26 last 16 match. CAPACITY: 42,000 CITY: RUSTENBURG Originally built as a venue for the 1995 Rugby World Cup,72 words
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Article, Illustration70 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 11 Uruguayv France; June 14 Italy v Paraguay; June 18 England v Algeria; June 21 Portugal v North Korea; June 24 Cameroon v Holland; June 29 last 16 game; July 3 quarterfinal; July 6 semi-final. CAPACITY: 70,000 CITY: CAPE TOWN The newly-built Green Point Stadium,70 words
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Article, Illustration76 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 13 Serbia v Ghana; June 16 South Africa v Uruguay; June 19 Cameroon v Denmark; June 23 US v Algeria; June 25 Chile v Spain; June 29 last 16 match. CAPACITY: 50,000 CITY: PRETORIA One of the oldest stadiums in South Africa, construction began on76 words
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Article, Illustration41 2010-06-06 16 MATCHES: June 13 Algeria v Slovenia; June 17 France v Mexico; June 22 Greece v Argentina; June 24 Paraguay v New Zealand. CAPACITY: 46,000 CITY: POLOKWANE A largely concrete structure, whose design is inspired by the Baobab tree.41 words
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