May 2002
Major Surprise on the Opening Day of the World Cup - 2002-05-31
The opening day of the World Cup in Asia saw a stunning upset as the defending champions, France, lost to Senegal. This match was significant…
Interview with Ali Sarshar: May 31, 2002
Ali Sarshar discusses the World Cup football games in an interview dated May 31, 2002. The conversation highlights his daily interpretations and insights into the…
El Hadji Diouf, Best Player of the Match France vs Senegal - 2002-05-31
El Hadji Diouf was named the best player in the match where Senegal defeated France 1-0 in the 2002 World Cup. His performance highlighted Senegal's…
France Coach Aims for 6 Points
France's coach Roger Lemer is under pressure after a shocking loss to Senegal, stating the team must win its next two matches to avoid elimination.…
Russia's Victory in a Friendly Match - 2002-05-30
The Russian national football team won a friendly match against Shimizu S-Pulse from Japan with a score of 3-0. Key player Alexander Mostovoi was absent…
Football Tournament Held in Afghanistan - 2002-05-30
An international football tournament, the Peace Cup, was launched in Kabul, organized by Japanese university students. Very few Afghans can watch the World Cup due…
An Italian Footballer's Wish to Play One Minute in the World Cup - 2002-05-29
Marco Materazzi, an Italian footballer, expresses his desire to play just one minute in the World Cup, emphasizing the significance of that brief moment compared…
Injury of the U.S. National Soccer Team Goalkeeper
Casey Keller, the U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper, suffered an elbow injury that may prevent him from participating in the World Cup. Medical examinations indicate…
Asghar Baharmast Takes New Position in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Football
Asghar Baharmast, an Iranian-American referee, has been appointed to the Referee Committee of CONCACAF while continuing his role at the U.S. Soccer Federation. This appointment…
Famous Korean Forward on the Brink of Retirement - 2002-05-28
Hwang Sun-hong, a prominent forward for South Korea's national football team, announced his retirement following the 2002 World Cup. He expressed hopes to meet the…
England Ready to Face Sweden - 2002-05-28
The England national football team is preparing for their first match in the 2002 World Cup against Sweden, following a recent draw with Cameroon. Coach…
Samsung's $1 Million Donation to Chinese Football Fans - 2002-05-28
Samsung has donated $950,000 to support Chinese football fans traveling to South Korea for the World Cup. This initiative aims to promote their products while…
First Doping Test Before the World Cup - 2002-05-27
FIFA has selected four players each from Italy and Croatia for doping tests ahead of the 2002 World Cup. This marks the first instance of…
Possibility of Zidane's Early Return - 2002-05-27
Zinedine Zidane, the French football star, has sustained a minor injury that could keep him out of the World Cup but hopes to return for…
France Without Zidane in First Two Matches - 2002-05-27
Zinedine Zidane, the star midfielder of the French national football team, will miss the first two matches of the World Cup due to a left…
Ronaldo's First Goal for Brazil After Nearly 3 Years - 2002-05-26
Ronaldo scored his first goal for Brazil in nearly three years during a friendly match against Malaysia, contributing to a 4-0 victory. The match was…
France's Victory Over South Korea - 2002-05-26
France's national football team won 3-2 against South Korea in a warm-up match before the World Cup, but Zinedine Zidane sustained a thigh injury. This…
Germany in a High-Scoring Match - 2002-05-26
Germany's national football team won a friendly match 10-0 against a Japanese club, boosting coach Rudi Voeller's optimism for the upcoming World Cup. Despite injuries…
Japan and Sweden Friendly Match - 2002-05-25
Japan and Sweden played a friendly football match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The match featured goals from Marcus Allbäck for Sweden and an…
Argentina in Two Consecutive Friendly Matches - 2002-05-25
Argentina is gearing up for the World Cup with two friendly matches against Japanese clubs ahead of their opening game against Nigeria. They are considered…
Hayatou Arrives in South Korea
Issa Hayatou has arrived in South Korea to compete against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. The election will occur shortly before the 2002 World…
Brazilian Player's Prediction About Turkey's Team - 2002-05-25
Roberto Carlos, a player for Brazil's national team, predicts an easy match against Turkey in the 2002 World Cup, suggesting Brazil only needs to exert…
First Round Table of World Cup - 2002-05-24
The article announces the participation of 32 teams in the World Cup, organized into 8 groups. This event is significant as it showcases international competition…
England Coach's Prediction - 2002-05-24
Sven-Göran Eriksson, the coach of England's national football team, predicts a strong performance in the upcoming World Cup despite losing several key players to injuries.…
736 Players in the World Cup - 2002-05-24
The official list of 736 players for the 2002 World Cup has been released by FIFA. This list includes players from 32 participating teams and…
Cuba Criticizes the United States - 2002-05-23
Cuba has condemned the U.S. for labeling it a state sponsor of terrorism and criticized President Bush's remarks regarding economic sanctions. This situation highlights the…
Blatter Arrives in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Sepp Blatter arrived in South Korea a day before the 2002 World Cup, where a special election for FIFA president will take place. He faces…
More Strikes in South Korea - 2002-05-23
In South Korea, as the World Cup approaches, approximately 40,000 workers, including hospital staff, have gone on strike demanding better wages and working conditions. The…
Roy Keane Withdraws from Ireland National Football Team
Roy Keane has withdrawn from the Ireland national football team after a confrontation with coach Mick McCarthy, which is a significant setback for the team…
South Africa's Victory Over Turkey - 2002-05-23
South Africa defeated Turkey 2-0 in a friendly match ahead of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This victory provided a morale boost for South Africa,…
Workers' Strike in South Korea - 2002-05-22
Thousands of workers in South Korea have gone on strike despite government warnings about potential disruptions to the World Cup finals. The strike, initiated by…
South Korea Concerned About Strikes During World Cup Matches - 2002-05-21
The South Korean government is worried about potential strikes by labor unions during the upcoming World Cup, threatening severe actions against any disruptive actions. The…
South Korean Labor Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike
South Korean labor unions are threatening a nationwide strike against the government's privatization plans. The strike could involve 65,000 workers and is timed just before…
US Requests Cuba to Allow Visits to Biotechnology Laboratories - 2002-05-17
The US has requested Cuba to permit international inspections of its biotechnology labs to verify compliance with the Biological Weapons Convention. This request comes amid…
Carter: U.S. Officials Did Not Provide Evidence That Cuba Exports Weapon Technology - 2002-05-14
Former President Jimmy Carter challenged U.S. government claims that Cuba exports weapon technology, stating that no evidence was provided. John Bolton had previously accused Cuba…