Raymond Domenech has played down France’s tag as the new World Cup favourites ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final with Portugal.

SWITZERLAND coach Kobi Kuhn admitted the second goal in his side’s second goal in the comprehensive Group G victory over Togo could prove crucial to their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup.

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech claims that not too much should be read into the team’s slow start to the World Cup but admits the time has now come to “unleash the dogs”.

JOSE Mourinho accused Arsenal of trying to capitalise on Michael Essien’s recent disciplinary troubles.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho wants his side to consolidate their grip on the Premiership by repeating the commanding form they showed this time last season over the next two months.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will be without the services of Claude Makelele against Anderlecht in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

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Besiktas 0 Chelsea 2

Mexico 2 Ecuador 1

Mexico 2 Ecuador 1

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni showed his respect for Ecuador by changing his formation to counter any attacking threat from the South Americans down the wings.

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni showed his respect for Ecuador by changing his formation to counter any attacking threat from the South Americans down the wings.

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni showed his respect for Ecuador by changing his formation to counter any attacking threat from the South Americans down the wings.

Rio Ferdinand is already savouring the prospect of revenge when England face bitter rivals Argentina in next summer’s World Cup.