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The Sport Review: “Cristiano Ronaldo confident Portugal will make the
cut” plus 6 more- Cristiano Ronaldo confident Portugal will make the cut - Dementieva pulls out of Wimbledon with calf injury - Rafael Benítez sets his sights on instant Inter success - Dunga hits back at critics ahead of North Korea opener - Franz Beckenbauer launches scathing attack on England - Italy begin defence of their trophy with Paraguay draw - Van Marwijk delight after Dutch scrape past the Danes Cristiano Ronaldo confident Portugal will make the cut Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:05 PM PDT Ronaldo, 25, has not scored for Portugal for over 16 months (Photo: Tsutomu Takasu)Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal “have every chance” of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup following their 0-0 draw with Ivory coast on Tuesday.Ronaldo, 25, came close for Portugal when he sent a fierce strike goal-wards from 35 yards only to see his effort smash onto the post. Despite enjoying a prolific season at Real Madrid, the 25-year-old has not scored for his country since he got the winner in a friendly against Finland in February of last year. But the Portugal captain is remaining upbeat and is confident his team will qualify for the next round. “We haven’t lost anything by this draw,” said Ronaldo. “This has happened to other teams like England. “We now have to play North Korea, (followed by Group G favourites Brazil), we still have every chance of making it into the next round.” Ronaldo was booked by referee Jorge Larrionda following a tackle by Guy Demel. “I didn’t understand the referee’s decision, I respect it but he gave me a yellow and I didn’t do anything, he thinks I dived.” Carlos Queiroz says a draw was a fair result and is confident ahead of Portugal’s next match against North Korea. “Now we still have six points to play for,” said Queiroz. “Our next game is against a team (North Korea) that are not candidates to go forward, so we’ll see what comes out of that. “After the second batch of matches will be the time too put our cards on the table, our last game will not be a time to defend.” Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, who was cleared by FIFA to wear a protective cast on the broken arm he picked up last week, was delighted at his team’s performance and the overall result. “I’m very happy, especially when we took a point from a dangeorus team like Portugal,” said Drogba. “We showed that we could put together some excellent moves. Now we have to focus on Brazil. “When you remember we lost our first two matches at the 2006 World Cup I think you can say we have started this one well. “A good World Cup for us would be to produce great performances against our three first round rivals because Ivory Coast has only won a single game in its brief World Cup history.” - Portugal not concerned by Spain threat, insists Ronaldo - Brazil latest: Kaká confident after Tanzania demoliton - ‘Superman’ Ronaldo can lead Portugal to World Cup glory Dementieva pulls out of Wimbledon with calf injury Posted: 15 Jun 2010 10:09 AM PDT Dementieva, 28, picked up the injury at Roland Garros (Photo: houghtquotient.com)Elena Dementieva has pulled out of Wimbledon with the same injury that forced her to retire during her Roland Garros semi-final.The Russian world No.5 was forced to retired following the conclusion of the first set against Francesca Schiavone in Paris and has failed to recover in time for next week’s Championships. The 28-year-old had originally complained of the calf problem following her quarter-final win over compatriot Nadia Petrova. Dementieva reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2008 and 2009. Earlier this year, Dementieva retired from her Dubai Tennis Championships second-round match against Daniela Hantuchová with a shoulder injury. - Belief the key to French triumph, says Schiavone - Baltacha loses out in Paris — Roland Garros day 2 review - Schiavone win symbolised my Italy, says Marcello Lippi Rafael Benítez sets his sights on instant Inter success Posted: 15 Jun 2010 09:40 AM PDT Benítez, 50, signed a two-year deal with the Italian sideRafael Benítez says he wants to maintain Inter Milan’s winning mentality after the Spaniard was presented to the Italian media this morning.The former Liverpool manager signed a two-year deal with the treble-winning Italian side after José Mourinho left the club to join Real Madrid. “Inter are coming off an almost perfect year,” said Benítez. “I want the footballers not to lose the desire to win. I want to keep that winning mentality. “After this excellent season, Inter has the chance to win six trophies and we will do all we can to win them.” Inter won five trophies during Mourinho’s two-year spell at the San Siro but Benítez claims his new side’s focus will be on playing “good football”. “I don’t think I am the anti-Mourinho, but I am different,” he continued. “I am a coach who likes winning, who likes playing good football, though, so I don’t think we are different in that. “The mentality is always to win playing well and playing well depends on the players you have. I have the mentality of winning playing good football. I think the players are good and they like playing good football. “We’ll try to win playing good football but what’s most important is winning.” And Benítez insisted there were no hard feelings following his Anfield exit and that he had been in contact with most of Liverpool’s players. “It was a sad day when I had to go but things changed so I had to do it. I have been in contact with most of the players and they told me ‘thank you for everything’ and I told them the same,” he added. - Rafael Benítez ‘agrees deal to be Inter Milan manager’ - Rafael Benítez signs two-year deal with Inter Milan - José Mourinho does it again as Inter Milan clinch treble Dunga hits back at critics ahead of North Korea opener Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:01 AM PDT Dunga (Photo: Reto Stauffer)Dunga insists he is unbothered by critics of his Brazil side's supposedly defensive mentality.Under the 46-year-old coach Brazil have become accustomed to playing in a more measured style. But after showing some convincing form in the lead-up to the competition, the 1994 World Cup winner remains unconcerned. "In truth I’ve heard the criticism that we lack creativity and that we are prone to excessive defensive play since the beginning," he said. "It doesn’t bother me if people criticise me, but it has got to be done with a certain degree of respect and responsibility." The five-time champions kick-off their campaign against North Korea at Ellis Park tonight. And despite being heavy favourites, Dunga praised the efforts of Asian teams and said his side would not be underestimating their lowly opponents. "We have to congratulate the Asian teams, they have evolved tremendously over the years," he said. "We have to respect our opponent and do everything in our grasp to win." - Júlio César will be fit for North Korea clash, says Dunga - Brazil latest: Kaká confident after Tanzania demoliton - Dutch can go the distance, insists Van der Vaart Franz Beckenbauer launches scathing attack on England Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:42 AM PDT Beckenbauer, 64, made his comments in a South African newspaperFranz Beckenbauer has launched a scathing attack on England’s style of play, claiming Fabio Capello’s side play “kick and rush” football.Beckenbauer, 64, was commenting following England’s 1-1 draw with the United States on Saturday and after Germany recorded a 4-0 thumping of Australia the following day. “What I saw of the English against the USA had very little to do with football,” said Beckenbauer in a column for South African newspaper the Times. “It looked to me as if the English have gone backwards into the bad old days of kick and rush. I am not sure if the England coach Fabio Capello can still change much there. “The English are being punished for the fact that there are very few English players in the Premier League as clubs use better foreign players from all over the world.” Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole returned to full England training on Tuesday ahead of their next Group C match against Algeria on Friday, the same day that Germany face Serbia in Group D. - I didn’t make mistakes, insists Capello after US draw - Gareth Barry set to miss England World Cup opener - Lewis Holtby — Exclusive Interview Italy begin defence of their trophy with Paraguay draw Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:24 AM PDT Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro (Photo: Giampaolo Squarcina)World champions Italy came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Paraguay in their opening Group F match last night.Paraguay took a shock lead from a set piece on 39 minutes after Aureliano Torres fired a wonderful delivery into the Italian penalty area. Wigan Athletic's Antolín Alcaraz rose highest, towering over the experienced Fabio Cannavaro and Daniele De Rossi, and powering a header past Gianluigi Buffon. Italy, widely written off as contenders at this World Cup, looked stupefied. For a country which successfully adopted the infamous catenaccio, the soft manner in which the goal was conceded perhaps highlighted the weaknesses in this Italian side. But Marcello Lippi's team emerged for the second half seizing the initiative. The defending champions dominated proceedings, enjoying the majority of possession but lacking the final decisive pass and the ruthless edge up front. Nevertheless the Italians were gifted an equaliser midway through the second half. Italy's Pepe fired in an average-looking delivery from a corner which appeared a simple take for Justo Villar. Bizarrely, however, the Paraguayan keeper decided to lurch forward and attempt to punch, perhaps attracted to the ball by the darting run of Alberto Gilardino. The flight of the ball deceived Villar and floated over the helpless keeper with Daniele De Rossi on hand to tap home. Villar redeemed himself somewhat when he made two sharp saves from Claudio Marchiso and Riccardo Montolivo. In the post match conference, Marcello Lippi talked up Italy's performance insisting the Azzurri merited a victory. "We played a good game. The only thing we missed were the three points," Lippi told Gazetta della Sport. "Italy had the head, legs and the heart if anyone had any doubt," added Lippi. "I am very satisfied of the approach, mentality and quality of our play." - Lippi’s Italy beaten by Mexico in World Cup warm-up - Defending champions Italy prepare for Paraguay test - Italy draw with Switzerland in final World Cup warm-up Van Marwijk delight after Dutch scrape past the Danes Posted: 15 Jun 2010 02:45 AM PDT Bert van Marwijk (Photo: Knurftendans)Holland boss Bert van Marwijk expressed his pleasure in opening their campaign with victory over neighbours Denmark in Johannesburg yesterday.The Dutch, tipped to do well in South Africa, were far from their fluent best and it took an own goal from Simon Poulsen to break the deadlock just after half-time. Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt made sure of the win five minutes from time and van Marwijk expressed his satisfaction with the points after the game. "I’ve always said that this was the most important match because a good beginning to a world championship is so important," he said. "Today, as you could see, there was a bit of tension with the players. It was difficult, but we won, which is the most important thing. "You cannot afford to make many mistakes, but we played well, we didn’t give away too many opportunities and all the players should be complimented for that. "In the end, we are really pleased with this win." Meanwhile star-player Arjen Robben has rejoined the squad. The Bayern Munich winger injured his hamstring in the warm-up win over Hungary last week but could be fit in time to face Japan in Durban on Saturday. - Holland latest: van Marwijk takes Robben injury risk - France under pressure after stalemate with Uruguay - Effective acclimatisation crucial to England’s success You are subscribed to email updates from The Sport Review To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. 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