Stop to think about the quality of Brazil's players, French striker Thierry Henry says, its record five World Cup titles, or its two Golden Ball winners -- and already you have lost the match.
Australia players believe another big name European coach should continue the good work started by Guus Hiddink at the World Cup finals.
With aging legs but soccer instincts still razor-sharp and plenty of class still in the tank, France believes it can go all the way to the World Cup final.
Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin is thinking of playing in the World Cup final.
Patrick Vieira believes France has what it takes to beat defending champion Brazil.
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes his team will beat Portugal in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
Alessandro Nesta is confident he will return to play for Italy again in this World Cup. But Italy must advance to the semifinals in order for that to happen.
Portugal will clamp down on England to avoid giving away free kicks and corners, defender Nuno Valente said on Wednesday.
Portugal defender Nuno Valente insisted on Wednesday the World Cup quarter-finalists were not a violent team.
Italy hit out on Wednesday at their critics as the eight teams remaining at the World Cup prepared for their quarter-finals later this week.
From damage inflicted by a 17-year-old named Pele to a masterful performance by Zinedine Zidane on the greatest night of their lives, France fans have vivid memories of World Cup clashes with Brazil.
With the help of a team psychologist, Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has been tapping into a vein of national euphoria for short but potent doses to get the best from his World Cup players.
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