Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day. Part of this analysis extracts entities and entity related information from clusters of stories.The selection and placement of stories are determined automatically by a computer program. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/39720.htmlenhttp://www.todayonline.com/Sports/EDC100706-0000158/Torres-puts-Hodgson-on-hold-until-after-World-Cuphttp://www.todayonline.com/Sports/EDC100706-0000158/Torres-puts-Hodgson-on-hold-until-after-World-CupAfternoon latest LONDON - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he will not discuss his club future with new Reds manager Roy Hodgson until after the World Cup. Torres (picture) is currently in South Africa preparing for Spain's semi-final with Germany (Thursday morning 2.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200todayonline-e790306d105edf18067b5a9aaa0a059btodayonlineenhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/865832/GERMANS-KLOSE-DOOR-ON-DIEGOS-DREAM.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+Cuphttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/865832/GERMANS-KLOSE-DOOR-ON-DIEGOS-DREAM.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+CupTWO years ago they were brave enough to rebuild, leaving one generation behind for the greater good of German football. Little wonder Joachim Low was lost in the moment, full of emotion after humiliating one of the game's most colourful characters. Diego Maradona's mesmerising runs inspired....Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200newsoftheworld-d08624d5ce2acad8fe66177e89389060newsoftheworldenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/S0tU_ZPY_TU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/S0tU_ZPY_TU/index.htmlGermany marched into the semifinals of the World Cup after destroying Diego Maradona's highly-rated Argentina side 4-0 in a rematch of the 1986 and 1990 title matches on Saturday.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-a628300b8f9b6be875a6f8cf29bcc86ccnnenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/02/artin-demichelis-argentina-germany-john-terryhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/02/artin-demichelis-argentina-germany-john-terry• Argentinian rubbishes defender's display against Germany • 'If I play like him against them I won't be allowed home' The Argentina defender Martín Demichelis has stuck the boot into England, claiming that a performance against Germany similar to John Terry's effort in England's elimination would see him barred from returning home.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200guardian-4c52cf104d9db0ac1964afd314614840guardianenhttp://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/InsidePage.php?id=2000012912&cid=625&http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/InsidePage.php?id=2000012912&cid=625&Germany captain Philipp Lahm fanned a war of words between his side and rivals Argentina ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash, accusing his opponents of being bad losers.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200eastandard-a4791d2a8320d125725a8132890bb71beastandardenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/06/30/spanish-fans-celebrate-wc-win-over-portugal/http://www.euronews.net/2010/06/30/spanish-fans-celebrate-wc-win-over-portugal/There is nothing like a derby match to stir emotions and Madrid is used to hosting some of the most eagerly anticipated matches. Fortunately for Spanish fans who watched the game outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the result went the right way as the national team beat neighbours Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-3018a304b66f5ad9473c91d1d05c86c9euronews-enenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3035374/Lampard-gaffe-referee-exits-in-shame.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3035374/Lampard-gaffe-referee-exits-in-shame.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsBLUNDERING ref who denied England a goal against Germany fails to make the final cutWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200thesun-7b143717b068d5345dd15fdedce6d641thesunenhttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_Europe&set_id=1&click_id=24&art_id=vn20100630082100202C567486http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_Europe&set_id=1&click_id=24&art_id=vn20100630082100202C567486Paul, an octopus with possible psychic powers which has correctly picked the winner of Germany's four World Cup matches so far, has made his choice for the Argentina-Germany quarter-final this weekend.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200Star-14df5be1d72354427c941667cd7d8424Starenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/fifa%20boss%20blatter%20apossorryapos%20after%20england%20ghost%20goal/3695177http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/fifa%20boss%20blatter%20apossorryapos%20after%20england%20ghost%20goal/3695177Fifa president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Football Association after England's "ghost" goal against Germany - the ball clearly bounced over the line but was disallowed by the referee.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-2975f366660f043c5f76996027d32d29channel4newsenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2010-06-28-Questions-over-Capellos-future-after-Englands-crushing-defeathttp://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2010-06-28-Questions-over-Capellos-future-after-Englands-crushing-defeatFabio Capello was facing an uncertain future today following England's humiliating World Cup exit. The Italian's position is coming under intense scrutiny only five weeks after having a clause removed from his 6million-a-year deal that would have allowed either party to terminate after the tournament in South Africa.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-b335be55be5b2ab25c497b4b920b69aa24dashenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7nHkOXFjdHU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7nHkOXFjdHU/index.htmlArjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder fired the Netherlands into the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia on Monday.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-ebdeb8a04354258c323313d8d524fd19cnnenhttp://www.todayonline.com/WorldCup/EDC100628-0000136/Maradonas-miracle-men-march-onhttp://www.todayonline.com/WorldCup/EDC100628-0000136/Maradonas-miracle-men-march-onAfternoon latest Leonard Thomas JOHANNESBURG - They came into the stadium on a bus coloured in their sky-blue and white singing songs, led by choirmaster Diego Maradona. They continued to sing on the pitch at Soccer City Stadium, punctuated by the full-throated chorus of "GOOOOOAAAAL!" three times,....Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200todayonline-dba436a88f18b87c3f82b847cb990645todayonlineenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9uM60o5mQ-Y/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9uM60o5mQ-Y/index.htmlA rampant Germany thrashed arch rivals England 4-1 in Bloemfontein to reach the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-2f2d10279798553c1d9c6e1238493ee5cnnenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/56pSVQ3evyM/la-fg-mexico-argentina-20100627,0,1019971.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/56pSVQ3evyM/la-fg-mexico-argentina-20100627,0,1019971.storyMexicans go into Sunday's game fully aware their team is the underdog against fabled Argentina. They are torn between national pride that whispers 'just maybe' and the louder voice that says 'no way.' Three days before Mexico faced powerhouse Argentina in the World Cup knockout phase, the new....Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-19402ee81f8fe9fbcef11901a3a8ddd4latimesenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/football/fifa/My-disaster-team-now-favourites-Maradona/football/SP-Article10-563632.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/football/fifa/My-disaster-team-now-favourites-Maradona/football/SP-Article10-563632.aspxTaking a dig at his country’s media, Argentine coach Diego Maradona said on Saturday that his "disaster" team was now the favourites to win the World Cup.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-e724a0883fce198c247b05e28df0a3f7HindustanTimesenhttp://beta.thehindu.com/sport/football/article481189.ece?homepage=truehttp://beta.thehindu.com/sport/football/article481189.ece?homepage=trueArgentina’s reserve team easily downed Greece 2-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday, courtesy of second-half goals from Martin Palermo and their most unlikely striker, defender Martin Demichelis. The result allowed Lionel Messi and friends to comfortably win Group B with a maximum nine points from three games.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-ee5d927cc6219d73704baf0758a38d26phantisenhttp://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_sport_1_21/06/2010_117822http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_sport_1_21/06/2010_117822National soccer team to attempt to surprise South American squad in its last WC group game Action Images Greece coach Otto Rehhagel (center), team manager Takis Fyssas (left) and Yiannis Topalidis enjoy a kickabout in South Africa. Confidence has grown in the Greece camp as qualification to the next....Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-93f0551a8901a349c24879a310dea904phantisenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_25/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_25/default.stmAustralia hold on for a 1-1 draw against Ghana despite having Harry Kewell sent off in the first half.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-bf726115a7f8d4f72a6310ee89dbb312bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_25/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_25/default.stmAustralia look to recover from the hammering against Germany as they take on Ghana in Group D.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-955c09136f5b6a87100c5deadf284cd0bbcenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/18/stories/2010061852322300.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/18/stories/2010061852322300.htmJOHANNESBURG: Gonzalo Higuain scored the first hat-trick of the 2010 World Cup as Argentina overcame a protracted second-half wobble to secure a comfortable win over South Korea on Thursday. After scoring twice from set-pieces before the interval, the first of them an own goal, Diego Maradona's side....Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-4f795b08fbb40424c683d75e73ebd33dHinduenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_04/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_04/default.stmArgentina get their 2010 World Cup campaign off to a winning start and silence some of their doubters with a dominant performance against Nigeria in Johannesburg.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-7c805f907e4d81c40bdb5f330da44658bbcen