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Journalism of Courage
KIEV: Ukrainian papers showed no mercy after their country8217;s 4-0 loss to Spain in its first-ever World Cup match. Das Ist Shame! was the headline in daily Mega Sport. The paper called the game worse than 8220;even the most horrible nightmare8221; and contrasted Ukraine8217;s 8220;weak-willed, spineless play8221; with Spain8217;s 8220;accurate, well-coordinated manner.8221;
Ronaldo ill?
KOENIGSTEIN: Ronaldo was taken to a clinic in Frankfurt late Wednesday night after complaining of dizziness. Ronaldo went through a series of medical tests and doctors found no abnormalities with the striker, who returned to the team hoteland was cleared to practice on Thursday, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation said.
Beasley row
HAMBURG: US coach Bruce Arena regretted having a public slanging match with his versatile midfielder DaMarcus Beasley following their 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic. But Arena insisted there were no after-effects over the remarkably open criticism.
Saudi8217;s brew a snub
MUNICH: No Saudi Arabia players can be named as the official FIFA man of the match because the award sponsor is a brewer, a team official said on Wednesday. The sale and consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden in many Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia.
