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TSG: The Experts

JULY

2010

11

Sunday

Karembeu: The mark of a great team

FIFA TSG member Christian Karembeu believes that Spain, and Andres Iniesta, deserve tremendous credit for taking their chance in a tight final with the Netherlands.More »
  • JUL

    11

    Guimaraes: Great entertainment

    TSG member Alexandre Guimaraes reflects on an exciting third-place match and applauds Uruguay for the "highly effective, competitive and aggressive football" that earned them fourth place.

  • JUL

    08

    Roxburgh: Get the balance right

    With Spain facing the Netherlands in the Final, UEFA technical director and FIFA TSG member Andy Roxburgh looks at the keys to the success of the European teams in South Africa.

  • JUL

    07

    Grondona: Uruguay can build on this

    FIFA TSG member Humberto Grondona applauds Uruguay's efforts in narrowly missing out on a place in the Final. "Uruguayan footballers are gifted and good team players, and they are technically proficient and ...

  • JUL

    04

    Osieck: Spain passed test of their patience

    TSG member Holger Osieck believes that it should not be a surprise that a single goal was all that separated Spain and Paraguay in their quarter-final.

  • JUN

    30

    Karembeu: Knowledge is power

    FIFA TSG member Christian Karembeu believes that the Spanish players' knowledge of Cristiano Ronaldo helped them to nullify his attacking threat.

  • JUN

    29

    Calderon: Brazil have learnt their lesson

    TSG member Gabriel Calderon believes that unlike the Brazil sides at the 1982 and 1990 finals, this team combines their customary attacking ability with a backline of the highest quality.

  • JUN

    28

    Houllier: Maradona's personality spurs Argentina

    TSG member Gerard Houllier explains why he believes that Argentina's players are being driven on by the desire to win for their coach, Diego Maradona.

  • JUN

    27

    Cubillas: USA's incredible spirit

    USA may have bowed out after a narrow loss to Ghana but FIFA TSG member Teofilo Cubillas hailed their "incredible spirit, huge enthusiasm and will to win".

  • JUN

    26

    Karembeu: This is not yet the real Spain

    TSG member Christian Karembeu saw Spain beat Chile but believes the Spanish still lack their usual cutting edge as Fernando Torres continues his return to full fitness.

  • JUN

    25

    Selby: Kiwis impress among the world elite

    TSG member Jim Selby reviews New Zealand's efforts at South Africa 2010 reflecting on the team's strengths and what other nations can learn from the All Whites.

  • JUN

    24

    Tenga: Pride in Ghana

    African football icon Leodegar Tenga gives FIFA.com his thoughts on Ghana's achievement in reaching the Round of 16 and on the African teams’ performances.

  • JUN

    23

    Brigger: Hosts can be proud

    The head of FIFA's TSG says that while South Africa are out, they should not be down, given their victory over France and the legacy the tournament will leave.

  • JUN

    22

    Corneal: Spain are on their way

    Trinidadian coach and general football expert Alvin Corneal talks to FIFA.com about Spain's 2-0 win over Honduras at Ellis Park on 21 June.

  • JUN

    21

    Cubillas: A different Brazil

    After watching Brazil's 3-1 win over Côte d’Ivoire, TSG member Teofilo Cubillas praised Dunga's excellent organisation, Luis Fabiano and Robinho.

  • JUN

    20

    Kwok: Underdogs bare teeth

    Impressed by Japan's efforts against the Dutch, FIFA TSG member Kwok Ka-Ming reflects on what it takes to cause an upset.  

  • JUN

    19

    Guimaraes: I'm not surprised

    Alexandre Guimaraes, ex-Costa Rica coach, tells why Serbia's win over Germany was no shock – and only Switzerland beating Spain counts as an upset.

  • JUN

    18

    Grondona: The future's bright for Mexico

    Argentine coach Humberto Grondona recalls meeting a young Giovani Dos Santos and celebrates the progress made by Mexico's youthful side.

  • JUN

    17

    Calderon: It's just like Italy 1990

    Ex-Argentina international Gabriel Calderon asks if Spain can do as Argentina did in 1990 and recover from an opening loss to reach the Final.

  • JUN

    16

    Roxburgh: Brazil's rattlesnake

    FIFA TSG member Andy Roxburgh explains why Brazil's attacking play resembles a rattlesnake and reflects on the European influences on Dunga's side.

  • JUN

    15

    Osieck: Japan win no surprise

    FIFA TSG member Holger Osieck hails Japan's "solid" display in defeating Cameroon and reflects on teams' generally cautious start to the finals.

  • JUN

    14

    Hussein: Keep going Algeria!

    Former Sudanese international and member of the TSG, Abdel Moneim 'Shatta' Hussein, offers words of support for Algeria following their opening match.

  • JUN

    13

    Houllier: Messi deserved better

    FIFA TSG member Gerard Houllier described Lionel Messi's performance against Nigeria as "exceptional" and said he fully deserved a goal at Ellis Park.

  • JUN

    12

    Kalusha: A fantastic first goal

    FIFA TSG member and African football legend Kalusha Bwalya shares his reflections on the Opening Match at Soccer City with FIFA.com.

  • JUN

    10

    Brigger: Everything's ready

    The head of FIFA's Technical Study Group, Jean-Paul Brigger tells FIFA.com about his impressions of South Africa on the eve of South Africa 2010.