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World Cup - VOICES

``If the referee wants to be a star of the match it is up to him'' - Portugal's Luis Figo after seeing two of his team-mates sent off in the 0-1 defeat to South Korea.

``I know a lot of the Portuguese players and they do not like to feel the heat'' - South Korean coach Guus Hiddink suggesting Figo and co. fell into his trap.

``It will be tough, tough, tough'' - Guus Hiddink looking forward to unleashing his South Korean side on Italy.

``At first, I thought those who jump into this filthy river were idiots but I just felt I wanted to try it in this extraordinary atmosphere '' - said Mineko Azuma, a 19-year-old bar worker, celebrates Japan's qualification for the second round.

``It is necessary to think about the future of those who may leave us'' - French Football Federation president Claude Simonet, postponing a decision on coach Roger Lemerre until July 5.

``Denmark is just a small nation with very few famous players'' - Danish winger Jesper Gronkjaer plays mind games with England before their last-16 clash. — AFP

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