The Defending Champs Are Out

Italy bows out, and a nation mourns. [BBC] Lippi blames himself for Italy’s exit. [New York Times] Japan outclasses Denmark. [Goal] Mood swings in Portugal. [When Saturday Comes] Clash of the titans: Portugal v Brazil. [ESPN] A look ahead to USA v Ghana. [Sports Illustrated] England is already thinking penalty kicks ahead of Germany match. [Guardian] More bile for a ball: the much-hated Jabulani. [ESPN] Ghana bears Africa’s burden. [New York Times]

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