RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 — Who’s saying what at World Cup finals:
Reporter: “After having beaten Spain, what are you expecting next at the World Cup?” — Chile player Jorge Valdivia: “We are expecting an aeroplane to Belo Horizonte.”
“It’s disgusting and I don’t like it.” — Cameroon coach Volker Finke after Alexandre Song was sent off and Benoit Assou-Ekotto aimed a headbutt at teammate Benjamin Moukandjo in the 4-0 loss to Croatia.
“We are not falling apart.” — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque after the champions’ elimination.
“Goodbye to the golden years.” — Spanish daily Marca on the demise of the World Cup champions.
“They have to realise it could be a long, frustrating summer if we don’t get it right.” — England captain Steven Gerrard on the importance of beating Uruguay. — AFP
