Thursday, 20 June, 2002, 23:02 GMT 00:02 UK
Captain defends coaches
Russia captain Victor Onopko refuses to blame Oleg Romantsev and his coaching team for Russia's failure in the Far East.
Oleg Romantsev resigns as Russia's head coach after his team's dismal showing.
Belgium knock out Russia
Belgium face Brazil in the second round of the World Cup after a thrilling 3-2 win over Russia.
Russia accept defeat
Russia assistant coach Sergei Pavlov admits his side did not deserve to win their match against Belgium.
Waseige hits back
Belgium coach Robert Waseige answers his critics after they beat Russia to clinch a second-round tie with Brazil.
Injured Daev heads home
Russian coach Oleg Romantsev's squad is depleted as Viacheslav Dayev gives up the battle with his leg injury.
Inamoto makes history
Japan's 1-0 win over Russia, their first in World Cup finals, throws Group H wide open.
Historic win for Japan
Japan coach Philippe Troussier says their first World Cup finals win is a direct result of the country's confidence in the team.
Sychev wins media plaudits
The introduction of substitute Dmitry Sychov saved the day for Russia against Tunisia according to the national press.
Russia coach Oleg Romantsev is unhappy with his side's performance despite a 2-0 win over Tunisia in Kobe.
No excuses from Souayah
Tunisia coach Ammar Souayah concedes his team were struggling from the moment they went behind to Russia in their 2-0 defeat.
Kanchelskis backs Russians
Andrei Kanchelskis tells the BBC that Group H is evenly matched and adds that David Beckham should not start against Sweden.
Mostovoi fit for opener
Alexander Mostovoi should be ready to play in Russia's first game against Tunisia after recovering from a thigh injury.
Russian team security threat
Police arrest an activist protesting against Russia's occupation of a Japanese-claimed Island at a hotel the team are due to stay at.
Salenko writes off Russia
Former Russia striker Oleg Salenko plays down his country's hopes of reaching the latter stages of the World Cup.