Thursday, 27 June, 2002, 16:18 GMT 17:18 UK
Gomez asked to stay on
Ecuador coach Hernan Dario Gomez is mulling over a new contract offer from his national federation.
Reasons to be cheerful
Their team may now be heading home, but the Ecuadorean media are delighted with the way their first World Cup has gone.
Croatia blame pressure
Croatia coach Mirko Jozic says his side lost to Ecuador because they could not cope with the pressure of the occasion.
Ecuador reflect on reality
The people of Ecuador are doing their best to accentuate the positives from a painful World Cup learning experience.
Aguirre stays calm
Qualification for the last 16 is still in the balance, says Mexico coach Javier Aguirre.
Kaviedes set to start
Ecuador striker Ivan Kaviedes should return to the starting line-up against Mexico on Sunday.
Ecuador remain positive
Ecuador coach Hernan Dario Gomez says his players are not discouraged despite being outclassed by Italy during their 2-0 defeat.
Great start for hot-shot Vieri
Two-goal striker Christian Vieri plays down his own contribution in helping Italy to an easy opening victory over Ecuador.
Delgado adds to confusion
Agustin Delgado claims he will not be returning to Southampton, just three weeks after insisting he would.
Gomez happy to reveal all
Ecuador coach Hernan Dario Gomez reveals his lineup and planned formation for the World Cup opener against Italy.
Doni is Italy's secret weapon
Italy midfielder Cristiano Doni could be handed a surprise start when the Azzuri open their World Cup campaign against Ecuador.
Gomez: My boys are tired
The Ecuador coach says a string of warm-up matches has taken its toll and he now plans to concentrate on tactics.
Aguinaga hungry for goals
Ecuador's captain Alex Aguinaga is determined to stamp his mark on the World Cup by scoring beautiful goals.
Delgado allays injury fears
Agustin Delgado says he is suffering from an ankle injury - but vows to be fit for Ecuador's World Cup opener.
Victory pleases Gomez
Ecuador coach says his players battled well and deserved to beat Yugoslavia in their World Cup warm-up match.
Ecuador beat Yugoslavia
A second half goal from Agustin Delgado gives Ecuador a 1-0 victory in their warm-up match.
Ecuador name squad
Hernan Dario Gomez names Ecuador's 23-man squad for their first World Cup finals.
The true Ayovi steps forward
Walter Ayovi puts his colourful past behind him to take a place in Ecuador's World Cup squad as Jorge Guagua misses out.