16. It's football not war, says fearless Eriksson

BUENOS AIRES: Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has brushed aside fears of a physical battle in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier away to Jamaica, saying his team are heading for a football match and not a war. Mexico have a 100% record in Group Two of the CONCACAF’S zone third stage and another win will send them through to next year’s final phase with two matches to spare. The United States, who host Cuba in Group One, and Costa Rica, who visit Suriname in Group Three, are in identical positions to the Mexicans as they also look to book their places early in other matches tomorrow. The top two teams in each group progress to the final stage of the marathon contest. Mexico have often struggled on previous visits to the Caribbean, appearing intimidated by the physical prowess of sides such as Jamaica and Trinidad. “It maybe a... [read full story]