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		June 30, 2006 Scolari doesn't rule out England job Ronaldo still doubtful to face England Tea and cricket scores at 'Camp England' In Brazil, second is the same as last 'Brazil vs Italy in the final' How Thierry Henry missed the '98 final For Brazilian kids, soccer is a way out of slums Ukraine say they not done yet Lampard set to train after scare How football could thrive in India Germany aim to keep the party going Golden era to end in England-Portugal clash June 28, 2006 Ref made crucial mistake on free kick, says Puyol The great Zidane's farewell tour rolls on Germany meet Argentina for fifth time Mueller pays tribute to Ronaldo Doubters proved wrong: Zidane France inflict pain on Spain Ze Roberto, Brazil's Jack of all Ronaldo's main goal is the final June 27, 2006 Australia find silver lining in exit Deco to miss England game Ronaldo highest scorer at WC Brazil too good for Ghana Ballack, Klose miss training Cristiano Ronaldo wants to join Real Madrid Time for Raul to make his mark Low-scoring finals await Brazil Buffon, Italy's life buoy Ukraine oust Swiss on penalties Australia cry foul over penalty Definitely a penalty, says Italy's Lippi June 26, 2006 Last-minute penalty takes Italy past Australia Portugal to appeal Deco's red card Ecuador leave with heads held high Dutch learn some hard lessons Raul hopes to celebrate birthday with win Klinsmann not interested in coaching US Granddad's tips help Rodriguez Ballack fit for Argentina quarter-final clash Scolari returns to haunt England Referee criticised after chaos Dutch lick wounds after defeat Figo free to play against Eng despite head-butt Portugal lick wounds and wonder how to face Eng 'Grand final between Brazil and Argentina' Spain up against history in the generation game Verbeek named new South Korea coach Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil Italy face punishing battle with Australia Portugal's Man for the moment Portugal down Dutch in rough match 'Beckham's brilliance beat us' Beckham obliges Carlos, Rooney June 25, 2006 Beckham bends it for England Spain hoping to runaround French midfield Red rules at the World Cup Carrick cannot wait for England chance England seek quality as stakes get higher Four down, three to go for confident Germany FIFA credit Crespo for Argentina goal v Mexico Pole star guides Germany Rodriguez fires Argentina into last eight Team work was the key: Podolski June 24, 2006 Podolski double takes Germany past Swedes Improve or lose, Terry tells England Fables do the trick for Ecuador Eriksson revels in South American record Senderos to miss rest of tournament Confident Swiss target quarter-final berth Ukraine need to find quality to progress Tunisia need injection of youth: Lemerre Portugal aim to end Dutch dreams again Up to 100 England fans held in Stuttgart Vieira, the French toast Al Jaber and Al Deayea retire France make it to last 16 Swiss storm into second round Australia would have protested if beaten June 23, 2006 Ukraine make it to second round Spain ease to top place in group Moment of truth for France Scandal won't hurt Italy: Buffon English referee's fate in balance De Rossi banned for four matches Patience is the key word: Ronaldo Australia, not Brazil, knocked us out: Zico Defeat against Ghana is Reyna's curtain-call Argentina back on goal trail against Mexico Australia gripped by World Cup euphoria Ronaldo rolls back the years Australia steal last 16 berth Ronaldo equals Mueller's World Cup scoring record Brazil net four with magic of yore Striking difference between Italy, Czechs Erratic Ghana still too good for US Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach June 22, 2006 You betcha, that's my boy! Owen says he'll not be back until 2007 Italy fight Czechs to survive 'Death Group' Raul aims to have last word at finals England eye Walcott for later stages v Ecuador Maradona's "Hand of God" fooled more than one Do not judge me yet, says France coach Domenech Dindane signs off in style Argentina finish on top of Group C Ivory Coast fight back to beat Serbia June 21, 2006 World Cup record for Scolari Portugal in cruise control Portugal down Mexico to win group Angola, Iran in 1-1 draw Trinidad go home with heads held high Klose lights up German attack Fearless Togo ready to end glory era for France Injured Owen ruled out of World Cup 'Beckham's smile can melt a box of bon-bons!' Musharraf's favourite football teams Dream match with Brazil beckons Ghana The Dutch have a few questions for Argentina Excitement blamed for 3 deaths in China Cup fever breaks out after Germany romp Swedes find England's soft centre Cup fears for injured England striker Owen Sweden confident of beating Germany Klose to perfection Sweden force exciting draw with England Paraguay dash Trinidad hopes Baker's son gets the right mix Allback scores 2,000th World Cup goal June 20, 2006 Klose double as Germany top group Bosacki double sends Poles home happy France to try life without Zidane Baros may play against Italy Court bars 92 cable operators Tunisia fright gives Spain wake-up call 'Germany could win the World Cup' Lemerre blames lack of vigilance for defeat Spain coach says changes turned the game Eight teams get ready for knockout stage Torres rallies Spain past Tunisia Shevchenko solid and sure Ukraine too good for Saudis Ukraine coach delighted with win June 19, 2006 Ban on Ghana's Gyan to stay France still in contention, says Barthez England ready to unleash Rooney Switzerland send Togo packing Beware, you may turn into a football! 4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans Klinsmann should stay on as coach, says Ballack Inside knowledge could help Togo Brazil still waiting for Ronaldinho to peak Less work, more play for Bangla politicians The Football Fiesta and my village Ukraine desperate to revive campaign South Korea parties through the night Germany gamble on Ballack against Ecuador Brazil rely on toil as much as style France end goal drought but held by Korea Brazil buoyed by Kaka Japan-Croatia draw plays into Aussie hands Deco delivers on return June 18, 2006 Brazil seal place in last 16 Rooney to start against Sweden Croatia waste penalty, held by Japan I don't think about statistics: Messi De Rossi says sorry for elbow incident 'McBride is a bloodied marvel' Lippi upset with De Rossi Brazil not to fight Aussies Three sent off as US hold Italy Precocious Ghana come of age at last Italy v US three reds equals finals record Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive June 17, 2006 Portugal can beat anyone: Deco Deco, Ronaldo propel Portugal Aussies ready to gamble all against Brazil Australia wary of Ronaldo Striking worries but Europeans can progress Croatia hold edge over shell-shocked Japan France need goals to avoid early exit Referee was hard on us, says Angola coach Angolans have night to remember Don't get in to a fight, coach tells Brazil Master of the midfield Angola hold Mexico goalless Crespo has his say on bright Argentina day Persie proud of Dutch progress June 16, 2006 Orange tide sinks Ivory Coast Ecuador surprise some, prove others wrong Beckham provides bright spot for England Argentina slam six to savour A final between Brazil and Argentina! Chinese blogger racks up 10 million hits Spain are serious contenders to win Cup: Villa Twenty-six England fans detained overnight For Saudis, home is where the game is Debutants eager to atone for flops Missed chances cost England, says Eriksson Elimination deeply painful, say Paraguay Ljungberg grabs late winner for Sweden Delgado drives Ecuador We never gave up, says Beckham Pressure pays off in the end for England We need a Kaka, say Japan June 15, 2006 Late charge earns England victory Portugal vs Iran like a final: Figo Two England fans arrested for assault England hoping to play it cool in Nuremberg Ivorians under pressure against Dutch We are a match for anyone, says Klinsmann English fans mix history with soccer Ecuador cruise into second round Do-or-die for Sweden, Paraguay Ronaldo complains of dizziness German police detain 300 fans in Dortmund Coach Pfister may sue Togo football chief Argentina's Messi hurts foot in training Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona Germany snatch last-gasp win Valencia hitman strikes in Germany Rooney fit, Neville doubtful Tunisia hold Saudi Arabia with late goal June 14, 2006 Henry blames Ribery for missed chance Brazil had planned slow start Pitch invaders will be punished Spain rain goals on Ukraine Ronaldo blasted as overweight by home media Why Omar Abdullah supports England Post-defeat, Togo mulls future strategy Vikash Dhorasoo creates history Two greats will take the field today Swiss satisfied with French point China's women embrace the beautiful game Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch! Argentina geared up for Serbian onslaught One in three Britons to shun England game: Survey Nightmare of '98 returns to haunt Ronaldo Korean fan critical after Sydney fall Rooney's shadow over Beckham and Yorke Croatia made it tough, says Brazil coach Ahn encore for the Koreans Indian debut at World Cup Kaka gives Brazil record-breaking win June 13, 2006 Dutch courage pays off again France held goalless by Swiss Argentina keep pin-up Messi waiting Yorke is the threat: Beckham Ronaldo in spotlight Ahn saves South Korean blushes Beware wounded Poles, Klinsmann tells Germany Fresh confusion over Togo coach's job Germany's weapon against Poland: 2 Polish-borns Can Germany break the European jinx? Spanish fan sacrifices all for his 'bombo' Ghana upbeat, despite loss Italy had little bit extra, says Lippi Weary but jubilant Aussie fans celebrate win Focus on Brazil as champions meet Croatia Cahill fits the bill 'Little Mozart' comes of age Italy floor Ghana with solid show Koller injury very serious, says coach Are your hopes on Rosicky? June 12, 2006 Czechs whip US but suffer Koller blow The message of peace in sand Aussie subs sink Japan I can die happy, says Trinidad keeper Hislop Real Madrid to advertise on Alonso's car For Brazil, defeat is not an option FIFA denies bribery allegations All eyes on Ronaldo against Croatia tomorrow Age behind them, Zidane and Co eye the Cup Players talk Togo coach back India's new coach is right for 2010, say veterans Iran need to win against Portugal Figo older and wiser Pauleta goal sees Portugal past Angola Mexico win with Bravo double June 11, 2006 Beenhakker provides masterclass Inspired Robben drives Dutch Japan ready for Aussie onslaught FIFA confirm Paraguay own goal Ivory Coast learning the hard way FIFA to review Beckham goal Argentina cruise past Ivory Coast Goal-poacher to midfield marshal Swiss hoping for Federer inspiration Trinidad & Tobago snatch Swede draw Trinidad & Tobago snatch Swede draw England must improve to win Cup: Eriksson June 10, 2006 Eriksson, Beckham happy with win England struggle to beat Paraguay FIFA delighted after superb opening day of W' Cup Italy's Nesta given all-clear We can still battle through, say Costa Ricans 'India should host 2014 World Cup' Police arrests German, England fans Former winners England, Argentina in action Togo coach Pfister quits over pay dispute Ecuador tear Poles apart It was too risky to play Ballack: Klinsmann Birthday boy Klose celebrates with two goals Open and Klose June 09, 2006 Poles 100 pct fit and fired up for opener Hosts Germany kick-off World Cup Ballack left out of World Cup opener Look who's watching the World Cup! No sex please, we're Ecuadorean French court jails Olympique Marseille ex-coach Is Ronaldo fat? asks Brazil president England hatch novel plan for penalties Angola's Delgado steps into history Poles 100 pct fit and fired up for opener Crouch ready to lift England China TV expects 10 billion to tune in for finals World Cup returns to German soil after 32-yr wait 25,000 watch champions Brazil train Mixed reaction to Ronaldinho ads June 08, 2006 Are you rooting for Lionel Messi? Wanna join Beckham's team? Are the Dutch your stars? Is Thierry Henry the best? Three cheers for the Azzurri? Betting on Germany at the World Cup? Ballack to miss Germany opener Poles to go retro against Ecuador Germany beware of opening blues Munich bears tragic scars Unlucky Cisse to miss World Cup What is your take on Beckham's dream team? June 07, 2006 "God save the team" service for World Cup fans Essien the breadwinner for his family Rooney's moment of truth arrives June 06, 2006 Robinson gives thumbs down to World Cup ball Ballack still a doubt, Rooney trains Australia score public relations own goal Pele, Maradona to parade before opening match Rooney lifts England on training pitch June 05, 2006 Blatter tells referees to stamp out elbowing 'Do The Crouch' dance sweeps England Croatia set simple target World Cup hoodoo torments Spain Brazil, Germany ready for kickoff Defoe flying out as Rooney cover Do you worship Ronaldinho? June 04, 2006 Brazil overpower New Zealand Defoe flying out as Rooney cover Spain extend unbeaten run Curtain to rise on greatest spectacle June 03, 2006 Italy captain Cannavaro questioned Crouch 'tricks' in England goal riot Germany impress in final warm-up France take nothing for granted Brazil wary of easy-looking group Ghana, US can surprise Italy captain Cannavaro questioned June 02, 2006 Portugal's path has obstacles Spain, Ukraine start as favourites Poles pose problems for Germany in Group A Breaking the Chelsea fellowship England must beware dangers England players make royal pledge June 01, 2006 Smicer ruled out of World Cup Edmilson out of Brazil's World Cup squad Bend it like Beckenbauer -- but behind bars Henry sets up French win over Denmark Italy struggle against Switzerland Who invented football? Archives August 2004-May 2006 Football Fiesta		Get news updates: What's this? Advertisement

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