Football stars launch Goal4Africa

Some of the world's biggest football stars have joined the 'Goal4Africa' campaign to raise funds for charity before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa."Germany's Michael Ballack and England's Steven Gerard were...

Ballack fit to start for Germany

Well surprise, surprise Ballack is going to start. I wonder how significant injury really is. On the Spanish side it's good to see that Fabregas is starting but it appears Alonso isn't starting. I wonder about this decision since he and Torres have got to know each other well...

Ahead of Germany v Spain

Germany will have mixed feelings regarding referee Roberto Rosetti. The Italian was in charge on 28 April 2004, when Germany suffered one of their biggest defeats in recent memory in a friendly against Romania (1-5). Rosetti was also the referee in Germany's 2-1 away win...

Ballack a doubt for EURO final

  It appears Spain's not the only one with injury problems. Ballack will be sorely missed if it turns out he can't play. On the hand, it wouldn't be the first time a team manager played mind games before a...

Euro 2008: Portugal 2-3 Germany

Germany in to the Semis again, Portugal just not firing this time."Portugal 2-3 Germany BBC Radio 5 Live commentary Basel, 19 June 2008 606 debate | Blog Match report Live text Photos Player Rater Match stats ...

Euro 2008: Austria 0-1 Germany & Poland 0-1 Croatia

Austria put up a good fight but the hosts are out, along with Poland. Germany as usual are through, and Croatia impressively will all the group games."Austria 0-1 Germany & Poland 0-1 Croatia ...

Euro 2008: Croatia 2-1 Germany

Croatia through, Germany looking wobbly, with Schweinsteiger being sent off." Croatia 2-1 Germany Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live (UK only) Klagenfurt, 12 June 2008 606 debate |Blog Live...

Real offer 40 million euros for Ballack and Robben

" MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid have offered Chelsea around 40 million euros for German midfielder Michael Ballack and Dutch winger Arjen Robben, Spanish media reported on Saturday. The transfer could be settled...

Carling Cup Final

"Didier Drogba's double was enough for Chelsea to see off Arsenal's young Guns as they defeated their rivals 2-1 in a Carling Cup final that was marred by three late red cards and a serious injury to John Terry. The first all-London showdown in League Cup final history will...

Germany vs. Argentina

"When the ball gets rolling on Friday at 17:00 local time at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, millions around the globe will take sides. FIFA World Cup™ meetings between Germany and Argentina are often the stuff of...

Neuville saves the day for Germany

"DORTMUND, Jun 14 (SW) - With an injury time goal from Oliver Neuville, Germany beat Poland and are practically through to the round of sixteen. The first yellow card came in less than three minutes, when Jacek...

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