Leeds Life: Walton deal angers fans

"Leeds United Life - The possible sale of Simon Walton to Charlton Athletic has generated much debate about whether it is a good or bad deal for the club. As usual, the debate is more heated because he is from Leeds, though really, the only issue is that he is young, a.k.a,...

One flash of genius likely to win the World Cup

"Last Kick - 7/7/2006 Mike Collett, Reuters BERLIN - One flash of inspired genius might be all that separates France and Italy at the end of Sunday's World Cup final which is likely to see the defences of both sides dominate."

Champs Eleysee before and after

"Last Kick - 7/7/2006 Rabeah, lastkick.com Champs Eleysee during the match Champs Eleysee after the match"

The All-American XI - Week 14

"The All-American XI - This was the week that MLS returned to full strength, as the returning World Cup heroes returned to their respective club teams on an emotional high and performed very strongly. Hmmm, that doesn’t sound right . . ."

France unveils blunt speaking as secret weapon

"Last Kick - Friday July 7, 2006 Jon Brodkin in Dortmund, The Guardian The pressure of a World Cup final inhibits some teams but France are unlikely to fall into that category. Not only is their squad heaving with experience but the need to perform under the most intense...

Toddler steals the show as fans flock to see Azzurri

"Last Kick - July 6, 2006 AFP DUISBURG - A toddler stole the show as around 2,000 Italian fans flocked to the Azzurri's Meiderich training ground to give their idols a rousing send-off before the World Cup final against France."

Big Soccer Weekend in P-Town

"A Pretty Move - Portland locals: while you're gathering your last reserves of energy for the final blow-out weekend of the World Cup, check out the Timbers playing England's Coventry City on Saturday night at 7 pm in PGE Park."

Red Cards, Seeing Red and Red Alerts As Pondered at Mid-Season

"Matchnight - Jim Dow, MatchNight in New England - Last Saturday when linguica topped bangers (Portugal v. England) and boursin outlasted chascurria (France v."

Euro 2000 All Over Again

"Strategy OR Socccer - In Euro 2000, France's road through elimination rounds looked like this (These opponents sound familiar?) 1) France 2 – 1 Spain 2) France 2 – 1 Portugal 3) France 2 – 1 Italy This time around: 1) France 3 – 1 Spain 2) France 1 – 0 Brazil 3)...

Alternative World Cup Logos

"2006 World Cup Observer - Thanks to Felix and 11designer!"

Players whose stock has risen during World Cup 2006

"WorldCupBlog - World Cup 2006 has given players a chance to show the world how good they are. Some have impressed, others have flopped. Here are some who have impressed. Jens Lehman - Arsenal and Germany’s keeper nailed the penalty shootout against Argentina."

Ranieri on Italy

""Italy's star of the World Cup has been Marcello Lippi""

Desailly on France

""Can you imagine how motivated my friend Zidane will be?""

Podolski wins young player award

"Germany striker Lukas Podolski is named young player of the World Cup ahead of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo."

Alan Hansen's column

""I make Italy slight favourites against ageing France""