Street Footballing Man

"BBC - World Cup 2006 Blog - Contrary to popular belief, England has not been knocked out of the football tournament going on here in Germany. In fact, I just saw them convincingly win their latest game 5-2. Their passing was slick, their skills put the opposition..."

Ronaldo defiant after crowd abuse

"Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo brushes off the crowd's reaction during the World Cup semi-final with France."

Goal of the tournament

"Pick the winner from the best goals of World Cup 2006"

Zidane in running for Golden Ball

"Zinedine Zidane is among the nominees for the Fifa's prestigious Golden Ball award."

Germans support team despite elimination (AP)

"The streets of Berlin were subdued early Wednesday as disappointed Germans picked up the pieces and put a brave face on their national team's bitter 2-0 loss to Italy at the World Cup. "You Are Still Our Heroes ... We are Crying with You," read the leading Bild tabloid over...

Mexico coach likely leaving when deal up (AP)

"Ricardo Lavolpe is not likely to continue as Mexico coach when his contract expires after the World Cup. Mexican club owners will meet soon to decide Lavolpe's future, but the coach is expected to be shown the door, Mexican Football Federation president Alberto de la Torre...

Djorkaeff detained while at World Cup (AP)

"Former France international Youri Djorkaeff, who left the New York Red Bulls last week ostensibly for a family emergency, was briefly arrested during a weekend visit to the World Cup. Frankfurt police spokesman Carsten Sippel confirmed Wednesday that Djorkaeff was arrested...

Zidane earns final shot at Cup glory (AP)

"Zinedine Zidane will end his soccer career in the World Cup final. And there's no more fitting way for him to go out. "Why should he stop now?" French soccer federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes said. "What a wonderful way to close a chapter on his career." Zidane...

Portugal's Scolari finally loses (AP)

"Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari picked a bad time for his first World Cup loss. Scolari's 12-game unbeaten streak at the World Cup ended Wednesday with a 1-0 semifinal loss to France. The defeat also snapped Portugal's 19-match unbeaten streak under its Brazilian coach,...

Unlikely finalists to play for title (AP)

"Few teams faced more questions heading into the World Cup than Italy and France. The French were over the hill -- they couldn't even score. The Italians were consumed by the biggest soccer scandal in the nation's history. No teams have answered their doubters more...

Ronaldo has few chances in Portugal loss (AP)

"Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't make the difference for Portugal this time. The Manchester United winger, who scored the decisive penalty kick in the quarterfinals against England, failed to come up with a performance good enough to keep Portugal from losing to France 1-0...

Dumbest soccer mistake ever

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The Italians celebrate, the Germans mourn

"The Italians celebrate, the Germans mourn"

Two referees per match in next World Cup?

"FIFA is mulling over some radical new steps."

Italy beat Germany, storm into WC final

"Two goals in the last two minutes of extra time by Fabio Grosso and Alessandro del Piero put hosts Germany out of the World Cup and Italy into the final. Italy will be playing in the World Cup final for the sixth time."