Italy end German World Cup party

"Italy beat Germany 2-0 thanks to late goals by Grosso and del Piero at Dortmund to book their place in the final on July 9."

WC: Indian band to play in Munich

"Jaipur's Kawa Brass Band is ready with the right numbers to match the spirit of the beautiful game in World Cup."

The world cup of belly dancing

"Belly dancers from around the globe gathered in egypt, vying for gold in an international belly dancing competition."

France-Portugal Preview

"Last Kick - July 4, 2006 CHRIS ALTRUDA, STATS Editor Zinedine Zidane took it upon himself to extend his soccer career two more matches with brilliant performances in knockout-round victories over Spain and 2002 champion Brazil."

Figo and Zidane Turn Back the Clock

"WorldCupBlog - Before the World Cup kicked off, much attention was paid to the young players who were expected to make a name during the competition. While some have lived up to their hype and some have fizzled, it is two grizzled veterans who are left to battle it out in...

The Day After in Germany

"WorldCupBlog - Football can be the cruelest of games. One minute you are on top of the world and the next you are completely gutted. Such has been the spectrum of emotions here in Germany during the past week. After their team won a dramatic penalty shoot out against...

Italy dump out hosts in game of the tournament

"The Fan - After a raft of uninspired knock-out phase matches, the hosts Germany and Italy fought out one of the most exciting semi-finals of all time, and restored the reputation of the World Cup."

Semi-finals: Portugal - France

"World Cup Corner - The battle of the living legends - Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane won medals together at Real Madrid and each has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award. With both set to retire from international football after Germany 2006 this semi-final will be far...

Happy now?

"BBC - World Cup 2006 Blog - DORTMUND - I said on Tuesday that I did not want Germany to win the World Cup. As I sat in the stadium in Dortmund on Tuesday evening I was stunned by the manner in which my wish came..."

Street Football: Cutting Soccer Down to Size

"WorldCupBlog - The sheer speed of this new breed of soccer is an intimidating sight. Under a burning midday sun, ten players at the Streetfootballworld Festival ’06 compete at a pace that pushes the eye’s ability to take in the action."

Saviola to snub Greek club for Arsenal

"The Soccer Forum - Barcelona striker Javier Saviola wants a move to Arsenal. ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;document.write(’‘); Greek giants Panathinaikos have tabled a bigger contract offer than the Gunners, but Saviola wants to move to London."

Playing hardball brings concrete results…

"How’s this for a great practical joke? We’ll get some soccer balls, and we’ll fill them with concrete and leave them around in public places. Then people will come up and kick them, and fall down in horrible pain! This is going to be a laugh riot! Yeah....

Scolari defends under-fire squad

"Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari refutes criticism from the French press of his players ahead of Wednesday's semi-final."

Pundits on a classic semi

""I think Italy will win the tournament" - Ian Wright"

Football reborn in Germany

"The host's exploits at the World Cup has seen a rebirth of the national side"