World Cup Update - Schwarzer shows safe hands

 

Schwarzer shows safe hands
After playing a crucial role in booking Australia's place at Germany 2006, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer looks to have secured a starting spot after a superb display in the friendly draw with the Netherlands...
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The naming game
From Italy's Azzurri to Germany's Schweini and Poldi, FIFAworldcup.com brings you a guide to the nicknames you need to know at Germany 2006...
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Scifo: Cherish every second
Former Belgium star Enzo Scifo, considered by many to have been the Best Young Player at Mexico 86, tells those young players competing in their first FIFA World Cup in Germany to grasp the opportunity with both hands...
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US edge Angola in closed-doors clash
The United States defeated Angola 1-0 in a closed-doors friendly on Monday, with Brian McBride scoring the only goal...
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Experimental T&T pip St Pauli
After recent losses to the Czech Republic and Slovenia, Caribbean first-timers Trinidad and Tobago ground out a 2-1 win on Monday against Germany third division club St Pauli...
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Coaches nurse selection headaches
Germany 2006 is drawing ever nearer, and while some coaches are sleeping relatively easily, others are tossing and turning as they seek solutions to some last-minute selection teasers...
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De Jong and Schaars put on Dutch standby
Dutch coach Marco van Basten has put midfielders Nigel de Jong and Stijn Schaars on FIFA World Cup...
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