World Cup Update - Eriksson could unleash Rooney for T&T clash

 

Eriksson could unleash Rooney for T&T clash
With England looking to improve after Saturday's unconvincing display, there is a possibility that Sven-Goran Eriksson will usher Wayne Rooney back for his return in Thursday's game against Trinidad and Tobago...
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Doubts linger over French attack
Raymond Domenech was able to resolve a number of burning issues during France s warm-up games but questions remain over his striking options and Djibril Cisse's withdrawal with a broken leg has only complicated matters...
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Argentine press quietly optimistic
Having seen their national side make a winning start against C te d'Ivoire, the notoriously-demanding Argentine press refused to get carried away. Most observers agreed that despite the three points, the Albicelestes had...
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World Cup Update - ANGOLA-PORTUGAL: Players' Quotes

 

ANGOLA-PORTUGAL: Players' Quotes
Players from the Portugal and Angola camps give their reactions to the sides' opening Group D match in Cologne...
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Bravo's brilliant brace
With his well-taken double against Iran, Mexico's Omar Bravo joined the race for the adidas Golden Shoe award on a day that also saw Arjen Robben and Pauleta also open their FIFA World Cup accounts...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Luis Figo (POR)
Luis Figo provided the assist for Pauleta's fourth-minute goal and led the Portuguese attack for 90 minutes, earning him the Budweiser Man of the Match award...
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ANGOLA 0-1 PORTUGAL
Pauleta's fourth-minute goal proved enough for Portugal to overcome the challenge of Angola in the Africans' first ever FIFA World Cup match in Cologne on Sunday...
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ANGOLA-PORTUGAL: Coaches' Quotes
"Any victory is good, no matter how you get it," reflected Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after a narrow 1-0 win over Angola in Cologne...
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Argentine press quietly optimistic
Having seen their national side make a winning start against C te d'Ivoire, the notoriously-demanding Argentine press refused to get carried away. Most observers agreed that despite the three points, the Albicelestes had...
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No surprises as emotions run high
THE DAY REPLAYED: Arjen Robben shone as the Netherlands beat Serbia and Montenegro while emotions ran high for different reasons as Mexico beat Iran and Portugal overcame new boys Angola...
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World Cup Update - ANGOLA-PORTUGAL: Coaches' Quotes

 

ANGOLA-PORTUGAL: Coaches' Quotes
"Any victory is good, no matter how you get it," reflected Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after a narrow 1-0 win over Angola in Cologne...
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World Cup Update - A timely strike

 

A timely strike
TSG analysis by Kalusha Bwalya (ZAM)
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Totti to face Ghana
Francesco Totti will feature for Italy in their Group E opener against Ghana on Monday...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Luis Figo (POR)
Luis Figo provided the assist for Pauleta's fourth-minute goal and led the Portuguese attack for 90 minutes, earning him the Budweiser Man of the Match award...
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World Cup Update - Budweiser Man of the Match: Omar Bravo (MEX)

 

Budweiser Man of the Match: Omar Bravo (MEX)
Omar Bravo's two goals and 90 minutes' hard work were enough to earn him Budweiser Man of the Match honours after Mexico's 3-1 win over Iran...
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SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO- NETHERLANDS: Coaches' Quotes
Serbia and Montenegro coach Ilija Petkovic and his Netherlands counterpart Marco van Basten reflect on a 1-0 win for the Dutch in Leipzig...
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World Cup Update - Van der Sar can soar to the top

 

Van der Sar can soar to the top
Edwin van der Sar will become the appearance record-holder for Netherlands if they reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup and he plays in the first four fixtures. Today's game with Serbia and Montenegro will be his 110th cap...
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Cech has key role to play
Attacking players like Pavel Nedved, Tomas Rosicky, Milan Baros and Jan Koller may attract most of the headlines but one of the Czech Republic's key men is goalkeeper Petr Cech...
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SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO 0-1 NETHERLANDS
A first-half goal from Arjen Robben was enough to earn the Netherlands a 1-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro in their opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Leipzig...
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Painting Frankfurt red and white
Red and white was the theme for all fans as Frankfurt was flooded with throngs of England fans mixed in with pockets of Paraguay supporters...
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Bereaved Sanchez back in training
Mexico's bereaved first-choice keeper Oswaldo Sanchez took part in his team's final training session on Saturday before they meet Iran in their FIFA World Cup Group D game on Sunday...
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Mexico go goal crazy
When Mexico begin their FIFA World Cup campaign today against Iran they will be hoping to replicate the potency that made them the biggest scorers in the qualifying games. El Tricolor scored 67 times in their 18 games - a...
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Gamarra' s unwanted record
Carlos Gamarra s third-minute own goal against England yesterday was the quickest in FIFA World Cup history. England have twice benefitted from own goals in the competition but Italy have been favoured most of all in that regard the...
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Football is not mathematics, says Beenhakker
Leo Beenhakker seems a perfect fit for sentimental favourites Trinidad and Tobago. FIFAworldcup.com recounts the coach's raucous, refreshing comments after the the Soca Warriors' famous draw with Sweden...
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World Cup Update - Painting Frankfurt red and white

 

Painting Frankfurt red and white
Red and white was the theme for all fans as Frankfurt was flooded with throngs of England fans mixed in with pockets of Paraguay supporters...
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Van der Sar can soar to the top
Edwin van der Sar will become the appearance record-holder for Netherlands if they reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup and he plays in the first four fixtures. Today's game with Serbia and Montenegro will be his 110th cap...
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com