World Cup Update - Schneider stresses home advantage

 

Schneider stresses home advantage
Veteran Germany midfielder Bernd Schneider tells FIFAworldcup.com why a passionate home support could be the decisive factor in the host nation's bid for glory...
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Kone: We must stop Robben
C te d'Ivoire striker Arouna Kone knows all about the threat posed by Netherlands and he warns that Arjen Robben is the player who can cause most damage to the Africans cause when they clash in Stuttgart on Friday...
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Al Anbar injury rocks Saudis
Saudi Arabia s preparations for their FIFA World Cup opener have suffered a major blow with the news that Mohammed Al Anbar looks to have been ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury...
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Al Deayea: Anything s possible
On the eve of Saudi Arabia s Group H opener against Tunisia, FIFAworldcup.com spoke exclusively to Saudi keeper Mohammed Al Deayea...
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BRAZIL-CROATIA: Players' Quotes
"It wasn't an easy game," admitted Kaka after Brazil's narrow win against Croatia in Berlin. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the reaction from both camps...
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14 June: All teams introduced
The first round of group stage matches is drawing to a close with only the four Group H sides, Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia - still to enter the equation...
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Korea Republic's virtuoso delivers perfect encore
While we waited with bated breath for the first appearance in the competition of the likes of Henry, Ronaldo and Adriano, Korea Republic s sharpshooter Ahn Jung-Hwan served up another reminder of his talent, just as he did in his homeland...
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'US were disappointing'
The Czech looked like a well oiled machine and if they continue to play like they did I think they will challenge for the World...
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World Cup Update - Al Deayea: Anything s possible

 

Al Deayea: Anything s possible
On the eve of Saudi Arabia s Group H opener against Tunisia, FIFAworldcup.com spoke exclusively to Saudi keeper Mohammed Al Deayea...
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Ivankovic to make Iran changes
Iran coach Branko Ivankovic will make changes to his line-up as he attempts to keep his team in the World Cup when they face Portugal in Frankfurt on Saturday...
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Korea Republic's virtuoso delivers perfect encore
While we waited with bated breath for the first appearance in the competition of the likes of Henry, Ronaldo and Adriano, Korea Republic s sharpshooter Ahn Jung-Hwan served up another reminder of his talent, just as he did in his homeland...
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Kaka the difference as records fall
THE DAY REPLAYED: A historic victory for Korea Republic over Togo, frustration for France's forwards against Switzerland, and Brazil starting as they mean to continue - with a record eighth successive FIFA World Cup win...
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World Cup Update - Kaka the difference as records fall

 

Kaka the difference as records fall
THE DAY REPLAYED: A historic victory for Korea Republic over Togo, frustration for France's forwards against Switzerland, and Brazil starting as they mean to continue - with a record eighth successive FIFA World Cup win...
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BRAZIL-CROATIA: Players' Quotes
"It wasn't an easy game," admitted Kaka after Brazil's narrow win against Croatia in Berlin. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the reaction from both camps...
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Al Anbar injury rocks Saudis
Saudi Arabia s preparations for their FIFA World Cup opener have suffered a major blow with the news that Mohammed Al Anbar looks to have been ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury...
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World Cup Update - 'Brazil content with victory'

 

'Brazil content with victory'
In the end, Brazil got the three points they came for, and at the FIFA World Cup it is essential to win your opening game...
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Ivankovic to make Iran changes
Iran coach Branko Ivankovic will make changes to his line-up as he attempts to keep his team in the World Cup when they face Portugal in Frankfurt on Saturday...
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Al Deayea: Anything s possible
On the eve of Saudi Arabia s Group H opener against Tunisia, FIFAworldcup.com spoke exclusively to Saudi keeper Mohammed Al Deayea...
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Korea Republic's virtuoso delivers perfect encore
While we waited with bated breath for the first appearance in the competition of the likes of Henry, Ronaldo and Adriano, Korea Republic s sharpshooter Ahn Jung-Hwan served up another reminder of his talent, just as he did in his homeland...
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BRAZIL 1-0 CROATIA
A wonderful goal from Kaka one minute before half-time helped Brazil to a 1-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin's Olympiastadion...
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World Cup Update - Referee assignments for matches 18-20

 

Referee assignments for matches 18-20
The assignments for matches 18, 19 and 20 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany have been determined by the FIFA Referees Committee as follows...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Claude Makelele (FRA)
Claude Makelele's steady defending combined with his contribution to France's attacking movements earned him the Budweiser Man of the Match honours after his team's goalless draw with Switzerland...
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Borgetti set to miss remaining group games
An official statement released by the Mexican Football Federation confirmed that striker Jared Borgetti sustained a muscle injury in his left leg in Mexico s 3-1 win over Iran on Sunday...
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'A tactical triumph'
TSG member Alvin Corneal described France s 0-0 draw with Switzerland as a fantastic match from a tactical viewpoint...
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Zico under fire after Japan collapse
The opening game in Group F of Germany 2006 saw Japan snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against Australia, with Brazilian-born coach Zico on the receiving end of some heavy criticism in the wake of his side s 3-1 defeat...
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FRANCE 0-0 SWITZERLAND
There was once again no separating France and Switzerland as they played out a goalless draw in their opening 2006 FIFA World Cup Group G match in Stuttgart on Tuesday...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: AHN Jung-Hwan (KOR)
South Korean striker Ahn Jung-Hwan was named the Budweiser Man of the Match for his winner against Togo...
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World Cup Update - Cafu: a winner who can stand alone

 

Cafu: a winner who can stand alone
Cafu will still be short of the all-time FIFA World Cup appearance record, no matter how far Brazil go in this competition. But with three more victories for his country he can create history as the player who has been on the winning...
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Ribery's debut mirrors Trezeguet's in 1998
Franck Ribery will today join David Trezeguet, who achieved the feat in 1998, in making his first start for France in a FIFA World Cup game. Previously you have to go back to Les Bleus' first appearance in the 1966 tournament for a...
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The time of our lives
Whether it's Cinderella, men on the moon or Sydney buses, Australians have been using every clich in the book to try to describe their euphoria after their first FIFA World Cup win...
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KOREA REPUBLIC 2-1 TOGO
Ahn Jung-Hwan turned back the clock four years with a spectacular winning goal as Korea Republic came from behind for a 2-1 victory over ten-man Togo in their opening Group G match in Frankfurt...
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World Cup Update - Jacquet: Zidane factor can drive France

 

Jacquet: Zidane factor can drive France
France's 1998 FIFA World Cup -winning coach, Aime Jacquet, gives his impressions of a "splendid" tournament so far and explains why Zinedine Zidane can provide extra inspiration for Les Bleus
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