World Cup Update - Podolski closer to Klose

 

Podolski closer to Klose
As if having one leading contender for the adidas Golden Shoe was not enough, Germany now have two after Miroslav Klose handed over the scoring duties to Lukas Podolski...
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Hosts owe it to Podolski, Argentina to the max
Argentina are making a habit of scoring fantastic goals at this FIFA World Cup and a compelling clash with Mexico was decided by one of the very finest. Next up for them in the quarter-finals are the Lukas Podolski-inspired hosts, who were too strong for Sweden...
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This is our chance, says bold Eriksson
Michael Carrick is expected to step into the midfield holding role for England against Ecuador as Sven-Goran Eriksson shuffles his pack to try and help his side seize a chance which "may never come again&quot...
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ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Players' Quotes
Players from both sides have been reacting to Argentina's 2-1 win over Mexico, with Maxi Rodriguez unsurprisingly describing his match-winning strike as "a dream goal&quot...
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ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Coaches quotes
Argentina coach Jose Pekerman and Mexico's Ricardo La Volpe both voiced pride in their teams' performances after an enthralling Round of 16 tie in Leipzig...
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David Beckham: My +10 team
England captain David Beckham follows the likes of Lukas Podolski, Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi by telling FIFAworldcup.com which players he would pick for his perfect +10 team...
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De la Cruz wants England to feel heat
On the eve of what he described as "history" for his country, Ecuador defender Ulises de la Cruz spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com about the prospect of facing England in the Round of 16...
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World Cup Update - ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Players' Quotes

 

ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Players' Quotes
Players from both sides have been reacting to Argentina's 2-1 win over Mexico, with Maxi Rodriguez unsurprisingly describing his match-winning strike as "a dream goal&quot...
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'A worthy match-winner'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Andy Roxburgh gives his analysis of Argentina-Mexico...
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This is our chance, says bold Eriksson
Michael Carrick is expected to step into the midfield holding role for England against Ecuador as Sven-Goran Eriksson shuffles his pack to try and help his side seize a chance which "may never come again&quot...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Maxi RODRIGUEZ (ARG)
Maxi Rodriguez was effective in every phase of the game during Argentina's win over Mexico and his magnificent goal in extra time elevated him to Budweiser Man of the Match status...
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Podolski closer to Klose
As if having one leading contender for the adidas Golden Shoe was not enough, Germany now have two after Miroslav Klose handed over the scoring duties to Lukas Podolski...
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De la Cruz wants England to feel heat
On the eve of what he described as "history" for his country, Ecuador defender Ulises de la Cruz spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com about the prospect of facing England in the Round of 16...
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Ghana will cause us problems says Parreira
Ghana could cause five-times champions Brazil all sorts of problems in their FIFA World Cup second round clash on Monday admitted Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Saturday...
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ARGENTINA 2-1 MEXICO a.e.t.
Argentina needed extra time and a wonder strike from Maxi Rodriguez to give them a 2-1 victory over Mexico and a place in the quarter-finals of Germany 2006...
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World Cup Update - Users expect England to progress

 

Users expect England to progress
England and the Netherlands are the teams most fans think will win Sunday's Round of 16 matches, a poll conducted on FIFAworldcup.com revealed...
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Hosts owe it to Podolski, Argentina to the max
Argentina are making a habit of scoring fantastic goals at this FIFA World Cup and a compelling clash with Mexico was decided by one of the very finest. Next up for them in the quarter-finals are the Lukas Podolski-inspired hosts, who were too strong for Sweden...
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'More professionalism and dignity'
Renzo Rosso, the Chairman and founder of Diesel, believes that Italy have got what it takes to react the Final, but they must do better...
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World Cup Update - Japan left singing the blues

 

Japan left singing the blues
Zico's stated target was a place in the semi-finals but in their third consecutive FIFA World Cup , Japan disappointed their fans as they finished bottom of Group F...
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GERMANY-SWEDEN: Players' Quotes
"What's happening in Germany at the moment is unbelievable," said Germany striker Miroslav Klose after the host nation beat Sweden 2-0. Get the reaction from both camps...
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GERMANY-SWEDEN: Coaches' Quotes
"I honestly can't remember the last time a Germany team played football like that," said a delighted Jurgen Klinsmann after his side beat Sweden 2-0 in Munich...
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World Cup Update - Double motivation for Wicky

 

Double motivation for Wicky
There is more than one reason Switzerland midfielder Raphael Wicky wants to beat Ukraine in the Round of 16 in Cologne on Monday night...
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Crespo's on a run of goals
A goal for Hernan Crespo in Saturday's game between Argentina and Mexico will make it four goals in successive FIFA World Cup appearances. If he also scores in his next three appearances after that he will have a new FIFA World Cup record to his name...
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'You feel powerless in front of the telly!'
The first Frenchman to win the NBA title, the youngest first-choice playmaker in the NBA s history, the first Frenchman selected for the All-Star Game this year, Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs looks back on the Togo-France game...
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Japan left singing the blues
Zico's stated target was a place in the semi-finals but in their third consecutive FIFA World Cup , Japan disappointed their fans as they finished bottom of Group F...
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Germany 2006: great goals and high attendances
It has been a magnificent start to Germany 2006 with spectacular goals and colourful drama lighting up the 18th FIFA World Cup . FIFAworldcup.com provides an analysis of all the statistics from the group stage...
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Swiss defender Senderos out of tournament
Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos will miss the rest of the FIFA World Cup after dislocating his shoulder in Friday's win over Korea Republic, team officials said on Saturday...
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Italy's Nesta ruled out of Australia match
Italy defender Alessandro Nesta has been ruled out of Monday's FIFA World Cup second-round match against Australia after failing to recover from a groin strain, team doctor Enrico Castellaci said on Saturday...
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Inexperience cost us, says Lee
Defender Lee Young-Pyo talks to FIFAworldcup.com about Korea Republic's disappointingly early exit from Germany 2006 and the need for Korean players to go abroad to gain more experience...
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World Cup Update - TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes

 

TOGO-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes
Otto Pfister was full of praise for France following their 2-0 defeat of his Togo side, while Raymond Domenech singled out the contribution of Patrick Vieira for special praise...
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French media relieved after Les Bleus win at last
French media were relieved after Les Bleus finally grabbed a berth in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup but they are still not convinced of their true potential...
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'Australia will be a piece of cake'
Ennio Morricone, the famous Italian composer, weighed up Italy's progress so far and told FIFAworldcup.com that he wants to see more players hitting the high notes...
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