World Cup Update - SPAIN 1-3 FRANCE

 

SPAIN 1-3 FRANCE
Late goals from Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane booked France a quarter-final tie with Brazil as they came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in Hanover...
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Ronaldo and Zidane prove class is permanent
And then there were eight. The quarter-final line-up for the 2006 FIFA World Cup was completed with victories for Brazil and France as Ghana's journey and the hopes of Spain came to an end. For Ronaldo there was a place in history too...
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Ronaldo makes history as Spain crash out
On-fire Ronaldo added another goal to his personal tally and in the process became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Meanwhile Raul, Fernando Torres and David Villa dropped out of the race for the adidas Golden Shoe as Spain crashed out...
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World Cup Update - Ronaldo makes history as Spain crash out

 

Ronaldo makes history as Spain crash out
On-fire Ronaldo added another goal to his personal tally and in the process became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Meanwhile Raul, Fernando Torres and David Villa dropped out of the race for the adidas Golden Shoe as Spain crashed out...
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SPAIN 1-3 FRANCE
Late goals from Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane booked France a quarter-final tie with Brazil as they came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in Hanover...
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Petkovic laments lack of quality
A "lack of quality" was the chief cause of Serbia and Montenegro's failure in Germany according to outgoing coach Ilija Petkovic. FIFAworldcup.com assesses a hugely disappointing showing from the Balkan team...
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World Cup Update - Ronaldo makes history as Spain crash out

 

Ronaldo makes history as Spain crash out
On-fire Ronaldo added another goal to his personal tally and in the process became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. Meanwhile Raul, Fernando Torres and David Villa dropped out of the race for the adidas Golden Shoe as Spain crashed out...
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SPAIN-FRANCE: Coaches' Quotes
Coaches Luis Aragones and Raymond Domenech give their views after the Round of 16 match between Spain and France in Hanover...
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Mexico fail to lift the curse
Ahead of Germany 2006 the dreaded curse of the last 16 was the chief topic of conversation among Mexican fans. Unfortunately for Ricardo La Volpe's men, a tough draw and an inability to find their form soon enough ensured the hoodoo remained intact...
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World Cup Update - SPAIN 1-3 FRANCE

 

SPAIN 1-3 FRANCE
Late goals from Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane booked France a quarter-final tie with Brazil as they came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in Hanover...
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'France controlled the game'
TSG member Teofilo Cubillas believes that the scoreline was a fair reflection of the game as France defeated Spain by three goals to one in Hanover...
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Mexico fail to lift the curse
Ahead of Germany 2006 the dreaded curse of the last 16 was the chief topic of conversation among Mexican fans. Unfortunately for Ricardo La Volpe's men, a tough draw and an inability to find their form soon enough ensured the hoodoo remained intact...
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BRAZIL-GHANA: Players' Quotes
Read what the players from both sides had to say about the Round of 16 meeting between Brazil and Ghana...
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Del Piero and Zambrotta fly out to visit Pessotto
Italy players Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluca Zambrotta flew back to Turin on Tuesday to visit Gianluca Pessotto in hospital after the former international's apparent suicide attempt...
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Party time Jamaica-style in Leipzig
Even on non match-days, the FAN FEST at the Augustusplatz in Leipzig has lots to offer. The 'City Summer Jam' on 28 June and 'Stand Up For Party' on 29 June will have reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and ska all on the agenda...
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World Cup Update - Muller applauds Ronaldo achievement

 

Muller applauds Ronaldo achievement
FIFAworldcup.com caught up with German football legend Gerd Muller to ask him about Ronaldo's achievement in breaking his record as the FIFA World Cup 's all-time top scorer...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: ZE ROBERTO (BRA)
Ze Roberto was named Budweiser Man of the Match for the second time in the tournament after an impressive all-round performance in which he defended in midfield and scored his team's third goal...
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Nesta highly doubtful for Ukraine match
Italy's injured central defender Alessandro Nesta is very doubtful for Friday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Ukraine...
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Petkovic confirms exit
Ilija Petkovic confirmed on Tuesday that he was giving up his post as Serbia and Montenegro coach after his team's humiliating exit from Germany 2006...
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A time to meet old friends
When Germany and Argentina step out at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Friday it will be the fourth time the teams have met since 2002. Argentina have the upper hand but 30 June is a date with happy memories for the home nation...
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No appeal from Portugal so Deco misses England game
Portuguese playmaker Deco will miss his side's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday...
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Germans expect to beat Argentina - poll
Optimism is on the rise in Germany with a staggering 87 per cent of people polled in a survey believing the hosts will overcome Argentina in Friday's quarter-final FIFA World Cup clash in Berlin...
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World Cup Update - David Trezeguet: My +10 team

 

David Trezeguet: My +10 team
David Trezeguet follows the likes of David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Lukas Podolski by telling FIFAworldcup.com which players he would pick for his perfect +10 team...
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Petkovic confirms exit
Ilija Petkovic confirmed on Tuesday that he was giving up his post as Serbia and Montenegro coach after his team's humiliating exit from Germany 2006...
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No appeal from Portugal so Deco misses England game
Portuguese playmaker Deco will miss his side's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday...
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My Tournament - Aussie delight in Stuttgart
Fans from around the world talk about their experiences at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Stuttgart...
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Germans expect to beat Argentina - poll
Optimism is on the rise in Germany with a staggering 87 per cent of people polled in a survey believing the hosts will overcome Argentina in Friday's quarter-final FIFA World Cup clash in Berlin...
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Dutch out, but not down
They may have crashed out amid a flurry of red cards in Nuremberg, but as FIFAworldcup.com reports, the Netherlands found plenty of cause for encouragement at Germany 2006...
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Impressions of Africa
Ahead of Ghana's Round of 16 contest with world champions Brazil, FIFAworldcup.com sought the opinions of African fans on how well the continent hosting the next FIFA World Cup has performed...
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Nesta highly doubtful for Ukraine match
Italy's injured central defender Alessandro Nesta is very doubtful for Friday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Ukraine...
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World Cup Update - Fledgling rivalry reaches maturity

 

Fledgling rivalry reaches maturity
Brazil and Ghana may have met just once previously at full international level but the countries youth sides know each other all too well, with games between the two teams invariably tightly-contested affairs...
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Thuram and Ribery: Opposites with shared goal
FIFAworldcup.com spoke exclusively to Lilian Thuram and Frank Ribery to hear their thoughts on tonight's much-anticipated Round of 16 meeting with Spain...
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SWITZERLAND-UKRAINE: Players' Quotes
Ukraine goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi says it is important to stay calm and collected while preparing to face a penalty shoot-out while for the Switzerland players there was only deep disappointment...
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SWITZERLAND-UKRAINE: Coaches' Quotes
Kobi Kuhn and Oleg Blokhin gave their reactions to a dramatic game in Cologne where Ukraine edged through on penalties to book a quarter-final place with Italy...
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