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<title>Italian team honoured by prime minister</title>
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Milan, July 11 (DPA) Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi awarded medals to the players of the national team squad that brought the country's fourth World Cup back from Germany.
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<pubDate>Tuesday, 11 July 2006 01:35:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy coach Lippi may leave after World Cup victory</title>
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Rome, July 10 (DPA) Italy coach Marcello Lippi is considering quitting his post and has already informed Italian football officials of his plans, media reports said here Monday, a day after Lippi steered the Azzurris to their fourth World Cup title.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 10:47:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane voted best player at World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) French captain Zinedine Zidane was named the best player of the World Cup Monday, a day after he was sent off in disgrace in the final match for head-butting Italy's Marco Materazzi in the last game of his career.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 06:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy lifts the 2006 football World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 9 (DPA) Italy quelled France 6-4(1-1) on penalties to bear aloft the World Cup 2006 in the final match here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:29:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy claim fourth World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy won their fourth world title after overcoming France in a penalty shoot-out after the two sides finished a goal apiece after extra-time in the Olympic Stadium here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Yellow and red - cards at World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) List of yellow and red cards issued at the 2006 World Cup:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Goal scorers at the World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) List of goal scorers at the 2006 World Cup after 64 matches and 147 goals including the final:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane bows out with a moment of madness</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) It came as little surprise that Zinedine Zidane's name received the biggest cheer in the Olympic stadium here Sunday when it was read out by the stadium announcer ahead of the World Cup final between France and Italy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Klose wins World Cup top scorer prize</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Germany's Miroslav Klose has followed in the footsteps of Ronaldo, Paolo Rossi and Gerd Mueller by finishing top goalscorer at World Cup finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jubilant Italians hold high the cup</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy's jubilant squad held high the World Cup for the fourth time in their history and danced for joy to the blaring tones of Verdi Sunday after the penalty shootout win over France in the Olympic stadium here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 04:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Never dismiss the Italians</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) About this time four years ago, Italians were crossing the Alps and marching on FIFA headquarters in order to seek retribution after South Korea had inflicted on the Azzurri one of the biggest shocks in the history of the World Cup]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy erupts in joy, gloom in Paris</title>
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Rome/Paris, July 10 (DPA) The moment Fabio Grosso hit the winning penalty, Italy erupted in an explosion of fireworks, honking horns and screams and yells of delight Sunday - while France plunged into gloom.
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<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pirlo named man of the match</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo was named FIFA's man of the match for his pivotal role in Italy's 5-3 penalty shootout victory over France Sunday night.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The mystery of the missing FIFA president</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) One person was conspicuous by his absence from the podium when Italy's players received their winners' medals and German President Horst Koehler handed their captain Fabio Cannavaro the World Cup.
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<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Buffon is declared FIFA best goalkeeper</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy's Gianluca Buffon was declared FIFA best goalkeeper of the 2006 World Cup Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fourth official tipped off referee on Zidane: Domenech</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) France coach Raymond Domenech said Sunday that Zinedine Zidane's dismissal in the second period of extra time for head butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi came following intervention from the fourth official.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy worthy world champions: Lippi</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Marcello Lippi said Sunday that Italy were worthy world champions after his seeing his side beat France 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the Olympic stadium here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup ends in blaze of colour</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) The 2006 FIFA World Cup ended in a blaze of colour and a roar of sound Sunday night when Italian captain Fabio Cannavaro lifted the coveted trophy in the centre of Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Astronauts bet on World Cup outcome</title>
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Houston, July 10 (DPA) The World Cup final Sunday captured the attention not only of sports fans the world over, but sports fans over the world as well.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 10 July 2006 03:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy or France - penalties to decide champion</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy and France could not break the 1-1 impasse in the 120 minutes as the World Cup final contest for the crown moves on to the penalty shootout to decide a champion.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy, France 1-1 at first half extra time</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy and France remained 1-1 in the first half of extra time in the World Cup final match here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy, France contest moves into extra time</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Italy and France failed to break the 1-1 deadlock in the second half in the World Cup final match here Sunday forcing the game into 30 minutes of extra time.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Too close to call: Petit</title>
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Berlin, July 9 (DPA) Former French international Emmanuel Petit, who scored his side's third goal in the 1998 final against Brazil said at halftime during Sunday's World Cup final between France and Italy that the match was too close to call.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shakira stars in World Cup closing ceremony</title>
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Berlin, July 10 (DPA) Shakira thrilled the sellout crowd at the Olympic stadium here in a brief closing ceremony before the start of the World Cup final between Italy and France Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German fans thank team in mass celebration</title>
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Berlin, July 9 (DPA) A sea of flag-waving Germans packed in to Berlin's fan mile Sunday to pay tribute to their World Cup team at an official reception at the Brandenburg Gate.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Schweinsteiger the hero as hosts end on a winning note</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Bastian Schweinsteiger was the two-goal hero for his side as hosts Germany ended their World Cup campaign on a winning note Saturday with a 3-1 win against Portugal here in the play-off match for third place.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 03:16:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Last game for Germany: Oliver Kahn</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Veteran goalkeeper Oliver Kahn confirmed Saturday that the match against Portugal was the last he has played for Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany end World Cup campaign with victory</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Bastian Schweinsteiger was the hero as hosts Germany ended their World Cup campaign on a winning note Saturday with a 3-1 win against Portugal here in the play-off match for third place.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A 'meaningless' match for many to remember</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Matches for third place, who needs them? Who remembers them? Who came third and fourth in 1994? Or 1978, for instance.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Schweinsteiger is named man of the match</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who scored twice in Germany's 3-1 win over Portugal in the match for third place, was named FIFA man of the match.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Last game for Germany's gentle keeper</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Germany's veteran goalkeeper Oliver Kahn confirmed Saturday that the match against Portugal was the last he has played for his country.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:14:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup helps Germany polish its image</title>
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Hamburg, July 9 (DPA) Motivated by the attractive football of Juergen Klinsmann's team, Germans turned their World Cup into 'a Woodstock of sport' with a new and refreshing display of patriotism.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figo bids farewell to international football</title>
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Stuttgart, July 9 (Xinhua) Portuguese captain Luis Figo announced his retirement from international football after his team lost the World Cup third place match 3-1 to Germany.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 9 July 2006 02:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup trophy is football's Holy Grail</title>
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Munich, July 8 (DPA) The object of desire of footballers everywhere - the FIFA World Cup trophy - stands 36 cm tall and is made of 4.97 kg of 18-carat gold.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 8 July 2006 04:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Strange habits of French and Italian fans</title>
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Berlin, July 8 (DPA) After France defeated Portugal in the World Cup semi-final, a trio of French fans celebrated the achievement on a lawn outside the state-of-the-art Munich stadium. They stood to attention in a straight line, bellowed out 'Allez Les B]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 8 July 2006 04:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup concert cancelled due to storm</title>
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Berlin, July 8 (DPA) A cloudburst forced the cancellation of a concert here to kickstart the four-year journey to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 8 July 2006 03:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ten things to love and hate about the World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) As the World Cup finals are eagerly awaited by football fans across the world, here are 10 things that people loved and hated about the mega championship:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 06:15:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - July 8</title>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) Here's how July 8 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 05:31:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top scorers at the World Cup</title>
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Hamburg, July 7 (DPA) The top World Cup scorers -  year-by-year and overall:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 05:31:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shakira - star of World Cup closing ceremony</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111899_Shakira---star-of-World-Cup-closing-ceremony.html</link>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) Colombian pop singer Shakira will be the star of a brief closing ceremony at Sunday's World Cup final between Italy and France here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 05:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentine referee for first, last World Cup matches</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111894_Argentine-referee-for-first-last-World-Cup-matches.html</link>
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Frankfurt, July 7 (DPA) Argentina's Horacio Elizondo will become the first referee to take charge of both the opening match and the final of a World Cup Sunday when France meet Italy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 04:54:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane to visit Bangladesh: paper</title>
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Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) French football ace Zinadine Zidane is to visit Bangladesh to promote football and nutritious food, whatever the final outcome at the ongoing World Cup Football in Germany, a newspaper here has claimed.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 04:54:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Complete 23-man squads of the two finalists</title>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) The full 23-man squads of the two finalists with shirt number, name, club (club country if other than nationality), date of birth, previous World Cup participation, matches played and goals scored, matches 2006 and goals scored.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 01:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hosts, winners of previous World Cup finals</title>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) The complete list of the hosts, winners and scores of previous World Cup finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 01:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Berlin's revamped stadium gets a second chance</title>
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Berlin, July 7 (DPA) Seventy years after the 1936 Olympic Games hosted by the Nazis, the world will again be looking on what Berliners call their Olympiastadion, the revamped 72,000-capacity stadium.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 7 July 2006 01:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German squad to say farewell at fan fest</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) The Germany squad is to thank its supporters at the World Cup with a farewell appearance at the fan festival zone in central Berlin Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 12:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italians, French in running for best player award</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) Footballers from Italy and France, the two finalists, dominate the shortlist for the best player prize at the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 12:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - July 7</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) Here's how July 7 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 12:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Injured Nesta ruled out of World Cup final</title>
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Duisburg, July 6 (DPA) Italian star defender Alessandro Nesta has failed to recover from an injury and will miss Sunday's World Cup final against France.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 12:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hating handsome Ronaldo</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) There were so many young girls with tears in their eyes Wednesday night on the fan mile here you would have thought that their favourite heart-throb actor had prematurely passed away.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 08:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Has World Cup fever swept Asia?</title>
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Bangkok, July 6 (DPA) Asia's four qualifying teams all crashed out of the World Cup in the first round - but it did not stop the region's fans from staying glued to their TVs - at considerable social cost.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 08:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German business World Cup dream faded long ago</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) Germany's dream of reaching the World Cup finals might have been shattered Tuesday - but for the country's business, the hopes of a major windfall had already vanished.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 03:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany can keep on smiling</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) Never mind about the final we missed - Germany can keep on smiling. The 0-2 loss to Italy will not really put an end to the great atmosphere.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 03:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Saha in good company as he misses final</title>
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Munich, July 6 (DPA) When Louis Saha was brought on by French coach Raymond Domenech with five minutes to go in the semi-final the striker would not have thought that these five minutes could cost him a chance of a lifetime.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France set up final date with Italy</title>
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Munich, July 6 (DPA) A penalty from Zinedine Zidane was enough to see France overcome Portugal 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final match here Wednesday and now only Italy stand between Les Blues and a second winner's trophy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lilian Thuram is named man of the match</title>
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Munich, July 6 (DPA) French defender Lilian Thuram was named FIFA man of the match in his side's 1-0 World Cup semi-final win over Portugal Wednesday, a victory that booked a final date against Italy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane penalty curse keeps Portugal out once again</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111838_Zidane-penalty-curse-keeps-Portugal-out-once-again.html</link>
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Munich, July 6 (DPA) Zinedine Zidane easily outclassed former Real Madrid team-mate Luis Figo as he captained France into the World Cup final, dashing the hopes of Portugal's golden generation to finally win a major title.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Paper tears</title>
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Berlin, July 6 (DPA) Since the start of the World Cup the Italian restaurant Cinque has drawn a regular band of journalists, politicians and lesser mortals to watch the football on two flat screen TVs in its tree-shaded and cobble-stoned courtyard.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 6 July 2006 01:09:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France will go to World Cup finals!</title>
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<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:27:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France lead Portugal at half time</title>
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Munich, July 6 (DPA) Zinedine Zidane scored from a spot-kick to give France a 1-0 lead over Portugal in a World Cup semi-final match here Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Musical show to kick off World Cup final</title>
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Berlin, July 5 (DPA) Singer Shakira and rapper Wyclef Jean are expected to perform in a 30-minute show before the start of the World Cup final in the Olympic stadium here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germans in shock after World Cup defeat</title>
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Berlin, July 5 (DPA) Germans woke up Wednesday to the hangover of knowing their team had been knocked out of the World Cup. Although the mood was gloomy, people took comfort in the fact that the squad had performed far better than expected in reaching th]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 09:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy through to the final after beating Germany</title>
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Dortmund, July 5 (DPA) Italy Tuesday advanced to the final of the World Cup with a last-gasp 2-0 victory here in extra time against the hosts Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:40:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>In Berlin a proud but eerie silence</title>
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Berlin, July 5 (DPA) For the past three weeks the fan mile at the centre of Berlin has been the raucous hub of the football world.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lippi's gamble pays off as late goals see Italy through</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111808_Lippis-gamble-pays-off-as-late-goals-see-Italy-through.html</link>
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Dortmund, July 5 (DPA) Italian coach Marcello Lippi's gamble in extra time of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany paid off as his attacking side scored two late goals to advance to the final with a 2-0 victory.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany just cannot beat Italy when it matters</title>
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Dortmund, July 5 (DPA) Italy maintained their incredible record of never having lost a competitive match against Germany Tuesday, beating the hosts 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>End of the dream for Klinsmann</title>
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Berlin, July 5 (DPA) Juergen Klinsmann had a dream: to win the World Cup with Germany. The dream was shattered at the end of a dramatic extra-time semi-final with Italy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 5 July 2006 03:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kofi Annan to promote 2010 World Cup</title>
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Berlin, July 4 (DPA) Kofi Annan will help promote the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after his term as UN secretary general expires at the end of 2006, according to FIFA President Joseph Blatter.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 11:21:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>100 Pakistanis arrested for World Cup betting</title>
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Islamabad, July 4 (Xinhua) Pakistani authorities arrested around 100 people on charges of betting on World Cup football matches, said media reports Tuesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 05:12:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane, Figo prove class is permanent</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111744_Zidane-Figo-prove-class-is-permanent.html</link>
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Berlin, July 4 (DPA) Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo have much in common. They have been voted best player in the world, became the first so-called 'galacticos' at Real Madrid and have returned from international retirement.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 03:59:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup working wonders for Australian football</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111742_World-Cup-working-wonders-for-Australian-football.html</link>
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Sydney, July 4 (DPA) It is jumpers for goalposts in parks these days as Australia catches World Cup fever and tens of thousands of youngsters switch from rugby to the round-ball game.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 03:59:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thuram to quit international football</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111738_Thuram-to-quit-international-football.html</link>
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Hamelin (Germany), July 4 (DPA) French defender Lilian Thuram confirmed that he is to retire from international football at the end of this World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 03:55:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazilian team jeered at on return</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111731_Brazilian-team-jeered-at-on-return.html</link>
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Rio De Janeiro, July 4 (Xinhua) The Brazilian team were greeted by jeers from fans as they arrived in Sao Paulo following their World Cup exit.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 03:51:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana confers highest honour on Black Stars</title>
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Accra, July 4 (DPA) Ghana has conferred the nation's highest honour on its national football team, the Black Stars, following their good showing at the World Cup, where they qualified for the knockout stages before going out 3-0 to Brazil.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 4 July 2006 03:40:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup is FIFA's golden egg</title>
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Berlin, July 3 (DPA) Amid the hubbub of tens of thousands of football fans who crowd into Berlin's public viewing area for every game of the World Cup, one place stands out as an ocean of calm. As customers crowd booths for souvenirs, sporting goods, foo]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 03:25:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy or France will win the World Cup: statistics</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111703_Italy-or-France-will-win-the-World-Cup-statistics.html</link>
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Hamburg, July 3 (DPA) If statistics are anything to go by, Italy or France will win the World Cup although hosts Germany are not fully out of the running.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 03:18:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No action against Germans in Argentina fracas: FIFA</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111695_No-action-against-Germans-in-Argentina-fracas-FIFA.html</link>
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Berlin, July 2 (DPA) The world's governing football body FIFA Sunday said it would not take any disciplinary action against German players involved in a melee after the quarter-final game against Argentina.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 03:05:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIFA to probe Germany's Frings over Argentina fracas</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111688_FIFA-to-probe-Germanys-Frings-over-Argentina-fracas.html</link>
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Berlin, July 3 (DPA) FIFA has said it is opening disciplinary proceedings against German midfielder Torsten Frings over the melee that followed Germany's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 02:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Real Madrid gets new president</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111687_Real-Madrid-gets-new-president.html</link>
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Madrid, July 3 (DPA) Ramon Calderon has been elected the new president of Spanish football giant Real Madrid.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 3 July 2006 02:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A red card and penalties sink England once again</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111677_A-red-card-and-penalties-sink-England-once-again.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, July 2 (DPA) The dreaded penalty shootout was once again the rock on which England's World Cup dreams perished as Cristiano Ronaldo's spot kick booked Portugal's place in the semi-finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:33:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal again prove lethal for England</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111676_Portugal-again-prove-lethal-for-England.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, July 2 (DPA) Portugal defeated England 3-1 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes here Saturday to gain a berth in the World Cup's semi-finals for the second time in their history.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:33:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beckham steps down as England captain</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111675_Beckham-steps-down-as-England-captain.html</link>
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Baden-Baden (Germany), July 2 (DPA) David Beckham Sunday announced he was stepping down as England captain but said he wanted to continue playing for his country.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:33:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil, France 0-0 in first half</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111673_Brazil-France-0-0-in-first-half.html</link>
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Frankfurt, July 2 (DPA) Brazil and France failed to score at half time in a World Cup quarter-final match played here Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Yes, I did some English homework': Ricardo</title>
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Gelsenkirchen, July 2 (DPA) Portugal's goalkeeping hero Ricardo revealed Saturday that he had done some homework on how England take penalties - but he was keeping mum about exactly what.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gerrard refuses to blame Rooney</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111671_Gerrard-refuses-to-blame-Rooney.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, July 2 (DPA) Steven Gerrard said Saturday that England's quarter-final defeat to Portugal on penalties after the match finished scoreless at the end of extra time was the worst moment of his football career.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil go home, France enter semis</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111670_Brazil-go-home-France-enter-semis.html</link>
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Frankfurt, July 2 (DPA) Thierry Henry's solitary goal helped France book a semi-final berth eliminating current champion Brazil in a World Cup quarter-final match played here Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hargreaves named man of the match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111669_Hargreaves-named-man-of-the-match.html</link>
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Berlin, July 2 (DPA) England midfielder Owen Hargreaves was named FIFA man of the match Saturday despite his team losing out to Portugal on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Favoured Brazil crash against Zidane-led France</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111668_Favoured-Brazil-crash-against-Zidane-led-France.html</link>
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Frankfurt, July 2 (DPA) Defending champions Brazil crashed out of the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday with a 1-0 loss to nemesis France, stunned by a resurgent Zinedine Zidane who just does not want to quit.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil lose - and moments later all is deserted</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111667_Brazil-lose---and-moments-later-all-is-deserted.html</link>
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Rio de Janeiro, July 2 (DPA) All Brazil was reeling Saturday from the early World Cup exit of its defending champions.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France and Zidane refuse to bow out</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111666_France-and-Zidane-refuse-to-bow-out.html</link>
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Frankfurt, July 2 (DPA) Former World Footballer of the Year Zinedine Zidane announced before the start of the World Cup that the tournament would be the last competitive football that he would be playing.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane man of the match against Brazil</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111665_Zidane-man-of-the-match-against-Brazil.html</link>
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Berlin, July 2 (DPA) Zinedine Zidane was named FIFA man of the match in France's 1-0 victory over Brazil that sent the French to the World Cup semi-finals Saturday and ended Brazilian hopes of a sixth title.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rooney's dismissal turning point in game: Eriksson</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111664_Rooneys-dismissal-turning-point-in-game-Eriksson.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, July 2 (DPA) A deflated Sven-Goran Eriksson said Saturday after his England side crashed out on penalties to Portugal in the quarter-finals of the World Cup that the second-half dismissal of Wayne Rooney was the pivotal moment in the game.]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 07:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - July 3</title>
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1974 - Brazil and the Netherlands meet in Dortmund in their final group game in the second group phase. The Dutch need only to draw to qualify for the final (which in that year was contested by the two winners of the two second round groups). In an aweso]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 2 July 2006 06:34:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana's World Cup show boosts tourism</title>
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Accra, June 30 (DPA) Ghana crashed out of the World Cup on its maiden appearance much earlier than its football fans and countrymen had wished. But the event has put the country on the world tourism map, authorities say.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 07:04:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian, Air-India may increase seat capacity from Qatar</title>
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Dubai, June 30 (IANS) Air-India and Indian are likely to increase their seat capacities from Doha in Qatar to destinations in India from early next year.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 06:49:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup referee ends international career</title>
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London, June 30 (DPA) Graham Poll, the English referee who blundered by booking Croatian defender Josip Simunic three times before sending him off at the World Cup, said he would no longer officiate international matches.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 06:49:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England, Portugal look to emulate 1966 glory days</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111627_England-Portugal-look-to-emulate-1966-glory-days.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 30 (DPA) England face a familiar, dangerous foe in their World Cup quarterfinal with Portugal Saturday, not least because of Big Phil.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 06:38:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beckham plays down referee fear</title>
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Frankfurt, June 30 (Xinhua) England captain David Beckham played down the referee fear before their World Cup quarterfinal match with Portugal Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 06:38:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gay footballers still frowned at in Germany</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111621_Gay-footballers-still-frowned-at-in-Germany.html</link>
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Berlin, June 30 (DPA) Popular wisdom says that football leaves gay men cold. This is not entirely true. Many play football in their free time or cheer on their favourite teams in fan clubs such as Hertha Junxx (Herta Boyzz) here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 05:04:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kaka, Emerson set to play against France</title>
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Bergisch Gladbach (Germany), June 30 (DPA) Brazil midfielders Kaka and Emerson are expected to recover from knee injuries and take their place for the quarterfinal against France in Frankfurt Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 30 June 2006 04:46:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beckham relishing physical game against Portugal</title>
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Baden-Baden, June 29 (DPA) David Beckham said Thursday that he was relishing a physical challenge against Portugal in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final clash between the sides.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 09:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany ready to battle Argentina: Klinsmann</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) Germany go into their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina 'full of aggression and passion', coach Juergen Klinsmann said Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 09:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Big Phil' Scolari stands again in England's way</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111595_Big-Phil-Scolari-stands-again-in-Englands-way.html</link>
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Baden-Baden, June 29 (DPA) Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari seems to be the man the English love to hate at this World Cup, not surprising really, considering England have fallen to a side coached by the Brazilian in their last two tournaments.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 09:19:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany and Argentina set for battle</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) The World Cup will lose one of the two teams to have impressed most at the tournament when Germany face Argentina in Berlin Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 09:19:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 30</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) Here's how June 30 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 08:35:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anthems for battlefields, not stadiums</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) If you think World Cup referees have flashed too many red cards, just be happy that some teams and fans do not take their national anthems literally.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 08:35:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Defeat to Argentina would invite doubters: Klinsmann</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann fears elimination in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday could lead to questions about his football playing philosophy.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 06:38:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fan leaps to death in China over Netherlands defeat</title>
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Hong Kong, June 29 (DPA) China's World Cup death toll has risen to nine after a fan jumped from a seventh floor hotel balcony following the Netherlands' elimination, a news report said Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 06:38:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup quarterfinal line-up</title>
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Berlin, June 29 (DPA) From Brazil to Germany, from Argentina to England, the World Cup's last eight are mostly traditional football powers, with Ukraine as the only newcomer.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 29 June 2006 05:44:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil unimpressive, despite records: critics</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) While statisticians may be over the moon with Brazil's 'historic' win over Ghana here, critics were not so impressed with their overall performance.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 06:59:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fontaine will always be record-holder: Gerd Mueller</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) Ronaldo is the new World Cup goal king - but for the man he took the record from, the true record-holder will always be France's Just Fontaine.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 05:39:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pakistan court takes up 'compensatory' marriages of minors</title>
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Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) Pakistan's Supreme Court has warned legislators against running parallel judiciaries to settle disputes among warring families by contracting marriages of minor girls under tribal customs.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:47:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 29</title>
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Berlin, June 28 (DPA) Here's how June 29 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:47:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We were ripped off: Ghana coach</title>
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Belgrade, June 28 (DPA) Serbian coach Ratomir Dujkovic has said he will not remain at the helm of Ghana's national team and sharply criticised the refereeing in their World Cup loss to Brazil, said media reports Wednesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:47:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany confident ahead of Argentina clash</title>
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Berlin, June 28 (DPA) Germany is determined to bring out 'the best possible performance' when they take on Argentina Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinal encounter.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vieira named FIFA man of the match</title>
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Hanover, June 28 (DPA) Patrick Vieira was named FIFA man of the match for his performance against Spain, in which he produced the crucial late lead.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish fans booed French anthem, Henry upset</title>
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Hanover, June 28 (DPA) France striker Thierry Henry said he was disturbed that Spanish fans whistled during the French national anthem before Tuesday's second-round World Cup match, which France won 3-1.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France beat Spain 3-1</title>
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Hanover, June 28 (DPA) Franck Ribery, Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane scored a goal each as France quashed Spain 3-1 to move into the quarter-finals in a World Cup second-round match here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 04:38:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>President Kufuor consoles Black Stars</title>
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Accra, June 28 (DPA) Ghana's President John Agyekum Kufuor consoled the Black Stars after their exit in the World Cup Tuesday, and also congratulated them on their first appearance in the competition.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 04:38:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Record breaker Ronaldo hails success of 'team Brazil'</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) Ronaldo became the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer Tuesday as Brazil beat Ghana 3-0 to move into the quarter-finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>15-goal Ronaldo is back in football heaven</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) In just one week Ronaldo has put behind him all the worries of an overweight superstar and transported himself back into football heaven.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Samba time again as Brazil begins party</title>
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Rio de Janeiro, June 28 (DPA) While the pundits were still criticising the way Brazil beat Ghana, the people were letting off fireworks, dancing the samba and getting into their own winning ways.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>To T or not to T, that is the question</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) Picking Ghana's man of the match was tough for journalists after the Africans' brave exit at the hands of Brazil - Richard Kingson was outstanding in goal; and Richard Kingston was not bad either.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ze Roberto named FIFA man of the match</title>
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Dortmund, June 28 (DPA) Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto was named FIFA's man of the match after he helped his country to their 3-0 win over Ghana in the second round of the World Cup Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 03:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana mourns as Brazil humble Black Stars</title>
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Accra, June 27 (DPA) Ghanaian fans are mourning the exit of the Black Stars who were eliminated by defending champions Brazil 3-0 Tuesday, but die hard supporters were still blowing whistles and waving flags in parts of the capital long after the match h]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 01:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil crush Ghana to make quarters</title>
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Dortmund, June 27 (Xinhua) Brazil booked a quarterfinal berth after romping 3-0 over World Cup debutants Ghana here Tuesday en route to their sixth title in the 2006 tournament.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 01:30:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ronaldo top goal scorer in World Cup history</title>
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Dortmund, June 27 (DPA) Brazil striker Ronaldo became the highest goal scorer in the World Cup history with 15 goals to his credit when he scored in the second-round match against Ghana Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 12:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil beat Ghana 3-0, enter quarters</title>
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Dortmund, June 27 (DPA) Ronaldo, Adriano Jose Ze Roberto scored a goal each to give Brazil a 3-0 victory over Ghana in their World Cup round-of-16 match here Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 12:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil lead Ghana 2-0 at half time</title>
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Dortmund, June 27 (DPA) Ronaldo and Adriano scored a goal each to give Brazil a 2-0 advantage over Ghana at the half time in their World Cup round of 16 match here Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 11:33:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 28</title>
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Berlin, June 27 (DPA) - Here's how June 28 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 06:17:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy and Ukraine to clash in quarters</title>
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Berlin, June 27 (DPA) Andriy Shevchenko will get the chance to put one over on several of his former colleagues when Ukraine face Italy in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after the two sides won tight second-round encounters.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 05:19:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine beat Switzerland on penalties, reach last eight</title>
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Cologne, June 27 (DPA) Ukraine beat Switzerland 3-0 on penalties Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 05:18:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shovkovskyi named FIFA man of the match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111477_Shovkovskyi-named-FIFA-man-of-the-match.html</link>
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Cologne, June 27 (DPA) Goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi who stopped two penalties in Ukraine's 3-0 penalty shoot-out World Cup win over Switzerland was named FIFA man of the match.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 05:18:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup stars worried about Real Madrid future</title>
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Madrid, June 27 (DPA) Several of the top World Cup stars shining brightly in Germany face a difficult summer due to the situation at Real Madrid where presidential elections are scheduled for July 2.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 27 June 2006 05:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extra time over, penalty shootout for Ukraine, Switzerland</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111450_Extra-time-over-penalty-shootout-for-Ukraine-Switzerland.html</link>
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Cologne, June 27 (DPA) Even the 30 minutes extra time was not enough to break the 0-0 deadlock between Switzerland and Ukraine in a World Cup round of 16 match here Monday, turning the game as the first to be decided on penalties in this tournament.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:08:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Totti penalty gives Italy win against Socceroos</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111449_Totti-penalty-gives-Italy-win-against-Socceroos.html</link>
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Kaiserslautern, June 27 (DPA) A last-gasp penalty in the final minute of injury time by substitute Francesco Totti gave Italy a 1-0 win over Australia to put them into the World Cup quarter-finals Monday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 04:34:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine, Switzerland game moves into extra time</title>
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Cologne, June 27 (DPA) Ukraine and Switzerland failed to break the 0-0 deadlock in the second half in a World Cup round of 16 match here Monday forcing the game into 30 minutes of extra time.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 04:34:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine, Switzerland goalless at half time</title>
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Cologne, June 27 (DPA) Ukraine and Switzerland completed the first half keeping scores blank in the World Cup round of 16 match here Monday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 04:10:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy beat Australia with last-gasp Totti penalty</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111444_Italy-beat-Australia-with-last-gasp-Totti-penalty.html</link>
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Kaiserslautern, June 26 (DPA) A last-gasp penalty in the final minute of injury time by substitute Francesco Totti gave Italy a 1-0 win over Australia to put them into the quarter-finals of the World Cup Monday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 04:10:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy crash Australia's World Cup party</title>
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Sydney, June 26 (DPA) Italy ended Australia's dream run in the World Cup but the closely fought 1-0 scoreline here did not break the hearts of the brand-new football fans who had cheered on the miraculous progress of a cut-price team.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 04:10:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australia, Italy goalless at break</title>
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Kaiserslautern, June 26 (DPA) Australia and Italy went into break without scoring at half time in the World Cup round of 16 match here Monday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 12:07:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England make few friends but keep winning</title>
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Stuttgart, June 26 (DPA) England take on Portugal Saturday in Gelsenkirchen for a place in the last four of the World Cup having yet to show any kind of footballing form.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 06:49:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 27</title>
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Berlin, June 26 (DPA) Here's how June 27 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sar celebrates record caps with special boots</title>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) Dutch captain Edwin van der Sar celebrated his record 113th appearance for the national side Sunday by wearing a special pair of red football boots against Portugal here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Favourites Brazil ready for Ghana's challenge</title>
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Dortmund (Germany), June 26 (DPA) The Samba Boys of Brazil are ready to put aside some of their silky skills Tuesday when they come up against the brawn of Ghana in the second round of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal edge past Netherlands into quarter-finals</title>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) Nine-men Portugal defeated 9-men Netherlands 1-0 to secure the quarter-final berth in a highly volatile World Cup round of 16 match here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Maniche awarded man of the match</title>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) Chelsea midfielder Maniche was named FIFA man of the match for his superb winner and all-round display in a stormy World Cup clash with the Netherlands here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 05:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coaches slam referee Ivanov</title>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) Dutch coach Marco van Basten and Portugal's Luiz Felipe Scolari both criticised referee Valentin Ivanov for his handling of their ill-tempered second-round match at the World Cup Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Referee Ivanov sets new World Cup record</title>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) Referee Valentin Ivanov Sunday set a new record for the number of cards issued in a World Cup game.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal into quarter-finals after ill-tempered clash</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111413_Portugal-into-quarter-finals-after-ill-tempered-clash.html</link>
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Nuremburg, June 26 (DPA) Portugal beat the Netherlands 1-0 Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup after one of the most ill-tempered matches in World Cup history.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bruised, carded Portugal face England in quarters</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111412_Bruised-carded-Portugal-face-England-in-quarters.html</link>
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Berlin, June 26 (DPA) Portugal - with three of their stars sidelined by injury or suspensions - face England in the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday after they beat Netherlands 1-0 in an ill-tempered affair that saw 16 yellow cards shown.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eriksson defends Beckham</title>
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Stuttgart, June 26 (DPA) Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson defended David Beckham Sunday after the England captain silenced his critics with a stunning free kick to seal a 1-0 win over Ecuador and book his side's place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Result all that matters after win: Rooney</title>
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Stuttgart, June 26 (DPA) England striker Wayne Rooney said he only cared about the result after seeing his side struggle to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador Sunday in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal lead Netherlands at half time</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111409_Portugal-lead-Netherlands-at-half-time.html</link>
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Nuremberg, June 26 (DPA) A goal by Maniche gave Portugal a 1-0 lead over Netherlands at half time in the World Cup round of 16 match here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Terry named FIFA man of the match</title>
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Stuttgart, June 26 (DPA) England central defender John Terry was named FIFA's man of the match after playing his part in the 1-0 win over Ecuador, Sunday here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dead ball David delivers for World Cup hat-trick</title>
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Stuttgart, June 26 (DPA) David Beckham who made three World Cups and three World Cup goals for England, revealed that his recent form from set-pieces has been so bad that he has been ribbed by team-mates.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecuador puts on a brave face after World Cup exit</title>
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Quito, June 26 (DPA) The euphoria may have gone, but tens of thousands of Ecuadorians were still celebrating their footballers Sunday as the first-timers were narrowly knocked out of the World Cup by England.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal face England in quarters</title>
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Berlin, June 26 (DPA) Portugal face England in the World Cup quarterfinals Saturday after they beat the Netherlands 1-0 in an ill-tempered affair that saw 16 yellow cards shown.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:13:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lone ranger Ghana keeps African hopes alive</title>
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Accra, June 26 (DPA) When Ghana and Brazil play their World Cup round of 16 match in Dortmund Tuesday, Africa's lone ranger in the tournament will have the entire continent rooting for it.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:13:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup fever leaves some Germans cold</title>
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Berlin, June 26 (DPA) It's a summer of beer, love and football that millions of Germans wish would never end. Not so for a small band of critics, who wanted Germany to crash out of the World Cup early.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 03:03:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beckham free-kick sends England to quarter-finals</title>
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Stuttgart, June 25 (DPA) A David Beckham set-piece special earned England a 1-0 win over Ecuador, here Sunday, and sent them into the last eight of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 26 June 2006 02:11:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England, Ecuador 0-0 at first half</title>
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Stuttgart, June 25 (DPA) England and Ecuador remained goalless at the end of the first half in their World Cup round of 16 match here Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 11:55:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Neutrals rejoice</title>
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Berlin, June 25 (DPA) Before this year's World Cup tournament started, most football fans around the globe could probably only name one player on the German team: captain Michael Ballack, who is almost as well known for his rugged good looks as his cruci]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 09:46:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prince who? German team no longer anonymous</title>
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Berlin, June 25 (DPA) Before this year's World Cup tournament started, most football fans around the globe could probably only name one player on the German team: captain Michael Ballack, who is almost as well known for his rugged good looks as his cruci]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 09:02:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany striker Klose named man of the match</title>
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Munich, June 25 (DPA) Germany striker Miroslav Klose was named man of the match by FIFA after the hosts beat 10-man Sweden 2-0 here Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Swedes caught sleeping by German early risers</title>
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Munich, June 25 (DPA) Ten-man Sweden battled against the odds after conceding two goals in the first 12 minutes and missing a penalty, but were unable to deny a powerful German side from reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina struggle past Mexico into quarters</title>
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Leipzig, June 25 (DPA) Maxi Rodriguez volleyed a spectacular 98th-minute winner to rally Argentina past Mexico 2-1 Saturday, lifting the South Americans into a quarter-final clash with hosts Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina defeat Mexico, enter quarter-finals</title>
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Leipzig, June 25 (DPA) Maxi Rodriguez's stunning goal in the first half of the extra time secured Argentina's qualification into the quarter-finals as they routed Mexico 2-1 in a World Cup round of 16 match here Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina, Mexico game moves into extra time</title>
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Leipzig, June 25 (DPA) Argentina and Mexico failed to break the 1-1 deadlock in the second half in a World Cup round of 16 match here Saturday forcing the game into 30 minutes of extra time.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Switzerland favoured as Ukraine tries to find team</title>
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Potsdam (Germany), June 25 (DPA) Switzerland was the strong favourite for its first World Cup knock-out match as its opponent Ukraine scrambled frantically Sunday to patch gaping holes in its roster.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:08:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We are hungry for the final: Klinsmann</title>
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Munich, June 25 (DPA) Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann was delighted with his team's performance in downing Sweden 2-0 here to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:08:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany go from strength to strength in World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111360_Germany-go-from-strength-to-strength-in-World-Cup.html</link>
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Munich, June 25 (DPA) The defence has not conceded a goal for three games, the strikers are scoring, the midfield is buzzing. From Mission Impossible, now anything is possible for Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 07:08:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina struggles past Mexico into quarters</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111358_Argentina-struggles-past-Mexico-into-quarters.html</link>
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Leipzig, June 25 (DPA) Maxi Rodriguez volleyed a spectacular 98th-minute winner to take Argentina past Mexico 2-1 Saturday, lifting the South Americans into a quarter-final clash with hosts Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prostitution collapses during World Cup</title>
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Hamburg, June 25 (DPA) In Hamburg's red light district, one of Germany's top tourist attractions, prostitutes say the World Cup has led to a drastic drop in business, according to a newspaper report.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Maxi Rodriguez - an unlikely hero</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111353_Maxi-Rodriguez---an-unlikely-hero.html</link>
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Leipzig, June 25 (DPA) In a side filled with first-class strikers, Maximiliano Rodriguez is an unlikely hero.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:25:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 26</title>
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Berlin, June 25 (DPA) Here's how June 25 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:25:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina into quarters against Germany</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111349_Argentina-into-quarters-against-Germany.html</link>
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Berlin, June 25 (DPA) An extra time goal by Maxi Rodriguez fired Argentina into the World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a classy clash against old rivals Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:03:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Over 300 arrested before England-Ecuador match</title>
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Stuttgart, June 25 (Xinhua) More than 300 people were arrested in two incidents involving English soccer fans, a day before England meet Ecuador in their World Cup second-round match here.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 25 June 2006 06:03:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Podolski double puts Germany into quarter-finals</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111329_Podolski-double-puts-Germany-into-quarter-finals.html</link>
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Munich, June 24 (DPA) Lukas Podolski scored twice in the first 12 minutes as Germany beat Sweden 2-0 here Saturday to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Podolski, Klose: the formidable duo</title>
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Munich, June 24 (DPA) Germany's Poland-born forwards Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose emerged as the most potent strike force at the World Cup so far in the hosts' 2-0 victory over Sweden Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany beat Sweden to reach last eight</title>
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Munich, June 24 (Xinhua) Striker Lukas Podolski scored twice in eight minutes to give hosts Germany a comfortable victory over Sweden and a quarter-final berth in a World Cup knockout round match here Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany lead Sweden 2-0 at half time</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111325_Germany-lead-Sweden-2-0-at-half-time.html</link>
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Munich, June 24 (DPA) Two goals by Lukas Podolski gave Germany a 2-0 lead over Sweden at half time in the first World Cup round of 16 match here Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 12:25:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany World Cup attracts high attendance: FIFA</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111324_Germany-World-Cup-attracts-high-attendance-FIFA.html</link>
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Munich, June 24 (Xinhua) The 48 group matches of the Germany World Cup were watched by 2.4 million fans, producing an average attendance of 51,759, FIFA said Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 10:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No more excuses as England face relaxed Ecuador</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111323_No-more-excuses-as-England-face-relaxed-Ecuador.html</link>
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Stuttgart, June 24 (DPA) There will be no mercy shown by the English media and fans to their team or coach Sven-Goran Eriksson should Ecuador do the unthinkable Sunday and knock out one of the World Cup favourites.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 10:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Swiss triumph send South Korea home</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111320_Swiss-triumph-send-South-Korea-home.html</link>
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Hanover, June 24 (DPA) Goals by Philippe Senderos and Alexander Frei helped Switzerland overcome South Korea 2-0 in their final Group G clash here Friday to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup as group winners.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 06:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France, Togo 0-0 at half time</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111319_France-Togo-0-0-at-half-time.html</link>
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Cologne, June 24 (DPA) France, Togo remained goalless in the first half in a World Cup Group G match here Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 06:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 25</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111316_This-day-in-World-Cup-history---June-25.html</link>
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Berlin, June 24 (DPA) Here's how June 25 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 06:20:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France quell Togo 2-0 en route round of 16</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111315_France-quell-Togo-2-0-en-route-round-of-16.html</link>
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Cologne, June 24 (DPA) Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry scored each, to secure France's qualification to the last 16 of the World Cup, in a Group G match Friday here, vanquishing Togo 2-0.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 06:20:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Switzerland lead South Korea 1-0 in first half</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111314_Switzerland-lead-South-Korea-1-0-in-first-half.html</link>
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Hanover, June 24 (DPA) Philippe Senderos' goal put Switzerland into a 1-0 lead over South Korea at half time of a World Cup Group G match here Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 06:20:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France make last 16 after 2-0 win over Togo</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111310_France-make-last-16-after-2-0-win-over-Togo.html</link>
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Colonge, June 24 (Xinhua) Former World Cup champions France finally found the pace and went through to the knockout stage after beating World Cup debutants Togo 2-0 at their last Group G match here Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 05:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Another referee row as Swiss beat Koreans to advance</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111309_Another-referee-row-as-Swiss-beat-Koreans-to-advance.html</link>
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Hanover, June 24 (DPA) Switzerland beat a battling South Korean side 2-0 to top Group G and join the last 16 at the World Cup Friday in a controversial win involving further questionable refereeing.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 05:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Police clash with fans after Swiss-South Korea match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111305_Police-clash-with-fans-after-Swiss-South-Korea-match.html</link>
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Zurich, June 24 (DPA) Clashes broke out between police and fans here following the Switzerland-South Korea match, Swiss police said Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 03:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Switzerland win 2-0, South Korea crash out</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111304_Switzerland-win-2-0-South-Korea-crash-out.html</link>
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Hanover, June 24 (Xinhua) South Korea's World Cup campaign ended after the 2002 semifinalists were beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in front of their merry band of noisy fans at their final Group G match here Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 03:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Goal or not? Ball with transmitter may help</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111301_Goal-or-not-Ball-with-transmitter-may-help.html</link>
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Erlangen (Germany), June 24 (DPA) To decide whether a goal has been scored or not in razor-thin, split-second cases, a ball with a built-in transmitter could provide the decisive help.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 03:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England look to finally bury penalty curse</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111300_England-look-to-finally-bury-penalty-curse.html</link>
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Baden-Baden (Germany), June 24 (DPA) England have a not-so-proud tradition in recent major football tournaments of playing well in the knockout round, giving their best on the pitch before tamely going out on penalties.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 03:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iranian football team arrives in Tehran</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111296_Iranian-football-team-arrives-in-Tehran.html</link>
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Tehran, June 24 (DPA) The Iranian national football team arrived back here after a disappointing performance at the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England in good shape for World Cup: Beckham</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111293_England-in-good-shape-for-World-Cup-Beckham.html</link>
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Frankfurt, June 24 (Xinhua) Star footballer David Beckham has claimed that England are in good shape ahead of their second round meeting with Ecuador at the on-going World Cup.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Prince donates $100,000 to Black Stars</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111292_Saudi-Prince-donates-$100000-to-Black-Stars.html</link>
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Accra, June 24 (Xinhua) Prince Al-Waleed Abdul Aziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has donated $100,000 to Ghana's senior national team, Black Stars, for their spectacular performance in the World Cup match against the US.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazilian footballers carve a niche in other countries</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111290_Brazilian-footballers-carve-a-niche-in-other-countries.html</link>
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Rio de Janeiro, June 24 (Xinhua) One of the players who stood out during the Brazil vs Japan World Cup match was Japan's Alessandro Santos - a footballer of Brazilian origin.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 24 June 2006 02:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 24</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111277_This-day-in-World-Cup-history---June-24.html</link>
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Berlin, June 23 (DPA) Here's how June 24 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 05:25:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Teams that have qualified for next World Cup round</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111262_Teams-that-have-qualified-for-next-World-Cup-round.html</link>
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Berlin, June 23 (DPA) List of teams that qualified by the end of Thursday for the round of the last 16 at the World Cup and those that have been knocked out:
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 01:58:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australia on a World Cup high</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111259_Australia-on-a-World-Cup-high.html</link>
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Sydney, June 23 (DPA) Football showed its magical power to heal conflicted souls when Australia scrambled a draw with Croatia to get into the second round of the World Cup in Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 01:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australia make last 16 after 2-2 draw with Croatia</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111252_Australia-make-last-16-after-2-2-draw-with-Croatia.html</link>
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Stuttgart, June 23 (Xinhua) Thanks to a late second half goal from Harry Kewell, Australia advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Croatia at their last Group F match here Thursday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:38:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two-goal Ronaldo helps bury a spirited Japan</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111251_Two-goal-Ronaldo-helps-bury-a-spirited-Japan.html</link>
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Dortmund, June 23 (DPA) Ronaldo bagged two goals to equal the World Cup record as Brazil beat a spirited Japanese side 4-1 to top Group F and face Ghana next Tuesday in the last 16.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:38:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil crush Japan 4-1</title>
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Dortmund, June 23 (DPA) Brazil overpowered Japan 4-1 in their final Group F clash here Thursday to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group F winners.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The second coming of Diego Maradona</title>
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Berlin, June 23 (DPA) For statisticians, Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup for his country in 1986 in Mexico, but for members of the Church of Maradona in Argentina, the historic moment took place in 26 AD (AD stands for After Diego).
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:33:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana line-up Brazil match with historic win</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111243_Ghana-line-up-Brazil-match-with-historic-win.html</link>
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Berlin, June 23 (DPA) Ghana and Australia, two of the more unfancied sides on show in Germany, advanced to the last 16, easing through as runners-up in their respective groups.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:22:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese fans frustrated at drubbing by Brazil</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111242_Japanese-fans-frustrated-at-drubbing-by-Brazil.html</link>
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Dusseldorf, June 23 (DPA) More than 10,000 Japanese fans in Dortmund's World Cup Stadium and thousands more cheering the Blue Samurai on outdoor screens and in taverns were devastated by the 1-4 humiliation at the hands of Brazil.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 23 June 2006 12:22:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina top group and meet Mexico, Dutch face Portugal</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111237_Argentina-top-group-and-meet-Mexico-Dutch-face-Portugal.html</link>
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Berlin, June 22 (DPA) World Cup co-favourites Argentina topped their group and set up a knockout match with Mexico after a goalless draw with the Netherlands, while the Dutch headed for a clash with Portugal.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 22 June 2006 03:36:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Remembering Maradona's goals, 20 years on</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111236_Remembering-Maradonas-goals-20-years-on.html</link>
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Berlin, June 22 (DPA) It is 20 years since Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals in World Cup history within five minutes of each other.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 22 June 2006 03:36:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ivory Coast beat Serbia and Montenegro 3-2</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111213_Ivory-Coast-beat-Serbia-and-Montenegro-3-2.html</link>
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Munich, June 22 (DPA) Ivory Coast made a brilliant comeback to register a 3-2 victory against Serbia and Montenegro in a Group C World Cup match played here Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 05:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Netherlands, Argentina played a goalless draw</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111212_Netherlands-Argentina-played-a-goalless-draw.html</link>
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Frankfurt, June 22 (DPA) Netherlands and Argentina played a goalless draw (0-0) in a Group C World Cup round robin match played here Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 05:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Netherlands, Argentina 0-0 at first half</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111211_Netherlands-Argentina-0-0-at-first-half.html</link>
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Frankfurt, June 22 (DPA) Netherlands and Argentina played a goalless draw in the first half in a Group C World Cup round robin match played here Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 05:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Serbia and Montenegro lead Ivory Coast 2-1 at half time</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111210_Serbia-and-Montenegro-lead-Ivory-Coast-2-1-at-half-time.html</link>
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Munich, June 22 (DPA) Sasa Ilic and Nikola Zigic scored each to put Serbia and Montenegro in a 2-1 half time lead against Ivory Coast in a Group C World Cup match played here Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 05:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iran dash Angola's World Cup dreams</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111208_Iran-dash-Angolas-World-Cup-dreams.html</link>
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Leipzig, June 21 (DPA) Angola's hopes of World Cup glory were dashed when Iran rallied to draw 1-1 in their final Group D match Wednesday here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 01:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal beat Mexico 2-1, top Group D</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111205_Portugal-beat-Mexico-2-1-top-Group-D.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 21 (DPA) Portugal defeated Mexico 2-1 in a keenly contested match here to move into the knock out stage of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 01:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal beat Mexico 2-1, top Group D</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111204_Portugal-beat-Mexico-2-1-top-Group-D.html</link>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 21 (DPA) Portugal defeated Mexico 2-1 in a keenly contested match here to move into the knock out stage of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 01:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England and Sweden draw 2-2, both advance</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111197_England-and-Sweden-draw-2-2-both-advance.html</link>
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Cologne, June 21 (DPA) England and Sweden parted 2-2 in a last Group B thriller of the World Cup Tuesday, setting up next round matches in which the Swedes meet Germany and England take on Ecuador.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 08:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Paraguay, own goal end Soca Warriors' dreams</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111196_Paraguay-own-goal-end-Soca-Warriors-dreams.html</link>
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Kaiserslautern (Germany), June 21 (DPA) Trinidad and Tobago gave away a first-half own goal in a 2-0 defeat by Paraguay Tuesday that ended the Soca Warriors' dream of reaching the last 16 stage in their World Cup debut.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 08:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup lands ESPN in Nepal court</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111195_World-Cup-lands-ESPN-in-Nepal-court.html</link>
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Kathmandu, June 21 (IANS) They came to Nepal to do business. But sports channels ESPN and STAR Sports, which have the exclusive rights to air the FIFA World Cup 2006, currently being played in Germany, say they have been losing millions.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 08:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Police called as fans celebrate Sweden's draw</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111192_Police-called-as-fans-celebrate-Swedens-draw.html</link>
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Stockholm/Oslo, June 21 (DPA) Sweden's 2-2 draw against England attracted hundreds of fans out on the streets of Stockholm, many jumping into fountains waving blue and yellow flags, reports said Wednesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 08:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Larsson pleased after blocking England</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111185_Larsson-pleased-after-blocking-England.html</link>
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Cologne, June 21 (DPA) Swedish footballer Henrik Larsson declared himself very happy that his late goal in his side's 2-2 draw Tuesday against England helped extend Sweden's 38-year unbeaten run against them.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 04:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Owen injury a blow for England, says Cole</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111184_Owen-injury-a-blow-for-England-says-Cole.html</link>
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Cologne, June 21 (DPA) Joe Cole, England's man of the match against Sweden in their Group B encounter Tuesday in Cologne, described the injury of striker Michael Owen as a big loss.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 04:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Owen's injury clouds Eriksson's night</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111183_Owens-injury-clouds-Erikssons-night.html</link>
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Cologne, June 21 (DPA) The potentially serious injury to striker Michael Owen dampened Sven-Goran Eriksson's mood late Tuesday after seeing his side finish top of Group B thanks to a 2-2 draw with Sweden in Cologne.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 04:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australians blow up at World Cup referees</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111178_Australians-blow-up-at-World-Cup-referees.html</link>
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Sydney, June 21 (DPA) Australians were crying foul Wednesday over refereeing decisions at the World Cup that have seen them go top of the table for bad behaviour.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 03:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Raid on illegal World Cup gambling operation</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111176_Raid-on-illegal-World-Cup-gambling-operation.html</link>
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Hong Kong, June 21 (DPA) Police in Hong Kong Wednesday arrested two men and seized betting slips worth more than $1.5 million in a crackdown on an illegal World Cup betting syndicate.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 03:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italians hope for Inzaghi comeback at crucial Czech game</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111158_Italians-hope-for-Inzaghi-comeback-at-crucial-Czech-game.html</link>
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Milan, June 20 (DPA) Veteran striker Filippo Inzaghi topped in an on-line poll conducted Tuesday by La Gazzetta dello Sport, with 37 percent of 16,000 participants wanting him to return for the crucial match against the Czech Republic Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 02:40:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kewell cleared by FIFA to play against Croatia</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111157_Kewell-cleared-by-FIFA-to-play-against-Croatia.html</link>
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Ohringen, June 20 (Xinhua) Australian striker Harry Kewell was Tuesday cleared by a FIFA disciplinary committee to play in the crucial World Cup group match with Croatia over his post-match rant at the match referee.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 21 June 2006 02:40:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hair colours go patriotic for World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111150_Hair-colours-go-patriotic-for-World-Cup.html</link>
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Hanover, June 20 (DPA) German hairdressers are doing roaring trade this World Cup with young men demanding 'patriotic' hairstyles in the country's black-red-gold colours.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 04:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine trounce Saudi Arabia 4-0</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111149_Ukraine-trounce-Saudi-Arabia-4-0.html</link>
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Hamburg, June 19 (Xinhua) Andriy Shevchenko and Serhiy Rebrov were among the scorers as Ukraine put the pain of their own demolition by Spain behind to slaughter Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second World Cup Group H match here Monday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 04:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>List of teams that have qualified for next round</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111146_List-of-teams-that-have-qualified-for-next-round.html</link>
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Berlin, June 20 (DPA) List of teams that qualified by the end of Monday for the round of the last 16 at the World Cup and those that have been knocked out:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 03:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish eyes sparkle as their team goes through</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111145_Spanish-eyes-sparkle-as-their-team-goes-through.html</link>
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Stuttgart, June 20 (DPA) There was plenty to cheer about for Spanish fans as their side scored a 3-1 come-back victory over Tunisia in a World Cup Group H match in Stuttgart.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 03:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup groups ahead of final round matches</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111144_World-Cup-groups-ahead-of-final-round-matches.html</link>
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<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 03:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A 'Jolly Green Giant' stands out for the Oranje</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111141_A-Jolly-Green-Giant-stands-out-for-the-Oranje.html</link>
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Freiburg, June 20 (DPA) For the past 11 years, a 'Jolly Green Giant' has been standing out from the sea of orange who envelopes the Dutch national team whenever it plays.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 03:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish media not worried about France</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111140_Spanish-media-not-worried-about-France.html</link>
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Madrid, June 20 (DPA) The Spanish media are not worried about their team having to face France if they make it to the second round of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 03:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIFA unlikely to adopt goal-line technology soon</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111122_FIFA-unlikely-to-adopt-goal-line-technology-soon.html</link>
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Berlin, June 19 (Xinhua) FIFA will not consider using video evidence or other goal-line technology to determine if a goal has been scored until it is 100 percent reliable, spokesman Markus Siegler said Monday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Switzerland lead Togo 1-0 at halftime</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111121_Switzerland-lead-Togo-1-0-at-halftime.html</link>
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Dortmund, June 19 (Xinhua) Switzerland saw hopes of claiming its first World Cup win in Germany as it led Togo 1-0 at halftime in their Group G match here Monday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Do players have right to sex during World Cup?</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111120_Do-players-have-right-to-sex-during-World-Cup.html</link>
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Berlin, June 19 (DPA) Every four years, football coaches from all over the world are faced with the same dilemma - should they let players have sex with their wives and girlfriends during the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Van Basten could rest up to seven against Argentina</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111119_Van-Basten-could-rest-up-to-seven-against-Argentina.html</link>
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Freiburg, June 19 (DPA) Holland coach Marco van Basten could make up to eight changes against Argentina in the fixture that will decide who wins Group C, Wednesday in Frankfurt.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Klinsmann sends World Cup greetings to Kabul</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111115_Klinsmann-sends-World-Cup-greetings-to-Kabul.html</link>
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Berlin, June 19 (DPA) Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann passed on his greetings from the World Cup to the country's forces serving in Afghanistan in a live link-up Monday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:33:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>South Koreans say they deserved their draw</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111111_South-Koreans-say-they-deserved-their-draw.html</link>
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Leipzig, June 19 (DPA) At the last World Cup South Korea had finished an astonishing fourth place, but everybody said it had more to do with home support than their ability.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 19 June 2006 05:24:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Six die in China after viewing World Cup matches</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111090_Six-die-in-China-after-viewing-World-Cup-matches.html</link>
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Hong Kong, June 19 (DPA) At least six people have dropped dead of excitement or stress after watching late-night World Cup football matches in China, a news report said Monday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 19 June 2006 04:38:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany in shape for World Cup challenge</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111085_Germany-in-shape-for-World-Cup-challenge.html</link>
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Berlin, June 18 (DPA) Germany are demonstrating some of the qualities needed to win the World Cup. Juergen Klinsmann listed some of them after his team's victory over Poland: passion, determination, hard work and talent.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 06:24:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine, frogs, and the World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111081_Ukraine-frogs-and-the-World-Cup.html</link>
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Potsdam (Germany), June 18 (DPA) Ukraine defender Vladislav Vashchuk is a World Cup footballer caught in a peculiar and strangely amphibian twilight zone. It is not the red card he received at his side's last match that bothers him. It is the invisible f]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 06:08:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Clash with Brazil to cost Australia millions</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111080_Clash-with-Brazil-to-cost-Australia-millions.html</link>
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Sydney, June 18 (DPA) The greatest football match in Australia's history -Sunday's clash with Brazil in Munich - will cost the country a fortune in lost production.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 06:08:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Malouda back in France team for Korea match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111077_Malouda-back-in-France-team-for-Korea-match.html</link>
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Leipzig, June 18 (DPA) France coach Raymond Domenech has recalled fit-again midfielder Florent Malouda to the team in the only change for Sunday's World Cup Group G match against South Korea in Leipzig.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:42:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>US holds Italy to draw in Group E match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111076_US-holds-Italy-to-draw-in-Group-E-match.html</link>
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Kaiserslautern (Germany), June 18 (DPA) The United States held Italy to a 1-1 draw in an explosive World Cup Group E match in Kaiserslautern on Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:42:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana win for Africa as US hold Italy and Portugal advance</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111075_Ghana-win-for-Africa-as-US-hold-Italy-and-Portugal-advance.html</link>
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Berlin, June 18 (DPA) Ghana scored Africa's first victory in the 2006 World Cup on Saturday as Portugal advanced to the next round and the US held Italy to a draw in a bruising encounter that saw three players sent off.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:42:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana celebrates after surprise victory over Czech</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111074_Ghana-celebrates-after-surprise-victory-over-Czech.html</link>
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Accra, June 18 (DPA) Ghana erupted into one big carnival after the team's surprise 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic to give Africa its first victory at the World Cup in Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:42:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mathematical models put Italy, Brazil as World Cup winner</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111060_Mathematical-models-put-Italy-Brazil-as-World-Cup-winner.html</link>
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Singapore, June 18(DPA) Economists have put their mathematical models to work in picking Italy and Brazil as the probable winners of the 2006 World Cup, a news report said on Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 18 June 2006 05:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana beat Czechs 2-0</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111057_Ghana-beat-Czechs-2-0.html</link>
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Cologne, June 17 (Xinhua) World Cup debutants Ghana have kept alive their hopes of reaching the last 16 with an astonishing 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in their second Group E clash here Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 02:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana lead Czech Republic 1-0 at break</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111056_Ghana-lead-Czech-Republic-1-0-at-break.html</link>
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Cologne, June 17 (Xinhua) World Cup debutants Ghana surprised many to lead the Czech Republic 1-0 at half-time with a goal in just two minutes in their second Group E clash here Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 02:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tight security ahead of US-Italy game</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111055_Tight-security-ahead-of-US-Italy-game.html</link>
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Kaiserslautern, June 17 (DPA) Strict security was in force at the Betzenberg stadium here Saturday as fans began arriving for the Group E clash between Italy and the US.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 02:42:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal beat Iran 2-0; in knockout stage</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111054_Portugal-beat-Iran-2-0;-in-knockout-stage.html</link>
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Frankfurt, June 17 (Xinhua) Portugal qualified for the World Cup knockout stage after defeating Iran 2-0 in their second Group D tie Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 11:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal draw Iran 0-0 in first half</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111052_Portugal-draw-Iran-0-0-in-first-half.html</link>
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Frankfurt, June 17 (Xinhua) Portugal were held to a goalless draw in the first half by Iran in their World Cup Group D tie Saturday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 10:01:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Serbia and Montenegro: Shame, shame, shame</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_111051_Serbia-and-Montenegro-Shame-shame-shame.html</link>
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Belgrade, June 17 (DPA) The 6-0 World Cup humiliation dished out by Argentina has sent Serbia and Montenegro reeling and plunged the team of the disintegrated country deeper into chaos.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 09:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France, Japan, Australia - they just want to win</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) Going into their first Group G game against Switzerland, France was sharing second place in the list of teams that had failed to score in the most number of consecutive matches at the World Cup finals.
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 09:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 18</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) - Here is how June 18 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 08:04:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Australians believe they can beat Brazil</title>
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Sydney, June 17 (DPA) Australians were telling themselves Saturday they could spring the biggest surprise of the World Cup so far and beat Brazil when they take on the favourites and five-time winners in Munich on Sunday.
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 05:03:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi girls revel in World Cup football</title>
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Munich, June 17 (DPA) Marian and Ghada al-Khalaf were over the moon this week when for the first time they were able to go to a football match and mingle with male fans.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina throw down the gauntlet</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) Argentina stamped their mark on the 2006 World Cup with a stunning team performance which destroyed Serbia and Montenegro while the Netherlands did enough in patches to suggest it will need an outstanding team to beat them.
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Goal scorers at the World Cup</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) List of goal scorers at the 2006 World Cup after matches on Friday June 16 (after 23 of 64 matches and 55 goals):
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mexico rue missed chances as plucky Angola hold out</title>
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Hanover, June 17 (DPA) World Cup minnows Angola frustrated Mexico by holding the Latin Americans to a 0-0 draw after having a player sent off 12 minutes from time.
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>List of teams that have qualified for next round</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) List of teams that have qualified for the next round of the last 16 at the World Cup and those that have been knocked out:
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<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ghanaians pray for World Cup luck</title>
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Accra, June 17 (DPA) Ghana's usually optimistic football fans are holding their breath before Saturday's do-or-die World Cup match with the Czech Republic where they probably need victory to keep alive hopes of reaching the knock-out stages.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 04:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reeling Britain bookmakers cheering against England win</title>
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Berlin, June 17 (DPA) England may be going World Cup crazy at the moment but bookmakers are keeping their fingers crossed that Sven-Goran Eriksson's team fall short of glory in Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 03:42:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina trounce 10-man Serbia and Montenegro 6-0</title>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 16 (Xinhua) Argentina are closer to the World Cup knockout stage with a 6-0 Group C rout of Serbia and Montenegro here Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 03:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina's master class sets World Cup alight</title>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 16 (DPA) Argentina dazzled to a 6-0 win over Serbia-Montenegro Friday, virtually securing a place in the World Cup knockout stages with maximum points from two games in Group C.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 17 June 2006 03:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina lead Serbia and Montenegro 3-0 at halftime</title>
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Gelsenkirchen, June 16 (Xinhua) Argentina led Serbia and Montenegro 3-0 at halftime in their World Cup first-round Group C match Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecuador proves it is not just the altitude factor</title>
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Hamburg/Quito, June 16 (DPA) For Ecuador's high-flying footballers, there is special satisfaction in proving wrong those who bang on about them being flukes because Quito is 2,850 metres above sea level.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 09:28:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>After the dizzy spells, Parreira puts pressure on Ronaldo</title>
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Koenigstein, June 16 (DPA) Ronaldo was put through a series of medical tests that showed nothing physically wrong with him, said Brazil's team doctor.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 09:06:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 17</title>
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Berlin, June 16 (DPA) Here is how June 17 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 08:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Angola to defend African honour in Mexico duel</title>
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Hannover, June 16 (Xinhua) Angola, one of the four African debutants for the World Cup, will try their best to defend the continent's honour in the Group D match against Mexico here Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 08:22:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Owen or Rooney: Eriksson's selection dilemma</title>
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Nuremberg, June 16 (DPA) England's fans and players have been making a few more friends with each appearance at this World Cup, but after his side's hard-fought win over Trinidad and Tobago coach Sven-Goran Eriksson looks on the verge of upsetting at lea]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 08:22:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ibrahimovic injury spares Swedish coach blushes</title>
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Berlin, June 16 (DPA) Sweden coach Lars Lagerback admitted his second-half substitution of Marcus Allback for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which led to the winning goal against Paraguay, was unplanned.
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<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 05:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sweden's Ljungberg named Man of the Match</title>
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Berlin, June 16 (DPA) Freddie Ljungberg's 88th minute winner against Paraguay won him the FIFA Man of the Match award.
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<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 05:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England, Ecuador and Germany make World Cup progress</title>
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Berlin, June 16 (DPA) England, Ecuador and Germany all booked their places in the knock-out stages of the World Cup, while Sweden looked set to join them after a last-gasp win over Paraguay.
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<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 05:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup from the Caribbean - an English Pub perspective</title>
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Rodney Bay (St Lucia), June 16 (IANS) The English Pub, a few hundred metres down the road from the Rex Resort, the hotel where the Indian and West Indian teams stayed for the drawn second Test, and from which the aquamarine waters of the Reduit Bay Beach]]></description>
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<pubDate>Friday, 16 June 2006 05:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England labour to beat Trinidad and Tobago</title>
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Nuremberg, June 15 (Xinhua) England qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup after labouring to beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0, thanks to two late goals from Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard in their Group B match at the Franken Stadion here Thursd]]></description>
<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 02:51:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecuador beat Costa Rica 3-0 to make last 16 at World Cup</title>
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Hamburg, June 15 (Xinhua) Ecuador beat Costa Rica 3-0 Thursday in their second match in Group A at the World Cup, entering the knock-out stage of the tournament together with hosts Germany.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 02:51:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No more five stars, US team move to military base</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110935_No-more-five-stars-US-team-move-to-military-base.html</link>
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Hamburg, June 15 (DPA) May be a touch of home will help the US team for their World Cup clash with Italy, even if it means trading a five-star hotel for a military base.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 10:34:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Messi survives new injury scare</title>
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Dortmund, June 15 (Xinhua) Talented teenage striker Lionel Messi has been cleared of a new injury worry and called up for Argentina's Group C clash in the World Cup against Serbia and Montenegro in Gelsenkirchen Friday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 10:34:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Malaysian minister steers footballers away from sex before match</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110933_Malaysian-minister-steers-footballers-away-from-sex-before-match.html</link>
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Kuala Lumpur, June 15 (DPA) A top Malaysian minister has urged all football players in the central Malacca state team to refrain from having sexual relations before a national-level football match this weekend.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 10:34:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Togo defender Assemoassa out of World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110925_Togo-defender-Assemoassa-out-of-World-Cup.html</link>
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Berlin, June 15 (Xinhua) Togo defender Ludovic Assemoassa will miss the rest of the ongoing World Cup tournament after being stretchered off in his country's opener against South Korea.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecuadorian coach eyeing for second phase at World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110924_Ecuadorian-coach-eyeing-for-second-phase-at-World-Cup.html</link>
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Hamburg, June 15 (Xinhua) Luis Suarez, Ecuador World Cup team coach, expressed confidence that his team would play well Thursday against Costa Rica to enter the second stage of the tournament.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecuador lead Costa Rica 1-0 at half time</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110923_Ecuador-lead-Costa-Rica-1-0-at-half-time.html</link>
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Hamburg, June 15 (DPA) Ecuador led 1-0 at half time against Costa Rica in a Group A World Cup match here Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Now we want to win the group: Germany coach Klinsmann</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110922_Now-we-want-to-win-the-group-Germany-coach-Klinsmann.html</link>
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Dortmund (Germany), June 15 (DPA) Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann said there would be no letting up in the hosts' last Group A match against Ecuador in Berlin after the team's 1-0 victory over Poland.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:03:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Neuville saves German pride, Spain go on a goal fiesta</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110920_Neuville-saves-German-pride-Spain-go-on-a-goal-fiesta.html</link>
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Berlin, June 15 (DPA) Oliver Neuville struck late against Poland to keep Germany on a winning course, while Spain entered the fray with a 4-0 drubbing of Ukraine in Wednesday's World Cup action.
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<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:03:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football team is Lara's inspiration</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110919_Football-team-is-Laras-inspiration.html</link>
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Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 15 (IANS) West Indies captain Brian Lara walked into the media room at the end of the second Test match wearing a Soca Warriors (Trinidad and Tobago football team) T-shirt, just as he had done before the start of the match.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 09:03:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Do not sell possession for World Cup betting: Hun Sen</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110917_Do-not-sell-possession-for-World-Cup-betting-Hun-Sen.html</link>
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Phnom Penh, June 15 (Xinhua) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Thursday urged his citizens not to sell their possession for betting on the World Cup.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 08:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup runneth over in sexy men</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110916_World-Cup-runneth-over-in-sexy-men.html</link>
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Berlin, June 15 (DPA) For millions of TV viewers who are following the World Cup, there is more to admire than mere dribbling and back-heel passes, namely, legs shaped as though sculpted, seductive smiles and disarming gazes.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 08:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German fans clash with police; 300 in custody</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110915_German-fans-clash-with-police;-300-in-custody.html</link>
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Dortmund (Germany), June 15 (DPA) Authorities detained about 300 football fans as German supporters clashed with police here before and during their team's World Cup match with Poland, throwing chairs and bottles as they resisted custody.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 08:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 16</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110895_This-day-in-World-Cup-history---June-16.html</link>
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Berlin, June 15 (DPA) Here's how June 16 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 07:35:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Swedes robbed of sleep by boisterous German fans</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110890_Swedes-robbed-of-sleep-by-boisterous-German-fans.html</link>
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Berlin, June 15 (DPA) Boisterous fans celebrating Germany's win over Poland robbed Sweden's footballers of their sleep ahead of their crucial match against Paraguay in Berlin Thursday.
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<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 07:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ronaldo taken to hospital for dizzy spells</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110889_Ronaldo-taken-to-hospital-for-dizzy-spells.html</link>
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Koenigstein, June 15 (DPA) Ronaldo's World Cup problems continue as he was taken to hospital Wednesday after complaining of dizziness.
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<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 07:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish press delighted at Ukraine thrashing</title>
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Madrid, June 15 (DPA) The Spanish media can hardly control their delight after the 4-0 thrashing of Ukraine in the World Cup by their country.
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<pubDate>Thursday, 15 June 2006 07:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spain thrash Ukraine 4-0</title>
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Leipzig, June 14 (IANS) Superior football from a spirited Spain thrashed World Cup rookies Ukraine 4-0, though the latter was down to 10 men for most of the second half.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 01:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spain lead Ukraine 2-0 at halftime</title>
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Leipzig, June 14 (Xinhua) Midfielder Xabi Alonso from Liverpool and forward David Villa from Valencia scored early goals to give Spain a 2-0 lead over World Cup debutants Ukraine at halftime in their Group H opener here Wednesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 01:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italian midfielder Gattuso recovering well</title>
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Rome, June 14 (Xinhua) Italy's midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is recovering well from a muscle injury and has every chance of starting a World Cup Group E showdown against the Czech Republic June 22, doctors said Wednesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 01:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fury over World Cup 'dry pitches'</title>
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Freiburg, June 14 (DPA) A number of players and coaches have complained about the World Cup pitches being 'too dry' amid high summer temperatures in Germany.
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<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 08:01:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>One-shot Ronaldo is far from record books</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110876_One-shot-Ronaldo-is-far-from-record-books.html</link>
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Berlin, June 14 (DPA) All hopes of Ronaldo stealing Gerd Mueller's record of all-time top World Cup scorer seemed to plunge as much as his one shot of the match versus Croatia soared over the goal.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 06:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ferdinand impressed by England, Argentina</title>
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Baden-Baden, June 14 (DPA) England defender Rio Ferdinand believes the young players in his squad such as teenager Theo Walcott can produce on the big stage if required.
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<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 05:52:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football and more in this Nepal hangout</title>
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Kathmandu, June 14 (IANS) Along with billions across the world, Nepalis too are caught up in the World Cup football frenzy. And what better place to enjoy the artistry and the drama than the magical ambience of a sports bar.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 05:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil beat Croatia 1-0 in opener</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110865_Brazil-beat-Croatia-1-0-in-opener.html</link>
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Berlin, June 14 (DPA) Kaka's 44th-minute screamer lifted Brazil to a 1-0 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener, but the five-time defending champions generated little magic and a lumbering Ronaldo was pulled off midway through the second half.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 04:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ESPN cries foul over World Cup in Nepal</title>
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Kathmandu, June 14 (IANS) Sports channels ESPN and STAR Sports, which have the exclusive rights to air live the FIFA World Cup 2006 currently being played in Germany, say Nepal's star hotels and restaurants are playing foul by screening the matches witho]]></description>
<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 04:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beenhakker confident Trinidad and Tobago can beat England</title>
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Rotenburg (Germany), June 14 (DPA) Trinidad and Tobago coach Leo Beenhakker believes his team can cause a shock when they face Group B favourites England in Nuremberg on Thursday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 04:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pele says Brazil win not assured</title>
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Rio de Janeiro, June 14 (Xinhua) Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, the Brazilian who is often considered the best soccer player of all time, said Brazil's World Cup victory is not assured, according to reports reaching here.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 04:18:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 15</title>
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Berlin, June 14 (DPA) Here's how June 15 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 14 June 2006 03:47:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Switzerland hold France to a goalless draw</title>
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Stuttgart, June 13 (Xinhua) France were forced to a 0-0 tie by Switzerland in their 2006 World Cup opener here Tuesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 03:04:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France tie with Switzerland 0-0 at half time</title>
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Stuttgart, June 13 (Xinhua) France suffered a slow start to tie with Switzerland 0-0 at half time in their 2006 World Cup opener here Tuesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>In Berlin 'all the world loves Brazil'</title>
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Berlin, June 13 (DPA) Central Berlin was painted in a patchwork of green and yellow Tuesday as thousands of Brazil fans crowded in to the city to watch the world football champions begin the defence of their crown against Croatia.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 12:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>South Korea beat Togo 2-1 at World Cup</title>
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Frankfurt, June 13 (Xinhua) South Korea scored two second half goals to beat 10-man Togo 2-1 in their opening World Cup group tie Tuesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 11:26:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jacquet believes Zidane factor will drive France</title>
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Stuttgart, June 13 (Xinhua) Aime Jacquet, who coached France to the 1998 World Cup victory, was convinced that Zinedine Zidane could give France the motivation to renew glory in Germany.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 10:32:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Togo lead South Korea 1-0 at World Cup</title>
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Frankfurt, June 13 (Xinhua) Mohamed Kader scored in the 31st minute to give Togo a 1-0 lead over South Korea in the first half of their opening World Cup group G tie Tuesday.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 10:32:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Paraguay must allow Swedish journalists into training: FIFA</title>
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Berlin, June 13 (DPA) FIFA has told Paraguay they have to lift their ban on Swedish journalists watching their training sessions.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How to avoid becoming a World Cup 'widow'</title>
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Hong Kong, June 13 (DPA) Since the moment the World Cup kicked off June 9, millions of women across the world have been forced to share their husbands and boyfriends with a seductive rival: the all-consuming love of football.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 08:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Over 1.5 million South Koreans to watch World Cup match outdoors</title>
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Seoul, June 13 (Xinhua) More than 1.5 million South Korean football fans will take to the streets, stadiums, plazas and other public places across the country Tuesday to cheer their national team in its first World Cup match against Togo.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 08:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Togo coach Pfister is back</title>
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Wangen im Allgaeu (Germany), June 13 (DPA) The ongoing coaching saga that has thrown Togo's World Cup campaign into disarray seemed settled as a Togolese official said that Otto Pfister had agreed to return to the coaching position.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 07:59:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Swiss twins on World Cup roll</title>
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Stuttgart, June 13 (DPA) Philipp and David Degen hope to become the fifth pair of twins to have played in the World Cup finals when Switzerland take on France in a Group G match in Stuttgart.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 07:59:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy put to the test before beating Ghana</title>
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Hanover, June 13 (DPA) Italy beat World Cup newcomers Ghana 2-0 in their Group E opener - but the Africans were more than a match for the fancied three-time world champions over long periods.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 07:59:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Paraguay goalkeeper out of World Cup</title>
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Frankfurt, June 13 (Xinhua) Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar is out of the World Cup, according to team doctor Osvaldo Pangrazio.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 07:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Maradona praises Argentine squad's team spirit</title>
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Buenos Aires, June 13 (Xinhua) Diego Maradona, one of Argentina's biggest soccer stars in the 1980s and 1990s, has praised the team spirit of the national team in the 2006 World Cup.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 07:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Klinsmann expects hard scrap against Poland</title>
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Berlin, June 13 (DPA) Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has warned his players to expect a hard battle against a wounded Poland Wednesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 06:39:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Big step from being good to winning'</title>
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London, June 13 (DPA) Without doubt Brazil are overwhelming favourites. They are a dream team from their first-choice players and through their reserves, but it is a big step from being good to winning.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 06:39:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wayne Rooney will not play against Trinidad</title>
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Baden-Baden (Germany), June 13 (DPA) Wayne Rooney will play no part in England's second World Cup match against Trinidad & Tobago as medical experts will not be able to assess his fitness before Thursday's Group B match.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 06:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>This day in World Cup history - June 14</title>
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Berlin, June 13 (DPA) Here's how June 14 has shaped up in World Cup history:
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 13 June 2006 06:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil boss fears for his stuttering stars</title>
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Koenigstein (Germany), June 12 (DPA) Brazil boss Carlos Alberto Parreira has admitted that his team would struggle to qualify from their group if they repeated the defensive errors they have been making in training.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 08:31:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Infighting in Serbia-Montenegro team after loss</title>
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Belgrade, June 12 (DPA) Infighting erupted in Serbia and Montenegro's football team after their opening loss to the Netherlands as players chose to blame coach Ilija Petkovic for the debacle.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 07:54:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two and two make five - in Trinidad and Tobago, at least</title>
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Dortmund, June 12 (DPA) There's a certain weird logic for Trinidad and and Tobago upsetting the form books and holding Sweden to a goalless draw.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 07:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany's Merk makes positive debut as referee</title>
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Leipzig, June 12 (DPA) Markus Merk, the only German referee at the 2006 World Cup, produced a confident and flawless performance at his tournament debut, Sunday's Group C 1-0 win by the Netherlands against Serbia and Montenegro in Leipzig.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 07:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Squabbling Poles weigh changes after opening loss</title>
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Barsinghausen (Germany) June 12 (DPA) Poland's squabbling team seem headed for line-up changes after their feeble opening loss to Ecuador sparked a firestorm of criticism back home.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 07:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gamarra's own goal is quickest in World Cup history</title>
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Frankfurt, June 12 (Xinhua) Paraguay captain Carlos Gamarra's misplaced header against England, timed at three minutes, was the quickest own goal in FIFA World Cup history, the official website of the German World Cup announced.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 06:45:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Portugal shock Angola in World Cup opener</title>
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Cologne, June 12 (DPA) Portugal's record goalscorer Pauleta took just four minutes to break the resistance of Angola in their Group D opener, defeating them 1-0.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 06:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tensions mount between Japan, Australia teams</title>
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Oehringen (Germany), June 12 (DPA) All is not well between Group F sides Japan and Australia, with the Australians upset by Japanese jibes accusing them of playing dirty.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Robben takes charge on Dutch team's first day out</title>
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Leipzig, June 12 (DPA) Dutch footballer Arjen Robben is just 22, but he talks like a leader.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Qualifying for second stage now difficult: Iran captain</title>
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Nuremburg (Germany), June 12 (DPA) Iran captain Ali Daei admitted it would be hard for his side to qualify for the knock-out stages of the World Cup after they were beaten 3-1 by Mexico in the Group D opener.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Blatter to skip team's World Cup opener</title>
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Berlin, June 12 (DPA) FIFA chief Joseph Blatter said he will skip his native Switzerland's first World Cup match and pledged neutrality during their clash with France.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 12 June 2006 05:05:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup games to be shown in public parks in Iran</title>
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Tehran, June 7 (DPA) World Cup games will be shown in several pubic parks in Tehran, the Tehran municipality announced Wednesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup's '33rd team' eager for action</title>
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Gravenbruch (Germany), June 7 (DPA) There is a 33rd team taking part in the 2006 World Cup. It is international, talented and well trained. And just like Brazil, France or Japan, this team is eager to get into action and prove its worth in Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>170 world champions expected at opening ceremony</title>
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Munich, June 7 (DPA) Germany is well prepared for the World Cup finals that start Friday in Munich, organising committee (OK) president Franz Beckenbauer said.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Serbia-Montenegro arrive in Germany without Petkovic</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110729_Serbia-Montenegro-arrive-in-Germany-without-Petkovic.html</link>
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Billerbeck (Germany), June 7 (DPA) The Serbia-Montenegro squad arrived in Germany for the World Cup without Dusan Petkovic, the son of coach Ilija Petkovic.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>UN, FIFA urge football fans to support peace</title>
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New York, June 6 (DPA) The United Nations and the world football federation Tuesday called on football fans to support peace and development goals around the world.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thousands watch Brazil's training session</title>
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Offenbach (Germany), June 6 (DPA) Football fans snapped up 25,000 tickets in three hours to watch Brazil's first public training session in Germany Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany, 'beware' the omens of opening matches</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110725_Germany-beware-the-omens-of-opening-matches.html</link>
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Berlin, June 7 (DPA) If Juergen Klinsmann had managed to get his way, Germany would not be playing Friday's World Cup opener against Costa Rica. Instead it would have been Brazil as defending world champions.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iran to decide on Mahdavikia fitness Friday</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110724_Iran-to-decide-on-Mahdavikia-fitness-Friday.html</link>
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Friedrichshafen (Germany) June 7 (DPA) Iran will wait until Friday to decide whether highly rated midfielder Mehdi Mahdavikia will be fit to face Mexico in their opening game of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gerrard misses England training</title>
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Baden-Baden, June 7 (DPA) Steven Gerrard missed training with the England squad Wednesday due to a slight back pain.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nigerians in World Cup frenzy</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110714_Nigerians-in-World-Cup-frenzy.html</link>
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Abuja, June 7 (DPA) Football-mad Nigeria is gearing up for the World Cup, with around 20 million fans expected to be glued to television sets for hours on end throughout the month-long tournament.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 7 June 2006 09:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German military assign 7,000 personnel to World Cup</title>
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Cologne, June 6 (DPA) The German armed forces said Tuesday it was assigning 7,000 personnel to help out at the World Cup, mainly operating first aid stations and flying air ambulances.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ballack confident of recovery for World Cup opener</title>
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Berlin, June 6 (DPA) Germany captain Michael Ballack is confident of recovering from a calf injury for Friday's World Cup opening game against Costa Rica.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eriksson puts England players through their paces</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110703_Eriksson-puts-England-players-through-their-paces.html</link>
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Baden-Baden (Germany), June 6 (DPA) The England squad took part in their first training session Tuesday following their arrival in Germany for the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spain on top in World Cup team bonuses</title>
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Berlin, June 6 (DPA) The members of the Spanish national team are the potential top earners in a tense competition for the World Cup's biggest bonus pay out, with each player promised a glittering 570,000 euros ($712,00) pay cheque, if Spain takes the ch]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:17:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ahmadinejad 'unwelcome' at World Cup: Jewish group</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110689_Ahmadinejad-unwelcome-at-World-Cup-Jewish-group.html</link>
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Washington, June 6 (DPA) A prominent US-based Jewish human rights organisation has urged the German government to make clear that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is 'unwelcome' at the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:17:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil most expensive team in World Cup history</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110678_Brazil-most-expensive-team-in-World-Cup-history.html</link>
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Koenigstein (Germany), June 6 (DPA) Holders Brazil would defend their title with the most expensive team ever in World Cup football.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bad Nauheim ready for Saudi Arabia's footballers</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110677_Bad-Nauheim-ready-for-Saudi-Arabias-footballers.html</link>
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Bad Nauheim (Germany), June 6 (DPA) The Koran instead of the Bible in hotel rooms, a prayer room facing Makkah and city maps in Arabic. Bad Nauheim is preparing to play host to Saudi Arabia's footballers.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Taiwan Day' festival on eve of World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110675_Taiwan-Day-festival-on-eve-of-World-Cup.html</link>
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Taipei, June 6 (DPA) Taiwan will hold a 'Taiwan Day' festival in Munich on the eve of the World Cup opening to promote the island's international image, an official said Tuesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 08:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England team touches down in Germany for World Cup</title>
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Baden-Baden (Germany), June 6 (DPA) The England team touched down in Germany for the World Cup, arriving at Baden Airpark in the south-west of the country before travelling by coach to their headquarters in the luxurious Schlosshotel Buehlerhoehe, high i]]></description>
<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 6 June 2006 06:02:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England squad leaves for Germany</title>
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London, June 5 (Xinhua) The England team left London's Luton Airport Monday afternoon for the World Cup in Germany.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 12:19:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany to play fast, attacking football: Klinsmann</title>
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Berlin, June 5 (Xinhua) Hosts Germany will play fast-paced attacking football in the coming World Cup and they are near their peak form for the trophy on the home soil, coach Juergen Klinsmann said here Monday.
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<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 12:19:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sven's men head for Germany</title>
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<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 06:45:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Football for peace' encourages rivals in Colombia shun violence</title>
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Medellin (Colombia), June 5 (DPA) Street footballers from around the world will hold a tournament in Berlin parallel to the World Cup to determine their own world champion, and a special team from Colombia will be part of the action.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 06:42:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football role model for international community: Annan</title>
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Berlin, June 4 (DPA) UN Secretary General Kofi Annan Sunday said the World Cup was an event of global importance and football served as a role model for the international community.
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<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 06:39:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Millions of Thais to bet on World Cup: poll</title>
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Bangkok, June 4 (DPA) An estimated 3.7 million Thais are expected to bet up to $250 million on matches at the World Cup that kicks off in Germany Friday, a new poll revealed Sunday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 06:39:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ronaldinho has a lot to learn: Pele</title>
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Stuttgart (Germany), June 4 (DPA) Football legend Pele Sunday said 'Footballer of the Year' Ronaldinho would have to prove himself at the World Cup and had a lot to learn.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 5 June 2006 02:09:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iran goes to World Cup football with high hopes</title>
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Tehran, June 4 (DPA) The Iranian football team left Sunday for its World Cup training camp in Friedrichshafen, Germany with high hopes to reach the second round of the games for the first time in its football history.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 06:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Memorial stamp to mark Iran's participation in World Cup</title>
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Tehran, June 4 (IANS) A commemorative stamp to mark Iran's participation in the Word Cup football in Germany was inaugurated in a ceremony at Azadi Stadium here during the warm-up football game between Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 06:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beer galore at World Cup gala in Berlin</title>
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Berlin, June 4 (DPA) Football fans can guzzle up to 24,000 litres of beer at a Berlin gala featuring stars such as Nelly Furtado and Ronan Keating two days before the start of the World Cup.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 06:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Berlin in grip of World Cup fever as countdown begins</title>
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Berlin, June 4 (DPA) A bright red poster extolling the World Cup drapes the facade of the College of Art in downtown Berlin as football fever mounts in the German capital.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 06:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Czechs, Swiss and Poles win final preparation matches</title>
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Zurich, June 4 (DPA) Czech Republic, Switzerland and Poland registered impressive victorious against their opponents in the final pre-World Cup preparation matches.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 06:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentine hobby poet to referee World Cup opener</title>
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Munich, June 3 (DPA) Argentina's Horacio Elizondo is to referee the opening World Cup match between Germany and Costa Rica June 9, according to a list published by FIFA Saturday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 04:10:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>England coast to 6-0 victory over Jamaica</title>
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Manchester (Britain), June 3 (DPA) England coasted to a 6-0 victory over Jamaica Saturday in their final warm-up game before travelling to Germany for the World Cup next week.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 4 June 2006 04:10:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup fever a welcome distraction for Iraqis</title>
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Baghdad, June 3 (DPA) Iraq's national team might not have qualified for the upcoming World Cup but the country's war-weary citizens are still looking forward to the distraction of the largest sporting event of 2006.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 3 June 2006 09:26:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany trounces Colombia in pre-World Cup test</title>
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Moenchengladbach (Germany), June 3 (DPA) Germany eased to a 3-0 victory over Colombia here in their last test before the World Cup opener against Costa Rica a week away.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 3 June 2006 09:26:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Adidas omnipresent at World Cup football</title>
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Herzogenaurach (Germany), June 3 (DPA) The official match footballs for all 64 World Cup games are neatly lined in rows at the new product centre of German sporting goods manufacturer Adidas.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 3 June 2006 09:26:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Arabia aiming for quarter-final berth</title>
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Bad Nauheim (Germany), June 2 (DPA) World Cup outsiders Saudi Arabia has a fair chance of reaching the quarter-finals, the squad's Brazilian coach Marcos Paquetá said Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 3 June 2006 07:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup press centre evacuated after bomb scare</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110552_World-Cup-press-centre-evacuated-after-bomb-scare.html</link>
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Berlin, June 2 (DPA) The World Cup press centre was evacuated Friday after construction workers found what they thought might be a bomb left over from the Second World War.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 02:02:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Iran president promises team full support at World Cup</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110543_Iran-president-promises-team-full-support-at-World-Cup.html</link>
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Tehran, June 2 (DPA) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promised the Iranian national football team all assistance during the World Cup in Germany, the news agency ISNA reported Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIFA rules out filling of seats by Soldiers at World Cup</title>
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Berlin, June 2 (DPA) FIFA has ruled out the idea of army personnel filling empty seats at World Cup stadiums - which the organisers had proposed earlier, news magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>German fans to get close view of Costa Rican squad</title>
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Walldrof (Germany), June 2 (DPA) Costa Rica has invited German fans to watch them train, after a string of dismal performances in their run-up to the World Cup finals.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No air tickets for Iraqis for World Cup, match cancelled</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110537_No-air-tickets-for-Iraqis-for-World-Cup-match-cancelled.html</link>
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Berlin, June 2 (DPA) Iraq was forced to cancel a friendly match against World Cup competitor Tunisia in Germany because the team could not get plane tickets on time, reports said Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germans see Brazil winning the World Cup</title>
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Berlin, June 2 (DPA) A majority of Germans see Brazil winning the World Cup, but only one in 10 think the host nation will do it, according to a survey released on Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIFA to take charge of ticketing for 2010 World Cup: Blatter</title>
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Munich, June 2 (DPA) FIFA will take charge of ticketing arrangements for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Joseph Blatter, president of football's governing body, said Friday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>US World Cup squad arrives in Germany</title>
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Hamburg, June 2 (DPA) The US World Cup squad arrived in Germany Friday amid tight security usually reserved for a visiting head of state.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 04:50:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Panama vibrates with world football fever</title>
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Panama, June 2 (Prensa Latina) The name of Panama is not heard often in world soccer, but the passion for this sport is reaching feverish proportions here as the FIFA 2006 World Soccer Cup in Germany approaches.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 2 June 2006 02:23:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tears for Edmilson as Mineiro takes his World Cup place</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110465_Tears-for-Edmilson-as-Mineiro-takes-his-World-Cup-place.html</link>
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Weggis (Switzerland), June 1 (DPA) Defending champions Brazil will have to do without Barcelona star Edmilson at the World Cup after the midfielder was dropped from the squad due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 1 June 2006 06:30:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italy draws against Switzerland</title>
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Geneva, June 1 (DPA) Switzerland and Italy drew 1-1 in a tune-up friendly scheduled nine days before the start of the World Cup in Germany.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 1 June 2006 06:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>France struggles past Denmark but continues momentum</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110444_France-struggles-past-Denmark-but-continues-momentum.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lens (France), June 1 (DPA) A first-half goal from Thierry Henry and a late Sylvain Wiltord penalty gave cautious France a 2-0 win over Denmark in a World Cup warm-up match in Lens.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Thursday, 1 June 2006 04:05:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spain slam Chelsea over Del Horno injury</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Chelsea have come under heavy fire today after Spain's national team doctor criticised the Premiership champions' medical handling of left-back Asier Del Horno. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 01:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany ready for World Cup: government</title>
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Berlin, May 31 (DPA) Germany has taken all the necessary precautions to host a successful World Cup, Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Wednesday.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 10:50:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Senderos, a revelation in Swiss football</title>
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Beijing, May 31 (Xinhua) He was the greatest revelation of the Swiss football team last year. He was quite mature in his position of centre-back, and occupies a constant place in the national team since his first appearance.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 08:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese fans not blue over 2-2 draw with Germany</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Leverkusen (Germany), May 31 (DPA) Although the score was 2-2 between Germany and Japan in the pre-World Cup match in Leverkusen, the draw was a positive sign for the fans of the Samurai Blue.
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<author>Indo-Asian News Service</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 07:15:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eriksson delighted as England beat Hungary in friendly</title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, May 31 (DPA) England's likely first choice team for their opening World Cup match warmed up for next month's finals with a 3-1 win over Hungary in a friendly match at Old Trafford.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 03:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Germany resurrects, but only manages draw versus Japan</title>
<link>http://www.stararticle.com/article_110369_Germany-resurrects-but-only-manages-draw-versus-Japan.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Leverkusen (Germany), May 31 (DPA) World Cup hosts Germany had to come from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against fellow World Cup finalists Japan in a World Cup preparation match played here.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Wednesday, 31 May 2006 03:14:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football and other important things in Zidane's life</title>
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Beijing, May 30 (Xinhua) It's decided: the World Cup 2006 in Germany will be the swan song of Zinedine Zidane, the ultimate midfield soccer star of Les Blues, maybe also of the soccer world of our time.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 09:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina's teenage sensation overcoming injury</title>
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Rome, May 30 (DPA) Lionel Messi could make the difference for Argentina at the World Cup next month, now that he appears to have almost overcome a muscle injury.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 09:38:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Police ban 50 hooligans from World Cup</title>
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Berlin, May 30 (Xinhua) Police in the German city of Hanover have banned 51 notorious hooligans from Lower Saxony state from attending World Cup matches and entering the city centre.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 09:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football family ties draw fire in Serbia, Croatia</title>
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Belgrade/Zagreb, May 30 (DPA) Coaches of both Serbia and Croatia, Ilija Petkovic and Zlatko Kranjcar, came under public fire Tuesday over the decision to include their sons in their respective World Cup squads.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 09:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Zidane, a concern for France ahead of Danish encounter</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lens (France), May 30 (DPA) After a morale boosting yet far from convincing win over Mexico, France look to step up a gear in another World Cup preparation match against Denmark Wednesday, but Zinedine Zidane's form is indeed a cause for worry.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Tuesday, 30 May 2006 03:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'World Cup vacation' in Bangladesh varsity</title>
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Dhaka, May 29 (DPA) Students of a premier university in Bangladesh successfully protested to have their institution shut down during the coming World Cup, officials said Monday.
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<pubDate>Monday, 29 May 2006 10:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dida asks Brazil to forgive Barbosa, wants World Cup</title>
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Weggis (Switzerland), May 29 (DPA) Brazilian goalkeeper Dida has asked his countrymen to finally forgive Barbosa, who is still blamed for Brazil's 1950 World Cup final defeat.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 29 May 2006 09:02:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>US beat Latvia in final World Cup tune-up</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Washington, May 29 (DPA) Veteran Brian McBride could have abandoned play after sustaining a hard knock to the head early in the first half, but instead he lead the US to a 1-0 victory over Latvia in the team's final match before heading to Germany.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Monday, 29 May 2006 04:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Big win for Germany - Portugal, Dutch, France also victorious</title>
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Hamburg, May 28 (DPA) World Cup hosts Germany got the biggest win of the day, 7-0 over minnows Luxembourg, as 11 qualified teams continued their tune-up programme.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Sunday, 28 May 2006 09:17:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fans invade pitch, security tightened around Brazil team</title>
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Weggis (Switzerland), May 27, (DPA) Security was tightened Saturday at Brazil's World Cup training sessions after six fans invaded the pitch the previous day.
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<author>DPA</author>
<pubDate>Saturday, 27 May 2006 09:19:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Cup organisers to fine streakers</title>
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Beijing, May 26 (Xinhua) The German World Cup organisation committee will fine streakers at World Cup Football matches 10,000 euros, in an effort to stamp out such behaviour, Chongqing Evening News reported.
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<author>Xinhua</author>
<pubDate>Friday, 26 May 2006 08:34:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil, France leaders want France-Brazil World Cup final</title>
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Brasilia, May 26 (Xinhua) Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his French counterpart Jacques Chirac told the press in Brasilia they hoped that France and Brazil would be the finalists in football's World Cup, which begins on June 9.
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<pubDate>Friday, 26 May 2006 08:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
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