July 2, 2006
Beckham stands down as captain
David Beckham has decided to resign as England captain after holding the position for six years. But the 31-year-old midfielder player wants to continue his international career.
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July 1, 2006
France knock out Brazil
A Thierry Henry volley midway through the second half was enough to give France a 1-0 win over holders Brazil in an enthralling quarter-final encounter. It was Brazil’s first defeat at the World Cup since…
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July 1, 2006
Portugal through on penalties
Portugal are through to the last four of the World Cup after winning a penalty shootout against England in Gelsenkirchen. After both teams had failed to score in 120 minutes of absorbing football, the match…
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July 1, 2006
World Cup preview – Brazil v France
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July 1, 2006
World Cup preview – England v Portugal
England face Portugal in a World Cup quarter final on Saturday with both coaches confident that a place in the last four is theirs for the taking. Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will be looking…
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July 1, 2006
Fifa to investigate Berlin brawl
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has confirmed it will investigate the brawl which marred Germany's quarter-final victory over Argentina. Punches and kicks were thrown between both sets of players and officials following Germany's penalty shoot-out success…
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July 1, 2006
Pekerman to quit as Argentina coach
Jose Pekerman has quit as coach of Argentina after their quarter-final defeat to Germany on penalties. "This has come to an end and I will certainly not go on," he said.
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June 30, 2006
Italy cruise into last four
Italy cruised onto the World Cuo semi-finals with an easy 3-1 win over Ukraine. Two second-half goals from Luca Toni along with a Gianluca Zambrotta first-half effort sealed the win for Marcello Lipp’s team. They…
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June 30, 2006
Germany through after shootout win
Hosts Germany are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a penalty shootout victory over Argentina. Argentina took the lead early in the second half through a Roberto Ayala header, but they paid…
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June 30, 2006
World Cup preview – Italy v Ukraine
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June 30, 2006
England reject Blatter criticism
