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July 3, 2006
Departing England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson remains convinced that his adopted nation will one day win the World Cup. England's period without winning the tournament will stretch to at least 44 years following their quarter-final exit…
July 2, 2006
July 2, 2006
July 2, 2006
July 2, 2006
French playmaker Zinedine Zidane has described the 1-0 quarter-final win over Brazil as "beautiful". Zidane, who was inspirational on the night, said: "We needed a great match and we delivered. We knew we would have…
July 2, 2006
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.
July 1, 2006
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…
July 1, 2006
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…
July 1, 2006
July 1, 2006
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…
July 1, 2006
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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