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  • Former winners England, Argentina in action

    2006-06-10 11:34

    Former champions England and Argentina aim to replicate the World Cup start enjoyed by hosts Germany when they kick off their challenges on Saturday.

  • Beckham: I will emulate my 'hero'

    2006-06-09 16:50

    David Beckham will lead England in his 90th international match against Paraguay on Saturday -- emulating his childhood hero and hoping he'll help end his country's recent poor run of opening results.

  • Beijing ready for the World Cup

    2006-06-09 14:14

    With the 2006 World Cup kicking off on June 9th, bars and soccer fans in Beijing have all been preparing for the big event.

  • Wives and girlfriends making beautiful game sexy

    2006-06-09 14:04

    It's not just the 32 teams at the World Cup who are about to have their shape, style and movement furiously picked over.

  • Ronaldo misses practice due to fever

    2006-06-09 08:39

    Brazils national football team striker Ronaldo had a fever Thursday and did not participate in Brazils open practice at the Kickers Stadium, in Offenbach, Germany.

  • Well-secured Germany prepares for Cup

    2006-06-09 08:35

    An upbeat Germany has kicked off its monthlong World Cup party, buoyed by hopes that tight security and meticulous planning will ensure a tournament that mirrors the country's brightening mood.

  • Ballack out of World Cup opener

    2006-06-08 16:33

    Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss Friday's World Cup opening match against Costa Rica because of a calf injury, coach Juergen Klinsmann told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Cup winners shine at FIFA Congress opening

    2006-06-08 14:59

    A parade of 109 World Cup-winning players was the highlight of a glitzy showpiece welcome ceremony for the 56th FIFA Congress in Munich on Wednesday.

  • Own goal ends China's 'tie' dream

    2006-06-08 09:32

    France struggled to beat China 3-1 but lost striker Djibril Cisse due to a serious injury in their last warmup for the World Cup.

  • England's Rooney cleared to return

    2006-06-08 08:46

    England striker Wayne Rooney was cleared to rejoin his country's World Cup squad after having his broken right foot examined, FIFA's Web site reported Wednesday.

  • Cisse will miss World Cup

    2006-06-08 08:40

    Djibril Cisse will miss the World Cup after injuring his right leg in France's 3-1 victory over China in a World Cup warmup Wednesday.

  • China HR managers fret about late nights

    2006-06-07 14:00

    Chinese human resources managers are biting their nails ahead of the World Cup, worried about the effect of successive late nights on their staff, a Shanghai newspaper said on Wednesday.

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