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Figo announces international retirement
Luis Figo retired from international soccer Saturday after making his 127th appearance for Portugal over 15 years.
The Portugal captain made his announcement after Portugal lost the third-place match to Germany 3-1.
"This was my last game for the national team," Figo told Portuguese television. "I'm leaving at a time when Portuguese soccer is at a high point.
Zidane sends France through
France are through to the World Cup final after earning a 1-0 win over Portugal in a disappointing encounter in Munich.
Zinedine Zidane scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot, ensuring that his final game before retirement will be the World Cup final. His presence provides a compelling narrative for Sunday's clash with Italy, but he and his teammates will need to raise their game if they are to offer a test for Italy.
Vindication for Domenech
Raymond Domenech has called for one last effort from his team after they reached the World Cup final with a 1-0 semi-final victory over Portugal.
"What matters now is to go all the way. We can't be content with that," the French coach said.
Hundreds of thousands of Germans gather
Germans partied Saturday as if they had won the World Cup, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans gathering to watch their team win the tournament's third-place game.
They gathered before towering outdoor TV screens in this southern city, in Berlin and in points between - and they cheered wildly as their team scored one, two, three times to dispatch Portugal.
MLS Soccer Headlines
Rolfe Ruins Revolution's Home Opener
Chris Rolfe scores the tiebreaking goal in the 68th minute to lead the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over New England.
Fire Wheels To Victory On Herron's Nifty Bicycle Kick
Chicago Sun Times: Andy Herron was a smash hit when he joined the Fire with a month left in the 2004 season, scoring four goals in his first four games.
Dynamo And Real Salvage Ties
Jason Kreis scores in the 88th minute for short-handed Real Salt Lake, which rallies for a 2-2 tie Saturday against the visiting Colorado Rapids.
MLS AWARDS
Pay no attention to those stuffy official postseason awards being handed out by MLS over the next few weeks. Here is all you need to know about the league's 10th season:
Salt Lake Ends Scoreless Drought
Jamie Watson's first Major League Soccer goal ended a league-record scoring drought at 557 minutes for Real Salt Lake and lifted the expansion club to a 1-1 tie with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy last night.
Fire 1, Wizards 0
Daily Southtown: Andy Herron simply couldn't wait for the postgame fireworks Tuesday night. He provided plenty of his own before the final whistle.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
World Cup: The Stage is Set
FIFA World Cup 2006
In the 2006 World Cup Semi-finals, Italy defeated Germany 2:0, while France overcame Portugal 1:0 to set up an intriguing Final.
The last time the two...
This is what the World Cup is for
World Cup Final: Going To The Game - Italy vs France
FIFA World Cup 2006
BUZZ
I'm going to the game. I'm flying to Germany to take in the World Cup Final.
I'll be in Berlin early Sunday morning and I'll be reporting...
Going to the Game - In Germany for the World Cup Final : Third Place Play-Off - News and Quotes
FIFA World Cup 2006
BUZZ:
I've arrived in Germany ahead of Sunday's final in Berlin. The Germany supporters are in full war-paint and hoping their team will clinch the bronze medal...
World Cup Final: Italy vs France Preview : Podolski Wins Young Player Award: FIFA Name Squad of the Tournament:
FIFA World Cup 2006
Italy v France
FIFA World Cup Final 2006
Olympiastadion
Berlin, Germany
Sunday, 09 July
Kick-Off: 20:00 hrs CET
Referee: Horacio Elizondo (Argentina)
World Cup Final Preview
France came to Germany like lambs. The question...
World Cup : It's a France vs Italy Final
FIFA World Cup 2006
Final Score:
Portugal 0:1 France
" All that counts was the goal." - France coach Raymond Domenech.
France will meet Italy in the 2006 World Cup Final after Zinedine...
Germany 2006: Soccer Thoughts predictions
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