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Germany-Argentina offers classic showdown
In a classic matchup that comes perhaps a bit too early in this World Cup, Oliver Hinz says the winner of the showdown of arguably the two hottest teams in this tournament — Germany and Argentina — will no doubt be back in Berlin for the World Cup finale.
Italian match-fixing trial underway
France stun Spain
France came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in an absorbing encounter in Hanover.
Spain had taken the lead through a David Villa penalty, but France levelled before the break through Franck Ribery. The game appeared to be heading for extra-time until Patrick Vieira broke the deadlock in the closing minutes, and Zinedine Zidane sealed the win with a wonderful goal in stoppage time.
Beckenbauer: Players share in card blame (AP)
Franz Beckenbauer thinks players who simulate fouls should share the blame for the high level of discontent with World Cup referees. The German soccer great and head of the local organizing committee said referees had been too quick to issue yellow cards, but players diving and faking injuries hoping to get rivals cautioned were making it "extremely difficult for referees to do their job." "The...
Eriksson, Scolari contrast in styles (AP)
Portugal's Luiz Felipe Scolari and England's Sven-Goran Eriksson are top international soccer coaches. The resemblance pretty much ends there. Except that neither of them wants to be England coach. The World Cup paths of Scolari, a hot-blooded, mustachioed South American, and Eriksson, a cool, fair-haired Scandinavian, cross in the World Cup quarterfinals Saturday.
MLS Soccer Headlines
Herron Sits It Out Against Salt Lake
Chicago Daily Herald: The Chicago Fire roster for Wednesday night's game against Real Salt Lake did not include forward Andy Herron. He played 81 minutes in Sunday's match against the New York Red Bulls.
Last-Minute Stop by Reis Preserves Tie
New England goalkeeper Matt Reis makes a diving save on Amado Guevara's shot in the final minute in the Revolution's 0-0 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Galaxy Wins MLS Cup in OT
Reserve Guillermo Ramirez makes just his second goal of the season pay off huge Sunday, scoring in the first overtime to vault the Galaxy past the Revolution, 1-0, to win the MLS title.
Donovan Won't Seek Job Overseas
Los Angeles Times: The U.S. World Cup coach said it bluntly, and soccer analysts agreed. For Landon Donovan to raise his game, he must leave Major League Soccer and play in a more competitive atmosphere, mainly in Europe.
Nuñez Helps Propel Dallas Into 2nd Place
Ramon Nuñez scored in extra time to give FC Dallas a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew last night in Frisco, Tex.
Salt Lake Knocks Off Chivas
Andy Williams scoreds the 5,000th goal in Major League Soccer history to help Real Salt Lake beat Chivas USA, 2-1, Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
World Cup : Spain vs France - Could Go to a Shoot-Out
FIFA World Cup 2006
Spain vs France
Second Round Match
AWD Arena, Hannover
Kick-Off:21:00 hrs CET
Referee: Roberto Rossetti (Italy)
Twenty-two years ago, on the 27 June 1984, France defeated Spain 2:0 in Paris to...
World Cup Quotes and Daily News
FIFA World Cup 2006
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira:
"We played more with haste than speed.
'Speed is when you play quickly and put moves together in a co-ordinated way.
'We...
This is what the World Cup is for
ESPN Magazine report on DaMarcus Beasley's rapid growth spurt
The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup, eds. Weiland and Wilsey: the Soccer Thoughts review
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