Archive for June, 2006
Michael Ballack will be back for Germany once they face Argentina
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
Germany breathes a sigh of relief before going face to face with Argentina at the FIFA World Cup. Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has confirmed that his captain Michael Ballack will be fit to play in Friday’s eagerly-anticipated FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. The 29-year-old Chelsea midfielder missed training on Sunday with a foot injury [...]
2006 World Cup Quarterfinals matchups
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
The quarterfinal line-up at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany is now complete. It comprises six European teams and the two giants from South America. All eight first-round groups are represented – six winners and two runners-up. Seven teams are pre-tournament favorites leaving only Ukraine as surprise quarterfinalists. World Cup Matchups: Germany (+145) vs Argentina [...]
World Cup powerhouse countries qualify for quarterfinal berths
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
FIFA World Cup traditional soccer powers from Europe and South America are back on top and the rest of the world has fallen short. The reality is that, once again, the same names are chasing soccer’s biggest prize. One of the quarterfinals at this year’s World Cup has three-time champion Germany hosting Argentina, which has [...]
Brazil, France complete World Cup quarterfinal list
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
The quarter-final line-up at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany is now complete. It comprises six European teams and the two giants from South America. All eight first-round groups are represented – six winners and two runners-up. Brazil 3, Ghana 0 Today the reigning world champions Brazil gained their pass as did the 1998 winners [...]
Expectation rising as old hands take World Cup centre stage
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
A place in the quarter-finals awaits the winners of Tuesday’s tantalising Round of 16 ties, with Africa’s last surviving representatives Ghana taking on reigning champions Brazil in the day’s first game. As FIFA World Cup new boys, the Black Stars will be playing without the same burden of expectation as their illustrious opponents, or indeed [...]
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