Chinese women soccer champions ‘ushering in rebirth’ (Daily Mail)
Chinese media today heralded the women’s soccer team’s victory in the Asian Cup as a sign of rebirth ahead of China’s hosting the World Cup next year
Germany win more than just third place
The Nationalmannschaft ended up making the headlines for all the right reasons at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany thanks to their attractive play and unexpected third-place finish…
Vail Invitational soccer tourney hits town Friday (Vail Daily)
VAIL If you hadn t gotten enough soccer through the World Cup, the 35th annual Vail Invitational Soccer Tournament starts Friday and runs through the weekend at soccer fields near you from Edwards all the way to East Vail.
Chinese women soccer champions ‘ushering in rebirth’ (Daily Mail)
Chinese media today heralded the women’s soccer team’s victory in the Asian Cup as a sign of rebirth ahead of China’s hosting the World Cup next year
Germany 2006: The interviews
Over the course of Germany 2006, FIFAworldcup.com tracked down the biggest names in the game, from legends like Michel Platini and Pele to the stars of the finals themselves, and sought out their opinions on the big event. See again what they had to tell us…
Northeast students showcase their football expertise at ‘Mini World Cup’ (New Kerala)
By Aditya Shukla, New Delhi: Though the FIFA World Cup is over but the soccer fever and euphoria in the sports loving youths of the North-East region continues.
Auf Wiedersehen Germany - Wamkelekele eMzansi Africa
Germany was the perfect host for the 2006 FIFA World Cup , offering a warm, friendly face to the entire world. Now the mantle of hosting world football’s greatest event passes to South Africa…
Domenech to remain France coach
Raymond Domenech will stay on as coach after leading France to the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday…
France so near yet so far
France went further than virtually everybody anticipated at Germany 2006 but defeat by Italy in the Final left a bittersweet aftertaste for Raymond Domenech and Co…
Four of the best for Italy
Italy achieved their fourth world crown by going back to basics as a united squad of 23 coped superbly with the loss of key defender Alessandro Nesta to become the second most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
German Architects Design World Cup Stadiums in South Africa (Deutsche Welle)
Just weeks after the close of the 2006 World Cup, a German architecture firm is working hard to remodel three South African stadiums in time for the next soccer world championship in 2010.
Northeast students showcase their football expertise at ‘Mini World Cup’ (New Kerala)
By Aditya Shukla, New Delhi: Though the FIFA World Cup is over but the soccer fever and euphoria in the sports loving youths of the North-East region continues.
S.Africa to upgrade weak transport for World Cup (Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports)
CAPE TOWN, July 30 (Reuters) - South Africa is to spend 3 billion rand ($431.9 million) on improving its sagging public transport system ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, President Thabo Mbeki said on Sunday.
German Architects Design World Cup Stadiums in South Africa (Deutsche Welle)
Just weeks after the close of the 2006 World Cup, a German architecture firm is working hard to remodel three South African stadiums in time for the next soccer world championship in 2010.
Herbst could miss World Cup season (Slam! Sports)
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) - Olympic slalom silver medallist Reinfried Herbst may miss the upcoming World Cup season after undergoing surgery on an injured knee.
Duo take Trophy to stricken Pessotto
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and full-back Gianluca Zambrotta have shown off their newly acquired FIFA World Cup Trophy to former teammate Gianluca Pessotto, hospital sources said on Tuesday…
Auf Wiedersehen Germany - Wamkelekele eMzansi Africa
Germany was the perfect host for the 2006 FIFA World Cup , offering a warm, friendly face to the entire world. Now the mantle of hosting world football’s greatest event passes to South Africa…
Soccer match follows World Cup example (NZCity)
An investigation is underway into a Northern League first division soccer match which seems to have degenerated into an apparent Zidane/World Cup-style stoush.
Soccer Mania (Marketing Y Medios)
On May 21, an estimated 14,200 soccer fans gathered at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., to watch Mexico beat the United States 3-1 in a historic rematch. It was the return of the original players from the 1997 World Cup Qualifying Games, who tied in the much-remembered match.
Soccer match follows World Cup example (NZCity)
An investigation is underway into a Northern League first division soccer match which seems to have degenerated into an apparent Zidane/World Cup-style stoush.
Crew faces D.C. in U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 (OurSports Central)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sunday, July 30, 2006) - The Crew will travel to Maryland to take on D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Maryland. An audiocast of the game will be available through TheCrew.com and MLSNet.com.
Portugal have cause for pride
Portugal returned home as heroes after reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years. FIFAworldcup.com reflects on their campaign in Germany…
German Architects Design World Cup Stadiums in South Africa (Deutsche Welle)
Just weeks after the close of the 2006 World Cup, a German architecture firm is working hard to remodel three South African stadiums in time for the next soccer world championship in 2010.
Football: (NDTV)
North Korea qualified for the 2007 women’s soccer World Cup with a 3-2 win over Japan in Sunday’s third place match at the Asian Cup despite missing three players banned for violent conduct following a semifinal loss to China.
Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…
Soccer Mania (Marketing Y Medios)
On May 21, an estimated 14,200 soccer fans gathered at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., to watch Mexico beat the United States 3-1 in a historic rematch. It was the return of the original players from the 1997 World Cup Qualifying Games, who tied in the much-remembered match.