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Chang: World Cup Portugal vs. France preview (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
For those seeking a relative underdog to root for at this point, Portugal is the choice.
Portugal look to set record straight against France (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Portugal are determined to beat France in its World Cup semifinal on Wednesday to avenge a defeat at the same stage of Euro 2000.
Germany expects cautious game against Italy (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Christoph Metzelder is just 25 and already he's Germany's senior defender.
Germany's Frings suspended for Cup semi vs. Italy (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Germany's Torsten Frings was banned from the World Cup semifinals after a disciplinary committee found he punched Argentina forward Julio Cruz in a post-match fracas in the quarterfinals.
Chang: World Cup semifinal preview (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Down to the final four in the World Cup and with Brazil eliminated there's no longer a clear favorite, with no one team standing out so far in this tournament, writes Jen Chang.
Costa Rica coach Guimares quits his job (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Costa Rica coach Alexandre Guimaraes resigned on Monday after his team's dismal performances at the World Cup in Germany where the Central American nation suffered three straight defeats.
Lippi denies Italians wanted Frings banned (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy coach Marcello Lippi said on Monday nobody in Italy's camp had made any moves to get FIFA to open an investigation into Germany midfielder Torsten Frings.
Parreira Brazil future yet to be decided (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira ignored calls for his resignation on Monday and said he would hold talks with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) before announcing his next move.
Wilson: Cheating hearts have betrayed World Cup (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steve Wilson says all the play-acting and card-waving has ruined his summer viewing.
Rooney claim: No intent and no ill will (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England striker Wayne Rooney insists he did not deliberately stamp on Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final and insists he was 'gobsmacked' by the red card he received.
Nesta misses out, Camaronesi on mend (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy defender Alessandro Nesta looks certain to miss tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Germany because of a thigh injury.
Portugal eye revenge for Euro 2000 semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal are determined to beat France in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to avenge a defeat at the same stage of Euro 2000.
Thuram: Spirit of 1998 is driving French on (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France have recaptured the spirit that guided them during their triumphant 1998 World Cup campaign, defender Lilian Thuram said on Monday.
Winning over the critics (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell hears from the journalists and ex-pros enjoying the revival of Les Bleus.
Pekerman reiterates intention to quit Argentina (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Jose Pekerman has reiterated his desire to quit as Argentina coach after admitting he had 'failed' in his bid to mastermind World Cup success.
FIFA suspend Frings for semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany's World Cup hopes have been dealt a blow after FIFA banned Torsten Frings from tomorrow's semi-final with Italy.
Hubbard: The tactical key to the Finals (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard gets out his blackboard to debate tactics, formations and pivots.
Klinsmann gives credit to US fitness pioneer (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
If Germany make it past Italy on Tuesday to reach the World Cup final, Juergen Klinsmann will be happy to share the credit with a pioneering American who was unknown outside Germany until two years ag
Japan and Bolton midfielder Nakata to retire (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan's best-known soccer player and a veteran of three World Cups, announced his retirement on Monday.
'No problem between Rooney and me' - Ronaldo (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday there was no animosity between him and Wayne Rooney despite the furore over the winger's actions when the England forward was red carded in their World Cup
Eriksson savaged by unforgiving English media (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Departing coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was subjected to a torrent of abuse on Monday as media critics put the boot in after England's World Cup failure.
Media debate rages as Frings sweats on ban (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany midfielder Torsten Frings was in the middle of a heated debate between German and Italian media on Monday over his role in a quarter-final punch-up which could lead to a World Cup ban for him.
Rooney given red card deadline by FIFA (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has less than 48 hours to decide whether to defend the actions that led to his sending-off in England's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Portugal.
Domenech accepts favourites tag ahead of semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France coach Raymond Domenech admits his team are now lumbered with the tag of favourites ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Portugal who, among the four semi-finalists, are the only remaining te
Age no barrier to success for France - Makelele (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Claude Makelele claims France are proving age does not have to be a barrier after Les Bleus reached the World Cup semi-final.
Neville backs Rooney to handle criticism (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Gary Neville is backing Wayne Rooney to deal with any flak which may come his way over his red card as England again finished as World Cup flops.
Sven defends Defoe's omission (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has defended his World Cup squad selection and suggested Jermain Defoe was not good enough to make it.
Italy single out Klose as Germany's key threat (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy are well aware they need to produce a typical Azzurri defensive display in their World Cup semi-final against Germany to deal with the threat of Miroslav Klose.
History stands between Italy and Dortmund victory (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy will have to do what no other team has done before and beat Germany in Dortmund on Tuesday if they are to reach the World Cup final.
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Chang: World Cup Portugal vs. France preview (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
For those seeking a relative underdog to root for at this point, Portugal is the choice.
Portugal look to set record straight against France (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Portugal are determined to beat France in its World Cup semifinal on Wednesday to avenge a defeat at the same stage of Euro 2000.
Germany expects cautious game against Italy (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Christoph Metzelder is just 25 and already he's Germany's senior defender.
Germany's Frings suspended for Cup semi vs. Italy (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Germany's Torsten Frings was banned from the World Cup semifinals after a disciplinary committee found he punched Argentina forward Julio Cruz in a post-match fracas in the quarterfinals.
Chang: World Cup semifinal preview (Jul 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Down to the final four in the World Cup and with Brazil eliminated there's no longer a clear favorite, with no one team standing out so far in this tournament, writes Jen Chang.
Costa Rica coach Guimares quits his job (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Costa Rica coach Alexandre Guimaraes resigned on Monday after his team's dismal performances at the World Cup in Germany where the Central American nation suffered three straight defeats.
Lippi denies Italians wanted Frings banned (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy coach Marcello Lippi said on Monday nobody in Italy's camp had made any moves to get FIFA to open an investigation into Germany midfielder Torsten Frings.
Parreira Brazil future yet to be decided (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira ignored calls for his resignation on Monday and said he would hold talks with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) before announcing his next move.
Wilson: Cheating hearts have betrayed World Cup (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steve Wilson says all the play-acting and card-waving has ruined his summer viewing.
Rooney claim: No intent and no ill will (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England striker Wayne Rooney insists he did not deliberately stamp on Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final and insists he was 'gobsmacked' by the red card he received.
Nesta misses out, Camaronesi on mend (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy defender Alessandro Nesta looks certain to miss tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Germany because of a thigh injury.
Portugal eye revenge for Euro 2000 semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal are determined to beat France in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to avenge a defeat at the same stage of Euro 2000.
Thuram: Spirit of 1998 is driving French on (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France have recaptured the spirit that guided them during their triumphant 1998 World Cup campaign, defender Lilian Thuram said on Monday.
Winning over the critics (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell hears from the journalists and ex-pros enjoying the revival of Les Bleus.
Pekerman reiterates intention to quit Argentina (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Jose Pekerman has reiterated his desire to quit as Argentina coach after admitting he had 'failed' in his bid to mastermind World Cup success.
FIFA suspend Frings for semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany's World Cup hopes have been dealt a blow after FIFA banned Torsten Frings from tomorrow's semi-final with Italy.
Hubbard: The tactical key to the Finals (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard gets out his blackboard to debate tactics, formations and pivots.
Klinsmann gives credit to US fitness pioneer (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
If Germany make it past Italy on Tuesday to reach the World Cup final, Juergen Klinsmann will be happy to share the credit with a pioneering American who was unknown outside Germany until two years ag
Japan and Bolton midfielder Nakata to retire (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan's best-known soccer player and a veteran of three World Cups, announced his retirement on Monday.
'No problem between Rooney and me' - Ronaldo (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday there was no animosity between him and Wayne Rooney despite the furore over the winger's actions when the England forward was red carded in their World Cup
Eriksson savaged by unforgiving English media (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Departing coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was subjected to a torrent of abuse on Monday as media critics put the boot in after England's World Cup failure.
Media debate rages as Frings sweats on ban (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany midfielder Torsten Frings was in the middle of a heated debate between German and Italian media on Monday over his role in a quarter-final punch-up which could lead to a World Cup ban for him.
Rooney given red card deadline by FIFA (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has less than 48 hours to decide whether to defend the actions that led to his sending-off in England's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Portugal.
Domenech accepts favourites tag ahead of semi (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France coach Raymond Domenech admits his team are now lumbered with the tag of favourites ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Portugal who, among the four semi-finalists, are the only remaining te
Age no barrier to success for France - Makelele (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Claude Makelele claims France are proving age does not have to be a barrier after Les Bleus reached the World Cup semi-final.
Neville backs Rooney to handle criticism (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Gary Neville is backing Wayne Rooney to deal with any flak which may come his way over his red card as England again finished as World Cup flops.
Sven defends Defoe's omission (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has defended his World Cup squad selection and suggested Jermain Defoe was not good enough to make it.
Italy single out Klose as Germany's key threat (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy are well aware they need to produce a typical Azzurri defensive display in their World Cup semi-final against Germany to deal with the threat of Miroslav Klose.
History stands between Italy and Dortmund victory (Jul 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy will have to do what no other team has done before and beat Germany in Dortmund on Tuesday if they are to reach the World Cup final.
