It appears that the defending champions Brazil is under pressure ahead of the quarterfinal encounter against France in Frankfurt with injury list being enlarged. After striker Robinho, two regular starters Emerson and Kaka caused injuries in the middle of the pre-quarterfinal match against Ghana. Robinho suffering from muscle injure did not play the second round [...]
Sharp contrast to the FIFA’s campaigning Say No to Racism the current edition of the FIFA World Cup is experiencing racial discrimination for the first time. It is quite shocking to note that the black players are deliberately insulted both in and out side the grounds. Just the start of the France-Spain face off, such [...]
Jose Pekerman has resigned as Argentina coach following his team’s shocking defeat against Germany in the quarterfinal match. Jose did not get that respect what a soccer coach should deserve. He has been criticized by the experts for his risky moves in the match against host Germany. Leonardo, the yesteryear soccer star of Brazil opined [...]
We already told you about the resignation of the Argentine coach after the team’s defeat to Germany in the quarterfinal, via a pinalty shootout. Now, the match in detail, because a Germany-Argentina match is always big news, full with emotions. Did you know that after it was over, some players even got into fistfights? It [...]
Luca Toni dominated the centerpiece of Italy’s convincing 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the quarterfinals match at Dortmund of FIFA World Cup 2006. Italy will face Germany in the semifinals. Debutant Ukraine faced a blow when defender Gianluca scored a goal in the sixth minute of the game by his 20-meter shoot. Luca Toni widened [...]
Riding on the disciplined, well-organized and excellent team performance that ousted England in the quarterfinals, Portugal is now looking forward to maintain the feat at least in the forth-coming matches. Portugal, which has never advanced to the semifinals prior to this World Cup, will take on France in round of last four. Still now, they [...]
David Beckham’s resignation as England soccer captain would reduce his earnings from sponsorship deals. The resignation might cost the star a bit squeezing from sponsorship, though at this time around things are not clear. The striker however venturing out a few things such as his football academy that may help him keeping under the spot [...]
Although Ecuador failed to get into the third round of the FIFA world cup, the Ecuadorians would be proud to know that their player Luis Valencia is leading fans’ choice for the ‘Best Yong Player’ honor of the FIFA World Cup 2006. Besides Luis, others joined the race are German striker Lukas Podolski and Portugal [...]
Germany is confident enough to defeat Italy in the World Cup semifinals without the midfielder Torsten Frings. He has been suspended by FIFA for his bad temperament in the quarterfinals match against Argentina. The 29-year-old German has pioneered team’s five straight victories in the 18th edition of FIFA World Cup. However, he punched Argentina forward [...]
Wayne Rooney is the future of England soccer. He may have committed the mistake in the quarterfinals match intentionally or unintentionally, he should be excused. Fans, media and sports’ analysts should stop criticizing this youngster for his world cup red card against Portugal. Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson urged them. Rooney picked up a red card in [...]
