July 2, 2006
- The Worst Thing That Can Happen
So after three weeks of football and more football, the 2006 FIFA World Cup … Talking of which, don?t mention the words ?penalty kicks? to the English team … Someone said the only thing the England team had brought to the World Cup …
- Penalty Kicks Hurt
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- World Cup: Tears and Deja Vu for England
One, it will end in a penalty shoot-out. Two, one of our stars will self-destruct and get himself sent off. … again is left wondering why our superstars cannot take a fracking penalty kick. … Technorati Tags: Soccer, World Cup, England.
- FIFA World Cup 2006 ? The Roller Coaster Ride
Probably he is just too ?delicate? for the rough and tumble of World Cup football. England missed so many plum chances. Rooney was too silly ? hitting the player in groins! When it came to penalty kicks, one could tell these English …
- So, it’s Over for Brazil
Oh, and if you are sick of me writing about the World Cup, don’t worry, … Portugal won today, in the penalty kicks against England — I’m really happy for them, … Two more things before I go: 1) Soccer and the US; 2) Soccer and …
- World Cup Frenzy!
The World Cup is incredible. Quarterfinal matches were amazing. … I couldn’t believe they took Riquelme, their playmaker, THE SOCCER GOD, off the field, … Cristiano Ronaldo, the love of my life, put in the third penalty kick past …
- No Controversy as Italy Crushes Ukriane (posted July 2nd, 2006)
At some point in the early going, one of my new friends at World Cup Blog hq asked me about the fisticuffs at midfield after Germany?s penalty-kick victory over Argentina. I told him that I had no idea what he was talking about and I …
- They think it’s all over…
I am not, either, as I may have indicated before, anti-football - I just hate what … as evidenced by their unblemished record of failure in World Cup penalty shoot … execution of a simple penalty kick yesterday he was found wanting. …
- Our World Cup Runneth…Out
Paraguay were defeated by an free-kick own goal and a good defence, … at all in the penalty area, which makes it a lot more difficult to score. … A formation designed to stifle and kill the football I’ve just paid good money to see. …
- Hey, don’t be shy! Take a peek at SoKoNotes. Around six AM two …
Once every four years the world comes together in peace to kick a round plastic … According to my coworkers, until the 2002 World Cup, soccer took a back seat … Four were penalty kicks, teams, the new coach and the Korean athletes. ..
- Somehow the trade doesn’t seem fair
Apologies to the non-soccer fans out there, but I am so enjoying this year’s World Cup. … not at the same level as the Best 4–Germany, Italy, France, Portugal. … actually do have a national soccer team that went to the World Cup! …
- World Cup Predictions - 4
However, Italy has only allowed one goal in (that too an own goal). … Winner: Germany (perhaps penalties). France vs. Portugal … Portugal has a coach who has never lost a World Cup match in charge, their players are all in form and …
- World Cup Semifinals Preview
Germany, Italy, France and Portugal. I’m glad that the trophy’s coming back to … Germany demonstrated their never-say-die quality that typifies Deutschland. … The world cup’s been phenomenal until that. I just read that Germany …
- World Cup 2006: Portugal Ousts England, France Shocks Brazil.
I would imagine that Germany has the edge, much like France had at their home World Cup in 1998 (in which it beat Brazil 3-0), but I would like to see an Italy-France final, I guess.
- Random Thoughts: World Cup Semi-Finals
I’ve been able to watch most of the World Cup at work. … It’s now down to four teams: Germany, Italy, Portugal and France. Germany plays Italy and Portugal is playing France and the winners of those two games will play each other in …
- World Cup Semifinal: By the Numbers, Heroes and Villains
World Cup Blog has some random numerical facts about the four teams left in the … Tuesday, 3 pm EST, Germany vs. Italy: Although this game features the two … France. Do you have to ask? Portugal’s a surprisingly strong side and the …
- pre-world cup favourites all out!
the pre-tournament favourites (brazil, argentina, england) have all been knocked out of the world cup leaving 4 european countries, germany, france, italy and portugal. we only have 4 more games left to sort these guys out. my hope will …
- Italy and Germany: It is Time
But is this edition of Germany good enough? In theory, Italy should run … battle between two of the greatest heavyweights in World Cup history. The France/ Portugal semi is no push over but the world will be watching Germany/Italy. …
- World Cup Update IV
Our original picks (which were not published) to make the knock out round: Germany- Poland (Ecuador) England - Sweden Argentina - Holland Portugal - Mexico Italy - Czech Republic (Ghana) Brazil - Croatia (Australia) France - Switzerland …
- And The Portuguese Fairytale Continues…
That?s how the World Cup has been. With teams like the solid Germany, skilful Brazil, flamboyant Argentina, defensive giants Italy, no-nonsense Ukraine, delightful Portugal, high-hopers England and artistic France being the last eight ..
- Bye Bye England and Brazil
I can’t believe it - Brazil got knocked out of the world cup even before … time since 1982 that will be an all-European final in the 2006 World Cup Soccer. … see a final between the hosts Germany and the comeback kings of France. …
- brazil france
France World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 1, 2006. France won 1-0. (AP Photo/ Lionel Cironneau) Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Brazil’s Ronaldo Stands On The Pitch During Their World Cup …
- Trying to avoid security at the World Cup
Leipzig is the only World Cup host city in the former East Germany. You can sort of sense it. There is an undeveloped feel to it, which is to its credit because much of the old architecture is still intact. The word is ‘quaint’, …
- world cup,visiting,kenyan-ness and some free goodies
Anyway enough about soccer/football. I am at my sister’s place now and it has been so long since … she has decided to move to the ‘ville (deviousone 2006) next semester. … The couple who were hosting the bash lived in a remote area. …
- Stop her! She’s blogging about soccer! (Part Deux)
But what annoyed me was that he waited for Germany to get a free kick before … Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting … of foreign men (kau rasa ada chance ke Singapura masuk world cup by then? …
- i’m so sad now. world cup is madness. everything’s going wrong …
world cup is madness. everything’s going wrong! germany vs argentina. i thought … but i knew germany will win. they’re the hosting country u noe? but ya, … lol. it’s soccer madness. wherever i go, ppl around me r talking abt soccer. …
- Blogging from Britain
Thanks also to Jamie, another bookseller extraordinaire, for playing host and … England plays another game in the World Cup tomorrow, and I could feel the … I don?t follow football (soccer) anymore than I following American sports, …
- over-rated
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Before the world cup started I’ve always said. … Does he think this is some fantasy soccer or championship manager game? … What is he in Germany for? Din’t even play 1 minute and god knows what …
- News for 07-01-06
07-01-06 - Palestinian National Football Team prepares for the next World Cup despite difficulties "Our main problem is the Israeli occupation. Our national team is made up of players from the West Bank, Gaza, and overseas, …
- Long time no see~!
Also not forgetting the late night soccer matches I can watch on SCTV excluding … I sure hope to see Germany in the Finals… Hohho~! ^^ End of World Cup talk~! … Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Next up with some shopping! ..
- Fifa World Cup 2006 : Shit happens.
I am only a dumb bozo in your eyes who knows nothing about soccer, some stupid retard sitting out here in India writting you lousy letters, someone who is probably watching the World Cup 2006 because it is Ze World Cup 2006 . …
- World Cup 2006
Ghana Pray Thanks to God as Africans Shock World Cup Testimonies of Top Footballers FIFA Reopens Soccer Chapels Christian Team Deserves to Win the Soccer World Cup 60th Match: France defeated Brazil 1-0 59th Match: Portugal defeated …
- FIFA World Cup 2006 ? The Roller Coaster Ride
Probably he is just too ?delicate? for the rough and tumble of World Cup football. … the same quartet in semis except Portugal in place of Poland). … is 210 million and we have billions of people in rest of the world playing soccer. …
- World Cup: Tears and Deja Vu for England
Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. Portugal in the 2002 Euros. … beat us again on penalties in the 2004 Euros, and have now knocked us out of the 2006 World Cup on penalties. … Technorati Tags: Soccer, World Cup, England.
- World Cup Predictions - 4
I have no complaints about the referee, but Portugal is a very dirty team. … No one plays more attractive soccer than Brazil. … Portugal has a coach who has never lost a World Cup match in charge, their players are all in form and …
- So, it’s Over for Brazil
Oh, and if you are sick of me writing about the World Cup, don’t worry, I promise I’ll … for countries such as Brazil and Portugal, even more for Portugal right now. … Two more things before I go: 1) Soccer and the US; 2) Soccer and …
- England and Brazil Bow Out
However, it’s a little different in soccer. Ever since England defeated Portugal in the semis at the 1966 World Cup, Portugal has dominated the rivalry in recent memory. Many of Portugal’s finest players play in England and so the …
- Bye Bye England and Brazil
Prasanna and I, we were the only two excited fans rooting for Portugal in that … When Portugal missed the second Penalty, I thought we lost and that was it but … 1982 that will be an all-European final in the 2006 World Cup Soccer. …
- brazil france
Now we have some time to get ready for Portugal. … France World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 1, 2006. … Pitch During Their World Cup 2006 Quarter-Final Soccer Match Against France In Frankfurt …
- The World Cup 2
Since I wrote about American baseball, I feel like I must give the rest of the world equal time. So let;s talk about soccer, or football for those outside the United States. The World Cup semifinals are set, and it’s an all Europe event ..
- World Cup 2006: France team - ?black, black, black?
One thing I noticed is that the France team has ALOT of black people on it. … When France won the World Cup in 1998, the running slogan for the team and … Henry launched the ?Stand up, Speak up? campaign against racism in soccer. …
- FIFA World Cup 2006 ? The Roller Coaster Ride
The real pleasure was to watch Brazil truly outplayed by France. … and we have billions of people in rest of the world playing soccer. … Third French victory over Brazil in World Cup matches may create potentially a new rivalry. …
- World Cup 2006
Ghana Pray Thanks to God as Africans Shock World Cup Testimonies of Top Footballers FIFA Reopens Soccer Chapels Christian Team Deserves to Win the Soccer World Cup 60th Match: France defeated Brazil 1-0 …
- brazil france
France’s team captain Zinedine Zidane, right, applauds as he walks pass Brazil’s Ze Roberto after the Brazil vs. France World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 1, 2006. France won 1-0. …
- Fifa World Cup 2006 : Shit happens.
Ronaldo’s kiss of the soccer ball prior to nailing it convincingly into the right corner was as graceful a moment as has been seen in this World Cup. If anyone can beat France, it will be the mighty Portugese defense who will again be a …
- World Cup Predictions - 4
No one plays more attractive soccer than Brazil. … There was only one team in the match and it was France. There was only one team playing attractive, attacking football and … Can they do it? Yes. Winner: France. Tags: FIFA World Cup.
- So, it’s Over for Brazil
Their coach is the former coach of the Brazilian team, and I truly hope that they can send France home and even win the world cup. I support them 100%. Two more things before I go: 1) Soccer and the US; 2) Soccer and "conspiracy …
- Andy and Jordan hope good results from England and France
When interviewed by a soccer programme, both of them revealed that they have something to focus on past midnight on 1 and 2 July, that’s the World Cup. Andy whom is a England fan whereas Jordan hope France could defeat Brazil like they …
- World Cup: Brazil bounced out by fab France
The reign of Brazil as World Cup champs ended yesterday after losing 1-0 in the quarterfinals against France . Thierry Henry scored the game?s lone goal in the 58 th minute off a free kick by Zinedine Zedane, who scored two goals the …
- Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo of Brazil - Shameful
That dude should be banned from competitive soccer for life. … On the English team and racism, after watching France take care of racist Spain, … Hiddink is scary coaching any team, must less a team with some World Cup history. .
- FIFA World Cup 2006 ? The Roller Coaster Ride
Probably he is just too ?delicate? for the rough and tumble of World Cup football. … Third French victory over Brazil in World Cup matches may create potentially a new rivalry. … Umesh Patil San Jose, CA 95111 July 1, 2006.
- World Cup 2006
Ghana Pray Thanks to God as Africans Shock World Cup Testimonies of Top Footballers FIFA Reopens Soccer Chapels Christian Team Deserves to Win the Soccer World Cup 60th Match: France defeated Brazil 1-0 …
- So, it’s Over for Brazil
2) Juca Kfouri, a brilliant Brazilian soccer commentator, has a blog and two nights ago, at my brother-in-law’s house, my husband told me flat that Brazil wouldn’t win the world cup and asked me to read a post by Kfouri titled …
- Fifa World Cup 2006 : Shit happens.
In less than an hour after Germany edged Argentina out of the World Cup 2006, … who is probably watching the World Cup 2006 because it is Ze World Cup 2006 . … just sent the Gods of Soccer, Brazil home to samba for four more years. …
- brazil france
France’s team captain Zinedine Zidane, right, applauds as he walks pass Brazil’s Ze Roberto after the Brazil vs. France World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 1, 2006. France won 1-0. …
- World Cup Predictions - 4
Brazil is the best team. No one plays more attractive soccer than Brazil. Brazil never engages in dirty tactics like clutching shirts, diving or crying. … Portugal has a coach who has never lost a World Cup match in charge, …
- World Cup: Tears and Deja Vu for England
You think that there is no way we can beat the likes of Brazil or Germany playing like that. … penalties in the 2004 Euros, and have now knocked us out of the 2006 World Cup on penalties. … Technorati Tags: Soccer, World Cup, England.
- Brazil gripped by sadness
Sao Paulo - Tears flowed as disappointment gripped Brazil on Saturday after its star-studded World Cup soccer team suffered a stinging 1-0 defeat to France, ending its hopes of a sixth championship. "This was the worst thing that could …
- Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo of Brazil - Shameful
He went through world cup qualifying with England. For several years he’s played for Manchester United, either the first or second most popular soccer club in the world. Does all of this experience qualify as what certain commentator’s …
- Bye Bye England and Brazil
I can’t believe it - Brazil got knocked out of the world cup even before reaching the Semi-Finals! This will be the first time since 1982 that will be an all-European final in the 2006 World Cup Soccer. The home team advantage still ..
- World Cup Predictions - 4
Brazil is the best team. No one plays more attractive soccer than Brazil. … Brazil’s stars are the most artistic (such as Ronaldinho). … Portugal has a coach who has never lost a World Cup match in charge, their players are all in …
- pre-world cup favourites all out!
here’s my take on some of the big games this world cup in reverse chronological: … ronaldinho was not getting any of the ball which seemed more to do with his … brazil thrash japan. but after seeing the highlights on BBC’s website, …
- World Cup: Brazil bounced out by fab France
Brazil had few scoring opportunities during the match, though their closest chance came late in the game when Ronaldinho curled a free kick mere inches above the crossbar. Along with Argentina ?s loss yesterday the World Cup semifinals …
- France stuns champ Brazil
Ronaldinho was listed as a midfielder, but he played up top alongside Ronaldo, the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. But Brazil was wasteful offensively, taking only one shot on goal. Brazil attacked furiously in the final five …
- World Cup Recap: France 1, Brazil 0
Five-times champions Brazil, aiming to reach the World Cup final for the … It was Zidane who lifted his nation past Brazil in the final eight years ago, … Zidane, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have won eight of the last 10 FIFA world …
- world cup- tale of two upsets
this world cup was so awesome so far (as i mentioned somewhere before too) because the … and zidane’s forgetfulness effectively spelt doom for brazil. the energy, … the irony- ronaldinho and lampard, voted this year world’s best and …
- WTH!!! What is the World Cup w/o Brazil?! Did anyone even imagined …
With the likes of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Robinho, Carlos, Cafu, Lucio, Lenon, Silva and the many many other star players of the world, Brazil is unanimously the favourites of winning their 6th World Cup champion in Germany this 2006 …
- World Cup action review:
While having said that, African teams in their World Cup debut are giving … From what I saw, Brazil and Argentina have now surpassed the Czechs in attack. … Ronaldinho looked pretty relaxed and wasn’t involved in much of Brazil’s …
- World Cup action so far
World cup fever kicked off on the 10th July and since then I’ve been … that the Czechs had the best attack in the world, even ahead of Brazil. … Ronaldinho failed to impress much and only had a saved header to show for his efforts. …
- World Cup Day 23 - France gather momentum
Ultimately it has been a poor tournament for Brazil. They have never really looked convincing in any game and their attacking threat hasn’t been shown apart from the odd glimpse. Ronaldinho in particular was supposed to light up the ..
- world cup,visiting,kenyan-ness and some free goodies
Much as people do love France, I think the winner will come from the Germany-Italy match, in fact that would have been a great final.Anyway enough about soccer/football. I am at my sister’s place now and it has been so long since I have …
- And The Portuguese Fairytale Continues…
That?s how the World Cup has been. With teams like the solid Germany, … In reality, 9 out of 10 says it?ll be a France and Germany/Italy final. … to that 1/10 chance that the Mediterranean paupers will upset football?s aristocrats. …
- World Cup Shit
The winner of this year’s world cup wouldnt deserve it. … WHATS THE WORLD BECOMING? LOUSY SOCCER? If Rooney and Beckham wasnt out of the match, … Germany, Italy, Portugal , France Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting …
- Quarterfinals
Lampard had a horrendous World Cup. Just an unbelievably poor showing. … Germany and Italy, with three World Cups each, are both in the mix, which is a little annoying. … when the four were West Germany, Italy, France, and Poland. …
- Adiós hermanos
Both countries were tipped to do very well at the World Cup. This morning, four European teams are left in the competition: Germany, Italy, France and Portugual, and in my opinion only the first two deserve to be there. …
- the long and short of it. you can’t see the blog post title, but …
ze conclusione: in soccer, ze balle iz rounde. the underdogs own in this world cup, germany 2006. and NO, it’s gloves and long sleeves that are in this season. and not strikers. semis - portugal, germany, italy, Xbrazil-france …
- Brazil/France Showdown
Brazil is such a football powerhouse. France hadn’t been performing up to par since the World Cup started, so everytime Brazil was about to score a goal, I would close my eyes. My pillow which had been my faithful companion during all …
- FIFA Weekend!
I kinda jumped along with the other soccer hooligans and man, I thought, this is the closest way I could experience the world cup and see europe?s best athletes, and darn it felt great. So anyway, SEMI-FINALSSSS!!!!!! Germany, Italy …
- Angels & Demons *> well, i thought this would be good for everyone …
"Terrible things happen in this world. Human tragedy seems like proof … oh and world cup. we’re down to 4 big teams. Germany, Italy, Portugal and France. … play soccer. im only rooting for him and er. his team i guess. hahahaha. …
- more movies!!!
… been watching soccer or been updated wif da news so pretty surprise to find out dat brazil’s out of da game, so is england…. and now we’re left with Germany, Italy, Portugal and France… Germany probs gonna take out da world cup .
- World Cup Shit
The winner of this year’s world cup wouldnt deserve it. … WHATS THE WORLD BECOMING? LOUSY SOCCER? If Rooney and Beckham wasnt out of the match, … Germany, Italy, Portugal , France Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting …
- World Cup Update
I don’t follow soccer closely, which, to my current regret, means that I have … hero of the French team that won the World Cup in 1998, he was an absolute wizard today. … Much better. Don’t miss the Portugal-France game on Wednesday .
- It’s coming Home,it’s coming.Football’s coming home ..indeed
Well this is football sometimes you loose sometimes you win. Penalties are lottery but i still support England like i always used. PS: Germany?Italy?Portugal?France?-None of these teams i favour but i pick France to lift the Cup …
- Euro 2006?
But the last time the World Cup had four European teams in the semifinals was in 1982 … This year, it’s another all European affairs with Portugal, France, … but the World Cup won’t be the same without the samba soccer of Brazil. …
- The World Cup
Here are my two cents worth and i havent really done a world cup entry. … now with Germany, Italy, portugal, France in top 4, who am i to support. … i end this entry with a shout out to the best soccer kakis in the world, …
- Portugal v France semifinal preview World Cup Betting Pick
World Cup Betting Previews Semifinal 5 July: Portugal - France … Betting World Cup soccer. Portugal and France, after beating out England and Brazil! … Maybe the European football (European soccer) is more creative: Germany plays …
- Soccer World cup 2006 - Quarterfinals (Results)
The second semi-final is from now known: Portugal/France. … ?played the most accomplished match of its career out of World cup?. ?At the end of a heroic match and perfectly controlled vis-a-vis the Brazilian champions of the world, …
- Soccer World Cup & Golf Chat
My name is Fanuel Demas and I am mad about soccer, football …… whatever you may call it in your area. With many teams gone from the World Cup, Argentina being the last victim yesterday and England, Portugal, France and Brazil …
- World Cup Semifinals Part I: Somehow the World Is Still Spinning
And you have the audacity to publicly write about soccer? … Portugal, France, Germany, and Italy. I give you your 2006 World Cup semifinalists. … way he plays and defended it as simply a brand of football people couldn’t appreciate, …
- england portugal, france brazil
afterall…as i said…english soccer is overrated…the match was mostly quite … he’s the french key to winning this world cup…i’m getting abit apprehensive on … because brazil had no luck…and they played spectacular football.
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