June 27, 2006
Round 2: Italy v Australia
Round 2: (Day 18) ITALY v Australia Gianluca Vialli represented Italy, Juventus, Chelsea, Sampdoria and other glamourous clubs as a player, and also managed Chelsea for a short…
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June 27, 2006
Round 2: (Day 18) ITALY v Australia Gianluca Vialli represented Italy, Juventus, Chelsea, Sampdoria and other glamourous clubs as a player, and also managed Chelsea for a short…
June 27, 2006
The big One:: ENGLAND V ECUADOR England take on south American opposition with the hope of the bucking the annoying trend of the past two world cups that…
June 25, 2006
And so it begins. The group games have separated the rough from the smooth, the calm from the angry, the pathetic from the capable…It is the do or…
June 24, 2006
Tunisia v Ukraine.. The Ukrainians went mad in their last game, totally demolishing the sub-standard Saudis with a delightful display of attacking football…Shevchenko was showing signs of match…
June 24, 2006
Day fourteen Italy v Czech Lippi has gone crazy and selected a 4-4-1-1 formation for a game which Italy may well need to win if they are to…
June 22, 2006
DAY 13 Portugal v Mexico What is the history of the unique mexican anthem salute?? The hand held horizontal across the chest…… Portugal are resting every player with…
June 21, 2006
Germany V Ecuador The Ecuadorians have been one of the most surprisingly impressive teams in the first two rounds of matches, scoring some lovely goals and managing to…
June 20, 2006
Togo v Swiss TOGO:The Togan team almost didn’t make it to this game after problems over payments erupted into the threat of a player-strike…FIFA stepped in, and…
June 19, 2006
Jap V Croats Nakata calls for solidarity from both team and supporters.. japan Manager,Zico looks worried, haggard and drawn as he entered the stadium..Kovac brothers are both cleared to…
June 18, 2006
Day nine Iran v Portugal this one is like a cup final ….If Iran lose they are OUT, if Portugal win they are THROUGH….Play maker Deco is back…