Category: World Cup 2006 Diary

 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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

Day eight Argies v Serbia Milosevic is a useless donkey. Can Kezman show his worth? Argies were one of most impressive teams in first round..Serbia were…

Ecuador v Costa Rica Espinoza and Hurtado, together in the centre of defence are ruthlessly secure….Tenorio can be lively…good width..Delgado very tidy. Rwandan ref Costa Rica 3-5-2 Wanchope….want…

Day six- mayhem in the branches of the palm trees that line the field opposite the stone-cold block of flats where I dwell..dogs roaming the park…more…

Togo VKorea SouthPark Ji sung and song Chong Goo are the only players I know…Togans.. just the word itself gives rise to visions of tribal warriors,…

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