MUNICH, 19 June 2006 — Advancing beyond Australia with flair proved too much for Brazil last night but while the world still waits for Carlos Alberto Parreira’s blessed squad to ignite this tournament
LEIPZIG, 19 June 2006 - France were held to a 1-1 draw by a dogged South Korea side yesterday that left Group G wide open after the former champions missed a series of late chances. France ended
HAMBURG, 19 June 2006 — Saudi Arabia midfielder Mohammad Al-Shalhoub has returned home following the death of his mother on Saturday, team officials said yesterday. It was not clear when he would
HAMBURG, Germany, 19 June 2006 — Ukraine and Saudi Arabia are both planning an attacking game when they meet today in Group H of the World Cup. Ukraine wants to improve its goal difference after
NUREMBERG, Germany, 19 June 2006 — Japan and Croatia played to a 0-0 draw yesterday, a result that leaves both teams in danger of failing to advance at the World Cup. Both teams had numerous
STUTTGART, Germany, 19 June 2006 — Spain promises more of the same when it faces Tunisia in its second Group H match today. The Spanish demolished Ukraine 4-0 in their World Cup opener and another
KAISERSLAUTERN, 19 June 2006 — You can’t say Brian McBride was prepared for it. A viciously delivered elbow under the eye, that is. Back in his days with Columbus Crew he had plastic surgery on his
DORTMUND, Germany, 19 June 2006 — Togo’s pay dispute took a new twist yesterday when FIFA intervened to ensure the African team did not become the first to boycott at World Cup match. FIFA spokesman
BERLIN, 19 June 2006 — FIFA is pleased if players and spectators have noticed World Cup referees producing plenty of yellow cards for sliding tackles and reds for elbowing because it means their message
NIEDERKASSEL, 19 June 2006 — Having to open with Argentina and the Netherlands was tough enough without also battling bad decisions by referees, Ivory Coast coach Henri Michel said yesterday. Michel
