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12.07.2006 11:30 // Archiv Klinsmann quits, Löw named as new headcoach [bild1] On Wednesday former assistant coach Joachim Löw was named as a new headcoach of the German national team. Löw follows Jürgen Klinsmann, who told the German football federation (DFB) on Tuesday, that he will step down from his role as... Read more
11.07.2006 16:52 // Archiv Johansson looking to stay on at UEFA [bild1]UEFA president Lennart Johansson announced on Tuesday in Berlin that he would seek a renewed mandate next year. The Swede faces a challenge from Frenchman Michel Platini. "I feel I still have the necessary energy and engagement for a new... Read more
10.07.2006 10:49 // Archiv Zinedine Zidane was named the best player at the World Cup [bild1] France captain Zinedine Zidane was named the best player at the World Cup despite being sent off in the final for headbutting an Italian opponent, FIFA announced on Monday. Zidane received 2.012 points with Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro ... Read more
09.07.2006 23:34 // Archiv Klose finishes World Cup top scorer [bild1] Germany striker Miroslav Klose finished top scorer at the World Cup with five goals. Klose scored twice in the 4-2 win over Costa Rica, twice in the 3-0 win against Ecuador and once in the quarter-final against Argentina. Eight players... Read more
09.07.2006 23:15 // Archiv Italy world champions as Zidane and France pay the penalty [bild2] Italy won the World Cup final on penalties after a dramatic final destined to be remembered for the sensational sending off for French captain Zinedine Zidane in his farewell match. For only the second time in the history of the... Read more
08.07.2006 23:20 // Archiv Kahn announces international retirement [bild1] Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn announced here on Saturday after his country won the World Cup third-place playoff against Portugal that he was ending his international career. "It was my last international match today and I could not have... Read more
08.07.2006 22:48 // Archiv Germany finished third after victory against Portugal [bild2] Host nation Germany had the consolation of securing third place at the World Cup by defeating Portugal 3-1 in the play-off here on Saturday. Bastian Schweinsteiger was the hero scoring two great individual goals and having a hand in the... Read more
07.07.2006 13:49 // Archiv Podolski named best young player of World Cup [bild1] Germany's Lukas Podolski was named by FIFA on Friday as the best young player of the World Cup. The 21-year-old Polish-born striker was chosen ahead of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann selected Podolski as part... Read more
05.07.2006 12:55 // Archiv Mayer-Vorfelder: "We can be proud of the team" [bild1]One day after the semifinal defeat against Italy Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder, President of the German Football Association (DFB) and national team manager Oliver Bierhoff made clear, that everyone could be proud of the German team. ... Read more
05.07.2006 08:47 // Archiv Jürgen Klinsmann: Team played fantastically during the World Cup [bild1] Germany and their coach Jürgen Klinsmann were left shattered on Tuesday after two Italian goals in extra-time handed the hosts a 2-0 loss here in the World Cup semi-final. Klinsmann's side bowed to last-gasp goals from Fabio Grosso and ... Read more