04.07.2006 23:29 //
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Italy shatter Germany
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Italy scored two late goals in extra-time to book their place in the World Cup final for the first time in 12 years with their 2-0 win crushing the dreams of host nation Germany in Dortmund on Tuesday.
Normal time had failed to produce a...
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30.06.2006 19:43 //
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Germany progress into the semi-finals by beating Argentina
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Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was the toast of Germany as the hosts progressed into the semi-finals of the World Cup with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Argentina here on Friday. On Tuesday Germany will face Italy in the semi-final.
With the...
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30.06.2006 15:39 //
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Germany fit for Semifinal says Klinsmann
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Jürgen Klinsmann says his Germany team are fighting fit for today's quarter-final tie with Argentina and hopes his side can land the knockout blow in the battle of footballing heavyweights.
"We are ready for an almighty fight - and to win...
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30.06.2006 15:37 //
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Fearless Ballack sees Germany as slight favourites
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Germany captain Michael Ballack believes the hosts are slight favourites for today's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina (5 p.m.) in Berlin and said they were far from intimidated by the South Americans.
Ballack has been a key...
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24.06.2006 23:35 //
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Podolski the hero as Germany surge into quarters
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Germany took one step closer to their dream of lifting a fourth World Cup crown after the hosts defeated ten-man Sweden 2-0 on Saturday in Munich to book their place in the quarter-final against Argentina. The South Americans beat Mexico 2-1...
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24.06.2006 20:34 //
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Klinsmann salutes German win
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Germany coach Jürgen Klinsmann was thrilled after knocking out Sweden with two Lukas Podolski goals to reach the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
"I am so proud of them", Klinsmann beamed after the win in Munich set up a meeting with...
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15.06.2006 03:00 //
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Substitute Neuville fires Germany closer to last 16
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Substitute Oliver Neuville scored a stoppage time winner as host nation Germany moved to the brink of qualifying for the second round of World Cup with a 1-0 win over Poland in Dortmund on Wednesday.
Germany had spurned countless chances,...
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14.06.2006 23:00 //
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DFB welcome Daniel Nivel
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Daniel Nivel, the French policeman who suffered brain damage after being attacked by German hooligans at the 1998 World Cup, has been welcomed to Germany's match against Poland (1-0) in Dortmund on Wednesday.
"It's a great honour that...
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12.06.2006 12:00 //
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DFB and Mercedes-Benz prolong contract until 2012
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The German National Football Association (DFB) and Mercedes-Benz are continuing their time-tried partnership after the end of 2006. This was announced by the DFB and the principal sponsor at a joint press conference in the DFB Media Centre...
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09.06.2006 19:50 //
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Germany win World Cup opener against Costa Rica 4-2
[bild1]Host nation Germany got the World Cup start they wanted with a 4-2 (2-1) win over Costa Rica in the opening match of the finals on Friday.
Striker Miroslav Klose celebrated his 28th birthday with his 25th and 26th international goals to...
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