World Cup Germany 2006 - Thursday July 06
Live from Germany
Countdown to Berlin for France and Italy . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Lehmann future hinges on Klinsmann, Klose dreaming of Golden Boot title, Three French, four Italians up for best player, Elizondo to referee World Cup final, France in white for World Cup final, Nesta out of World Cup final, Italy receive praise from Domenech, Henry always knew France would confound the critics, Zidane penalty sends France into final against Italy, Figo says Portugal deserved a final place, English town looks to Perrotta for double, Referee defends red card for Rooney, Totti likely to quit after World Cup, says Lippi, Italy are tops says Thuram, Guimaraes quits Costa Rica post, A dream win for Italy, says Lippi . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Toddler steals the show for Azzurri, Djorkaeff gets rude awakening in Germany, Six Germans arrested in Berlin's Fan Mile, Ronaldo to have knee operation, Fifa revamp rankings system, Capello takes over at Real Madrid, French team glorified in French press, Gallego's wish to coach Argentina, Record numbers expected for Berlin final, Match-fixing case tempers Italy joy, Ferdinand ashamed after England exit, Germany licks wounds after nail-biter defeat, France fans accused of killing Brazil supporter, Three revellers dead in French celebrations, Germany waits on Klinsmann . . . more . . .