World Cup Germany 2006 - Friday July 07
On the pitch
Kahn to play against Portugal, Elizondo to referee World Cup final, France in white for World Cup final, World Cup squad of the tournament, Podolski named best young player, Italy receive praise from Domenech, Klose dreaming of Golden Boot title, Gattuso hoping to face a tired Zidane, Three French, four Italians up for best player, ZZ factor will tip balance says Sagnol, Nesta out of World Cup final, Italy are tops says Thuram, Henry always knew France would confound the critics, Lehmann future hinges on Klinsmann . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Czech star Poborsky quits international stage, Kewell out for six weeks but no gout, Beenhakker tipped to become Polish coach, Paris to watch final under tight security, Kaiser left underwhelmed by World Cup, Buffon eyes Zenga's record, Wanchope finds a home in Rosario, Cahill backs Houllier for Socceroos job, China busts online football gambling rings, Fifa revamp rankings system, French team glorified in French press, Six Germans arrested in Berlin's Fan Mile, Toddler steals the show for Azzurri, Batistuta wants Argentina job, Ronaldo to have knee operation, Three revellers dead in French celebrations, Capello takes over at Real Madrid, Djorkaeff gets rude awakening in Germany, Record numbers expected for Berlin final . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"With the kind of humility and intelligence he has shown in taking us to the final he can take great satisfaction."
Italy 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon on his coach Marcello Lippi.