World Cup Germany 2006 - Saturday July 01
Today's matches
| Match 59, 01 Jul 2006, 16:00 BST, Arena auf Schalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |||||
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| Match 60, 01 Jul 2006, 20:00 BST, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany | |||||
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Live from Germany
France upset Brazil to set up semi-final against Portugal . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Penalty shoot-out exit "unacceptable" says Eriksson, Scolari hails Portugal's 'warrior spirit', Brazil and France on a knife edge at h-t, World Cup record for Ricardo, Blatter furious over Berlin post-match battle, Germany have Italy score to settle, Italy crush Ukraine, Red-faced Rooney sent-off in anger, Brazil call up Juninho against France, Penalty hero Lehmann the toast of Germany, Portugal defeat England on penalties, Roof to be closed for England game, England and Portugal going to penalites, England and Portugal going into extra-time, England and Portugal 0-0 at the half, Klinsmann goals tally Klose's next target, Ronaldo fit as Portugal take on England, Germany deserved win says Ballack, We can win the World Cup, says Sven, Kaka and Emerson on the mend, Pekerman quits after World Cup loss, Lehmann lives up to great expectations, Germany beat Argentina on penalties to reach semi-finals . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Zidane denies kicking stadium door, Argentine fans ask Pekerman to stay, Football fever as millions crowd streets, French fans celebrate win over Brazil, Maradona snubbed at Argentina defeat, Scolari reflects on missed England job, Stadium announcer sacked for pro-German bias, World Cup fever sends Schumacher through gravel, Aragones to stay on with Spain, Defeat still sweet in Ukraine, Violence flares ahead of England match, Ghanaian fan dies after Ronaldo goal, Beckham and England unfazed by Blatter jibe, Ukraine team to get a little help from President, Frei leaves Rennes for Dortmund, World Cup gaff takes toll on Poll, Tiny ETimor TV station lifts threat after mob attack . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
Up for grabs in Gelsenkirchen, Rooney loses the plot, Ricardo robs England, Tete a tete, Captain cool under pressure, English resilience, Lampard bearing down, Knock on the head, No way through, Italy ahead, Two goal hero, Thirsty work, Even battle . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"It's almost like a mid-summer night's dream, with a bit of Woodstock thrown in,"
Former foreign minister Joschka Fischer talking about the fantastic atmosphere in Germany since the World Cup kicked-off.