World Cup Germany 2006 - Saturday July 08
Today's matches
| Match 63, 08 Jul 2006, 20:00 BST, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, Stuttgart, Germany | |||||
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Live from Germany
Germany thrash Portugal to finish third ahead of Berlin final . . . more . . .
On the pitch
ZZ factor will tip balance says Sagnol, Kahn announces international retirement, Organisers confident final will go ahead, Pauleta announces international retirement, Portuguese legend Figo retires, Sheer hunger will decide final, says Lippi, World Cup squad of the tournament, Zidane and Henry must shine says Platini, Gattuso hoping to face a tired Zidane, Germany crush Portugal to take third-place, Elizondo to referee World Cup final, Germany and Portugal scoreless at the half, Podolski named best young player, France in white for World Cup final, Italy receive praise from Domenech, Kahn to play against Portugal, Three French, four Italians up for best player . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Eiffel Tower ready for France win, Rooney gets two-match ban for red card, Tough line on elbowing 'reducing head injuries', Czech star Poborsky quits international stage, German press runs petition to keep Klinsmann, Lippi rules out Man Utd job, Paris to watch final under tight security, Injured boy gets dream trip to final, Capello ready to plunder former club, Buffon eyes Zenga's record, Cancellation of Africa-themed concert 'unavoidable', Kewell out for six weeks but no gout, 'Doping-free' World Cup, Cahill backs Houllier for Socceroos job, Beenhakker tipped to become Polish coach . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
Disbelief for Portugal, Domenech does the business, Portugal head out against France . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"But we have bigger hopes for this - that the 2010 World Cup will change the world's perception of the African continent and provide wonderful opportunities for people in the future.
South Africa's FIFA representative Michael Palmer looks ahead to the next World Cup in South Africa.