World Cup Germany 2006 - Tuesday June 06
Live from Germany
England calm Rooney hopes, Ronaldo fit again, Ronnie gives blister doubt the boot . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Aussies will be big surprise, says Hiddink, Ballack wary of England threat, Eriksson upbeat on Rooney comeback, Fears ease for injured Italy pair, Germany predict winning start, Koller in best shape ever, Neville hopes England avoid opening jinx, Ronaldo on the mend, USA down Angola in private affair, Wounded Dutch call in reserves . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Cech top of the Czechs in 2005/06, Hooligan victim Nivel handed gesture, Joy for rural Bolivian soccer fans, Malaysian fans get ministerial warning, Missing French World Cup tickets found, NATO launches anti-terror flights, Poles send Germany blacklist of fans, Refs told to red card elbowing, Serb coach's son left out in cold, SKorean PM to take in World Cup match . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
Juggling, Ronaldo laughs off boot problem, Stars in his eyes, Sorry boss, you too!, Legs 11, Shoeless wonderkid . . . more . . .
Pic of the Day
In the champions fort!
Ronaldinho in characteristically cheerful mood takes part in training with Brazilian teammate Juninho. The champions kick off their defence against Croatia on June 13.
Brazil's head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (L) gives instructions to midfielder Ronaldinho (C) and Juninho as they stand behind the barriers 06 June 2006 during a training session in Konigstein. Brazil's World Cup squad prepares to face Croatia next 13 June in Berlin, disputing the 2006 Fifa World Cup. AFP PHOTO/ANTONIO SCORZA
Quote of the Day
"We have great belief we can win the match but I know, having played in four tournaments before, that we've won one, lost two, and drawn one of the first games."
Veteran England defender Gary Neville in sober mood ahead of Saturday's Group B opening tie against Paraguay.