World Cup Germany 2006 - Monday June 12
Today's matches
| Match 12, 12 Jun 2006, 14:00 BST, Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Germany | |||||
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| Match 10, 12 Jun 2006, 17:00 BST, Arena auf Schalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |||||
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| Match 9, 12 Jun 2006, 20:00 BST, AWD-Arena, Hanover, Germany | |||||
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Live from Germany
Italy shake off woes, Czechs and Aussies win too, Aussies stay cool in the heat of the action . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Australia pull off remarkable 3-1 win over Japan, Italy beat Ghana 2-0, Koller out of first round, Rosicky inspires Czech rout over USA, Iran captain out of Portugal match, Total recall for Sweden keeper, Japan lead Australia 1-0 at h-t, Scolari explains Deco absence, Lippi drops Totti hint, Portugal beat Angola 1-0, Robben hands Dutch crucial win, Bravo to the double as Mexico open with win, Eriksson mulling Rooney return, France set to start Ribery . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Pfister returns to take helm at Togo, Referee admits God was on his side, Domenech furious with French press, Cafu faces prison over passport, Beckham family lampooned by tabloid, Stunned Australians celebrate win, Crouch keen for Rooney to return, Schafer mulls Togo challenge, (Some) police get weekend break, Backs against the wall for Poland, Swedes in lockerroom brawl, Bush telephones US team, Cisse released from hospital, I won't celebrate against England, North Korean television airs games, Organisers investigate empty seats, Safety fears as Frankfurt roof shuts . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
Innocent face of Italian football, Kangeroos leap over Japan, Koller agony, Man Mountain, Mozart calls the tune, Painted Black Star, Death blow, Roving striker, Frightening fan, Convergence, Victory at all cost, Help from above . . . more . . .
Pic of the Day
Head coach
A Japan fan wearing a singular piece of heawear featuring the face of the side's Brazilian coach Zico.
A Japanese fan cheers his team against Australia with a cut out picture of Brazilian coach of the Japanese team Zico (top) in their first round Group F World Cup football match at Kaiserslautern's Fritz-Walter Stadium, 12 June 2006. Japan were leading 1-0 at half-time. JAPAN OUT AFP PHOTO / SHINYA HAGA
Quote of the Day
"If the monks cannot avoid watching the games, they should not scream and cheer as they watch,"
A cheif monk in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, worried about his charges and the prospect of bad karma.