World Cup Germany 2006 - Sunday June 25
Today's matches
| Match 51, 25 Jun 2006, 16:00 BST, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, Stuttgart, Germany | |||||
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| Match 52, 25 Jun 2006, 20:00 BST, Frankenstadion, Nuremberg, Germany | |||||
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Live from Germany
England to meet Portugal in quarter-finals . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Ballack rests after foot injury flares: Bierhoff, Beckham the hero for England in scrappy win, Kewell in doubt for Italy showdown, Portugal edge Holland in battle of Nuremburg, Portuguese and Dutch break record of shame, Robinho very doubtful for Ghana clash, Ronaldo plays down record bid, Schwarzer back in goal for Aussies, Suarez proud of Ecuador campaign, We'll run France ragged says Spaniard . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Cole wins gay sex slurs damages, Germans see Argentina as main threat, 'I'd rather be playing': Van Basten, Kahn hits out at Klinsmann, Klinsmann not headed for US job: Bierhoff, Klose has the look of Gerd: Beckenbauer, Lippi not fooled by "cunning" Aussies, Police arrest 300 England fans, Record-breaking time for evergreen Cafu, United and Chelsea set for battle over Torres . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
England extend their tournament, Game over for Ronaldo, Hanging on, Heads on the block, Holland on the deck, Maniche sends Portugal through, Night of shame, Painful night for Holland, Portugal shoot into quarters, Thanks skipper, The make-up for a good match . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"It's war. I win and they die, not to be taken literally of course!"
France defender Eric Abidal, summing up his imminent battle with the Spainsh frontline in miltary terms.