World Cup Germany 2006 - Wednesday June 28
Live from Germany
Time-out for big eight at World Cup . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Henry hits back at cheat slurs, World Cup quarter-finals referees named, Pauleta not rushing to write off England, Everyone must pull their weight, says Eriksson, Portugal's Ronaldo back in training, Nesta ruled out of Ukraine quarter-final, Ballack, Klose back in training for Germany, Kahn puts team glory first, France send Spain packing in 3-1 upset, Fit Rooney looking ahead to Portugal, Ghana coach proud but disappointed, Voronin blow for Ukraine, We made mistakes says Aragones, Neville back in training for England, We'll beat Argies with our own game says Frings, Rivals Kahn, Lehmann getting on says Koepke, Blame FIFA not me says Swiss Streller, Nesta doubtful for Ukraine quarter-final, Record breaker Ronaldo helps Brazil march on, Time to party says Ronaldo, Goal shy Lampard to keep at it . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
Pessotto tragedy overshadows Buffon's World Cup, Argentina, Italy, England and Brazil are favourites, Adidas football sales top 1.2 billion euros, Viduka considers Australia retirement, Brazilians seek revenge against France, Euphoria foiling racists says German minister, Ecuador team to receive presidential award, World Cup sends Thai electricity bills soaring, Ecuador team to receive presidentlal award, Malaysian police nab 18 men over illegal bets, Palmero link for Aussie star Bresciano, Pessotto was depressed: wife, Press hail vintage France, Spanish fans 'shameful' behaviour inspired France, Sex, sleep and a good diet says Cannavaro, Spanish media aghast as French end dream, Merkel praises Klinsmann, hopes he stays, Del Piero and Zambrotta fly out to visit Pessotto, Deco hails Big Phil the family man, Minister to blame for Dutch exit says Cruyff, Serbian coach confirms exit, Blatter blamed for 'catastrophic' refereeing, Cech in Premiership fitness race, Germans predict win over Argentina . . . more . . .
Photo Gallery
Saint Patrick's Day, The key to the comeback, Zidane does it again . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"For me, my family. I've experienced difficult times in my life but I've always believed in myself".