World Cup Germany 2006 - Thursday June 29
Live from Germany
Pure class marks World Cup last eight line-up . . . more . . .
On the pitch
Argentina unlucky to draw us says Klose, Neville fit for Portugal clash, Brazil are below par says Gilberto Silva, We don't have a Brazil complex: Henry, Germany will beat Argentina says Beckenbauer, Figo hoping for one over 'good friend' Beckham, Zizou and Ronny a sideshow says Juninho, We have to raise our game again insists Thuram, Portugal's Ronaldo back in training, Zidane misses training, Everyone must pull their weight, says Eriksson, World Cup quarter-finals referees named, Kahn puts team glory first, Pauleta not rushing to write off England, Henry hits back at cheat slurs, Fit Rooney looking ahead to Portugal, Nesta ruled out of Ukraine quarter-final . . . more . . .
The Word on the Street
World Cup gaff takes toll on Poll, Lucky my left foot says Italy coach, Maradona visits Argentina squad, Beckham has no plans to hang up boots, Kaiser rules out FIFA bid, Blatter blasts England tactics, Pessotto tragedy overshadows Buffon's World Cup, Shevchenko ready for Italian job, Spanish fans 'shameful' behaviour inspired France, Viduka considers Australia retirement, Maradona hails Wayne 'Roonino' Rooney, Brazilians seek revenge against France, England fan handed suspended prison sentence, Euphoria foiling racists says German minister, Argentina, Italy, England and Brazil are favourites, Maradona vists Argentina squad . . . more . . .
Quote of the Day
"If I take a penalty I will hit it so hard that if I miss it, it will at least take the goalkeeper's head off."
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez in light hearted mood about the possibility of their Friday quarter-final tie with Germany being settled on penalties.