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Rooney’s 2000th Goal

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For the first time Wayne Rooney is going to be in the starting lineup of Sven’s squad hoping to get past Sweden as Sven confirmed. He will replace Peter Crouch, who was booked against Paraguay, as Michael Owen’s partner in attack. In today’s game, I have a very strong feeling that Rooney is going to get FIFA’s 2000th point in the England vs Sweden game wherein the goal total is at

The penalty that Fernando Torres struck home to give Spain a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Stuttgart last night was goal number 1,991. Today’s earlier matched have increased the goal total to 1,997 which means England and Sweden just needs to score three goals to close or surpass the total today.

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World Cup Diary: Croatia

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Croatia Below is a diary of all games played by Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2006.

Last Updated: June 19, 2006

Date Played: June 13, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Brazil
Scorer/s: Kaka (44′)
Budweiser Man of the Match: Kaka

Croatia gave the Brazilians a scare with their gutsy play keeping the favorites at bay. They managed to keep the game close all throughout until Kaka delivered at the 44th minute what proved to be the only goal of the game.

The Croatian team was praised for their solid showing a well disciplined and well organized squad. They played at the same level as the favorites only to get beaten by single hard-earned goal.

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World Cup Diary: Brazil

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Brazil FIFA World Cup Below is a diary of all games played by Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2006.

Last Updated: June 19, 2006

Date Played: June 13, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Croatia
Scorer/s: Kaka (44′)
Budweiser Man of the Match: Kaka

A minute before half-time and Kaka scored the only goal of the match that saw a second half of frustration from a gutsy and tough Croatian side.

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Togo Destroys African Nation

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Togo will be the first team in FIFA’s 76-year-history who qualified for the World Cup Finals to widraw from a match.

Togo is reported to be on a bus going to catch a flight from Friedrichshafen airport to go home. Reports are flying that Togo is fighting over pay row and opted to leave the Finals instead of waiting for a decision by their officials.

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The Head Tells it All

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World Cup Hair Only in FIFA World Cup. Need I say anything because I am sure his head tells everything.

Seriously, I am fascinated and in awe on the passion of players, fans and the entire world in football. Only in this game would you see the most creative styles in face, body and different eye popping looks.

Taribo West: This Prodigy-esque effort was as green as the Nigerian flag; what a lovely, proud gesture. Pity it stopped him heading a last-minute equaliser against the Swedes in 2002, eh?

Photograph: David Cannon/Getty.
News from Football Guardian.

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World Cup Diary: Australia

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Below is a diary of all games played by Australia in FIFA World Cup 2006.

Last Updated: June 18, 2006

Date Played: June 12, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Japan
Scorer/s: S. Nakamura (JPN 26′), T. Cahill (AUS 84′, 89′), J. Aloisi (92+’)
Budweiser Man of the Match: Tim Cahill

A morale boosting win for Australia who trailed most of the way starting from the disputed goal of S. Nakamura on the 26th minute. Japan’s defense held strong all throughout the game but Australia made necessary adjustments in the second period in hope of coming back.

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World Cup Diary: Japan

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Below is a diary of all games played by Japan in FIFA World Cup 2006.

Last Updated: June 18, 2006

Date Played: June 12, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Australia
Scorer/s: S. Nakamura (JPN 26′), T. Cahill (AUS 84′, 89′), J. Aloisi (92+’)
Budweiser Man of the Match: Tim Cahill

A heartbreaker loss for Japan who led most of the way starting from the disputed goal of S. Nakamura on the 26th minute. Their defense held strong all throughout the game with their goalie Kawaguchi playing great football with a series of save including a double block off striker Mark Viduka early in the game.

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World Cup Diary: Portugal

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Below is a diary of all games played by Portugal in FIFA World Cup 2006.

Last Updated: June 18, 2006

Date Played: June 11, 2006 (Group Stage)
Opponent: Angola
Scorer/s: Pauleta 4′
Budweiser Man of the Match: Luis Figo

This was not a convincing win for Portugal but a good start nevertheless for a team that had a disastrous opening in FIFA World Cup 2002 and Euro 2004 which they were not able to reverse. The goal came at the 4th minute from Pauleta to secure three points for the team. It was not a great performance but the points matter more.

After scoring the first goal Angola responded by playing hard making Portugal earn possession while the leader on the other hand protected their lone goal until the final minute. Portugal’s early aggresiveness subsided in the second half and relegating themselves into a defensive stance making sure they get the win.

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Ronaldo Makes Me Sick

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I cannot believe how a talent like Ronaldo would show up overweight in the greatest sporting event in the world. The 1996, 1997 and 2002 World Footballer of the Year was a disgrace in the first game against Croatia with Kaka providing the only goal for the team. Brazil’s below expectation performance and Argentina’s spectacular showing are tipping the scale of the World Cup Finals.

After Sunday’s game Ronaldo was blasted across the Brazilian press with headlines:

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