There is discussion flying around whether FIFA should use technology to determine or help goal decisions. I don’t think the discussion should revolve around whether FIFA is going to use the technology but it’s more of when?
Talks about the technology intensified after France-South Korea game wherein France’s shot appeared to be valid but the referee’s judgement called it otherwise.
Have you ever thought how come Brazilial players are known for their first name like Ronaldinho, Kaka, Ronaldo, Robinho, and so on? In a post by Nick found here via againagain says that the use of the first name could have it’s roots in the slave system where people referred to these slaves using their first name.
This picture tells it all…
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Picture taken from ESPN.
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.
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.
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.
I found this article via Netscape on how to watch World Cup Live on PC in 5 easy Steps.
In an excerpt of the story found here.
For those of you stuck at the office without a TV, you can watch all the games and check the upcoming schedule, too. If you have technical problems with TVU, see the gHacks forum discussion. Don’t email me with questions; I won’t be able to answer you because of my schedule.
I don’t know if it’s going to work but I’ll give it a try.
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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.
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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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.
