Soccer world cup

No 'dirty terrorist' jibe
10/07/2006 19:31

Italy defender Marco Materazzi has denied reports that he had called Zinedine Zidane a "dirty terrorist" just before he was head-butted.

'Very serious' jibe upset Zizou

Italy hopes for economy boost
10/07/2006 19:17

Italy's win in the World Cup final is being hailed not only as a sports triumph but as a possible way to boost the country's sluggish economy.

Italy ready to welcome heroes

SA hails Italy win, eyes 2010

IMF issues warning to Italy

Italy govt 'faces challenges'

'Very serious' jibe upset Zizou
10/07/2006 17:55

Zinedine Zidane's World Cup final assault on Marco Materazzi was provoked by a "very serious" comment, according to his agent.

Internet thank you for Zidane

Zidane: A nation asks why?

Zidane: 'Blame the video'

Zidane: A nation asks why?

Internet thank you for Zidane
10/07/2006 16:35

Adidas plans to launch an Internet site to thank French football star Zinedine Zidane as he retires.

Zidane: 'Blame the video'

Zidane wins Golden Ball award

'Vanishingly small arrests'
10/07/2006 15:11

Although German authorities made about 9 000 arrests during the soccer World Cup police say the total is "tiny" and "vanishingly small".

Fans face jail sentences

Violence before Eng showdown

Zidane: A nation asks why?
10/07/2006 15:11

For many French fans the hardest part of France's World Cup final loss to Italy wasn't the defeat itself. It was Zidane's brutal act of fury.

Zidane: 'Blame the video'

Zidane wins Golden Ball award

Dramatic end to Zidane's career

Zidane wins Golden Ball award

Zidane: 'Blame the video'
10/07/2006 14:43

Italy's coach Marcello Lippi has insisted Marco Materazzi said nothing to provoke Zinédine Zidane into the head-butt that led to the France captain's late dismissal in the World Cup final.

Dramatic end to Zidane's career

Italy win drama-filled final

Zidane equals record

Italy ready to welcome heroes
10/07/2006 13:46

Italian fans have readied themselves for a party to welcome home their footballing heroes who are scheduled to hold a victory parade through Rome.

'Italy loves soccer again'

Cannavaro heading for Chelsea?

Zidane wins Golden Ball award
10/07/2006 11:13

Disgraced France captain Zinedine Zidane has won the Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player.

Klose wins Golden Shoe award

World Cup gallery

'Italy loves soccer again'

Dramatic end to Zidane's career

SA hails Italy win, eyes 2010
10/07/2006 10:44

South African newspapers have hailed Italy's win in the World Cup as the country prepares to host the event in 2010.

SA 2010 'far behind schedule'

Dramatic end to Zidane's career
10/07/2006 10:21

Zinedine Zidane's career has ended in high drama after he lost his temper and was sent off for assaulting Italy defender Marco Materazzi.

Klinsmann rated as top coach

Klose wins Golden Shoe award

Thanks for the memories

Leading World Cup scorers

France united in sorrow
10/07/2006 10:21

France has united in sorrow and wounded pride after its team lost the World Cup final to Italy in Berlin.

France pay the penalty...

Mbeki promises 2010 success

SA 2010 'far behind schedule'

Klinsmann rated as top coach
10/07/2006 08:26

Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been rated as the top coach at the World Cup, according to the British Sunday Times newspaper.

Klinsmann: We are disappointed

'US talk to Klinsmann'

Klose wins Golden Shoe award
10/07/2006 08:26

Germany striker Miroslav Klose has won the Golden Shoe award for topping the scoring charts at the World Cup in Germany.

Leading World Cup scorers

Fifa eyes 'proper' refs for 2010

Leading World Cup scorers

Thanks for the memories
10/07/2006 08:26

Zinedine Zidane was not the only star to depart the stage at the end of the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

France pay the penalty...

Italian fan dies hoisting flag

Leading World Cup scorers
10/07/2006 07:14

Leading goalscorer from the 2006 Soccer World Cup.

Ghana declares public holiday

Police 'invent' ticket thief

Italy win drama-filled final

'Italy loves soccer again'
10/07/2006 06:32

Piazzas from Rome to Milan have erupted in cheers as a nation, still reeling from a massive match-fixing scandal, found relief in winning the Soccer World Cup.

World Cup Special Report

France pay the penalty...

Cup final into extra time

Italy win drama-filled final
09/07/2006 23:07

Italy have won the World Cup on penalties after a final destined to be remembered for the sending-off of French captain Zinedine Zidane.

Italy win World Cup

Cup final into extra time

France pay the penalty...
09/07/2006 22:42

Italy beat France 5-3 on penalties in the World Cup final after the the two teams finished level at 1-1 after extra time.
Cup final into extra time
09/07/2006 21:56

The World Cup final has gone into extra time the first time since 1994 with Italy and France at one-all.

Mbeki promises 2010 success
09/07/2006 21:03

President Thabo Mbeki has staked the African continent's reputation on South Africa running a smooth 2010 World Cup.

Zidane equals record
09/07/2006 20:38

Zinedine Zidane's successful seventh minute penalty for France against Italy means he has become the fourth player to score three goals in the history of the Cup final.

Countdown to World Cup glory

France rev up for Cup final
09/07/2006 18:07

Faces painted with the French tricolour and chants are filling streets as the nation gears up for the Cup final against Italy.

Bookies bet on Azzurri

Bookies set for 1bn pounds WC

Bookies bet on Azzurri
09/07/2006 17:01

A leading British bookmaker is backing Italy to beat France in the World Cup final.

Sven in tears after defeat

Eriksson turns down jobs
09/07/2006 16:34

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has turned down several job offers and is open to suggestions.

Eriksson calls for trust

Africa: Little to glow about
09/07/2006 16:04

"Africa is ready, Africa's time has come, Africa is calling." These words could just as well sum up Africa's hopes of actually winning the World Cup.

Mbeki: No 2010 financial worry

Italians take to the streets

Italian fan dies hoisting flag
09/07/2006 16:04

A 77-year-old Italian pensioner fell off a ladder and died as he tried to attach Italy's flag to a pole ahead of the World Cup final against France.

WCup hookers love Italians

Fifa eyes 'proper' refs for 2010
09/07/2006 14:20

Fifa hopes to have professional referees in place for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, says a German news magazine.

Blatter cautions referees

'Too many yellow cards'

'Final will give us wings'

Countdown to World Cup glory
09/07/2006 13:17

France and Italy are to contest the 18th World Cup final in a showdown which pits a hard-nosed Italian defence up against an ageing French side.

Italy at 'home' in WC final

'Rooney-ref' for WC final

New rules for World Cup final

Germany: We feel like champs
09/07/2006 12:01

Unable to achieve their goal of becoming world champions, host nation Germany has hailed themselves as the people's champions.

Germany secure third place

World Cup 2006: By the numbers

Klinsmann: We are disappointed

2010: Germany the norm for SA
09/07/2006 09:20

Germany is being hailed for organising one of the best Fifa World Cup events yet putting even more pressure on the South African organisers.

SA 'impressed' by Germany

World Cup 2006: By the numbers

Germany secure third place
08/07/2006 22:50

World Cup hosts Germany have finished with the consolation of third place after thumping Portugal in Stuttgart.

Mbeki: No 2010 financial worry

World Cup 2006: By the numbers
08/07/2006 19:35

The 2006 World Cup in Germany by the numbers.

Rain unlikely at World Cup final

Eiffel Tower ready for French win

Mbeki: No 2010 financial worry
08/07/2006 16:26

Thabo Mbeki has said that fears South Africa was not financially or logistically equipped to host the World Cup in 2010 were unfounded.

Fears for 2010 funding

Owen: Striker role hurt Rooney
08/07/2006 15:33

The decision to play Wayne Rooney as a lone striker in the loss to Portugal may have contributed to his sending off according to Michael Owen.

World Cup all-star squad

SA is going to succeed - Jordaan

SA 'slow' to prepare for 2010
08/07/2006 14:21

Preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in SA are slow and questions remain whether the country will be ready in time, DA leader Tony Leon says.

State of emergency declared in Berlin

Rain unlikely at World Cup final
08/07/2006 12:37

The World Cup final is likely to see overcast conditions, but little chance of rain, according to German weather forecasters.

SA is going to succeed - Jordaan
08/07/2006 12:37

Unperturbed by doubts over their ability to stage Africa's first World Cup, confident South African football officials say they will be up to the task in 2010.

Berlin declares state of emergency
08/07/2006 11:37

A state of emergency was declared in Berlin for seven hours as a violent summer storm lashed the German capital.

Eiffel Tower ready for French win
08/07/2006 10:31

A World Cup victory for France against Italy will be celebrated by a spectacular all-night light show at the Eiffel Tower.
'Final will give us wings'
07/07/2006 21:03

As France and Italy prepare for the final, much discussion is taking place about who will be the fittest at kickoff.

Italy at 'home' in WC final

'Rooney-ref' for WC final

New rules for World Cup final

'Ronaldo's jeering absurd'
07/07/2006 20:38

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has slammed the jeering of Cristiano Ronaldo as absurd.

Ronaldo tops Young Player list

Rooney: 'I'm gobsmacked'

Ronaldo in trouble at United?

Italy change training times
07/07/2006 20:18

Italy have changed their training schedule because of storms that have drenched the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

Golden balls ready

Lippi to help Fergie at United?

French fan behind bars
07/07/2006 19:00

A French fan has been sentenced for four months after throwing a bottle at a police officer during victory celebrations.

Man shoots noisy French fans

Fans face jail sentences

Young Player award for Podolski

World Cup all-star squad
07/07/2006 17:11

Forwards Francesco Totti and Luca Toni are among seven Italians named to the 23-man World Cup all-star squad.

All white for 'Les Bleus'

Billions to see SA documentary

2010 to transform continent
07/07/2006 16:15

South African organisers of the 2010 World Cup have their hearts on transforming the world's perception of the whole African continent.

World Cup eyes turn to 2010

Mbeki: SA needs German help
07/07/2006 15:57

South Africa needs German help in organising the 2010 football World Cup, says SA President Thabo Mbeki.

Tough work ahead for Bafana

FNB injects $30m into 2010

Billions to see SA documentary
07/07/2006 12:06

A mini-documentary to be screened during the World Cup final will thrust South Africa into the limelight.

World Cup eyes turn to 2010

Pilot to head SAA's 2010 team

Italy at 'home' in WC final
07/07/2006 11:43

Italy will be the designated 'home' team in the World Cup final against France at Berlin's Olympiastadion.