Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Tunisia's Anis Ayari Clears The Ball Off The Goal Line During Their Match Against Spain In Stuttgart
Tunisia's Anis Ayari clears the ball off the goal line during their Group H World Cup 2006 soccer match against Spain in Stuttgart June 19, 2006.
Spain's Fernando Torres kicks the ball during the Spain v Tunisia
Spain's Fernando Torres kicks the ball during the Spain v Tunisia Group H soccer match at the World Cup Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Monday, June 19, 2006. The match ended 3-1 for Spain. The other teams in Group H are Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Portugal's Costinha, left, and Iran's Vahid Hashemian go for a header during the Portugal v Iran Group D soccer match at the World Cup stadium in Fra
Portugal's Costinha, left, and Iran's Vahid Hashemian go for a header during the Portugal v Iran Group D soccer match at the World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, June 17, 2006. The other teams in Group D are Mexico and Angola. Portugal won 2-0.
An Iranian woman waves a national flag prior to the Group D soccer match between Portugal and Iran at the World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, Germany
An Iranian woman waves a national flag prior to the Group D soccer match between Portugal and Iran at the World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, June 17, 2006. The other teams in Group D are Mexico and Angola.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Poland's goalkeeper Artur Boruc reacts at the end of the World Cup
Poland's goalkeeper Artur Boruc reacts at the end of the World Cup, Group A soccer match between Germany and Poland, at the Dortmund stadium, Germany, Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Germany won the match 1-0. The other teams in Group A are Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Polish goalie Artur Boruc
Polish goalie Artur Boruc stretches for a ball during the, Group A, Germany 2006 Soccer World Cup match at Dortmund's world cup stadium, between Poland and Germany, Wednesday, June 14, 2006. The other teams in Group A are Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Tricolore
French players Zinedine Zidane, Sylvain Wiltord and Franck Ribery share a joke while preparing for their first 2006 FIFA World Cup™ against Switzerland on 13 June 2006.
Painted patriots
Korean fans pictured in excited mood on 13 June, prior to their team’s encounter with Togo in Group G of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Kaka the difference as records fall
At least the goal that carried the day lived up to Brazilian traditions as Kaka found space on the edge of the penalty area to shrug off the threat from three hovering defenders before caressing the ball high into the net. He was the 'Fab Four' member who most lived up to his reputation though there were some promising moments conjured by Ronaldinho
Monday, June 12, 2006
Brazilian fan dances samba
A Brazilian fan dances samba as she waits for the beginning of Brazil's training session at Offenbach, near Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, June 8, 2006A Brazilian fan dances samba as she waits for the beginning of Brazil's training session at Offenbach, near Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, June 8, 2006. Brazil will play in Group F against Japan, Croatia, and Australia during the upcoming soccer World Cup.MEXICO-IRAN-FAN
A Mexico football fan smiles as she awaits the start at Nuremberg's Franken Stadium of the first round Group D World Cup football match between Mexico and Iran, 11 June 2006. This opening Group D match is seen as critical to the hopes of both teams in a group which also contains Portugal and Angola.
Omar BRAVO (MEX), Budweiser Man of the Match
I thank God, the coach and most of all my team-mates for making this victory possible. But more important than this award is the win for the team which keeps us nicely in the running. This is one of the most emotional days of my career, and what better way to round it off than with two goals. Iran are a great team. They battled and never gave up. The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic.
Friday, June 09, 2006
This combination of six World Cup photos taken from two matches played Friday June 9, 2006 shows, clockwise from the upper left: Germany's Philipp Lah
This combination of six World Cup photos taken from two matches played Friday June 9, 2006 shows, clockwise from the upper left: Germany's Philipp Lahm, right, scores the 1-0 during the Germany/Costa Rica match in Munich, Germany; Ecuador's Carlos Tenorio, left, is tackled by Poland's Jacek Bak, during the Poland/ Ecuador match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany; A soccer fan wearing a hairpiece in the colors of the German flag reacts in front of a big television screen in Kaiserslautern, Germany; A supporter of the Costa Rican national soccer team shouts out as he waits for the start of the World Cup in Munich; Germany's scorer Philipp Lahm, right, is cheered by teammates Torsten Frings, center, and Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, during the Germany/ Costa Rica match in Munich; Ecuador's Edison Mendez, right, reaches for the ball as Poland's Jacek Krzynowek looks on, during the Poland/Ecuador match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
German players celebrate Torsten Frings' goal against Costa Rica during the Germany 2006 hosts' 4-2 win
German players celebrate Torsten Frings' goal against Costa Rica during the Germany 2006 hosts' 4-2 win
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
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Serbia and Montenegro's forward Savo Milosevic runs during a training session in Billerbeck, 06 June 2006. The Serbs are in Group C at the World Cup, whoch starts on Friday, along with the Netherlands, Argentina and Cote d'Ivoire. They face the Dutch in their opener on June 11. AFP PHOTO PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
The FIFA World Cup™ Stadium Hamburg
The FIFA World Cup™ Stadium Hamburg - Home of SV Hamburg and venue for the FIFA World Cup™ game between Cote D'Ivoire and Argentina
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Colourful German supporters
German supporters at the friendly match between Germany and Colombia. Germany won 3 to 0. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL
Dancing queens
Colourful samba dancers cheers on Brazil during their 4-0 defeat of New Zealand in Geneva, Switzerland on 04 June 2006. PHOTO/ANTONIO SCORZA
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Frederik Winsnes Of Rosenborg Challenges Sylvain Wiltord Of Lyon During Their Uefa Champions League Group F Soccer Match At Lyon's Gerland Stadium
Frederik Winsnes of Rosenborg challenges Sylvain Wiltord (top) of Lyon during their UEFA Champions League Group F soccer match at Lyon's Gerland stadium December 6, 2005. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
Real Betis' Goalkeeper Doblas Removes Flare From Pitch During Their Champions League Match Against Anderlecht In Seville
Real Betis' goalkeeper Antonio Doblas removes a flare from the pitch thrown by the crowd during a Champions League Group G soccer match against Anderlecht at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera Stadium in Seville, southern Spain December 6, 2005. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo
