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Pele says he hated his nickname

Pele was so angry with a school
classmate who dreamed up his nickname that he punched him, the
soccer great recalled on Sunday…

World Cup to boost Germany's economic growth - People’s Daily Online

World Cup to boost Germany's economic growth
People’s Daily Online, China - 1 hour ago
The 2006 football World Cup would boost Germany's economic growth and employment, a study conducted by the German chamber of commerce (DIHK) said.

Aronian Takes the World Cup, but There Are 10 Real Winners - New York Times

Aronian Takes the World Cup, but There Are 10 Real Winners
New York Times, United States - 4 hours ago
The FIDE World Cup competition in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, which serves as a qualifier for the candidates' stage of the world championship, has concluded, with

World Cup: One tough opening act - Asahi Shimbun

World Cup: One tough opening act
Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 4 hours ago
9, in the German town of Leipzig, the Croats were unfortunate enough to be drawn to face Brazil, the defending World Cup champion and an overwhelming favorite
Zico has eyes on Europe The Japan Times
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Socceroos to rely on World Cup hopefuls - Brisbane Courier Mail


The Age
World Cup: Hiddink's hustling Socceroos should not be taken
Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 2 hours ago
Ranked 48th in the world by FIFA, many might consider Australia a long shot to survive the first hurdle at the 2006 World Cup finals.
Looking to the land of hope and glory The Age
Socceroos' new year begins with Asian Cup headache The Age
Socceroos face crisis as stars ruled out Sydney Morning Herald
The Age - all 9 related

World Cup: Men in blue/Shunsuke Nakamura - Asahi Shimbun

World Cup: Men in blue/Shunsuke Nakamura
Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 2 hours ago
"If I were to focus on just one point (between now and the World Cup) it would be finishing," Zico said in Frankfurt last month.
Lack of firepower a worry for Zico ahead of World Cup Japan Today
Zico to Coach in Europe after World Cup Samba Foot
Zico's son reaches deal with Flamengo Supersport
Japan Today - all 10 related

Big Year Opens Door to 2006 World Cup - Los Angeles Times


BBC News
World Cup: These guys look unstoppable
Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 2 hours ago
start up front alongside three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo, who has set his sights on becoming the most prolific marksman in World Cup history this
Parreira says he still has doubts about final World Cup roster SLAM! Sports
Brazil urged to keep feet on the ground to stay top of the world Scotsman
Ronaldinho stars, Best departs News24
BBC Sport - Independent - all 20 related

Owen confident of making world Cup - World Soccer


Virgin.net
Owen is World Cup doubt
The Sun, UK - 36 minutes ago
MICHAEL OWEN could miss the World Cup - after breaking a foot bone in Newcastle's game at Spurs today. The England striker is likely to sit out several months.
England star Owen suffers foot injury ITN
England star Owen breaks his foot BBC News
OWEN SUFFERS MAJOR BLOW SkySports
Clubcall - Football365.com - all 8 related

Germans pessimistic on country's 2006 World Cup title chances - Islamic Republic News Agency

Germans pessimistic on country's 2006 World Cup title chances
Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran - 10 hours ago
Only 20 percent of Germans believe their country will hoist the 2006 World Cup trophy in Berlin on July 9, according to a survey released by Der Spiegel news

German industry expects boost from soccer World Cup - Reuters South Africa

German industry expects boost from soccer World Cup
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - 12 hours ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - The 2006 World Cup that Germany is hosting will create 60,000 jobs and boost economic growth by up to a third of a percentage point next year