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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, China - 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, United States - 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, Japan - … 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 |
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World Cup: Hiddink's hustling Socceroos should not be taken … Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 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 Socceroos' new year begins with Asian Cup headache Socceroos face crisis as stars ruled out |
| World Cup: Men in blue/Shunsuke Nakamura Asahi Shimbun, Japan - … "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 Zico to Coach in Europe after World Cup Zico's son reaches deal with Flamengo |
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World Cup: These guys look unstoppable Asahi Shimbun, Japan - … 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 Brazil urged to keep feet on the ground to stay top of the world Ronaldinho stars, Best departs |
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Owen is World Cup doubt The Sun, UK - 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 England star Owen breaks his foot OWEN SUFFERS MAJOR BLOW |
| Germans pessimistic on country's 2006 World Cup title chances Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran - 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, South Africa - 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 … |