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	ZIDANE CHOICE A GOLDEN BALLS-UP Graham Shaw reflects on the decision to award the Golden Ball to Zinedine Zidane.

	OUR 2006 WORLD CUP DREAM TEAM Our six-man panel of experts select their team of the tournament from the 2006 World Cup finals.

	OUR 2006 WORLD CUP NIGHTMARE TEAM Nick Miller selects his 'nightmare' team of the tournament from the 2006 World Cup finals.

	BRAZIL FAIL TO HIT THE HEIGHTS Brazil never looked like champions as they failed to hit the heights in Germany.

	BRILLIANCE AND BELLIGERENCE FROM ZIDANE Martyn Ziegler reflects on the sad end of Zinedine Zidane's playing career.

	GERMANY BOW OUT ON A HIGH We look at how Germany proved the doubters wrong to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

	SELECTION REBOUNDS ON VAN BASTEN Holland's dreams of winning the World Cup were in trouble when Marco van Basten named his squad.

	A CASE OF WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Argentina lost it all - including their tempers - in a quarter-final penalty shoot-out defeat to Germany.

	SPAIN REVERTED TO TYPE Tom Rostance looks at how Spain again flattered to deceive at Germany 2006.

	LEGACY SHOULD OVERSHADOW FINAL SHAME Tom Ross believes Zinedine Zidane's career shouldn't be overshadowed by his red card shame.

	WORLD CUP WEEK FOUR CONTROVERSIES Andy Hampson looks at some of the controversies from week four of the World Cup.

	WORLD CUP WEEK FOUR MAGIC MOMENTS Andy Hampson looks at some of the magic moments from week four of the World Cup.

	ZIDANE FAREWELL COULD BE A FAIRYTALE Tom Ross reports from Berlin on a story that could turn into a fairytale for Zinedine Zidane and France.

	ROLE REVERSAL IN SURPRISE FINAL Nick Miller sets the scene for France v Italy - a World Cup final that few expected.

	AS MAD AS A BLATTER? Nick Miller asks what other great ideas Sepp Blatter might come up with.

	NO FOND FAREWELL FOR SCOLARI Martyn Ziegler finds it hard to be charitable about Portugal's exit from the World Cup.

	AZZURRI GLORY HAS ECHOES OF 1982 Nick Miller reflects on Italy's progress to the 2006 World Cup final in Germany.

	HISTORY NOW ON ITALY'S SIDE Martyn Ziegler says Italy must now believe they can emulate past World Cup wins.

	RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Martyn Ziegler examines why France have transformed from ageing has-beens to potential world champions.

	GERMANY EFFICIENCY IS SPOT ON Matthew Briggs reflects on England's misery in penalty shootouts, and Germany's success.

	HEAVYWEIGHTS BID TO GO FOURTH Tom Ross looks ahead to the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Italy.

	WE'LL LOOK BACK AND MISS SVEN Neal Collins says people will come to look back fondly on Sven-Goran Eriksson's reign.

	McCLAREN STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT Damian Spellman looks ahead to new boss Steve McClaren's reign as England manager.

	THANKS FOR NOTHING, SVEN Chris Hammer is delighted that Sven-Goran Eriksson is no longer England manager.

	KING HENRY CAN RULE THE WORLD Nick Miller says France's semi-final with Portugal is the ideal stage for Thierry Henry to show his talents.

	SAMBA BEAT NEVER FOUND IT'S RHYTHM Chris Hammer looks back at Brazil's failure to defend their hold on the World Cup.

	NO FANFARE AS ENGLAND RETURN Jim van Wijk sees England return from the World Cup to a muted reception.

	ENGLAND - HOW THEY RATED Reece Killworth rates the England players' efforts at the World Cup.

	TIME FOR TEARS AND ANGUISH Chris Hammer picks out the best of the games from week three of the World Cup.

	NO UNITED FRONT AS TEMPERS FLARE Reece Killworth reckons Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United career could be over.

	TIME TO LOOK FORWARD NOT BECK Frank Malley reflects on David Beckham's decision to step down as England captain.

	ZIZOU MAGIC LIGHTS THE WAY Chris Hammer reflects on Zinedine Zidane's incredible display in France's victory over Brazil.

	ENGLAND FALL WELL SHORT OF GREATNESS Frank Malley reflects on a disappointing 2006 World Cup for England.

	SVEN CAN'T CHANGE THE SCRIPT Reece Killworth reflects on England's agonising exit from the 2006 World Cup finals.

	ROONEY SHAME AMONG ENGLAND HEROES Frank Malley reflects on England's agonising World Cup exit at the hands of Portugal.

	SVEN'S MANAGEMENT STYLE Phil Barnett looks in depth at Sven-Goran's Eriksson's reign as England manager.

	SVEN MUST SEIZE THE MOMENT Frank Malley reflects on the challenge that awaits Sven-Goran Eriksson.

	AFRICA FAILS TO LIVE UP TO PELE'S PREDICTION Brendan McLoughlin reflects on Africa's failure to make an impact on Germany 2006.

	ERIKSSON FINALLY FINDS INNER FIRE Frank Malley believes Sven-Goran Eriksson has at last shown some character as England boss.

	MANAGER OF THE WEEK Tom Ross believes France coach Raymond Domenech now has his critics on the run.

	ENGLAND'S THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN Dave Tickner looks at three things England must do to close in on World Cup glory.

	WORLD CUP SHOCK OF THE WEEK Ken Gaunt rates Switzerland's untimely world Cup exit as the shock of the week.

	SIX OF THE WORST - THE WORLD CUP FLOPS With the World Cup reaching the home straight, we look at the big-name flops so far.

	OLD WORLD ORDER RESTORED Philip Cornwall looks at a quarter-final line-up featuring six former winners and only two continents.

	NEVER MIND THE QUALITY, FEEL THE RESULT Graham Shaw insists England can win the World Cup despite their unconvincing displays.

	PLEASE MAKE US PROUD Chris Hammer is pessimistic about England's chances of glory after another poor performance.

	HAS BECKHAM'S INFLUENCE WANED? Matt Barlow looks at whether David Beckham's influence on the England team is as strong as ever.

	THE GAME OF THE TOURNAMENT Chris Hammer reflects on what will probably turn out to be the best game of the World Cup.

	BAD DAY AT OFFICE LEAVES POLL TAXED Frank Malley reflects on Graham Poll's handling of Croatia's clash with Australia.

	BRAZIL FINALLY JOIN THE PARTY Chris Hammer reflects on the best games from week two of the World Cup finals.

	WORLD CUP MAGIC MOMENTS Andy Hampson looks at some magic World Cup moments from the last seven days.

	OWEN NOT THE GUILTY PARTY Frank Malley reflects on the injury that ended Michael Owen's World Cup dreams.

	WORLD CUP CONTROVERSIES We look at the biggest controversies during the past seven days in Germany.

	SHOCK OF THE WEEK - GHANA Ken Gaunt picks out his shock of the week from the 2006 World Cup finals.

	MAN OF THE WEEK - LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI Simon Stone picks out his man of the World Cup week - Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.

	HOME FIRES BURNING BRIGHT Chris Hammer reflects on hosts Germany's faultless record in Group A of the World Cup.

	THINKING OF ENGLAND Graham Shaw's rants and reflections on England's 2-2 World Cup draw with Sweden.

	ORDINARY BOYS FAIL TO IMPRESS AGAIN England may have topped Group B, but they must do better if they want to win the World Cup.

	GERRARD COMES TO THE RESCUE Matt Barlow reflects on England's 2-2 draw with Sweden in Cologne on Tuesday night.

	BRAZIL ANALYSIS Duncan Bech asks how Brazil are still hot favourites despite being so unconvincing.

	RONALDO NOT WORTH THE WEIGHT Graham Shaw says Ronaldo should lose a few pounds, if only to show he's a true professional.

	ARGENTINA DAZZLE WHILE UNDERDOGS DIG DEEP After an explosive first week of World Cup action Chris Hammer takes a look back at the best games so far.

	STRUGGLING OWEN MAY LOSE PLACE Andy Hampson looks at why Michael Owen is struggling to find his best form.

	CONFIDENCE THE KEY FOR OWEN Frank Malley says Michael Owen must regain his confidence quickly to stay in England's plans.

	TRYING TIMES FOR OWEN We take a look at a difficult year for Michael Owen, both at club and international level.

	MAN OF THE WEEK - SHAKA HISLOP Simon Stone looks at the first week of Germany 2006, and his man of the finals so far.

	IT'S A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT Spain may have looked the most impressive side so far but there is still a long way to go.

	ROONEY RETURN A RELIEF FOR SVEN Reaction from the coaches to England's 2-0 World Cup Group B win over Trinidad & Tobago.

	CARRICK IS ENGLAND'S MISSING LINK Dave Tickner feels Michael Carrick should come into England's World Cup midfield.

	ENGLAND ON THE WANE, BEFORE WAYNE Frank Malley reflects on England's 2-0 World Cup Group B victory over Trinidad & Tobago.

	ROUND ONE: THE MAGIC MOMENTS The opening World Cup games are now history so Simon Wilkes looks at the best moments so far.

	BRAZIL - IS THERE MORE TO COME? John Skilbeck reflects on Brazil's opening 1-0 World Cup win over Croatia.

	THE DECLINE OF RONALDO We look at the decline of one of the world's greatest players - Brazil striker Ronaldo.

	ITALIANS CAN RULE THE WORLD Tom Gledhill thinks Italy have the class to go all the way in Germany.

	LOS TRICOLORES HAVE PERFECT TIMING Mexico's ability to turn on the style in times of anxiety can set them on a successful World Cup run.

	SVEN MUST LOSE THE SHACKLES Mark Holmes says Sven-Goran Eriksson must change his approach if England are to win the World Cup.

	NEVER MIND THE QUALITY, FEEL THE RESULT Neal Collins reflects on England's opening 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay in Frankfurt.

	TACTICS ARE THE HOT TOPIC England's unconvincing win over Paraguay has again raised questions over tactics.

	BECKHAM'S BEST FOOT FORWARD Frank Malley gives you his verdict on England's 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay.

	KLINSMANN COMES OUT ON TOP Frank Malley gives his verdict on Germany's opening-day victory over Costa Rica.

	ENGLAND NEED MORE THAN ROO Mark Staniforth says Wayne Rooney alone can't save England's World Cup dream.

	OPENING CEREMONY IS BRIEF AND FITTING Frank Malley reflects on the opening ceremony of the 18th World Cup finals.

Date	Match						Grp/Rnd

July 9		Italy	1	-	1 (5-3p)	France	F

July 8		Germany	3	-	1	Portugal	3/4PL

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