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Auction for FIFA World Cup autograph book donated by OC raises €61,500
Tuesday 18 July 2006An online auction of a book featuring the autographs of all 736 players and coaches from this summer's tournament has raised Euro 61,500 for the official 2006 FIFA World Cup charity "6 villages for 2006".

'Good performance, disappointing result'
Tuesday 18 July 2006Oscar Arias Sanchez, the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, gave FIFAworldcup.com his opinion on his national team's 4-2 loss to Germany.

Germany 2006: The interviews
Friday 14 July 2006Over the course of Germany 2006, FIFAworldcup.com tracked down the biggest names in the game, from legends like Michel Platini and Pele to the stars of the finals themselves, and sought out their opinions on the big event. See again what they ...

Italian triumph rekindles love affair
Friday 14 July 2006Italy's footballers went into the 2006 FIFA World Cup against the difficult backdrop of a match-fixing scandal yet ended up rekindling their nation's love for the beautiful game.

Portugal have cause for pride
Friday 14 July 2006Portugal returned home as heroes after reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years. FIFAworldcup.com reflects on their campaign in Germany.

Auf Wiedersehen Germany - Wamkelekele eMzansi Africa
Thursday 13 July 2006Germany was the perfect host for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, offering a warm, friendly face to the entire world. Now the mantle of hosting world football's greatest event passes to South Africa.
Germany win more than just third place
Wednesday 12 July 2006Germany 2006 in numbers
Wednesday 12 July 2006Danke, Thank You, Obrigado and Merci
Wednesday 12 July 2006France and Italy in contrasting pre-tournament moods
Wednesday 12 July 2006Take your Fantasy team to Germany!
Wednesday 12 July 2006France so near yet so far
Wednesday 12 July 2006Four of the best for Italy
Monday 10 July 2006Future is bright for beaten Ghana, says coach
Monday 10 July 2006Germany 2006: The award winners
Monday 10 July 2006Italy conquer world as Germany win friends
Monday 10 July 2006Zidane wins vote for adidas Golden Ball
Monday 10 July 2006Buffon collects Lev Yashin Award
Monday 10 July 2006Robben's eyes on the prize
Monday 10 July 2006Togo thwarted by in-fighting
Monday 10 July 2006Brazil left licking their wounds
Monday 10 July 2006Angola out but not down
Monday 10 July 2006Dutch out but not down
Monday 10 July 2006Dispirited Poles pin hopes on brighter future
Monday 10 July 2006Eagles fail to soar again
Monday 10 July 2006Ticos fall below expectations
Monday 10 July 2006Koreans find cause for optimism
Monday 10 July 2006US exit signals end of era
Monday 10 July 2006Mexico fail to lift the curse
Monday 10 July 2006Hope amid heartache for Argentina
Monday 10 July 2006T&T: Gone but not forgotten
Monday 10 July 2006Australia hope to inspire next generation
Monday 10 July 2006Petkovic laments lack of quality
Monday 10 July 2006Croatian disappointment runs deep
Monday 10 July 2006Spain look to the future
Monday 10 July 2006Saudi Arabians suffer stage fright
Monday 10 July 2006Swedes go out on a low
Monday 10 July 2006Swiss on a roll towards 2008
Monday 10 July 2006Ecuador excel against odds
Monday 10 July 2006Iran look to next generation
Monday 10 July 2006Japan left singing the blues
Monday 10 July 2006Black Stars shine on debut
Monday 10 July 2006Same old story for England
Monday 10 July 2006Ukraine reflect on a memorable debut
Monday 10 July 2006Lessons learned for Côte d'Ivoire
Monday 10 July 2006Sad exit for Paraguay's old guard
Monday 10 July 2006'Sometimes defence is more important than offense'
Sunday 9 July 2006Ecuador's Carlos Tenorio celebrates
Sunday 9 July 2006Users declare Portugal most entertaining team
Sunday 9 July 2006Italy hold their nerve to claim fourth crown
Sunday 9 July 2006