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		June 30, 2006 Germany oust Argentina on penalties Tour de France begins Sunday Li creates history, Federer rolls on Sania, Paes advance in doubles Scolari doesn't rule out England job Top riders banned from Tour de France Saina to lead India in Asian junior badminton Ronaldo still doubtful to face England Tea and cricket scores at 'Camp England' In Brazil, coming second is the same as coming last 'Brazil vs Italy in the final' Who will play World Cup semi-finals? How Thierry Henry missed the '98 final For Brazilian kids, soccer is a way out of slums Ukraine say they not done yet Lampard set to train after scare How football could thrive in India Germany aim to keep the party going Super Aguri delay new car debut Line judge faints in Nadal marathon Golden era to end in England-Portugal clash Comeback king Nadal targets Agassi June 29, 2006 Nadal rallies into third round Agassi continues final journey Bhupathi-Waske out of Wimbledon doubles Germany get stronger and stronger Zidane misses training with minor injury Argentina prepare for penalties Federer blazing in new attire Italian sculptor wants World Cup back Women's hockey team gets a sponsor Man quits job to watch World Cup Religious groups cashing on WC frenzy Italy soccer trial adjourns Italy blast critics as quarter-finals loom France and Brazil evoke magical Cup memories Champions sparkle in the sun Klinsmann uses mind games to push his team Sania crashes out of Wimbledon Federer humiliates Henman Sania crashes out of Wimbledon June 28, 2006 Mauresmo, Sharapova advance 3 Brazilian players under treatment Schumacher needs a real win at Indy Beckham loves cooking and cleaning Harikrishna settles for draw Ronaldo or Zidane? Tell us! Better late than never for Venus Ref made crucial mistake on free kick, says Puyol The great Zidane's farewell tour rolls on Germany meet Argentina for fifth time Mueller pays tribute to Ronaldo Doubters proved wrong: Zidane France inflict pain on Spain Ze Roberto, Brazil's Jack of all Henman says he can beat Federer Agassi, Nadal on course for third-round clash Ronaldo's main goal is the final June 27, 2006 Australia find silver lining in exit Deco to miss England game Pessotto seriously ill after fall Ronaldo highest scorer at WC Brazil too good for Ghana Hingis sweeps into second round Federer marches past Borg's record German skipper and sniper miss training Cristiano Ronaldo wants to join Real Madrid Chambers stripped of 100m title 'I want Ghana to win the final' Harikrishna suffers fourth defeat Referees ruining the World Cup? Time for Raul to make his mark Agassi returns for last hurrah Low-scoring finals await Brazil Buffon, Italy's life buoy Ukraine oust Swiss on penalties Rain frustrates Federer, Clijsters Australia cry foul over penalty Definitely a penalty, says Italy's Lippi Sharapova sets hearts racing June 26, 2006 Last-minute penalty takes Italy past Australia Portugal to appeal Deco's red card 'My goal is top ten at the end of this year' Ecuador leave with heads held high Dutch learn some hard lessons Raul hopes to celebrate birthday with victory Klinsmann not interested in coaching US Granddad's tips help Rodriguez Ballack fit for Argentina quarter-final clash Scolari returns to haunt England A century of success for Renault Referee criticised after chaos Dutch lick wounds after defeat Wimbledon: Play starts after rain delay Figo free to play against England despite head-butt Portugal lick wounds and wonder how to face England 'Grand final between Brazil and Argentina' Spain up against history in the generation game Verbeek named new South Korea coach Good times back for Indian hockey Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil Who's to blame for the Portugal-Holland fight? Italy face punishing battle with Australia Portugal's Man for the moment Portugal down Dutch in rough match Alonso wins Canadian Grand Prix 'Beckham's brilliance beat us' Sharath stopped in semis Beckham obliges Carlos, Rooney June 25, 2006 Beckham bends it for England Monday start for Henman, Federer Spain hoping to runaround French midfield Fed-Ex wary of talented Gasquet Red rules at the World Cup Sharath in Brazil Open semis Karun gets double podium finish Adrian was brilliant: Bhaskaran Dutch rout Aussies to win title Carrick cannot wait for England chance with Ecuador England seek quality as stakes get higher Four down, three to go for confident Germany FIFA credit Crespo for Argentina goal v Mexico India beat New Zealand 3-2, win bronze Indians start on winning note Pole star guides Germany Rodriguez fires Argentina into last eight Alonso on pole in Montreal Paes-Damm claim Ordina title Gasquet retains Nottingham title Team work was the key: Podolski June 24, 2006 Podolski double takes Germany past Swedes Krajicek, Ancic win Ordina Open Henin wins Eastbourne title Improve or lose, Terry tells England Fables do the trick for Ecuador India won't take Kiwis lightly Eriksson revels in South American record Pakistan finish fifth MotoGP: Thrilling win for Hayden Agassi to retire after US Open Senderos to miss rest of tournament Confident Swiss target quarter-final berth Jones back in champion's circle and wanting more Ukraine need to find quality to progress Tunisia need injection of youth: Lemerre Ferrari are bluffing, says Alonso Portugal aim to end Dutch dreams again Up to 100 England fans held in Stuttgart Armstrong dismisses drugs claim as absurd Vieira, the French toast Al Jaber and Al Deayea retire France make it to last 16 Swiss storm into second round Australia would have protested if beaten June 23, 2006 Ukraine make it to second round Spain ease to top place in group F1 does not need America, says Ecclestone Moment of truth for France Scandal won't hurt Italy: Buffon Federer to open against Gasquet Mistakes in last quarter cost us: Bhaskaran Leander to turn radio commentator English referee's fate in balance Tough Wimbledon opener for Sania Armstrong admitted to taking EPO - newspaper De Rossi banned for four matches Petrova pulls out of Wimbledon India go down to Holland in semis Ronaldo back to his best? Patience is the key word: Ronaldo Henin believes her time has come Australia, not Brazil, knocked us out: Zico Defeat against Ghana is Reyna's curtain-call Argentina back on goal trail against Mexico Australia gripped by World Cup euphoria Ronaldo rolls back the years Australia steal last 16 berth Ronaldo equals Mueller's World Cup scoring record Brazil net four with magic of yore Top Italy teams charged in scandal Striking difference between Italy, Czechs Erratic Ghana still too good for US Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach June 22, 2006 Italy through with win over Czechs Ghana win place in last 16 Chelsea face Man City in opener Federer eyes supremacy on grass 'Indians played on empty stomachs' You betcha, that's my boy! Pakistan bow out of Azlan Shah Owen says he'll not be back until 2007 Italy fight Czechs to survive 'Death Group' Federer eyes Borg record, fourth title Raul aims to have last word at finals Do Argentina stand exposed? England eye Walcott for later stages v Ecuador Maradona's "Hand of God" fooled more than one Do not judge me yet, says France coach Domenech Dindane signs off in style Argentina finish on top of Group C Ivory Coast fight back to beat Serbia June 21, 2006 World Cup record for Scolari Portugal in cruise control Portugal down Mexico to win group Angola, Iran in 1-1 draw Trinidad go home with heads held high Klose lights up German attack Fearless Togo ready to end glory era for France Bhaskaran praises midfield, defence Harikrishna loses to Grischuk Nadal named second seed ahead of Roddick India humble Korea to enter semis Injured Owen ruled out of World Cup Gatlin targets fastest 100 metres in US 'Beckham's smile can melt a box of bon-bons!' Musharraf's favourite football teams Dream match with Brazil beckons Ghana Beckham or Ballack? Whose team's better? The Dutch have a few questions for Argentina Hingis returns with mixed memories Excitement blamed for 3 deaths in China Cup fever breaks out after Germany romp Swedes find England's soft centre Cup fears for injured England striker Owen Sweden confident of beating Germany Klose to perfection Sweden force exciting draw with England Paraguay dash Trinidad hopes Baker's son gets the right mix Allback scores 2,000th World Cup goal June 20, 2006 Klose double as Germany top group Bosacki double sends Poles home happy Sharapova seeks return to grass confidence India in must-win match against Korea Pakistan hold Kiwis with late goal Davenport withdraws from Wimbledon France to try life without Zidane Baros may play against Italy Court bars 92 cable operators from telecasting World Cup Agassi eyes golden finale Tunisia fright gives Spain wake-up call Are Spain peaking at the right time? 'Germany could win the World Cup' Lemerre blames lack of vigilance for defeat Spain coach says changes turned the game Eight teams get ready for knockout stage Torres rallies Spain past Tunisia Shevchenko solid and sure Ukraine too good for Saudis Ukraine coach delighted with win June 19, 2006 Ban on Ghana's Gyan to stay France still in contention, says Barthez England ready to unleash Rooney Switzerland send Togo packing Jeev finishes tied 59th Beware, you may turn into a football! Sania sent packing in Holland Bhaskaran lauds his forwards South Korea rout Australia India beat Malaysia 5-2 Harikrishna holds Ivanchuk 4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans Klinsmann should stay on as coach, says Ballack Inside knowledge could help Togo Sania moves up to 38th rank Brazil still waiting for Ronaldinho to peak Chileans gets a taste for tennis Less work, more play for soccer-mad Bangla politicians 'When Zidane or Ronaldo miss, I'm very upset' Ukraine desperate to revive campaign Federer taking nothing for granted South Korea parties through the night Germany gamble on Ballack against Ecuador Brazil rely on toil as much as style France end goal drought but held by Korea Brazil buoyed by Kaka Ritwik retains ICL Chennai Open Japan-Croatia draw plays into Aussie hands Zvonareva wins Birmingham Classic Deco delivers on return June 18, 2006 Brazil seal place in last 16 Rooney to start against Sweden Croatia waste penalty, held by Japan Hewitt wins record-equalling fourth Queen's title I don't think about statistics: Messi Bhaskaran unhappy with showing De Rossi says sorry for elbow incident 'McBride is a bloodied marvel' Federer equals Borg's grass record Lippi upset with De Rossi Brazil not to fight Aussies India disappoint in opener Three sent off as US hold Italy Precocious Ghana come of age at last Italy v US three reds equals finals record Jamea Jackson stuns Sharapova Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive June 17, 2006 Blake, Hewitt in Queen's final Portugal can beat anyone: Deco Deco, Ronaldo propel Portugal Aussies ready to gamble all against Brazil Australia wary of Ronaldo Ritwik, Bennett to clash in final India target podium finish at Azlan Shah Federer reaches Halle final Striking worries but Europeans can progress Can the Dutch make the final? Croatia hold edge over shell-shocked Japan France need goals to avoid early exit Referee was hard on us, says Angola coach Angolans have night to remember Don't get in to a fight, coach tells Brazil Master of the midfield Angola hold Mexico goalless Ritwik, Saurav to clash in semis Crespo has his say on bright Argentina day Persie proud of Dutch progress June 16, 2006 Nadal retires from quarters with injury Orange tide sinks Ivory Coast India beat Kiwis in practice Rupesh-Sanave out of Malaysian Open Federer survives match points to reach semis Sania's campaign at DFS Classic ends Ecuador surprise some, prove others wrong Beckham provides bright spot for England Argentina slam six to savour A final between Brazil and Argentina! Chinese blogger racks up 10 million hits Spain are serious contenders to win Cup: Villa Twenty-six England fans detained overnight For Saudis, home is where the game is Debutants eager to atone for flops Missed chances cost England, says Eriksson Elimination deeply painful, say Paraguay Can England win the World Cup? Ljungberg grabs late winner for Sweden Delgado drives Ecuador Ritwik, Ghosal in last eight Federer closer to Borg's record Nadal sets up Hewitt rematch We never gave up, says Beckham Arvind Bhat halted in his stride Pressure pays off in the end for England We need a Kaka, say Japan Sania loses in third round June 15, 2006 Late charge earns England victory Portugal vs Iran like a final: Figo Arvind Bhat stuns world No. 6 Jonassen Two England fans arrested for assault England hoping to play it cool in Nuremberg Ivorians under pressure against Dutch Germans on track for semis? We are a match for anyone, says Klinsmann English fans mix history with soccer Ecuador cruise into second round Do-or-die for Sweden, Paraguay Ronaldo complains of dizziness German police detain 300 fans in Dortmund Coach Pfister may sue Togo football chief over drink comments Argentina's Messi hurts foot in training Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona Germany snatch last-gasp win Valencia hitman strikes in Germany Rooney fit, Neville doubtful Tunisia hold Saudi Arabia with late goal June 14, 2006 Sania edges past Perry Henry blames Ribery for missed chance India warm up with a win Need to play more solid: Bopanna Slow start exactly what Brazil were planning Pitch invaders will be punished Spain rain goals on Ukraine Sridhar, Anand in second round Bopanna goes down to Federer Did Brazil disappoint you? Ronaldo blasted as overweight, out of touch by home media Why Omar Abdullah supports England Post-defeat, Togo mulls future strategy Vikash Dhorasoo creates history Why Sania feels like Tim Henman Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen Two greats will take the field today Swiss satisfied with French point China's women embrace the beautiful game Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch! Argentina geared up for Serbian onslaught One in three Britons to shun England game: Survey Venus to play Hopman Cup for first time Nightmare of '98 returns to haunt Ronaldo Korean fan critical after Sydney fall Rooney's shadow over Beckham and Yorke Croatia made it tough, says Brazil coach Ahn encore for the Koreans Indian debut at World Cup Kaka gives Brazil record-breaking win June 13, 2006 Dutch courage pays off again France held goalless by Swiss Sania in second round of DFS Classic Argentina keep pin-up Messi waiting Yorke is the threat: Beckham Ronaldo in spotlight Ahn saves South Korean blushes Beware wounded Poles, Klinsmann tells Germany Fresh confusion over Togo coach's job Germany's weapon against Poland: 2 Polish-born strikers Can Germany break the European jinx? Spanish fan sacrifices all for his 'bombo' Ghana upbeat, despite loss Italy had little bit extra, says Lippi Weary but jubilant Aussie fans celebrate win Focus on Brazil as champions meet Croatia Cahill fits the bill 'Little Mozart' comes of age Italy floor Ghana with solid show Koller injury very serious, says coach Are your hopes on Rosicky? June 12, 2006 Czechs whip US but suffer Koller blow Agassi loses comeback match Can Nadal tame Federer on grass? Anand thrashes Topalov to win title The message of peace in sand Bopanna runs into Federer Aussie subs sink Japan Sania slips after French woes Tough openers for India I can die happy, says Trinidad keeper Hislop Real Madrid to advertise on Alonso's car For Brazil, defeat is not an option FIFA denies bribery allegations Roy Keane retires from football All eyes on Ronaldo against Croatia tomorrow Age behind them, Zidane and Co eye the Cup Players talk Togo coach back As India eyes 2010 final, new coach comes in for praise Iran need to win against Portugal Nadal is a different kind of player: Federer Figo older and wiser Pauleta goal sees Portugal past Angola Federer rues missed chances I had a winners' attitude: Nadal Mexico win with Bravo double June 11, 2006 Nadal wins second consecutive French Open Powell equals men's 100m world record Beenhakker provides masterclass Inspired Robben drives Dutch Japan ready for Aussie onslaught FIFA confirm Paraguay own goal Ivory Coast learning the hard way Sethi eyeing Asian Games glory Anand to face Topalov in final Alonso wins maiden British GP Bjorkman-Mirnyi win doubles final Gowda wins discus gold at NCAA meet FIFA to review Beckham goal Argentina cruise past Ivory Coast Goal-poacher to midfield marshal Swiss hoping for Federer inspiration Trinidad & Tobago snatch Swede draw Trinidad & Tobago snatch Swede draw England must improve to win Cup: Eriksson June 10, 2006 Williams mum on Karthikeyan's future Coulthard blasts Montoya Eriksson, Beckham happy with win Henin-Hardenne wins French Open England struggle to beat Paraguay Alonso on pole at Silverstone Schumacher lives in a bubble: Hill Anand overcomes Bruzon's threat FIFA delighted after superb opening day of W' Cup Italy's Nesta given all-clear We can still battle through, say Costa Ricans 'India should host 2014 World Cup' Police arrests German, England fans Former winners England, Argentina in action Togo coach Pfister quits over pay dispute 'Work smart rather than just hard' Ecuador tear Poles apart It was too risky to play Ballack: Klinsmann Birthday boy Klose celebrates with two goals Open and Klose June 09, 2006 Germany off to a flying start Hosts Germany kick-off World Cup Squash shot helps Federer out of a hole Ballack left out of World Cup opener Look who's watching the World Cup! Federer, Nadal set up dream final Sridhar, Saina bite the dust No sex please, we're Ecuadorean French court jails Olympique Marseille ex-coach Is Ronaldo fat? asks Brazil president England hatch novel plan for penalties Angola's Delgado steps into history Poles 100 pct fit and fired up for opener Crouch ready to lift England China TV expects 10 billion to tune in for finals World Cup returns to German soil after 32-year wait 25,000 watch champions Brazil train Mixed reaction to Ronaldinho ads June 08, 2006 Kuznetsova offers Vaidisova sympathy Henin was just too good for me: Clijsters Henin denies Clijsters a birthday party Kuznetsova downs Vaidisova to enter final Bhutia honoured to team-up with Barreto Are you rooting for Lionel Messi? Wanna join Beckham's team? Are the Dutch your stars? Is Thierry Henry the best? Three cheers for the Azzurri? Betting on Germany at the World Cup? Indians lacked team spirit at Chess Olympiad Ballack to miss Germany opener Poles to go retro against Ecuador Germany beware of opening blues Munich bears tragic scars Unlucky Cisse to miss World Cup What is your take on Beckham's dream team? June 07, 2006 Paes-Kirilenko lose in quarters "God save the team" service for World Cup fans Nadal to face Ljubicic in semis Will Delhi be ready for Commonwealth 2010? Essien the breadwinner for his family Rooney's moment of truth arrives June 06, 2006 Federer motors into French Open semis Sania-Husarova bow out Robinson gives thumbs down to World Cup ball Ballack still a doubt, Rooney trains Australia score public relations own goal Pele, Maradona to parade before opening match Clijsters dumps Hingis Mahindra United hunt for two more foreigners Rooney lifts England on training pitch Bhutia to join Mohun Bagan June 05, 2006 Nadal takes Hewitt in his stride Jung finishes 51st in World Cup Blatter tells referees to stamp out elbowing 'Do The Crouch' dance sweeps England Sania keeps Indian interest alive Hingis struggles into quarter-finals Croatia set simple target World Cup hoodoo torments Spain Brazil, Germany ready for kickoff Vaidisova arrives on the world stage Defoe flying out as Rooney cover Mauresmo denies nervousness Mauresmo, Sharapova subside on Paris clay Do you worship Ronaldinho? June 04, 2006 Brazil overpower New Zealand High five for Rossi in Italy Indian men finish 30th, women 12th Federer marches into quarters Bhupathi-Malisse in French QF Defoe flying out as Rooney cover India win U-21 title in Poland Spain extend unbeaten run Curtain to rise on greatest spectacle Sharapova falls to Safina in Paris Top seeds on high alert Nadal chokes on banana Anand crashes to defeat Nadal survives scare to reach fourth round Paes advances, Sania exits June 03, 2006 Italy captain Cannavaro questioned Crouch 'tricks' in England goal riot Narang books second Olympic quota Belgians go on the attack Sethi wins world pro billiards Pakistan recall Saleem Khalid, Akhtar Ali Indian men out of medal contention Germany impress in final warm-up Mathieu out to spoil Nadal's birthday Nadal, Federer bare their teeth France take nothing for granted Brazil wary of easy-looking group Ghana, US can surprise June 02, 2006 Portugal's path has obstacles Spain, Ukraine start as favourites Rathore among world's top 3 Bhupathi-Malisse in third round Poles pose problems for Germany in Group A Benitez signs new deal with Liverpool Is it a car or a football? Nadal and Hingis blaze through Jung misses Olympic bus again Arsenal deny wrongdoing after Belgian club probe India blitz Russia with perfect 10 Bhupathi-Hingis team up in Paris Armstrong 'hated racing' last few years Breaking the Chelsea fellowship England must beware dangers England players make royal pledge Paes-Damm crash out of French Open Nadal, Hingis, Clijsters matches postponed June 01, 2006 Henin, Hewitt slip through, Henman exits Smicer ruled out of World Cup Ancic, Capdeville fined after pushing incident Indian eves blank Mongolia Edmilson out of Brazil's World Cup squad Bend it like Beckenbauer -- but behind bars Anand fails to inspire India Henry sets up French win over Denmark Italy struggle against Switzerland Who invented football? Chelsea sign Shevchenko for record fee Archives Earlier Reports		Get news updates: What's this? Advertisement

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