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July 22, 2006

From Businessman to World Cup Referee (donga.com)

[ FIFA World Cup Updates] It began as a hobby, but it led him on to the World Cup grounds. Kim Dae-yeong (age 44), the only Korean to referee in the 2006 FIFA Germany World Cup, took part as an assistant referee in the third-place play-off match between Germany and Portugal.

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World Cup- The Tartan Army

[Youtube.com] From Soccer7SG: World Cup 2006 in Germany- The Tartan Army Commercial for ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC coverage of the Cup in the United States of America "Yet again, Scotland didn't make the World Cup... but you can bet your life the Tartan Army will be there, cheering for Scotland anyway!" , tagged with World Cup 2006 ESPN ESPN2 ABC United States America USA soccer footbal futbol commercial advert advertisment

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July 22, 2006

From Businessman to World Cup Referee (donga.com)

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World Cup- The Tartan Army

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July 16, 2006

The White Caps coming downtown?

[Metroblogging Vancouver] Plus if the Whitecaps aren't exhiled out in Burnaby they might start drawing bigger crowds, which would be nice. It'll also be a nice venue when Vancouver hosts larger soccer/football events like the upcoming FIFA under-20 World Cup in 2007.

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FIFA set to make a killing as South Africa hopes for peaceful World Cup (The Scotsman: Sport)

[ FIFA World Cup Updates] IMPRESSIVE figures can be trotted out to support the view that South Africa is on schedule with preparations for the 2010 World Cup.

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July 13, 2006

Chelsea’s Premiership fixture list - 2006/7 season”¦

[ Chelsea Football Club Blog] Chelsea’s Premiership fixture list - 2006/7 season”¦ Thursday, 22nd June Chelsea kick off their campaign for a third consecutive Premiership title at...

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The Blogging Domestic Treble

[The Gospel According To Rhys: The blog of a Welshman in Colwyn Bay about the lives, loves, football and beer. Ex Liverpool Univ] I know it's still the midst of the World Cup, and talking about returning to the "normal" is quite depressing, like when you're on your summer break when you're little, and see "Back 2 Skool" stuff in Woolworths. Nevertheless, it is the richest league in the world, with the most awesome trophy.

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July 10, 2006

Futbol 2006

[less blkmage] And yet, there's something about the World Cup that seems to compel me to at least follow along when it arrives every four years, even if I don't watch all of the games. Actually, the only game that I actually sat down and watched this year was the final.

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Zidane, oh, Zidane! You Have Shamed Yourself and Failed Your Country!

[The Reflections of The Eternal Wanderer] Few possess the sublime skills of an attacking midfielder and playmaker such as Zidane’s and it is no wonder for the past eight years since that momentous win in 1998 that the Algerian-born French star has been an important core player of the French international squad. He can be likened to a puppet master who is pulling the strings of play - creating as many chances in front to support the front strikers and doing as much to help at the back.

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July 07, 2006

PinnacleSports

[Soccer Betting Tips and Odds - UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Cup and World Cup] Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that Ruud van Nistelrooy is fully fit and raring to go ahead of The FA Cup Final. Van Nistelrooy has suffered a miserable season plagued by injury trouble but his recent return to form indicates he is beginning to rediscover his scoring touch.The Dutchman scored in United's last two Premiership games of the season - against Chelsea and Southampton - and now has 16 goals to his name this term.

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July 04, 2006

USA still alive after 1-1 tie with Italy

[SRSoccer.com - Part of the Scores Report Blog Network] After looking like a second-rate squad in their opener against the Czech Republic, the Americans came back strong with a sprited effort against an Italian team that looked fantastic in its opening match. The Americans were able to frustrate the Italian side by working loading up the midfield and playing very aggressively, constantly fouling the Italians.

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