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France to mobilize 4,000 extra police
Jul 7 2006 3:37PM (CT)
PARIS (AP) - Massive police reinforcements will be on duty for the World Cup final and France's interior minister urged revelers not to spoil the party by getting out of hand.
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Defense will decide World Cup final
Jul 7 2006 3:26PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - No Italian opponent has scored in this World Cup. France has allowed two goals overall. Even with all the offensive flair on both sides, defense will decide the title Sunday in Olympic Stadium.
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Lasorda will bleed Azzurri blue on Sunday
Jul 7 2006 3:11PM (CT)
DUISBURG, Germany (AP) - For a few hours, Tommy Lasorda will not bleed Dodger blue. On Sunday, for a few hours at least, his blood will run Azzuri.
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Column: There IS crying in soccer
Jul 7 2006 2:50PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - Tears and tantrums better suited for a 3 year old who hasn't had his nap. Passionate arguments even a lawyer would admire. More dives than off the Olympic platform.
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Germany, Portugal salvage 3rd-place match
Jul 7 2006 2:47PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - Germany captain Michael Ballack is out, and backup goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is in. While third place is all that's at stake now, Germany still hopes to give its fans one final World Cup celebration Saturday in its match against Portugal. They'll have to do it without their versatile leader Ballack, who has an inflamed left knee and will miss the game in Stuttgart.
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Celebrations in France marred by deaths
Jul 7 2006 2:45PM (CT)
PARIS (AP) - Celebrations of France's trip to the World Cup final were marred by deaths, injuries and arrests around the country, though that did little to dampen the jubilant spirit.
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French connect, oust Portugal to advance
Jul 7 2006 5:42AM (CT)
MUNICH, Germany (AP) - Leave it to the French to give this World Cup a sense of deja vu. Zinedine Zidane had been there before, standing behind the penalty spot, with a chance to gain glory for himself and France. With sweat dripping off his bald pate, he faced Ricardo Pereira, 12 yards from the goal. And with the composure gained from so many tough games over the years, he kicked the ball just inside the post.
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Italian focus has been unrivaled
Jul 7 2006 2:14AM (CT)
DUISBURG, Germany (AP) - Italy's focus during this World Cup has been unrivaled, perhaps a necessity for players who don't know what's coming next.
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