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WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN
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| Follow our count-down to the next World Cup which kicks off on June 11th 2010 for the first time ever on African soil, in South Africa. |
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THE ALL-TIME WORLD CUP
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| Did you ever wonder if Paolo Maldini could withstand Garrincha? Could
Batistuta have scored against Lev Yashin? Would Zidane and Platini have
fitted into one team? Nobody will ever know since these were stars from
different eras. But there is good news! Now Planet World Cup brings you The
All Time World Cup. |
 Check out the all-time World Cup
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THE KINGS OF NEW YORK
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| In this edition of "Flashbacks" we look back at Bulgaria's sensational
win over Germany in the 1994 World Cup. |
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Read the story
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World Cup - South Africa 2010
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02 Jul
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Q-final
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Netherlands v Brazil
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2-1
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02 Jul
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Q-final
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Uruguay v Ghana
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1-1(4-2ap)
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03 Jul
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Q-final
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Argentina v Germany
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0-4
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03 Jul
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Q-final
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Paraguay v Spain
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0-1
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06 Jul
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Semifinal
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Uruguay v Netherlands
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2-3
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07 Jul
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Semifinal
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Germany v Spain
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0-1
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10 Jul
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3/4 play-off
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Uruguay v Germany
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2-3
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11 Jul
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Final
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Netherlands v Spain
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0-1(aet)
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-*- ALL 32 TEAM SQUADS ADDED -*-
Full tournament overview
The qualification campaigns of every confederation:
| Africa | Asia | Europe | N/C America | Oceania | South America |
31 of the 32 spots were up for grabs during the qualifying competition. South Africa was automatically qualified as host nation. Europe
(UEFA) has 13 spots, Africa (CAF) 5, Asia (AFC) 4½, North/Central America (CONCACAF) 3½, South America (CONMEBOL) 4½ and Oceania ½.
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Ruud Doevendans:
Torn
(Jul 12) 2010
I feel torn. Only one day ago, Holland lost the World Cup final. It may as well, after just ten
years, have been our Match of the Century. And I feel torn between the supporter in me and the trainer/analyst. Yesterday evening,
moments after the match, the supporter won it. Definitely. Yes....
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Pierre Boisrond:
World Cup Final preview: Holland vs Spain
(Jul 11) 2010
First, Let's Congratulate Germany in winning the 3rd place by beating Uruguay 3-2. Today the two best
teams in the World Cup will face each other for the ultimate big prize. Both teams do have a similar game, but I think the teams that
manage the midfield better will end up being....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Spanish Armada conquered the Germans
(Jul 08) 2010
Spain has booked a trip to the 2010 World Cup Final after beating Germany 1-0. They will
face the Netherlands. The Spaniards have completely shut down the German submarine and also schooled the Germans on football 101: how
to maintain possession of the....
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Ruud Doevendans:
Reaching the Final
(Jul 07) 2010
It is unbelievable. My grandfather, who loved football and lived from 1903 until 1973, never saw his
country reach the World Cup final. I am 45 now. Next Sunday will be ‘my’ third World Cup final with Holland. That’s how it can go. I think
I may say that I am not a nationalistic person. I will never....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Holland in the World Cup final after 32 years
(Jul 07) 2010
After 32 years, Holland has earned a trip to the 2010 World Cup Final by beating Uruguay
3-2. Sneijder and Robben have shown up to send Uruguay to the 3rd place team. It was a great win for the Dutch. I may not remember
1974 since I was too young at the time. But I did remember....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Preview of semifinals; URU v NED & GER v SPA
(Jul 06) 2010
The Netherlands are clearly the favorite to win this game. However the Uruguayans are not going to make
it easy for them. The key of the game for Holland will remain on how Sneijder, Van Persie, and Robben can link upfront to pierce the Uruguayan
defense. Holland eliminated....
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Pierre Boisrond:
German submarine sank Argentina; Spain escaped Paraguay
(Jul 04) 2010
Germany today gave a lesson of football to Argentina at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South
Africa. The Internationals of Germany have totally humiliated the Argentines. The Germans have destroyed the pupils of Diego Armando
Maradona. It was a magnificent....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Disappointment in Brazil; Mourning in Africa
(Jul 03) 2010
Holland has always been an orange machine and they deserved to win this game because they wanted
more than Brazil. Throughout the tournament, the Brazilians seemed to be a bit arrogant thinking that they could turn it on at
anytime. However, we have seen today that they could....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Quarterfinal previews
(Jul 02) 2010
The Brazilians are always sure of themselves that they can win any World Cup. And who can argue with
them. I guess that the Holland Internationals would have something to say about that. Brazil is Brazil and they know how to win
those types of games. One must also say, this is the toughest....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Paraguay and Spain earned tickets to the quarterfinals
(Jun 30) 2010
The Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa was the site for the second
round game between Japan vs. Uruguay. It was a game where both teams were playing with lot of cautions. It was a very
physical game and this might be one of the worst game in the World....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Brazil and Holland march on to the quarterfinals
(Jun 29) 2010
The battle between Netherlands and Slovakia took place at the Durban Stadium in Durban, South
Africa. It was a game that the Dutch did not have to play their majestic football to beat the Slovaks. The game ended 2-1 in favor
of Holland. I believe most pundits would have given the Dutch....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Germany and Argentina through after referee controversy
(Jun 28) 2010
The battle between the European Contenders, Germany and England took place at the Free State Stadium
in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It was a game that the whole world was looking forward to. It was not a disappointed game
but Germany had completely destroy England 4-1 with the....
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Pierre Boisrond:
Uruguay through; Ghana ended US dream
(Jun 27) 2010
The rendez-vous on June 26th was at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
for the game between Uruguay vs. South Korea. The South Koreans did not come to speculate in this game. Their main objective
was to win the game and earned a birth to the quarter....
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