Totti's looking for new career highlight in World Cup final
(AP)
Updated: 2006-07-05 16:04 They showed "all those people who were blase, who were resigned at the
beginning and who said it was an aging team, that (coach Raymond) Domenech had
no competence, that (Zinedine) Zidane was obsolete, that when you have the will
and the talent, you win," he said.
Hopes for the France team were low going into the Cup, but the whole nation
has been caught up in the excitement as Les Bleus have advanced to the
semifinal.
SO MANY CHEFS: Soccer's governing body has no great concerns about South
Africa's ability to stage the 2010 World Cup.
Germany 2006 had set a good example and was offering to share information.
FIFA had set up a "secretariat" in Johannesburg to assist local organizers,
while British Sports Minister Richard Caborn, the French government and the
European Union were all offering help in what has been "likened to a great
humanitarian effort," FIFA president Sepp Blatter said.
"At the end of the day, though, there won't be too many cooks spoiling the
meal we want to prepare."
DON'T KICK IT, CHARLIE BROWN!: Beware the concrete balls.
Berlin police say two young men have suffered slight foot injuries in recent
days after kicking concrete-filled soccer balls chained to lamp posts and trees
in the capital.
Six of the balls have been found so far, police said. The words "Can u kick
it" were sprayed in pink paint close to each of them.
There was no immediate word on who was responsible. Police urged anyone
finding more of the balls to call their emergency line.
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