Oliver Kahn never got the World Cup winner's medal he had hoped for
Bastian Schweinsteiger missed the tournament's first hat-trick but made a double to help Germany beat Portugal 3-1 in their World Cup third place match on Saturday.
When Italy takes the field in Sunday's World Cup final, it will have some unusual support - some 300 monks at one of Tibetan Buddhism's holiest monasteries will be praying and cheering for the Azzurri.
In an award overshadowed by debate over the merits or otherwise of runner-up Cristiano Ronaldo, Germany striker Lukas Podolski was presented Friday with the trophy for best young player at the World Cup.
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.
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.
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.
Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo told a Reuters' reporter on Wednesday that he didn't care soccer fans were hissing at what they believed to be him feigning injury in the semifinals against France on Tuesday.
At Tibet's holiest shrine, young monks are getting up at 3 a.m., not to pray, but to watch the World Cup.Lights flickered in the windows of the Potala Palace, as France beat Portugal this week to set up a final showdown on Sunday against Italy.
China's police authority on Friday announced they had bust series of soccer gambling rings during the World Cup, involving billions of betting funds
Franz Beckenbauer has called for a summit meeting of players, coaches and referees in a bid to stop the increasing trend towards play-acting and feigning injury which has blighted matches at the World Cup.
Berlin's airports are preparing for a flood of travellers on Sunday as World Cup fans, officials and dignitaries scramble to return home after the final between Italy and France
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