Chinese clothe German soccer fans

Wu Baozhong is no supporter of German soccer. As a matter of fact, he doesn't like the world's most popular game at all.

Ballack reportedly fit for World Cup opener

German captain Michael Ballack believes he has recovered from injury and disagrees with coach Jurgen Klinsmann's decision to rest him for the opening game of the World Cup against Costa Rica on Friday, a report said.

Vatican targets World Cup prostitution

The Vatican wants to flash a red card at Germany over prostitution during the World Cup finals, lamenting that thousands of women risked being degraded to the point where they cost less than a ticket to a match.

German mystery before World Cup kick-off

Under tight security and blue skies, Germany prepared to kick off the 18th World Cup in the southern city of Munich on Friday amid lingering questions over the fitness of captain Michael Ballack.

Organizers to expel rascist fans

Racist behavior by fans will be closely monitored at World Cup matches and offenders will be expelled from stadiums and banned from attending other games.

Feeling ill at the World Cup?

Beckham: i will emulate my 'hero'

David Beckham will lead England in his 90th international match against Paraguay on Saturday -- emulating his childhood hero and hoping he'll help end his country's recent poor run of opening results.

Germany ready, fans happy

The impatient wait is almost over for millions and millions of football fans the world over!

Beijing ready for the World Cup

With the 2006 World Cup kicking off on June 9th, bars and soccer fans in Beijing have all been preparing for the big event.

Chinese elements infuse World Cup

Even though China's soccer team missed the cut and the chance to play in the World Cup being held in Germany, there is no lack of the China element.

CCTV expects 10b to tune in for finals

China's state television service CCTV is expecting an audience of 10 billion for their World Cup coverage, even though most of the matches will take place in the middle of the night and the national team failed to qualify.

World Cup: soccer fans can't wait

The four-yearly world cup will kick off today. The soccer players are gearing up for the final training. Meanwhile, another key role for the World Cup is cheering up![Reuters]