World Cup Soccer: Football that unites the world

World Cup Soccer: Football that unites the world. by Natalie Aranda

In every sporting event one can invariably find a player, a team, a nation, poised to become the next memorable story - a story that will survive the test of time and go down in history. The FIFA World Cup is unique, in that, every country can qualify. It is the only tournament that can unite the world with its common passion for the sport. It is a tournament where everyone celebrates, dances, and rejoices in the streets of their capitals, exulting in the spectacular feats of their players, their teams and their nation. But what makes the World Cup particularly extraordinary is the national pride that it inspires, especially for the first time qualifiers. Since the first tentative World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, World Cup history was not only about the winner or winning the title, but about the stories. World Cup history resonates with the back-stories that echo through time - of players, teams and nations that surprised the world by achieving the unexpected. From the poignant moments of the underdogs and the worlds Cinderella teams, to the birth of legends and the brilliance of the football giants - the World Cup brings joy to every nation. It is about the stories of players, teams and nations taking it to the highest levels; the stories about emotions and pride that unites the world.

At 2006 FIFA World Cup, we welcome the heavy favorites - from the European continent and all the way to the South American continent. For these giants, winning is everything. In their spirit is held the promise of thrilling showdowns, individual feats of brilliance and the majestic harmony in motion of a team united in its quest for the world's most coveted prize in football. Will the European contenders - Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, France, and England have the firepower to overcome the South American power forces from Brazil and Argentina, or will the world be dancing to the samba beat again this year?

What about the other European contenders, the lesser known South American teams, or the North American and Central American zone teams? Or better yet, the Australians? Let's not overlook the African continent! Will the trophy finally make its first trip south of the Mediterranean Sea? For that matter, even the Asian continent and their desire to bring Asian football to new international acclaim should be considered.

At the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, we hope to see these underdogs, long shots, and Cinderella teams. There is always something special about the underdogs for winning is not everything to them. Simply by qualifying to walk onto the world stage, they have realized their goals and sparked the hopes of their nation. Armed with this impossible hope, win or lose, they are there to defend their national pride, and valiantly defend it they will, sometimes to the very chagrin and amazement of disbelieving onlookers.

As football fans across all continents count down to the opening day of 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, BetUS Sportsbook has launched its 2006 World Cup betting portal for soccer betting enthusiasts around the world. What a day it shall be, June 9th 2006! What a month it shall be, until the truth will set us all free on July 9th 2006! The whole world will be looking to Germany from June to July, watching history in the making. There will be sorrow, there will be joy. There will be dreams crushed, there will be dreams made. There will be silence in the streets, there will be rejoicing and dancing in the streets. After all, this is the World Cup, the tournament of tournaments. So may the best national team win!

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Natalie Aranda writes about sports and entertainment.

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FIFA World Cup 2006 is launched at Gibson Hall

FIFA World Cup 2006 is launched at Gibson Hall by Libertines

Gibson Hall, located in the heart of the City was proud to host the launch of the 2006 World Cup to take place in Germany in June 2006 on Thursday 2nd February 2006.

140 guests attended this memorable event including Sven Goran Eriksson, Dietmar Hamann, Franz Beckenbauer and key FIFA officials. Upon arrival Guests enjoyed a glass of Champagne in the garden Room with beautiful views out into the fountain courtyard before entering the visual masterpiece of the Main Hall. An impressive 10m set spanned the width of the Main Hall and heartfelt presentations were given by Eriksson and Beckenbauer.

There was a warm atmosphere surrounding the night with many guests excited at the prospect of England lifting the World cup once again. This was an important event for English football as many guests emphasised the need to stand strong after drawing which could turn out to be a tricky group against Paraguay, Sweden and Trinidad & Tobago in the 2006 World Cup finals group stage next summer.

Donna from Sportsworld who attended the event said, "Gibson Hall was a fantastic venue and the General Manager Jimmy could not have done more for us. We would absolutely recommend Gibson Hall and hope to work with Jimmy and his team again in the future."

Gibson Hall is a grand legacy to Victorian London and is the ideal venue for Launches, Presentations, Conferences and Private Events as its location, splendid architecture and array of modern facilities all create the prefect backdrop for any occasion.

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FIFA Will Prevent Heart Defects During the 2006 World Cup

FIFA Will Prevent Heart Defects During the 2006 World Cup by Julie Smith

FIFA representatives affirmed they will be doing medical and doping tests to all 32 countries' players during the friendly matches during April and May prior the 2006 World Cup and during the month that it will last. The anti-doping tests will be done randomly to a minimum of four players per team.

Team doctors who attended the workshop signed a pledge to support FIFA's anti-doping strategy. Professor Jiri Dvorak, FIFA's chief medical officer discussed the new guidelines at a team workshop that included nearly 160 sports doctors.

Besides preventing doping, FIFA is looking for potential heart defects in the football soccer players. The measure comes three years after the tragic death of Cameroon international midfielder Marc Vivien Foe at the 2003 Confederations Cup.

The 28-year-old player suffered a heart attack in Cameroon's semi-final match against Colombia and medical staff failed to resuscitate the player who later died in a Lyon hospital.

With this tragedy in mind FIFA have now decided to have defibrillators, a medical instrument that helps to restart a stopped heart, and they will be available on each one of the 2006 World Cup stadiums.

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Fifa 2006 World Cup Opening Date Approaching

Fifa 2006 World Cup Opening Date Approaching

The time for the 2006 Fifa World Cup in Germany is coming closer. We are now only 2 months until the beginning of July and the beginning of the World Cup.

I'm getting excited to see how Croatia fairs, and how all teams in the different groups will finish in the 2006 World Cup.

As time approaches, I have been looking to support my country with merchandise I may purchase to wear while watching. I have found bracelets that have the team name indented into the bracelet, as well as many team shirts and jerseys.

I'll be on the lookout for a Croatian Soccer Jersey for a fair price to support my team.

Remember support your 2006 World Cup team, they represent you! And if your planning Travel to the World Cup in Germany, ensure you have everything booked or you may regret it.

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Michael Kralj
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