A great article on France's Franck Ribery.

Channel 4 has a collection of quotes from the Italian squad.

Michael Walker on how Germany wants to keep Jurgen Klinsmann all to themselves.

Jon Brodkin on the best defender on view at this World Cup – Fabio Cannavaro.

Stuart James on the player who will be playing in the World Cup Final for Italy but who could have played for England.

According to Jason Burt Jamaica is willing to pay Sven Goran Eriksson over $5M a year to coach the national team. E mail to Jamaica – just flush the money down the toilet and get it over and done with. Burt also claims that Jurgen Klinsmann has turned down a USSF approach.

Kevin McCarra takes a look at what might be in store with Steve McClaren about to take over.

Michael Walker views Germany’s preparations for the semi final.

Tom Dart speaks to Horacio Elizondo, the Argentine referee who sent off Wayne Rooney.

Duncan White tells you what Fox Soccer Channel told you earlier. The USSF has targeted Jurgen Klinsmann.

Frank Dunne finds the best and worst of Italian football being played out at the same time.

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