The cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral is located in downtown Rio de Janeiro and let me tell you, it looks like none other of its kind. Instead it resembles a Jedi/Sith academy of some sort, only parked outside are not starfighters, but gas guzzling motorcars.

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"Berlin's top World Cup official shot himself in the head just hours after the tournament ended and is now fighting for his life, police say. Juergen Kiessling, 65, was rushed to hospital from his house in Reinickendorf, a suburb of Berlin, after a neighbour heard the shot.

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World Cup 2006: How did it rate against previous tournaments?

I was a just a little surprised that the BBC did not rate the 2006 World Cup as up to the standards of previous World Cups. What do think? (see poll) And what do you make of the BBC's analysis?

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There were 60 millions winners and 1 loser last night in Berlin!

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What disappointing end to both the World Cup and Zidane's career - there's no excuse: doesn't matter what Materazzi did to provoke Zizou, he should not have felled the Italian with a thumping headbutt to his chest.

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Did you know Raymond Domenech is an actor? When not fulfilling his football duties, Raymond Domenech is an actor with an educational theatre group, a position some would consider highly appropriate for the French coach, given the drama often surrounding his position.

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World Cup 2006 Awards - Ronaldo, Zidane and Klose

There are three major awards to be handed out in this World Cup - the Golden Shoe (for most goals), the Best Young Player and The Golden Ball (best player of the tournament).

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Zizou bids adieu to Brazil in his own, inimicable style.

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World Cup commentary, for the incredible France upset of the dominate Brazilian team.

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England Brace Themselves For Scolari

My first reaction after the Holland-Portugal game was one of relief and joy - "England are going to the semi final!".

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Ukraine won through to a FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final against Italy after beating Switzerland on penalties after a goalless draw in Cologne on Monday, 26 June 2006.

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Harry Kewell Injured? - I Think Not

Does anyone actually believe that Harry Kewell won't participate in what has been dubbed Australia's "do or die" match against Italy.

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If Australia v Croatia did not ignite your passion for soccer, nothing ever will

Not every soccer match scales those emotional heights, but Australia v Croatia in yesterday's World Cup Group F match was a perfect illustration of why millions around the world are passionate about the game. The tension had me on the edge of my seat.

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Alright, they've only played two matches, but they've taken a fair few people by surprise. Tomorrow they get the chance to shock the Germans and top Group A. It's more than possible.

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Did you know that Arsenal and Chelsea have the most players at Germany 2006 (15 each)? Naturally, these teams also have the most goals scored so far (5 and 4 respectively). In total, 65 goals have been scored so far at the World Cup.

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Brazil Stay On Course

Fewer Brazilian performances will be as derided as today's 2-0 win over Australia. And if Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos thought 1998 was bad, they haven't seen anything yet.

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A short guide on beating Brazil. Highlights include: - a star-studded squad to take on the South Americans - match strategies (including the need to keep possession, boss the midfield AND attack down the flanks) - prediction of the final result What do you guys think?

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England v Sweden - a match both teams might want to lose?

If Ecuador draw with or beat Germany in the final World Cup Group A match on Tuesday June 20th they will win the group and Germany will come second.

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10 reasons why the 2006 World Cup is not all that it is cracked up to be.

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Independant medical experts have cleared Rooney fit to play in the World Cup, saying that he is at no more risk to injury than any other player recovering and coming back into action (hint to Totti, who came back after breaking a leg in February).

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England have been ripped a new one by the media after their 1-0 win over Paraguay. This article discusses England's squad selection, match tactics and actual problems and reaches the inevitable conclusion - if England want to win, they have to play like champions.

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Brazil start the defense of their title with an easy, won't-break-a-sweat 1-0 win over Croatia. Pictures from the match plus analysis.

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It's a damn shame that this had to happen - why is it always beered-up Sun and Mirror-reading idiots (the two most notorious tabloids here in the UK for all Americans) who end up kicking off and instigating this kind of trouble? I'm in Birmingham myself, where you have to pay  …

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This is a futbol version of Nike's famous Tiger Woods juggling ad. Ronaldinho juggles the ball like you'd expect a world-class star to be able to, but also bounces it off the crossbar of the goal several times in perfect succession from about 25 yards out.

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Similar to how a billiards player puts English on a ball, a soccer player can influence a ball's spin by striking it in various spots.

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