Germany opens World Cup with victory over Costa Rica
Germany wins 4-2 in the opener as Miroslav Klose scores twice on his 28th birthday while Philipp Lahm and Torsten Frings also tally. Ecuador shuts out Poland 2-0 in Group A as thousands of Polish fans travel to Gelsenkirchen amid tight security and FIFA vows strict action against hooliganism and racism.
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World Cup action and security highlight Munich games
World Cup fixtures list Fridays matchups including England Paraguay and United States Czech Republic with Ecuador beating Poland 2 0 and Germany expected to ease after Ballack injury while fans report smooth security. Police remove swastika banner and raid far right HQ amid racist guides seized.
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World Cup Opener Shows Fanfare And Flaws In Munich
In Munich Germany the World Cup opener sparked national pride with flags faces and lederhosen while Costa Ricans cheered from a red blue sea. The ceremony mixed Carmen Miranda dancers reggae and caricature with 101 Dalmatians and Bavarian garb drawing sharp contrast to the on field football. The German team finally warmed up to roaring crowds as the tournament arrives under heavy spectacle.
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Federer set for French Open final showdown with Nadal
Federer reached his first French Open final after his opponent quit injured, setting up a clash with Rafael Nadal. The top seeds meet in a rare 1 vs 2 final, with Federer aiming to win his fourth straight major and chase a career Grand Slam. Nadal, defending champion and clay king, stands as the hurdle in Paris.
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Federer in French Open semi. Nadal Triumphs Over Ljubicic
Federer dominated before Nalbandian retired with a strained abdomen while Nadal sealed a 6-4 6-2 7-6 win over Ljubicic. Nadal fought back from a tiebreaker scare and celebrated with a dramatic oncourt kneel and arms raised.
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