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Spice Girls sing for soccer
The World Cup is certain to produce two things: beautiful soccer and hideous music. In the days leading to the tournament, nations will unveil new Euro-pop anthems, chosen by stodgy apparatchiks at soccer federations to unite their countries behind their teams.
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The 100-Million Man
What kind of skills would a club pay 100 million pound for?
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In the footsteps of Zidane
Zinedine Zidane grew up in one of France's toughest slums. Though he plays in a completely different arena today, the French star continues to inspire the children of immigrants who play on his old 'turf'.
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Spain gets a kick out of controversy
A string of rows -- real and overblown -- shadows the Spanish team as it prepares to kick-off its World Cup campaign on June 2. Elsewhere The Guardian looks back at a week of serial melodramas.
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David Beckham to do cover shoot for gay magazine
David Beckham has reportedly agreed to an interview and cover shoot for gay lifestyle magazine 'Attitude'. He is scheduled to appear in next week's edition of the publication..
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Heads and Tales
Take a look at some eye-catching hair-cuts in World Cups.
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World Cup won't boost Japanese economy: Minister
Heizo Takenaka, minister in charge of economic and fiscal policy, says the World Cup will have limited impact on the country's economy.
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The 100-Million Man
What kind of skills would a club pay 100 million pound for?
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Football e-mails could hide viruses
People are being warned to be on their guard against computer viruses lurking in World Cup e-mails or screensavers.
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