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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/FIFA World Cup
		The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international football (soccer) competition contested by the men's national football teams of the member nations of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.
		The 2002 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by Japan and South Korea, was the first one held in Asia (and the only tournament with multiple hosts), and in 2010, South Africa will become the first African nation to host the World Cup.
		Mascots for the 2006 World Cup were Goleo, a lion, and Pille, a football.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup (3718 words)

	Fifa World Cup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		German dreams of reaching the FIFA World Cup Final on home soil died in Dortmund as two goals in the final moments of extra time carried Italy into the Final as 2-0 semi-final winners....
		It is four wins and counting for holders Brazil at the 2006 FIFA World Cup after they beat Ghana 3-0 in Dortmund to book their place in the quarter-finals...
		World Cup hosts Germany open the tournament in Munich - and are without talismanic captain Michael Ballack....
	fifa-world-cup-soccer-2006.deepthi.com (2603 words)

	World Cup History Page - All about the World Cup history
		The host of the World Cup 1966 was England (mainly because of a centennial of The Football Association falling in 1963).
		FIFA made a controversial decision to grant only one place in the finals to three confederations, which caused the withdrawal of all African teams and the Syrian eleven from the qualifiers (the wronged confederations from Africa, Asia and Australia called this decision "political discrimination").
		FIFA made the English coach Alfred Ramsey apologize to the team from Argentina in public for calling them animals.
	www.worldcup.isn.pl /en/cups/1966.htm (445 words)

	FIFA WORLD CUP FOOTBALL COMPETITION \| CAR AND MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE HASTINGS DIRECT
		The FIFA World Cup (often called the Football World Cup, Soccer World Cup or simply the World Cup) is the most important competition in international football, and the world's most representative team sport event.
		However, the FIFA World Cup has also been punctuated by dramatic upsets that have helped create footballing history - the United States defeating England in 1950, North Korea's defeat of Italy in 1966, Cameroon's emergence in the 1980s and their opening match defeat of the Argentinean cup-holders in 1990.
		FIFA president Jules Rimet thus set about organizing the inaugural World Cup tournament to be held in Uruguay in 1930.
	www.solarnavigator.net /sport/football_world_cup.htm (2694 words)

	FIFA World Cup mascot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		World Cup Willie, the mascot for the 1966 competition, was the first World Cup mascot, and one of the first mascots to be associated with a major sporting competition.
		The World Cup mascot is mostly targeted at children with cartoon shows and other merchandise released to coincide with the competition.
		A lion, a typical symbol of the United Kingdom, wearing a Union Jack jersey with the words "WORLD CUP".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_mascot (413 words)

	Indiantelevision.com > Breaking News > Fifa World Cup's mascot is a cheeky lion
		Fifa World Cup's mascot is a cheeky lion
		Fifa has stated that in today’s media-driven society, it places great importance on the official mascot as an image with which fans can identify.
		Fifa added the number because Goleo was the sixth applicant for the position of Official Mascot.
	www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k4/nov/nov149.htm (303 words)

	FIFA World Cup Mascot Artwork (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		GOLEO is the new 2006 FIFA World Cup, Germany - Official Mascot.
		FIFA Marketing turned to the Jim Henson Company to develop GOLEO's costume and to SME Branding, who commissioned New York City artist, Karl Kotas, to extend him beyond the physical caricature, into alternate conceptual presentations and merchandise possibilities.
		Understanding the multitude of applications across a myriad of commercial categories, including sponsorship, broadcast and licensing, the task was to graphically represent GOLEO as he appears in costume, in 16 different football poses, including the Signature Pose shown here.
	www.kliknosis.com /goleo (186 words)

	FIFAworldcup.com - Passionate Fan on Fifa World Cup 2010 » 2006 » August
		A lot of David Beckham’s fans were sad when he stepped down as captain of England following their World Cup exit, but it turned out to be a sub-conscious guard mechanism to lessen the pain for a future axing from the captaincy.
		He is bitter about their loss and hid himself far away from the world back by retreating to his roots at the southern Brazilian town of Porto Alegre.
		The mascot is a little fox named Alissa, who fits well with the young women footballers, as the mascot represents beauty, intelligence, speed and craftiness.
	fifaworldcup.sporati.com /2006/08 (1492 words)

	FIFA World Cup
		In markets around the world, McDonald's restaurants are engaging customers through special promotions, contests, advertisements, in-store activations and special menu items to bring the excitement of FIFA World Cup to local communities.
		Germany: The 2006 FIFA World Cup host country is recruiting the largest amount of Player Escorts ever brought to the FIFA World Cup.
		We have served as sponsor and Official Partner of the FIFA World Cup since 1994 in the United States, continuing through 1998 in France, 2002 in Korea and Japan and 2006 in Germany.
	www.mcdonalds.com /usa/sports/cup.html (709 words)

	FIFAworldcup.com - Passionate Fan on Fifa World Cup 2010
		Brazil’s loss to France in the World Cup 2006 was a surprise to majority of the people, which prompted a series of write-ups criticizing Carlos Alberto Parreira’s boring style of play, opposite what Brazil has been known for—exciting, offensive-minded-plays, highly technical soccer.
		The media pressure including everyone shouting for change prompted for the resignation of Parreira, but brought surprise to the world when Dunga, a tough defensive midfielder and captain of Brazil when they won World Cup in 1994, was chosen instead of Vanderlei Luxemburgo or Paulo Autuori who are both experienced and well known.
		FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany has ended but not for these girls who are as impressive to watch as their male counterparts.
	fifaworldcup.sporati.com /page/2 (1677 words)

	This World Cup » Unofficial 2006 World Cup Site « Home
		Brazil will once again go into the competition as favourites but as recent World Cups have shown many so-called 'minnow' teams are stronger than ever and have players who play at the highest level around the world.
		The draw for the World Cup competition took place on 9th December 2005, placing the 32 teams into 8 cup groups of 4 teams.
		GOLEO VI became mascot after impressing the mascot jury, headed by Franz Beckenbauer, and was announced to the world on 13th November 2004.
	www.thisworldcup.com (344 words)

	Mr Futbol Soccer :: FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany Mascot Goleo VI [Photos, Description,and more]
		GOLEO VI the lion is the Official Mascot of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™.
		The stories vary, but what is certain is that GOLEO VI and Pille were on their way to the "Registration centre for World Cup footballs", where Pille was determined to sign up.
		The official mascot of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and his sidekick, Pille the ball, are best presented in the star guest role.
	www.mymrfutbol.com /wcgoleo.htm (1165 words)

	FIFA unveils World Cup mascot
		A puppet lion designed with the help of the Jim Henson Company and going by the name of Goleo VI will be the official mascot of the 2006 Football World Cup.
		FIFA boast that Goleo -- the name is an abbreviation of "Go, Leo, go!" -- can talk, dance, play music and make people laugh.
		The pair will soon be starring in their own TV series, FIFA said, and will be doing more PR work in Leipzig at Germany's international friendly against Cameroon on Wednesday.
	inhome.rediff.com /sports/2004/nov/14mascot.htm?zcc=ar (206 words)

	2006 FIFA World Cup Mascot, FIFA World Cup Germany, FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany, World Cup Germany 2006, FIFA World Cup ...
		The 2006 FIFA World Cup official mascots were unveiled in a ceremony in Leipzig on 13th November 2004.
		Goleo VI and Pille will appear as World Cup ambassadors in the run-up to the finals.
		The mascots are a departure from the 3 computer-generated mascots used at World Cup 2002 and is FIFA's first-ever "living" character that can talk, dance, play music and make people laugh.
	www.mapsofworld.com /2006-fifa-world-cup/mascot.html (173 words)

	WM 2006 - Stadt Köln
		The FIFA World Cup logo in combination with the Brazilian and German flags.
		The cuddly version of the FIFA World Cup 2006 mascot Goleo and his friend Pille, the soccer ball.
		Carry the Cup on your key chain and the world cup is as good as won!
	www.stadt-koeln.de /fifawm2006/english/fan_articles/pins/index.html (324 words)

	World Cup 2006 travel guide - Wikitravel
		The FIFA World Cup 2006 [1] was held in Germany between June 9, 2006 and July 9, 2006.
		It is only valid in conjuction with a valid World Cup ticket and costs, depending on the length of the journey, €54 (up to 200 km), €74 (from 201 - 350 km), or €90 (above 351 km) -- note that the prices reflect the years that Germany has won the World Cup.
		No World Cup ticket is needed, and it is valid for the five weeks of the World Cup (from 7 June to 11 July 2006).
	wikitravel.org /en/World_Cup_2006 (1161 words)

	Mr Futbol Soccer :: FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany Mascot Pille [Photos, Description,and more]
		Pille and Goleo VI are the Official Mascot of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™.
		Pille is a secret admirer of the ball which elegantly hit the crossbar and bounced on the German goal line in the final of the FIFA World Cup 1966 between Germany and England.
		Pille is a great admirer of the true greats of the goalkeeping world who he regards as the only equals to the real stars of the beautiful game, the footballs themselves.
	www.mymrfutbol.com /wcpille.htm (813 words)

	YouthNoise \| The Economics of McDonald's
		It has used the opportunity of the World Cup's widespread attention to utilize different activities to promote and advertise itself.
		In Brazil, sandwiches from countries competing in the World Cup were introduced for a limited time.
		China was used as an advertising ground for FIFA, with FIFA being publicized on restaurant posters, beverage cups, and television commercials.
	www.youthnoise.com /page.php?page_id=2464 (424 words)

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		FIFA World Cup mascot Goleo VI in Zurich
		FIFA World Cup mascot Goleo VI assists at a draw for finals tickets in Zurich on 25 March 2006
	www.worldcup.vgreets.com /gallery20.htm (533 words)

	McDonald's Corporation :: McDonald's(R) Announces Plans to Bring 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM) Excitement to Life for ...
		In markets around the world, McDonald's restaurants will engage customers through special promotions, contests, advertisements, in-store activations and special menu items to bring the excitement of FIFA World Cup to local communities.
		* Germany: The 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM) host country is recruiting the largest amount of Player Escorts ever brought to the FIFA World Cup while encouraging kids and families to handcraft football-themed artwork or participate in football tournaments.
		McDonald's has served as sponsor and Official Partner of the FIFA World Cup since 1994 in the United States, continuing through 1998 in France, 2002 in Korea and Japan and 2006 in Germany.
	sev.prnewswire.com /food-beverages/20060608/NYTH04308062006-1.html (944 words)

	World Cup Germany 2006 \| FIFA World Cup 2006 \| World Cup News \| News Archive May 2006
		All the latest FIFA World Cup 2006 news can be found here.
		Massimo de Santis and assistant referees Alessandro Griselli and Marco Ivaldi have been withdrawn from the list of officials to be used at the World Cup.
		He will be given a 4 year contract starting after the World Cup when current manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson steps down.
	www.2006-worldcup.biz /news_may06.htm (297 words)

	2001 South Korea Mint Coin Set
		FIFA 2002 World Cup Mascot on Obverse of 2001 South Korean 1,000 Won
		FIFA World Cup Symbol on Reverse of 2001 South Korean 100 Won
		The 2001 mint uncirculated coin set from South Korea commemorates and celebrates the 2002 FIFA Football World Cup held jointly in Korea and Japan.
	www.24carat.co.uk /2001southkoreamintset.html (376 words)

	Soccer Football World Cup
		On 9th June 2006, 32 years after hosting the event in 1974, Germany will stage the 18th FIFA World Cup.
		World Cup Tournament is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world exceeding even the Olympic Games.
		The 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Organising Committee has announced a new conditional ticket programme between 2 and 30 November, aimed at redistributing potential returned tickets from a variety of initial allocations.
	www.soccerworldcup.info (396 words)

	FIFA.com
		The identities of the six nominees – three men and three women – for the FIFA World Player award were revealed.
		November 17 was a big day in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, particularly in Asia where the first round drew to a close.
		November 30: Draw for the final stage of the Preliminary Competition for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ in the CONCACAF Zone
	www.fifa.com /en/news/feature/0,1451,104937,00.html (717 words)

	SME: News
		After nearly a year in the works, the guide will provide partners and the media with a multitude of images of Goleo for use across a very wide range of applications – print, broadcast, web, apparel and licensed products.
		The moment football fans all over the world have been waiting for is here at last: GOLEO VI is the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ mascot.
		He combines the looks of Lothar Matthäus, the elegance of Diego Maradona and the all-round ability of Oliver Bierhoff - or so the brash young lion says of himself in his first interview, albeit with a wink and a grin.
	www.smebranding.com /_NEWS/SME_NEWS_9_8-2005d.html (422 words)

	eBay.co.uk - Fifa World, Games, Football Memorabilia, DVDs items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 for XBOX 360 (NTSC-J)
		FIFA WORLD CUP JAPAN 2002 PEN and CASE and BOOK COCA COLA
		World cup 1994 Official FIFA gold Club pin / Badge
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	Up-Mobile, Corp. :: Up-Mobile Announces Exclusive Rights to Offer The 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM) Official Mascot TV Series ...
		GOLEO VI, the Official Mascot, is a warm-hearted lion and a versatile "living" character together with his sidekick Pille, the strong-minded football; he can dance, talk, sing and make people laugh.
		Up-Mobile's Official Mascot TV Series related packages include video clips from the series, 3D animations capturing the most interesting moments of GOLEO VI's road to the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM), all adapted to view on the go.
		The Official Mascot TV Series is produced by Creation Club (CC) GmbH, a 100 percent subsidiary of EM.TV AG.
	sev.prnewswire.com /telecommunications/20060425/FLTU02125042006-1.html (378 words)

	FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The other former champions are Uruguay (who won the inaugural tournament) and Argentina with two titles each, and England and France with one title each.
		However, if none of the candidates in South America meet the standards set by FIFA, the tournament may be moved to another continent.
		The final decision is expected to be made by November 2007.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FIFA_World_Cup (3589 words)

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