Jul. 3 - Germany has never lost a penalty shoot-out - no wonder it's a German invention.

Jul. 3 - Brazil's footballers leave Frankfurt to a chorus of cheers and jeers after losing their World Cup quarterfinal to France 1-0.

Jul. 2 - France ousts defending World Cup champion Brazil and Portugal beats England in the quarterfinals in Germany.

Jul. 1 - Fans put on a brave face as England loses to Portugal and exits the World Cup.

Jul. 1 - The World Cup is turning into a fairytale for the competition's hosts.

Jun. 30 - Football fans are painting World Cup quarter-finalist team flags on their nails.

Jun. 29 - England captain David Beckham thinks keeping possession is the key to settling their score with Portugal in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Jun. 29 - Italy's biggest-ever sports trial opens before a panel of judges who will try Juventus, AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio on match-fixing charges.

Jun. 29 - "The Kaiser" pays a visit to "The King" as Beckenbauer and Pele dream of a Germany-Brazil World Cup final.

Jun. 29 - Germany say they are confident ahead of their quarter-final match against Argentina.