The Players

Some of the most coveted, and utterly delicious men that will be playing for their teams this Summer.

If I miss any, make sure to post your suggestions to be included in round 2.

Here's the menu:
England: David Beckham

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Paraguay: Roque Santa Cruz

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Argentina: Hernán Crespo

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Brasil: Kaká



France: Zinedine Zidane

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Germany: Phillip Lahm

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Italy: Francesco Totti

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Portugal: Nuno Valente

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Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo

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España: Raul Gonzalez



USA: Conrad and Twellman

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The Basics

Thirty-two teams from across the globe make up the field for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ finals. Six continents are represented and six past winners will take part, including hosts Germany, who head the 14-strong European contingent, and holders Brazil who lead the South American challenge.

Groups:

Matches Scheduled So Far:

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Playing Favorites/Escogiendo Favoritos

Let's get the ball rolling ladies:

1. What's your favorite team? My personal favorite is Spain, españa! I really hope they win this year. I feel they were robbed last cup with those unfair canceled goals. My second favorite is Ecuador, my under dog, my hubby's homeland team so of course I have to support them.

2. The guy you'll be watching the most this year? It has to be Roque Santa Cruz for me.

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Empecemos a jugar:

1. ¿Cuál es tu equipo favorito? El mio es España y espero con ansias que ganen este año despues del robo del pasado mundial donde le negaron esos goles. No solo vienen con la moral suficiente, si no con un equipazo. Mi segundo favorito es Ecuador, la tierra de mi esposo así que por supuesto tengo que apoyarlos.

2. ¿a quién estarás mirando más este año? Para mi es Roque Santa Cruz, definitivamente.

Rooney prodría estar listo para Alemania

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El delantero inglés Wayne Rooney, víctima de una fractura en el pie derecho, podría recuperarse a tiempo de disputar el Mundial-2006 de Alemania, según las informaciones proporcionadas por los médicos y publicadas en la prensa inglesa.

El médico de la selección de Inglaterra, Leif Sward, afirmó que la evolución del jugador era "muy, muy positiva", después de recibir los informes de los especialistas que siguen la evolución de Rooney.

El jugador del Manchester United, de 20 años de edad, pudo ser visto rodando en bicicleta alrededor del campo de entrenamiento del club, en el marco de su programa de recuperación.

"No puedo decir más, dado que decidimos que fuese el equipo médico del Manchester United el que se ocupe de su recuperación. Pero puedo afirmar que están haciendo un excelente trabajo. Los progresos de Wayne son sorprendentes", declaró el doctor Sward.

Fabregas: Living the dream

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"Things are going really well and I'm improving every day. I've been getting plenty of games and had the good fortune to have people around who believe in me. That's always positive," he told FIFAworldcup.com.

"I even surprise myself sometimes. I didn't think I'd score against Juventus in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but I did. I didn't think that I'd be the top scorer at the (FIFA U-17) World Championship in Finland despite playing in midfield, and I did that too. I just want to keep working hard without setting myself any limits."

"Our first game at the World Cup (against Ukraine) will be decisive. No doubt about it, we're going to Germany to win. We've got power, personality and experience. We're a team of winners but we want to take it slowly, one step at a time and learn from our mistakes.”

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