World Cup 2006

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Ranked! The 10 greatest England goals of all-time

Ranked! The 10 greatest England goals of all-time

By Ed McCambridge published

The greatest volleys, free-kicks and thunderbolts scored by the Three Lions

Andrea Pirlo

The coolest footballer ever? Why Andrea Pirlo remains a style icon

By James Horncastle published

STYLE ICON The former Juventus, AC Milan and Inter midfielder owns a vineyard, always dresses sharp – and he liked a panenka. We celebrate the man who summed up 'sprezzatura'

STYLE ICON
Ricardo Carvalho Chelsea

Ricardo Carvalho answers YOUR questions: "Jose Mourinho doesn’t accept losses very well. We knew how difficult it was for to live with him after a defeat"

By Marcus Alves published

Ricardo Carvalho was Jose Mourinho's most trusted defender at Porto, Chelsea and Real Madrid, but the Portuguese pair didn't always see eye to eye. Carvalho reflects on a trophy-laden career by answering FFT readers' toughest posers...

Darren Bent, Tottenham

You Ask The Questions: Darren Bent – "It was the biggest slap in the face to miss out on England. Theo Walcott hadn't even played for Arsenal in 2006"

By Chris Flanagan published

Darren Bent wasn't selected for England's 2006 or 2010 World Cup finals, despite topping goalscoring charts. The former Tottenham, Sunderland and Aston Villa striker looks back on his career and why Paul Lambert wouldn't make his Christmas card list

Ricardo, Portugal, Euro 2004

"People probably weren't happy with me!" - Ricardo on breaking English hearts, twice

By Felipe Rocha published

Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo denied the Three Lions at Euro 2004 – then did it again at the World Cup two years later

Quiz! Can you name every England player to ever take a penalty in a tournament shootout?

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Quiz Let's hope this list doesn't grow any longer tonight...

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Quiz! Can you name every country Miroslav Klose scored against for Germany?

By FourFourTwo Staff published

It's the World Cup legend's birthday today - but which nations have felt the wrath of the German striker?

Quiz! Can you name every team at every Euros and World Cup during the noughties?

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Quiz Who lit up Euro 2000, World Cup 2002, Euro 2004, World Cup 2006 and Euro 2008?

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England

What happened to England's "Golden Generation"? How the country's most talented squad never came good

By Chris Flanagan published

England’s world-class crop were tipped to bring home big honours during the 2000s, but fell short when it mattered most

Thierry Henry

Quiz! Can you name every country Thierry Henry scored against?

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Quiz It's King Henry's 43rd birthday today - and he's conquered a fair few countries over the years

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