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World Cup Mascot Firm Goes Bust
17th May 2006
The firm who paid €28m for exclusive rights to "Goleo", the 2006 World Cup mascot, have declared themselves bankrupt. Nici have blamed weak demand for their problems. The company had expected merchandise for "Goleo", who was designed by Jim Henson's company (creators of the Muppets), to have been a winner. However, it looks like the opposite has occurred. The mascot is strange looking and additionally, the lion has no link with Germany. What should have been a licence to print money has not turned out that way.
BBC

Italian ref withdrawn from the World Cup
13th May 2006
Massimo de Santis and assistant referees Alessandro Griselli and Marco Ivaldi have been withdrawn from the list of officials to be used at the World Cup. The 3 officials are under investigation as part of the match fixing scandal with is currently underway in Italy. A replacement has not yet been named.
BBC

Steve McClaren Named As Boss
4rd May 2006
The English FA have unveiled Steve McClaren as the new manager of England. He will be given a 4 year contract starting after the World Cup when current manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson steps down. The appointment has been met with apathy by a significant number of England supporters so McClaren could face a battle from the start. His first game will be a friendly match at home on 16th August and they kick off the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign on 2nd September at home to Andorra

Terry Fit For Tournament
4rd May 2006
Chelsea defender, John Terry has announced he will be fit for the World Cup. He was injured in last weekends Chelsea v Manchester United in a challenge by Wayne Rooney. Terry left Stamford Bridge on crutches and had 11 stitches in ankle.