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"1. Switzerland didn't concede a single goal at the 2006 World Cup. The Swiss were eventually eliminated on penalties by Ukraine, proving that their defence didn't take after their cheese when it came to holes. 2. Nemanja Vidic is the only Premier League winner with a surname made entirely of Roman Numerals. V is five, I is one, D is 500 and C is 100."
Switzerland did not concede a single goal at the 2006 World Cup but were eliminated on penalties by Ukraine. Nemanja Vidic is the only Premier League winner whose surname consists entirely of Roman numerals (V, I, D, C). Harry Maguire has scored more World Cup knockout goals than Cristiano Ronaldo. New Zealand remained the sole unbeaten team at the 2010 World Cup with three draws and failed to progress from the group stage. Spain won the tournament despite scoring only eight goals overall and winning each knockout match 1-0. Fernando Torres served as Diego Simeone's captain late in Simeone's playing career. Portsmouth's Fratton Park is the only professional ground located off the mainland on Portsea Island. Scott Parker earned his first four England caps while playing for four different clubs.
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