'I was f***king fuming - I can only describe it as an absolute circus. The sports writers, journalists, and families and wives all in the same hotel, there were stories breaking every day': Coleen Rooney and Gary Neville on England's World Cup WAG furoreThe 2006 World Cup highlighted the disruptive media focus on players' wives, overshadowing the sporting experience for players like Gary Neville.
Sven asked if I'd like to play for England even to be considered made me proud, but I don't think they really wanted a foreign player in the national team': Former Premier League star reveals conversations over converting nationalitySven-Goran Eriksson attempted to recruit Carlo Cudicini for the England national team due to past goalkeeper issues.
Could Euro 2024 deliver a summer fairy tale 2.0? DW 06/08/2024The 2006 World Cup in Germany brought the nation together, allowing people to display national pride and unity through football.
In Germany, football has made nationalism cool again. That's why I'm dreading the Euros | Fatma AydemirGermans openly displayed patriotism post-2006 World Cup, challenging historical taboos.