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World Cup 2006: World Cup 2006 was organized in Germany and was a business worth billions, with the sale of the television transmission rights alone cashing in more than billion. The marketing rights and the flexible match schedules earned enough money for sponsors and hotels. Big companies like Ea sports used the World Cup theme to market their game for the FIFA 06.

The final of the FIFA World Cup was held in Berlin, between Italy and France. Italy’s attack strategy rested on the shoulders of Andrea Pirlo. In the French camp, the team chemistry between Zidane and ‘Thierry’ Henry would have helped them win the World Cup. Vieira and his partnership with Claude Makelele had also improved through the series. In spite of that, the French team failed to perform in the finals and Azzuri carried the World Cup 2006 home.

World cup 2002: World cup 2002 was held in Japan and Korea. Ronaldo laid to rest his critics, by scoring both the goals that gave Brazil the fourth FIFA World Cup title. The first goal came after goalkeeper for the tournament Oliver Kahn spilt a goal bound shot by Rivaldo and Ronaldo. The final whistle was followed by a huge celebration as Café lifted the World Cup 2002 to a round of applause.

World cup Ticket: The tickets were released for online purchase in May 2005. The FIFA World Cup tickets were allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis in the initial sales period. The group stage matches tickets cost . The most expensive seats for the group stage cost 0. The tickets for the final were priced at $ 1200. The tickets were issued to adults, 18 years and above.

World cup soccer: The professionalism in football is dated back to Europe, in 1928. The platform of a large tournament worldwide was identified as essential to showcase the talents of many reputed players. FIFA finally decided to take the initiative and in 1929, the FIFA Congress voted for a World Cup to be held in Uruguay. The 76 years of the World Cup has etched inumerable memories in the minds of enthusiasts. The rostrum is one that every nation endeavors to be a part of and win, The memories include the mercurial Pele in Mexico 1970 to the incredible comeback by a Eusebio-inspired Portugal at Goodison Park in England, in 1966.

The World Cup has always been entertaining. Gerard Muller of Germany is the top scorer in World Cup history with 14 goals. Salenko of Russia scored 5 goals in a match in the World Cup USA, in 1994. Argentina’s Guillermo Stabile was the first one score a hat trick in the First World Cup. In 2002Turkey’s Hakan Sukur recorded the fastest goal in World Cup history, when he scored within a record 11 seconds into the match. West Germany’s Lothar Matthaus has enjoyed the maximum appearances of a player in the World Cup.

Since 1930, the 16 tournaments have seen only seven winners. Teams like Brazil, Argentina and the European giant, Italy, have always enjoyed victory in the World Cup history. However, the FIFA World Cup has also been marked by dramatic upsets that have helped create football history. The United States defeated England in 1950 and North Korea defeated Italy in 1966.