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April 1, 2006

Hear from the people who have the most to say when it comes to events on world soccer's biggest stage in DW-WORLD.DE's interview series.

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Ever wonder what the players and coaches think of the organization, their opponents and their own chances at this summer's World Cup?

DW-WORLD.DE's interview series gives you the chance to hear from the people who have the most to say when it comes to events on world soccer's biggest stage.

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"Ecuador's Fans Can Expect Great Things"

Ecuador has pinned its World Cup aspirations on 20-year-old Antonio Valencia. DW-WORLD.DE spoke to the midfielder about his dreams and his expectations for the World Cup.
May 29, 2006

World Cup is Every Coach's Dream

Paraguay has the talent to shake up the 2006 World Cup favorites' expectations and make sure the tournament stays exciting, national team coach Anibal Ruiz told DW-WORLD.DE.
April 5, 2006

"We Can Play a Very Good World Cup"

Despite his resignation in 2004, Germany's former top soccer coach keeps tabs on the team. Ahead of the friendly match against Italy, Rudi Völler spoke to DW-WORLD.DE about Germany's chances in the World Cup.
February 28, 2006

Costa Rica: On Equal Ground With Opponents

One month before his team takes the field against Germany in the World Cup's opening match, Costa Rica coach Alexandre Guimaraes spoke to DW-WORLD.DE about the final phase of his team's preparations for the championship.
May 13, 2006

US Counting on Fan Support in Kaiserslautern

A tested right defender for both the United States national team and in the German Bundesliga, Steve Cherundolo talked to DW-WORLD about teething troubles as a US player in a German team and his World Cup expectations.
March 28, 2006

Ukraine's Blokhin: "Our Strength Lies in Our Team Spirit"

Ukraine is hoping for a successful stint at the World Cup even though star striker Andrei Shevchenko is still recovering from an injury. DW-WORLD.DE spoke with national coach Oleg Blokhin about the country's chances.
June 11, 2006

"Difficult to Find Weak Points" in German Team

Poland's national team has a difficult road ahead in this summer's World Cup. DW-WORLD.DE spoke to Polish coach Pawel Janas about his preparations for his team's group round match up against the German hosts.
March 20, 2006

Luis Fernandez Suarez: Ecuador in the Top Eight

Luis Fernando Suarez enjoys a great deal of respect in Latin America. In an interview with DW-WORLD.DE, Ecuador's national coach seemed confident that his team would score international recognition at the World Cup.
May 4, 2006

"Klinsmann Has Put Together a Good Team"

Giovane Elber was the Bundesliga's most successful player with stints at Bayern and Mönchengladbach. The Brazilian star talks about his DW-WORLD.DE blog, in German and Brazilian, and Germany's chances at the World Cup.
March 3, 2006

Oliver Kahn: Germany Can Win the Soccer World Cup

Some revere Oliver Kahn as a gift to German soccer, others see him as arrogant and smug. The goalkeeper spoke to DW-WORLD about his country's chances to win the World Cup, which takes place in Germany in the summer.
January 3, 2006

Ecuador's Coach: "We Can Win"

Ecuador coach Luis Fernando Suarez tells DW-WORLD.DE that the German team is one of his favorites in the World Cup. But that doesn't mean he's not convinced his team will win Tuesday's game.
June 20, 2006

Ronaldinho: This Will Be Brazil's World Cup

Midfielder Ronaldinho is considered by many to be the world's best soccer player. DW-WORLD.DE spoke with the two-time World Footballer of the Year about the World Cup, family and racism.
April 17, 2006
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