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June 12, 2006 Monday Jumadi-ul-Awwal 15, 1427 Nadal retains crown at French Open PARIS, June 11: Rafael Nadal won his second consecutive French Open crown when he defeated world number one Roger Federer 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 in Sunday''s final.... India pile on runs GROS ISLET (St Lucia), June 11: Rahul Dravid''s 23rd Test century helped India pile on the runs on the second morning of the second Test against the West Indies on Sunday.... Bravo’s double takes Mexico past Iran NUREMBERG, June 11: Striker Omar Bravo hit two goals to give Mexico a 3-1 win over Iran in their World Cup Group D opener at the Frankenstadion on Sunday... Robben powers Dutch to victory over Serbs LEIPZIG, June 11: The Netherlands made a fine start to their World Cup on Sunday with a goal from the inspired Arjen Robben giving them a 1-0 victory over Serbia & Montenegro... Sweden rue missing open goals DORTMUND, June 11: Sweden rued wasting a hatful of chances during their surprise 0-0 draw with World Cup Group B outsiders Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday,... Argentina launch campaign on winning note HAMBURG, June 11: Argentina got their quest for a third World Cup off to a good start with a 2-1 victory over dangerous debutants Ivory Coast in a Group C match of the highest... Czechs not taking US for granted HAMBURG, June 11: Czech Republic will not take their task lightly when they make their World Cup debut against the United States in Group E on Monday.... Toni leads Italian onslaught against Ghana HANOVER, June 11: Italy striker Luca Toni is aiming to make his mark at the World Cup finals when they open their campaign against Ghana on Monday.... Togo put coach decision on hold WANGEN, June 11: Former Cameroon coach Winfried Schaefer has postponed until Monday a decision to coach World Cup finalists Togo but said he would do the job if his conditions are met.... Japan ready for Aussies KAISERSLAUTERN, June 11: Japan are bracing themselves for a gruelling physical battle when they face Australia in their World Cup opener on Monday.... Take Ecuador seriously, urges Tenorio BAD KISSINGEN, June 11: Forget its volcanoes, Andean peaks and the Galapagos Islands, the world will know Ecuador for its football after the World Cup, according to striker Carlos Tenorio.... English FA in water row BUHLERTAL, June 11: England''s Football Association will approach soccer''s governing body FIFA after match officials in their Group B opener against Paraguay prevented players getting all the water they needed.... Spaniards face tough time at training KAMEN, June 11: Spain coach Luis Aragones is using his strong character and mischievous sense of humour to keep players on their toes during the long wait for their first game against Ukraine, says defender Michel Salgado.... ‘Maradona’s absence not a snub’ BERLIN, June 11: Diego Maradona did not send his RSVP early enough to get a starring role beside Pele and Claudia Schiffer in the World Cup''s opening celebrations.... FIFA confirm Paraguay own goal BERLIN, June 11: England''s goal in their 1-0 win over Paraguay on Saturday was confirmed by FIFA on Sunday as an own goal by Paraguay''s captain Carlos Gamarra.... England striker angry at World Cup snub LONDON, June 11: Jermaine Defoe admits he cannot understand why Sven-Goran Eriksson decided to release him from England''s World Cup squad.... Germans welcome back Ballack BERLIN, June 11: Germany captain Michael Ballack is fit to play in the hosts'' next World Cup group game against Poland on Wednesday, manager Jurgen Klinsmann said on Sunday.... 20 English fans held FRANKFURT, June 11: Twenty England World Cup fans were arrested in Germany on Saturday, a British police spokeswoman said on Sunday.... Lemerre signs new contract with Tunisia SCHWEINFURT, June 11: Roger Lemerre signed a contract extension ahead of Tunisia''s World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia that could keep him as national coach until the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.... Saudis promised cash if they make second round RIYADH, June 11: Saudi Arabia will give 600,000 riyals ($160,000) to each player if they make it through to the last 16 of the soccer World Cup final, Saudi newspapers said on Sunday.... Alonso triumphs SILVERSTONE (England), June 11: Renault''s Fernando Alonso led the British Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to maintain his vice-like grip on the Formula One championship.... Kicking King land main event with ease KARACHI, June 11: Fancied Kicking King justified his top billing when he romped home to claim the feature event and made it two in a row in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.... 10th Sindh Games open today HYDERABAD, June 11: Athletes from all over province would vie for top honours when the 10th Sindh Games opens at the Niaz Stadium on Monday.... Andrade holds lead HARRISON (New York), June 11: Billy Andrade overcame swirling, gusty winds at Westchester Country Club to shoot a two-under-par 69 and take a one-stroke lead on Saturday after three rounds of the Barclays Classic.... Training camp resumes today LAHORE, June 11: The second phase of the national cricket training camp starts at the Qadhafi Stadium from Monday for the forthcoming tour of England.... Yousuf stretched KARACHI, June 11: Former world champion Mohammad Yousuf was stretched to limits by promising Atiq Latif Bux on his way to registering 5-4 win to cruise in the final of the... Karachi hockey squad KARACHI, June 11: Asim Khan will lead the Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) squad announced on Sunday for Sindh Games.... Team returns LAHORE, June 11: A two-member Pakistan squash team arrived on Sunday after winning a gold and silver medal in the Asian Junior squash championship (U-15 age category) held in Singapore from June 6 to 10....

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