World Cup 2006 (30 articles)
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Virgin Mobile offering free kebab meals after World Cup games
Customers simply text Virgin Mobile to receive a coupon 14 June 2006 18:08 GMT TweetVirgin Mobile is rewarding England fans who travel to Germany with a free kebab after each match.
England fans with Virgin Mobile phones who are staying at the England fans' campsite in Aachen, Germany, can text the word "kebab" to 26666 in... -
Philips Bodygroom – for all sorts of men
80 percent of women find excess male body hair a huge turn off 9 June 2006 13:42 GMT TweetThe days when a thick carpet of body hair was considered the epitome of sexy masculinity are over – in most circles anyway. Thanks to the male grooming experts at Philips, Bodygroom is here to help: an all-over body shaver and trimmer designed specifically...
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
Kick off the world cup with all the stats from the official website 9 June 2006 11:51 GMT TweetThe website of the day today is http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com the online home of the World Cup.
With the World Cup kicking off today, what better way to get you up to speed on all the news and the action that the official home online. -
Barefoot with Vibram Fivefingers
Walking around barefoot is one of life’s simplest pleasures – it’s just a shame about the stones 8 June 2006 11:32 GMT TweetWalking around barefoot is one of life’s simplest pleasures – it’s just a shame about the stones, the hot sand and the dirt that you pick up. Vibram have set out to change that with the Fivefingers – the barefoot shoe.
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Hot Allrounder shoes from Mephisto
Mephisto prides itself on quality footwear and their Allrounder range is no exception 7 June 2006 8:07 GMT TweetMephisto prides itself on quality footwear and their Allrounder range is no exception. Just stepping into their New Bond Street “Concept Store” gives off the impression that you are somewhere special.
Mephisto is all about walking – their aim... -
Ronhill offer UV protection to runners
The sun has finally put his hat on, and with UV indexes climbing up during these months 6 June 2006 15:06 GMT TweetThe sun has finally put his hat on, and with UV indexes climbing up during these months, we return to the ever present question of protection from the sun.
Wearing sunscreen on exposed areas is not always the solution – the sun will also penetrate... -
Lay-z-Spa offers portability with its inflatable hot tub
Fill it up and turn on the heat 5 June 2006 15:46 GMT TweetWhen you think of an outdoor spa, the first thing that springs to mind is probably not portability. Lay-z-Spa is out to change that with its all new inflatable hot tub.
The 4-person spa holds 230 gallons of water, and features an Air Massage... -
Rooney in World Cup metatarsal battle, still
Could be worse - Joe Cole could be broken 2 June 2006 12:29 GMT TweetThe media has positively raved about the Rooney toe break for the past few weeks. Sven is noticably annoyed with the constant questioning - will Rooney be fit for the World Cup?
Whilst this specualtion is going on, the rest of the team are... -
BBC to broadcast World Cup games live on broadband in the UK
Can't get to a TV when the World Cup is on, BBC has got you covered 1 June 2006 18:59 GMT TweetIf you can't get to a TV for the World Cup, the BBC has announced today that it will be allowing internet users in the UK to watch all the games online.
The corporation has announced that all of the BBC's TV games will be live and free-to-air... -
Saitek release range of mice in honour of World Cup
What more could any footie fan ask for 26 May 2006 17:34 GMT TweetYou're wearing your England shirt to work and have decorated your front door, car, and desk with St. George's Crosses in preparation for the World Cup.
What more do you need? A patriotic mouse to go with your England mouse pad, of course. -
adidas offer comprehensive mobile portal for the FIFA World Cup
The adidas global mobile football portal has become the most comprehensive of its kind ahead of the eagerly anticipated World Cup in June 2006
26 May 2006 10:54 GMT TweetThe adidas global mobile football portal has become the most comprehensive of its kind ahead of the eagerly anticipated World Cup in June 2006.
The adidas mobile football portal serves the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and have... -
Odeon and UCI to offer World Cup football in High Definition
Cinemas across the country to broadcast HD transmission of World Cup matches 26 May 2006 9:57 GMT TweetIf you can't raise the cash to get yourself a HDTV and subscription to Sky HD or Telewest this summer to watch the World Cup, Odeon Cinemas are offering you the chance to see it on an even bigger screen.
A company called Euro1080 has acquired... -
Rip Curl launches all-girls Learn To Surf Days
Rip Curl Launches Pan-European All-Girls Learn To Surf Days presented by Davidoff Cool Water 18 May 2006 15:29 GMT TweetSince 2002, world leading surf brand, Rip Curl has introduced over 10,000 girls across Europe to surfing and the beach lifestyle with their Girls Go Surfing programme. Building on the hugely popular pan-European Learn to Surf initiative, Rip Curl is back...
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adidas World Cup boots in 32 designs
That's right, one for each of the countries in the World Cup 17 May 2006 18:06 GMT Tweetadidas presents 32 football boot designs, inspired by the team colours of the 32 nations participating in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Every nation will have its very own +F50 Tunit design featuring a variety of country colours and details. Some of the shoes...
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World Cup fever? We've got just the gadget, I think...
Need a gadget idea to quell that World Cup fever? Look no further 17 May 2006 10:35 GMT TweetWith the World Cup approaching here at Pocket-lint we are getting more and more press releases centred around the big game. From mice to doormats someone somewhere is offering World Cup Booty.
First off there is the football pitch doormat...
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