Costa Rica: News archive
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SOCCER: ROUNDUP; Germany's Ballack Will Sit Out First Game Against Costa Rica
NYT > Costa Rica, 22-November-2007Germany suffered a setback when captain Michael Ballack was ruled out of the opening game against Costa Rica. The game between Germany and Costa Rica in Munich is the first of 64 World Cup matches.
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Joy and Conflict in Germany as World Cup Opens
NYT > Costa Rica, 22-November-2007After Germany's 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, a tense standoff developed between German and English fans.
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