Broken dreams litter Cup road

From: China Daily | Date: May 12, 2006 | Copyright information

PARIS: Four weeks to go until the greatest footballing show on earth and already dreams of World Cup glory are being shattered.

Whether it's Wayne Rooney's foot or Andriy Shevchenko's knee, injuries are threatening to wreck the hopes of some of football's biggest stars.

Other players, meanwhile, are coming to terms with the fact that they have already been deemed surplus to requirements for the finals, which kick off exactly four weeks from today.

Charlton Athletic striker Darren Bent wrapped up his English Premiership campaign at the weekend with high hopes of winning a place in Sven-Goran ...

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