It's
football's biggest festival. In the
summer of 2006, the hopes of millions
of fans were focused on Germany, where
32 nations fought for the most glittering
prize in sport. Here, Nature news
looks at the science of balls, boots,
goals, gambling, and whether it's really
ok to have sex before a big game. Enjoy
more football fun on the 22 June Nature
Podcast.
INTERACTIVE
GRAPHIC - Roll
your mouse over the red dots to discover the science
of footballs and boots.
Sex
before the big game? - premium content Time
to silence the spoilsports: experts say it
doesn't hamper footballers' performance. 09 June 2006
Goals
beget goals - premium content Score
once and you're more likely to score again,
say statisticians. 09
June 2006
FUTURES The
computiful game - premium content Come
join me as I bounce about the grassy soccer
pitch of the Camp Nou, Barcelona. Climb inside
my circuits. Climb inside my thoughts. 08 June 2006
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