GERMANY GOSSIP
The US want Jurgen Klinsmann to take over as their coach after the World Cup is over. (Daily Express)
England practised penalties in training on Wednesday and only David Beckham and Steve Gerrard scored all of their attempts. (Daily Mirror)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is talking to publishers about a tell-all biography that could earn him as much as £2m. (Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, The Sun)
Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo is winning his race to be fit to play England on Saturday. (The Sun)
Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says his country should opt for a foreign coach again to replace Guus Hiddink. (The Sun)
Argentina play-maker Juan Roman Riquelme has had the most touches of the ball at the World Cup with 399, Italy's Andrea Pirlo is second with 365. (The Independent)
WORLD CUP FUNNIES
Wayne Rooney has revealed that England fans sent him weird "cures" to help his foot heal faster. (The Sun)
Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo, who will officiate England's quarter-final against Portugal, enjoys writing romantic poetry in his spare time. (The Sun)
Jurgen Klinsmann arranged for Germany's national archery coach to give his players some tips to help them concentrate - as well as archery, Klinsmann has tried go-karting and a watch-making course as alternative training methods. (Daily Mirror, The Sun)
Adidas are beating Nike in the battle of the brands as they supply shirts to three quarter-finalists and Nike only two. (Daily Mail)
Ronaldinho has been repeatedly playing as Manchester United in computer football game competitions within the Brazil camp. (Daily Mirror)
