In 2006 Fifa and KFF reached an agreement with the Kenyan government to ensure the FA's independence.

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Whilst iconic, it shows its age now and was not used as a venue during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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According to a 2006 FIFA survey, China had 708, 754 amateur and youth players from a population of 1.3 billion compared to 738, 800 in England.

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In 2006, the FIFA World Cup in Germany tackled that with big police numbers, but restraint in their presence, setting environmental targets as part of the tournament while investing in transport improvements, and they tied in increased sporting and voluntary activity.

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It was not until Ghana's first appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Germany in 2006 that the four-times winners of the African Cup of Nations regained some of their lost glory.

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This is not the first time that Kenya has fallen foul of Fifa having been banned from football in 2006 and 2004.

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Fifa will also use the event as an opportunity to publicise its "6 villages for 2006" charity campaign in conjunction with SOS Children's Villages.

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He steered Milan to the Coppa Italia in 2003, the Serie A title in 2003--04, the UEFA Champions League in both 2002--03 and 2006--07, the UEFA Super Cup in 2003 and 2007 and the FIFA Club World Cup crown in 2007.

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Fifa say that they will meet again to discuss what they will do concerning the rest of the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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South Africa, who lost the right to host the 2006 World Cup by just one vote, boasts more than the eight stadiums required by Fifa and Africa's best economy and telecommunications.

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