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France and Portugal Meet at the Semifinals Once Again

On the vary last game before the final, Portugal will face France for the last place in World Cup 2006`s final match that will be held in Berlin on June 9. Portugal and France have a long rivalry between them after Portugal`s defeat in Euro 2000. France beat Portugal late in extra time when Zinedine Zidane scored a controversial golden penalty and took France to Euro 2000`s final.

This year Portugal is not planning to lose their semifinals clash against France, and although France became a favorite following its victory over (now former) world champions Brazil ? Portugal are going for a win. `We knew we were good enough to get here and we`ve done it on our own merit,` defender Miguel told reporters on Monday. We`ve great respect for France but, on Wednesday, we`re going for a victory as usual.`

France`s captain Zinedine Zidane announced before the tournament that this will be his last appearance on the international soccer stage, and that when World Cup 2006 is over he will resign. France`s match against Portugal might be Zidane`s last match, what will be a very sweet revenge for Portugal`s knock out by his questionable goal.