| With Valentines Day fast approaching it's time to think | | | | World Cup finals include England's Steven Gerrard, |
| about buying your lover a gift to show you love them. | | | | Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo and from Germany, the |
| If they are a football (or soccer if you're American) fan | | | | midfield magician Michael Ballack. |
| then there are plenty of opportunities to make a | | | | So what to get you're other half for Valentine's if they |
| purchase they'll love. I know it's not the most romantic | | | | are a football fan? Firstly there are many personalized |
| gesture possible but it's better than buying something | | | | football gifts such as the newspapers made up to look |
| they'll only use once and then stick in the attic for the | | | | like a British tabloid's sports pages. You supply you're |
| rest of time. This year South Africa are hosting the | | | | own copy online and get sent a great newspaper with |
| World Cup Finals so there's a real buzz about soccer. | | | | 'Joe Bloggs Scores A Hat Trick For Liverpool' as the |
| The greatest footballing nations are gathering to | | | | headline or whatever the name of your partner. These |
| compete in this competition which is only held once | | | | are great fun and fans love them as you can also |
| every four years. This year, amongst the favourites | | | | supply images which can be pasted on to make it look |
| are England, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Spain and | | | | like your man was part of the winning team. |
| France. There will also be strong competition from the | | | | There are Fan toys that chant the songs of any given |
| emerging African Nations such as The Ivory Coast, | | | | team, football rubber ducks, quiz games, books and |
| whose stars include Chelsea's striker Didier Drogba. | | | | DVD's, all of which are great memorabilia and ideal for |
| Other great players representing their country at the | | | | footie loving men. |