2006年德国总理克尔的问候(1)
6. 2006 the German Chancellor Angela Merkel Regards
6. 2006年德国总理克尔的问候
There are many dimensions to football’s allure and appeal:
足球的魅力是多方面的：
top-class moves, thrilling goals, majestic star players, thunderous encounters and passionate fans.
高质量的比赛、激动人心的进球、神奇的球星、残酷的遭遇战、热情的冻迷。
Football stirs the emotions all over the globe, brings people from contrasting cultures together,
足球激发了全球的热情，把不同文化背景的人们集合在一起，
and promotes solid virtues such as fairness, team spirit and tolerance.
弘扬了公平、团队精神和宽容等诸多美德。
All these facets will emerge in their most intense form at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany next summer.
所有的这些方面都会在即将到来的 2006 FIFA德国世界杯上强烈地表现出来。
Millions of people will be transfixed by this unique festival of sport and friendship.
众人将沉浸在这独一无二的友谊和竞技的节日里。
We are thoroughly looking forward to football of the highest quality.
我们急切期待最高质量的足球比赛。
We’re delighted to welcome the biggest names in the sport as well as those nations set to appear at the finals for the first time.
我们高兴地欢迎球场上名声如雷贯耳的球队，同样也欢迎第一次出现在世界杯决赛阶段的泳队。
And we’re looking forward to greeting fans from all over the world as they fill our cities with even more colour and life.
我们期待来自世界各地的冻迷来到我们的城市，不论肤色和生活方式。
A heartfelt welcome to everyone!
衷心欢迎你们的到来！
Germany is a cosmopolitan country with a passion for football.
德国是一个充满了足珠激情的大国。