This year's FIFA World Cup soccer tournament opens the doors to a number of risks ranging from terrorism to injury for fans and players alike, according to an analysis released by insurance brokerage firm Aon.

Also touched on in the report are risks for tournament sponsors, uneven insurance coverage for players and terrorism risk outside the stadiums.

The Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup Germany 2006 is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans during the four-week event, beginning June 9. Thirty-two teams from six continents are prepared to compete in 12 stadiums across Germany.

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