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England Fans Urged to Ignore Security Fears

England Fans Urged to Ignore Security Fears

SOUTH Africa's minister of police Nathi Mthethwa has urged England supporters to ignore the "prophets of doom" when they travel to the World Cup. 5 Mar 2010
Zuma Plays Down Security Fears

Zuma Plays Down Security Fears

South African president Jacob Zuma today sought to ease the fears of fans travelling to the World Cup by claiming his nation has addressed concerns over security. 5 Mar 2010
Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Vince Grella has defended the decision to play New Zealand in Australia’s farewell game in Melbourne at the end of May. 27 Feb 2010
Ahn Back In South Korea Squad

Ahn Back In South Korea Squad

WORLD Cup hero Ahn Jung-hwan has earned a recall to the South Korea squad for their friendly with Ivory Coast at London's Loftus Road on March 3. 26 Feb 2010
FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke admits South Africa would not be ready to host the World Cup if the tournament started tomorrow. 24 Feb 2010
Podcast: Asian Cup In Doubt?

Podcast: Asian Cup In Doubt?

WITH Pim naming a squad more devoid of talent than an Australian Idol contestant, the FourFourTwo Insider lads discuss if the Socceroos could miss out on Asian Cup qualification. 18 Feb 2010
Blatter Blasts 'Anti-Africa Prejudice'

Blatter Blasts 'Anti-Africa Prejudice'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims there is a disrespectful prejudice against South Africa hosting the World Cup. 12 Feb 2010
China Defeat Korea For First Time

China Defeat Korea For First Time

China defeated defending champions South Korea for the first time in their history today, recording a 3-0 victory to put them in a strong position to claim the East Asian Championship title. 11 Feb 2010
Terror Police Ready for World Cup

Terror Police Ready for World Cup

The South African Police Service are co-operating with forces in neighbouring countries and Interpol in a bid to combat the threat of terrorism and other cross-border crime during the World Cup. 11 Feb 2010
Oz Club Wins Prestigious Award

Oz Club Wins Prestigious Award

EXCLUSIVE: South Melbourne have been named Oceania Club of the Century and will accept their award with other confederation winners like Real Madrid at a London ceremony. 19 Jan 2010
South China Miss Out on Seol

South China Miss Out on Seol

HONG Kong champions South China have failed in an audacious bid to sign Fulham's out-of-favour Korea Republic midfielder Seol Ki-hyeon. 15 Jan 2010
No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

South African police insist it is "very unfair" to question their security plan for the World Cup just because of the machine-gun attack on the Togo team which took place in nearby Angola on Friday. 12 Jan 2010
Jordaan: Don't Blame South Africa

Jordaan: Don't Blame South Africa

WORLD Cup boss Danny Jordaan has reportedly accused those voicing security fears over this summer's tournament of "double standards" in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Togo team. 10 Jan 2010
PODCAST: End Of Year Awards

PODCAST: End Of Year Awards

IT'S awards time as the FourFourTwo Insider podcast guys hand out their gongs to the high achievers of 2009. 18 Dec 2009
Lucas: We'll Be Right

Lucas: We'll Be Right

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill tells the FourFourTwo Insider podcast of his delight at the World Cup draw and how Australia will revel in their underdog status. 11 Dec 2009
Joe Keenan's Back In Town

Joe Keenan's Back In Town

EXCLUSIVE: Former Chelsea and Melbourne Victory midfielder Joe Keenan has signed a one-year deal with VPL club South Melbourne. 9 Dec 2009
Fergie's Only Making Travel Plans For Ji-Sung

Fergie's Only Making Travel Plans For Ji-Sung

Manchester United are considering making special arrangements for Park Ji-sung to travel back from international games in South Korea. 8 Dec 2009
Serie A Club Makes Oz Signing

Serie A Club Makes Oz Signing

VPL TEEN Francesco Stellar has been signed from South Melbourne FC by Italian club Siena after he was overlooked for the Hyundai A-League and National Youth League. 8 Dec 2009
Roos Draw Tough WC Group

Roos Draw Tough WC Group

AUSTRALIA have been placed in Group D in the South Africa 2010 World Cup finals draw this morning and will face Germany, Ghana and Serbia. 5 Dec 2009
On A Roll With ‘Jabulani’

On A Roll With ‘Jabulani’

IT is the object the whole world will be watching come next year and we were at the adidas testing centre in Germany for the official pre-launch briefing and testing of the 2010 World Cup ball. 5 Dec 2009
Ireland World Cup Wild Card Plea

Ireland World Cup Wild Card Plea

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France. 1 Dec 2009