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Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland, the smallest World Cup 2018 nation with less than 335,000 inhabitants managed to earn a well-deserved point against 2014 runners-up Argentina on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Cheerleaders of the Week

Cheerleaders of the Week

A quick flit around the globe to check out the cheerleaders of the week . . . 8 Apr 2014
Del Piero on that Liverpool offer

Del Piero on that Liverpool offer

TO celebrate our 100th issue, Alessandro Del Piero sat down with FourFourTwo Australia to answer reader questions from around the globe in an exclusive one-one. And it is out now on news stands so grab your piece of Del Piero-flavoured history! 9 Jan 2014
Bayern on another level, says Beckenbauer

Bayern on another level, says Beckenbauer

FRANZ Beckenbauer described Bayern Munich as being on "another footballing level" after they cruised into the FIFA World Club Cup final. 18 Dec 2013
Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

CROATIA coach Niko Kovac has expressed his "shock" and "disappointment" at the 10-game ban imposed on Australian-born defender Josip Simunic by FIFA for alleged Nazi chants. 17 Dec 2013
Nothing to fear but fear itself

Nothing to fear but fear itself

Tired of World Cup negativity? I know I am 10 Dec 2013
And our World Cup winner is...

And our World Cup winner is...

AND THE winner is… cue the surdos samba drum roll. 6 Dec 2013
In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

WELL, we’re just 48 hours away from announcing the winner of the Ultimate Football Experience! 4 Dec 2013
brazuca launch pics

brazuca launch pics

All the pix from a chaotically brilliant night in Rio as adidas launched the official World Cup football, the brazuca. Pics by Aidan Ormond 4 Dec 2013
The story behind brazuca...

The story behind brazuca...

WHAT'S the story behind the new adidas brazuca World Cup ball? We spoke to adidas football hardware boss Matthias Mecking to tell us... 4 Dec 2013
The new adidas brazuca World Cup ball

The new adidas brazuca World Cup ball

adidas today unveiled the new ball for the 2014 World Cup, dubbed the brazuca - and it looks awesome. Check out the pics, plus a line up of the adidas balls that went before, starting with the 1970 adidas Telstar. 4 Dec 2013
Euro WC play-offs drawn

Euro WC play-offs drawn

France have been drawn to face Ukraine in the European qualification play-offs for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 22 Oct 2013
Buderim Wanderers to star on world stage

Buderim Wanderers to star on world stage

BUDERIM Wanderers U12s have booked their seat on the plane to the Volkswagen Junior World Masters in Rome next year. 6 Oct 2013
Del Boque recalls Mata, drops Soldado

Del Boque recalls Mata, drops Soldado

SPAIN manager Vicente del Bosque has recalled Juan Mata for the side's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Belarus and Georgia. 5 Oct 2013
FIFA quash World Cup bid compensation claims

FIFA quash World Cup bid compensation claims

FIFA have quashed Football Federation Australia's compensation bid, should they change the schedule of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 18 Sep 2013
Lowy wants FIFA to repay World Cup cash

Lowy wants FIFA to repay World Cup cash

FFA chief Frank Lowy has demanded FIFA compensate Australia for the $43 million spent on its World Cup bid after Qatar's plans for the 2022 tournament plunged into chaos. 17 Sep 2013
Cape Verde thrown out of World Cup qualifying

Cape Verde thrown out of World Cup qualifying

Cape Verde have been thrown out of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying after fielding an ineligible player against Tunisia. 13 Sep 2013
Czech coach Bilek quits after Italy loss

Czech coach Bilek quits after Italy loss

Czech Republic head coach Michal Bilek has offered his resignation, following the nation's 2-1 World Cup qualifying loss to Italy on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Qualifying: Argentina book Brazil place against

World Cup Qualifying: Argentina book Brazil place against

Argentina have booked a place at the 2014 World Cup after a 5-2 win over Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: USA and Costa Rica qualify

World Cup Wrap: USA and Costa Rica qualify

Honduras were pegged back late to a 2-2 draw with Panama but the result was enough to see the USA and Costa Rica qualify for Brazil 2014. 11 Sep 2013
Prandelli: I never lost hope against the Czechs

Prandelli: I never lost hope against the Czechs

Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has claimed he believed his side could arrest their deficit to the Czech Republic and secure a World Cup spot. 11 Sep 2013