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World Cup Boost for Vieira

World Cup Boost for Vieira

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech insists Manchester City bound Patrick Vieira will be part of his World Cup squad as long as he plays regularly for his new club. 8 Jan 2010
Bierhoff Eyes World Cup Glory

Bierhoff Eyes World Cup Glory

GERMANY general manager Oliver Bierhoff has warned rivals his team will be aiming to lift the World Cup this year. 3 Jan 2010
Bent Shows His Spider Sense

Bent Shows His Spider Sense

Sunderland striker Darren Bent has dismissed suggestions a fear of spiders could ruin his World Cup dream alive. 24 Dec 2009
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
Iniesta Out Of Club World Cup Final

Iniesta Out Of Club World Cup Final

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of the Club World Cup final after tests confirmed the thigh injury he sustained against Atlante yesterday will keep him sidelined for two weeks. 18 Dec 2009
LaPaglia: End This Island Mentality

LaPaglia: End This Island Mentality

EXCLUSIVE: Aussie actor Anthony La Paglia has attacked some local attitudes to the FIFA World Cup possibly coming to Australia, saying they could reinforce a perception of Australia as a “backwater" nation. 17 Dec 2009
Six Star Pedro Shares Plaudits

Six Star Pedro Shares Plaudits

Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez paid tribute to his team-mates after today becoming the first player in history to score in six different competitions in the same year. 17 Dec 2009
Atlante No Match For Barca

Atlante No Match For Barca

Lionel Messi and Pedro Rodriguez shared the limelight as Barcelona hit back from an early deficit against Atlante to progress through to the final of the Club World Cup with a 3-1 win and stay on track for a remarkable sixth trophy in 2009. 17 Dec 2009
England Name Their World Cup Cities

England Name Their World Cup Cities

Liverpool has been included as a host city for England's 2018 World Cup bid despite uncertainty over the proposed new Anfield stadium but Hull, Derby and Leicester have missed out. 17 Dec 2009
Auckland Sneak Late Win At Club World Cup

Auckland Sneak Late Win At Club World Cup

Riki Van Steeden scored deep into stoppage time as Auckland City beat 10-man Mazembe 3-2 in the Club World Cup fifth-place play-off. 17 Dec 2009
English World Cup Cities To Be Revealed

English World Cup Cities To Be Revealed

England 2018 World Cup bid chiefs will today announce the names of the cities that will be part of their campaign. 16 Dec 2009
Eight-Man Pohang Crash Out Of Club World Cup

Eight-Man Pohang Crash Out Of Club World Cup

South American champions Estudiantes booked their place in the Club World Cup final with a nervy 2-1 victory over South Korea's Pohang Steelers, who finished the game with eight men following a flurry of second-half cards in Abu Dhabi. 16 Dec 2009
Iniesta: Club World Cup "Most Important"

Iniesta: Club World Cup "Most Important"

Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta has talked up the importance of the Club World Cup as the European champions aim to complete a wonderful 2009 with victory in Dubai. 15 Dec 2009
Australian World Cup Bid Video *FULL VERSION*

Australian World Cup Bid Video *FULL VERSION*

Here’s the video presentation for Australia’s bid for the 2018-2022 FIFA World Cup starring Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. 14 Dec 2009
Big Step For Oz World Cup Bid

Big Step For Oz World Cup Bid

AUSTRALIA has made another important step in the hotly-contested battle to host the World Cup by formally submitting its Bidding Agreement to FIFA. 11 Dec 2009
Don’t Let The Rivals Win

Don’t Let The Rivals Win

AS rival codes attempt to derail Australia's World Cup host bid there has never been a more vital time for you to show your support. 11 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
Kiwis In Quarters At Club WC

Kiwis In Quarters At Club WC

OCEANIA champions Auckland City enjoyed a surprise win over Al Ahli in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup today to move into the quarter-finals. 10 Dec 2009
Hodgson Makes Case For Zamora

Hodgson Makes Case For Zamora

FULHAM boss Roy Hodgson compared Bobby Zamora to Emile Heskey and put him forward as a possible World Cup candidate after his striker silenced his critics with the winner against Sunderland. 7 Dec 2009
World Cup 2010 Final Match Schedule

World Cup 2010 Final Match Schedule

GROUP A 5 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