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Costa Targets World Cup Slot

Costa Targets World Cup Slot

COSTA Barbarouses is hoping to build on his early season success with another chance to run at Newcastle Jets defenders this weekend. 18 Nov 2009
Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Kevin Doyle knows the Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose as they attempt to rekindle their dreams of World Cup qualification. 17 Nov 2009
Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Defender Patrice Evra will take nothing for granted as France attempt belatedly to book their place at next summer's World Cup finals. 17 Nov 2009
Raul's World Cup Dream

Raul's World Cup Dream

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo assistant coach Raul Blanco says All-Whites coach Ricki Herbert should be congratulated for taking risks with his formation after the Kiwis stormed into the 2010 World Cup Finals on Saturday night. 17 Nov 2009
Qatar's Dream Could Cost Oz

Qatar's Dream Could Cost Oz

QATAR want the World Cup and in a land where status is achieved through oil and gas, their wealth represents bad news for Australia. 16 Nov 2009
New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

NEW Zealand will join the Socceroos in South Africa next year after a Rory Fallon goal saw the All Whites defeat Bahrain 1-0 in Wellington. 14 Nov 2009
World Cup Preparations Gather Pace

World Cup Preparations Gather Pace

BOB Bradley believes his United States side are entering a crucial period in their preparations for next summer's World Cup. 14 Nov 2009
Premier League to Help 2018 Bid

Premier League to Help 2018 Bid

THE Premier League today announced a raft of measures designed to help England's 2018 World Cup bid at a critical moment in the campaign. 13 Nov 2009
Re-Structuring of Bid Revealed

Re-Structuring of Bid Revealed

ENGLAND 2018 bid leaders today announced a major re-structuring of its board to try and end the recent turmoil that has blighted the campaign. 13 Nov 2009
Rooney: We Have to Improve

Rooney: We Have to Improve

Wayne Rooney believes England have a lot of improving to do if they are to stand a chance of lifting the World Cup in South Africa next year. 13 Nov 2009
Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand’s greatest ever goalscorer Vaughan Coveny has urged the All-Whites to keep their emotions in check during Saturday night’s blockbuster second leg World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 12 Nov 2009
Crouch Eager to Prove His Worth

Crouch Eager to Prove His Worth

England striker Peter Crouch is determined to make it impossible for Fabio Capello to leave him out of his squad for the World Cup next year. 11 Nov 2009
Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears. 11 Nov 2009
Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen believes the team's Wellington contingent will give New Zealand a big advantage in Saturday's vital World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 10 Nov 2009
Carew Backs Milner For World Cup

Carew Backs Milner For World Cup

JOHN Carew believes the versatility of his Aston Villa team-mate James Milner should guarantee him a spot in England's 2010 World Cup squad. 9 Nov 2009
Portugal Include Ronaldo

Portugal Include Ronaldo

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. 9 Nov 2009
Capello Throws Bent World Cup Lifeline

Capello Throws Bent World Cup Lifeline

DARREN Bent has been thrown a World Cup lifeline by Fabio Capello - but the ship for South Africa looks to be out of reach for Michael Owen. 9 Nov 2009
England Warned Over World Cup Bid

England Warned Over World Cup Bid

THE leader of South Africa's World Cup organising committee has warned England they will need to have Africa on their side if they are to survive the first round of voting to host the 2018 finals. 6 Nov 2009
Warner Returns World Cup Handbag

Warner Returns World Cup Handbag

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has returned the designer handbag given to his wife by England 2018 bid leaders. 5 Nov 2009
Serbia Can Surprise At SA 2010

Serbia Can Surprise At SA 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Australian-based ex-Red Star player Misha Radovic believes Serbia could be a surprise in South Africa - and he says Australia are better placed for success than in 2006.
4 Nov 2009
Help Us Win The World Cup

Help Us Win The World Cup

THE TIME for armchair support is over. We now all need to step up and back Australia’s bid for hosting the 2018 or 2022 World Cup finals. 30 Oct 2009