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Strachan savours 'dream' night for Scotland

Strachan savours 'dream' night for Scotland

Gordon Strachan reflected on a "dream" night as Scotland beat Macedonia 2-1 to move off the bottom of their FIFA World Cup qualifying group. 11 Sep 2013
Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has insisted he would be happy just to make it past the "first round" at the FIFA World Cup in 2014. 11 Sep 2013
Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Gareth Bale made his first competitive start of the season as Wales slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Serbia on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
O'Neill furious after defeat

O'Neill furious after defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill blasted his players following their 3-2 defeat to Luxembourg in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Egypt, Algeria post wins

World Cup Wrap: Egypt, Algeria post wins

Egypt and Algeria finished the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with victories on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Netherlands, Italy first European nations to qualify

World Cup Wrap: Netherlands, Italy first European nations to qualify

Netherlands and Italy became the first two European nations for qualify for FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 after victories on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted a "mistake" may have been made in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. 10 Sep 2013
Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

England manager Roy Hodgson has described his side's FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday as "a bit of a cup final". 10 Sep 2013
Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Jurgen Klinsmann has warned his United States side they will be coming up against a wounded animal in the form of Mexico on Tuesday. 10 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

Cameroon clinched a spot in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 victory over Group I rivals Libya on Sunday. 9 Sep 2013
Sturridge out of Moldova clash

Sturridge out of Moldova clash

England striker Daniel Sturridge has been ruled of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova with a thigh injury. 6 Sep 2013
Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Roy Hodgson believes the youngsters named in his England squad can "make a difference" as he begins to plan for the future. 28 Aug 2013
Coach, Counsellor, Confidante

Coach, Counsellor, Confidante

The Big Issue’s Street Socceroos coach George Halkias has helped countless at-risk players over his tenure. 17 Aug 2013
2013 Homeless World Cup

2013 Homeless World Cup

The home of the Poznan today plays host to another football tradition: the Homeless World Cup 10 Aug 2013
Qatar World Cup decision labelled a blatant mistake

Qatar World Cup decision labelled a blatant mistake

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger has called the decision to award Qatar the World Cup in 2022 a "blatant mistake". 25 Jul 2013
Equatorial Guinea punished for fielding ineligible player

Equatorial Guinea punished for fielding ineligible player

Equatorial Guinea's hopes of reaching next year's FIFA World Cup have ended after they were docked points for fielding an ineligible player. 20 Jul 2013
Blatter hints at winter World Cup

Blatter hints at winter World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted the 2020 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to winter due to the potentially dangerous summer heat. 18 Jul 2013
Socceroos climb back up rankings

Socceroos climb back up rankings

AUSTRALIA have climbed up to 40th in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, regaining their spot as Asia's second highest-ranked team. 5 Jul 2013
Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia's World Cup qualifying campaign has been hit after they were docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. 2 Jul 2013
Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia's plans for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup are going smoothly, the tournament's chief executive has insisted. 1 Jul 2013
Young Socceroos go down fighting

Young Socceroos go down fighting

Turkey have set up a last-16 duel with France after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Australia, who crashed out in battling fashion. 29 Jun 2013