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Qantas Plane in Time Lapse

Qantas Plane in Time Lapse

A cool time lapse video of the new Qantas 747 getting dressed up for the World Cup 23 Oct 2009
Form Counts For Nothing In Derby

Form Counts For Nothing In Derby

EXCLUSIVE: Mariner John Hutchinson says the erratic Jets could easily punish the purring Mariners tonight despite recent form and ladder positions. 23 Oct 2009
World Cup Handbag Gifts Defended

World Cup Handbag Gifts Defended

England 2018 chiefs insist they are acting "within the spirit and letter" of bidding rules after being criticised for making gifts of designer handbags to FIFA executive members. 23 Oct 2009
FIFA to Weed Out U17 'Age Cheats'

FIFA to Weed Out U17 'Age Cheats'

FIFA will attempt to crack down on 'age cheats' at the Under-17 World Cup which kicks off in Nigeria this weekend by carrying out random tests. 23 Oct 2009
Hutcho's Head Still Spinning

Hutcho's Head Still Spinning

EXCLUSIVE: John Hutchinson slept at 8pm last night and was up at 4am – but by Friday night the Mariners’ Maltese international's body clock will be ticking along nicely for the F3 derby in Newcastle. 22 Oct 2009
Ribery Likely to Miss Play-Off

Ribery Likely to Miss Play-Off

Midfielder Franck Ribery looks set to miss France's World Cup play-off against Republic of Ireland with a knee injury. 22 Oct 2009
Money Talks In World Cup Bid

Money Talks In World Cup Bid

AUSTRALIA'S hope of winning the right to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup rely on convincing FIFA we can offer them the best financial return, says FFA chief Frank Lowy. 21 Oct 2009
Trapattoni Lifts Team for France

Trapattoni Lifts Team for France

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni will prepare his players for two "cup finals" as they attempt to dump France out of the World Cup. 20 Oct 2009
Consortium Linked To West Ham Bid

Consortium Linked To West Ham Bid

A multinational consortium is lining up a £100million bid to buy West Ham, according to a report in today's News of the World. 19 Oct 2009
Hoddle Not Sold On Becks Wing Role

Hoddle Not Sold On Becks Wing Role

GLENN Hoddle believes David Beckham should be handed a role in central midfield at next year's World Cup. 19 Oct 2009
Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

THE Football Association today stressed England's friendly against Brazil next month will provide a crucial tune-up for the World Cup and is not motivated by the prospect of financial gain. 19 Oct 2009
Boos Bemuse Ballack

Boos Bemuse Ballack

Germany captain Michael Ballack says he was bemused by the fans who booed the national team at the end of last night's 1-1 draw with Finland. 16 Oct 2009
Brazil Held By Venezuela

Brazil Held By Venezuela

TEN-MAN Brazil preserved their unbeaten home record in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they held Venezuela to a goalless stalemate in Campo Grande. 15 Oct 2009
Argentina Qualify....Just

Argentina Qualify....Just

Diego Maradona's Argentina booked their place at next summer's World Cup finals as substitute Mario Bolatti hit a later 1-0 winner to end Uruguay's hopes of snatching automatic qualification for South Africa. 15 Oct 2009
Serbia End on Losing Note

Serbia End on Losing Note

Serbia's World Cup qualifying campaign ended on a disappointing note with a 2-1 defeat to Lithuania tonight in Marijampole. 15 Oct 2009
Spain Maintain Record

Spain Maintain Record

Spain joined a select group of teams to record a perfect World Cup qualifying record, making it 10 wins out of 10 in Group Five with a crushing victory 5-2 over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica. 15 Oct 2009
Portugal Secure Play-Off Place

Portugal Secure Play-Off Place

Portugal booked themselves a place in the European play-offs for next year's World Cup with an easy 4-0 Group One victory over Malta. 15 Oct 2009
World Cup Joy for Slovakia and Swiss

World Cup Joy for Slovakia and Swiss

Slovakia and Switzerland tonight became the latest nations to book their place at next summer's World Cup. 15 Oct 2009
Phoenix Ride World Cup Wave

Phoenix Ride World Cup Wave

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata hopes a successful New Zealand's World Cup campaign will bring new fans to his club. 14 Oct 2009
Gerrard Out of Belarus Game

Gerrard Out of Belarus Game

Steven Gerrard will miss England's World Cup qualifier against Belarus tomorrow because of a groin injury. 14 Oct 2009
World Cup Bid Chiefs to Consider Strategy

World Cup Bid Chiefs to Consider Strategy

England 2018 chiefs will meet tomorrow to ponder the fall-out of the most challenging week since they launched their World Cup bid two years ago. 14 Oct 2009