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Uruguay Call For Support Against Argentina

Uruguay Call For Support Against Argentina

Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has called on "all of Uruguay" to play the World Cup qualifier against Argentina, with both teams fighting for the last South American automatic qualification berth. 14 Oct 2009
Cannavaro Looks To Future

Cannavaro Looks To Future

FABIO Cannavaro is focusing on defending Italy's World Cup crown next summer after putting behind him the drugs charges he faced in recent days. 13 Oct 2009
Drogba Targets 2010 Glory

Drogba Targets 2010 Glory

Didier Drogba is desperate to showcase a different side of Africa at next year's World Cup finals after helping the Ivory Coast seal their place in South Africa with a 1-1 draw against Malawi at the weekend. 12 Oct 2009
England Staying Grounded - Milner

England Staying Grounded - Milner

James Milner insisted no-one in the England squad is "getting ahead of themselves" and already thinking of the World Cup finals next summer. 12 Oct 2009
Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Given: Late Goal Felt Like Knockout Blow

Shay Given felt as if the Republic of Ireland had been dumped out of the World Cup when reigning champions Italy snatched a famous victory from their grasp. 12 Oct 2009
Rooney's Absence Will Be Felt By England

Rooney's Absence Will Be Felt By England

Fabio Capello will be without his very own Mr Incredible when England tackle Belarus at Wembley on Wednesday. 12 Oct 2009
Decision Baffles Capello

Decision Baffles Capello

Last night's red-card debacle in the Ukraine was so ludicrous Fabio Capello felt he had to break his unwritten rule never to criticise the referee. 12 Oct 2009
Under Half a Million Watch England's Internet Game

Under Half a Million Watch England's Internet Game

Fewer than half a million people watched England's first game to be broadcast exclusively live over the internet and no detailed viewing figures will be released, the firms behind the move said today. 12 Oct 2009
Ivory Coast Book Their Spot

Ivory Coast Book Their Spot

IVORY Coast became the second African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup after a second-half strike from Didier Drogba earned them the point they needed to secure their place in South Africa. 11 Oct 2009
Germany Qualify For World Cup

Germany Qualify For World Cup

GERMANY booked their ticket for next summer's World Cup finals with a slender 1-0 victory over Russia in Moscow. 11 Oct 2009
World Cup Boost For All Whites

World Cup Boost For All Whites

NEW Zealand are just 90 minutes away from joining the Socceroos in South Africa next year after holding Bahrain to a goalless draw in the first leg of their play-off decider. 11 Oct 2009
Ardiles: English Passion Will Be Key

Ardiles: English Passion Will Be Key

OSSIE Ardiles believes the passion of the England fans will be the key to a successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 9 Oct 2009
Henry Demands French Improvement

Henry Demands French Improvement

France striker Thierry Henry has urged his team-mates to do their utmost to get the fans back on their side during the World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Austria. 9 Oct 2009
World Cup Bidders Told to Heed Warner Advice

World Cup Bidders Told to Heed Warner Advice

Officials for England's 2018 World Cup bid have been urged to listen to the frank advice of FIFA vice-president Jack Warner. 9 Oct 2009
Warner Shock At Australia World Cup Coup

Warner Shock At Australia World Cup Coup

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has added further doubts to England's 2018 World Cup bid by watching their rivals advertise under their noses. 8 Oct 2009
Fury Over Fifa Play-Off Plans

Fury Over Fifa Play-Off Plans

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has branded the decision to seed the World Cup play-offs as "disgusting". 7 Oct 2009
'England World Cup Bid Making Slow Progress'

'England World Cup Bid Making Slow Progress'

England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup is only "creeping along" when it should be galloping, according to FIFA vice-president Jack Warner. 7 Oct 2009
Portugal Retain Ronaldo Hope

Portugal Retain Ronaldo Hope

Portugal remain hopeful star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Hungary on Saturday. 6 Oct 2009
Ellis Rebuffs Oz WC Stadium Doubts

Ellis Rebuffs Oz WC Stadium Doubts

MINSTER for Sport Kate Ellis has soothed doubts about stadium funding for Australia’s World Cup bid for 2018-2022. 6 Oct 2009
Maradona Turns To Local Talent

Maradona Turns To Local Talent

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has added nine home-based players to his squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Peru and Uruguay. 6 Oct 2009
Horror Night For 10-Boy 'Roos

Horror Night For 10-Boy 'Roos

THE YOUNG Socceroos have suffered a second successive U20 World Cup loss, going down 3-0 to Costa Rica after again being reduced to 10-men for ill-discipline. 1 Oct 2009