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Verbeek: 'Roos The Captain?

Verbeek: 'Roos The Captain?

THE Socceroos captaincy against Bahrain has yet to be decided after coach Pim Verbeek forgot Lucas Neill was suspended for Wednesday night's game. 9 Jun 2009
Bahrain: Roos Ripe For A Loss

Bahrain: Roos Ripe For A Loss

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala believes this is the best time to play the Socceroos as his team bids to get the point it needs to book a World Cup playoff spot. 9 Jun 2009
Lowy: Host Hopes Boosted

Lowy: Host Hopes Boosted

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy believes the country's chances of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup have been given a massive lift following the Socceroos' qualification for South Africa. 9 Jun 2009
Pim: Celebrate With The 'Roos

Pim: Celebrate With The 'Roos

WEDNESDAY night’s World Cup qualifier with Bahrain will be a “celebration” says Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek who aims to select his strongest side for the clash. 8 Jun 2009
Dutch Boss  (Not Pim): Give Us Credit

Dutch Boss (Not Pim): Give Us Credit

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk is adamant his side deserves credit for reaching next year's World Cup despite the perceived weakness of their qualifying group. 7 Jun 2009
Burley Fancies Scotland's Chances

Burley Fancies Scotland's Chances

Scotland boss George Burley today turned up the heat on Norway by claiming defeat in Holland on Wednesday night would leave their World Cup qualifying hopes hanging by a thread. 7 Jun 2009
Lippi Defends Italian Game

Lippi Defends Italian Game

Marcello Lippi still believes the best football in the world can be seen in Italy, even if the domestic Serie A league has come in for criticism in recent times. 7 Jun 2009
Argentina Squeeze Past Colombia

Argentina Squeeze Past Colombia

A 56th-minute goal by defender Daniel Diaz gave Argentina a narrow 1-0 win over Colombia to move the Albicelestes up to third place in the South American World Cup qualifying group. 7 Jun 2009
'This Is Just The Start' For Japan

'This Is Just The Start' For Japan

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada claimed "this is just the start" after watching his side book their place in the 2010 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan in Tashkent last night.
7 Jun 2009
Huh Hoping North Will Join South At World Cup

Huh Hoping North Will Join South At World Cup

South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is hoping neighbours North Korea will be joining his side in South Africa after they sealed their place in the World Cup finals with a 2-0 win over UAE last night. 7 Jun 2009
Brazil Back As They Hammer Uruguay

Brazil Back As They Hammer Uruguay

Brazil are a step closer to South Africa 2010 after they hammered Uruguay 4-0 in a match which finished with both sides reduced to 10 men. 7 Jun 2009
Albania Almost Upset Portugal

Albania Almost Upset Portugal

Bruno Alves' last-gasp goal snatched a 2-1 win for Portugal in Albania which keeps their World Cup qualifying hopes alive. 7 Jun 2009
Croatia Stalemate With Ukraine

Croatia Stalemate With Ukraine

Croatia's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were dented tonight as they were held to a 2-2- draw at home by Ukraine. 7 Jun 2009
Serbians Go Clear At The Top

Serbians Go Clear At The Top

Serbia stretched their lead at the top of World Cup qualifying Group Seven with a narrow win over Austria in Belgrade. 7 Jun 2009
Victory Puts Holland In Finals

Victory Puts Holland In Finals

EURO WORLD CUP WRAP: Holland booked their place in next year's World Cup finals with a 2-1 victory over Iceland in Reykjavik. 7 Jun 2009
Italy Thrash Northern Ireland

Italy Thrash Northern Ireland

Italy made light work of Northern Ireland with a convincing 3-0 win at the Arena Garibaldi stadium tonight. 7 Jun 2009
Gabon Go Top

Gabon Go Top

Gabon, Tunisia and Burkina Faso all maintained their 100 per cent winning records in African World Cup qualifying today to keep alive their hopes of a place at next years finals. 7 Jun 2009
Ireland Battle Bulgaria To Draw

Ireland Battle Bulgaria To Draw

Richard Dunne kept the Republic of Ireland on course for the World Cup finals as his side scrapped their way to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Bulgaria. 7 Jun 2009
England Outclass Kazakhstan

England Outclass Kazakhstan

Emile Heskey scored his first goal in a competitive match for England since the 2002 World Cup as Fabio Capello's side took another important towards the 2010 finals. 7 Jun 2009
Japan Book World Cup Spot

Japan Book World Cup Spot

An early goal by Shinji Okazaki saw Japan edge Uzbekistan 1-0 in Tashkent tonight to become the first team to join hosts South Africa at the 2010 World Cup. 7 Jun 2009
Slovakia Slaughter San Marino

Slovakia Slaughter San Marino

Slovakia shot to the top of the Group Three standings with a 7-0 rout of San Marino in their World Cup qualifier in Bratislava. 7 Jun 2009