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Ghotbi Eyes World Cup Qualification

Ghotbi Eyes World Cup Qualification

New Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi is confident he can turn the nation's World Cup qualifying fortunes around and take Team Melli to next year's finals in South Africa. 28 Apr 2009
How Oz Could Land 2018 World Cup...

How Oz Could Land 2018 World Cup...

ASIDE from the numerous components needed to launch a successful World Cup bid proposal, the election process is one riddled with politics and heightened by tactical nous. 25 Apr 2009
AWESOME BAHRAINI GOALKEEPER AND ANGRY FOOTBALL COACH

AWESOME BAHRAINI GOALKEEPER AND ANGRY FOOTBALL COACH

This is how Bahrain trains to save footballs. The Australians will not make it past the goalkeeper in the World Cup qualification game. 24 Apr 2009
2010 World Cup Safe for Fans - Groenewald

2010 World Cup Safe for Fans - Groenewald

One of South Africa's most prominent law enforcement officers today refuted claims that next year's World Cup would be ravaged with crime and promised fans visiting the country that they will be safe if they stay within bounds. 17 Apr 2009
Presidential Backing for US World Cup Bid

Presidential Backing for US World Cup Bid

President Barack Obama has backed the United States' bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. 15 Apr 2009
Our Guide To Your South Africa 2010 Trip

Our Guide To Your South Africa 2010 Trip

EXCLUSIVE: The invasion of Socceroo fans to South Africa for World Cup 2010 is already being planned – but who are offering travel packages and which one is right for you? 8 Apr 2009
Young Roos Drawn Against Brazil

Young Roos Drawn Against Brazil

THE Young Socceroos have been drawn in Group E, alongside Brazil, Costa Rica and the Czech Republic, for the U20 World Cup Egypt. 6 Apr 2009
Mark Backs Fed For Top Slot

Mark Backs Fed For Top Slot

MARK Schwarzer says Socceroo keeper-in-waiting Adam Federici needs regular football to realise his ambitions with the national team. 6 Apr 2009
Weary Valeri Vows To Return

Weary Valeri Vows To Return

SOCCEROO midfielder Carl Valeri admits he will need a break in June but the pull of World Cup qualifiers for his nation may be too much for the Serie B player. 6 Apr 2009
Beckham Set to Go Fourth At World Cup

Beckham Set to Go Fourth At World Cup

Fabio Capello cannot guarantee it - but David Beckham looks virtually certain to compete in his fourth World Cup in South Africa next year. 3 Apr 2009
Top Spot Still Up for Grabs - Keane Warns Italy

Top Spot Still Up for Grabs - Keane Warns Italy

Robbie Keane has warned reigning champions Italy the Republic of Ireland are ready to inflict more pain on them as the World Cup qualifying campaign comes to a head. 3 Apr 2009
Ballack Admits to Referee Gaffe

Ballack Admits to Referee Gaffe

Germany captain Michael Ballack knew his 30-yarder that set his nation on the way to victory over Wales should not have been allowed. 3 Apr 2009
Sheva Sure England Are World Cup-Bound

Sheva Sure England Are World Cup-Bound

Andriy Shevchenko has told England to pack their bags for the World Cup next year - insisting Ukraine and Croatia are now fighting for the play-offs to join them in South Africa. 3 Apr 2009
Valeri’s Blunt Hint To Grosetto

Valeri’s Blunt Hint To Grosetto

SOCCEROO holding midfielder Carl Valeri hopes his Italian club Grosetto cashes in its chips and sells him over the European summer. 2 Apr 2009
South Korea Win Derby...Just

South Korea Win Derby...Just

A late goal from substitute Kim Chi-woo gave South Korea a vital 1-0 win over Group Two rivals North Korea in their World Cup qualifier in Seoul. 2 Apr 2009
Socceroos Secret Team Of Crocks

Socceroos Secret Team Of Crocks

AUSTRALIA'S physios had to patch together a team of winners after the Socceroos kept secret the full extent of their injury crisis ahead of the Uzbekistan game. 2 Apr 2009
Pim Hits Back At The Critics

Pim Hits Back At The Critics

PIM Verbeek took the opportunity - on the eve of Australia's qualification for the World Cup - to take a sideways swipe at the critics that have had him in their sights recently.

2 Apr 2009
Harry: 'Let's Do It In Style'

Harry: 'Let's Do It In Style'

HARRY Kewell doesn’t want Australia to take its foot off the gas in its last three World Cup group matches even if we have qualified. 2 Apr 2009
Australia Within Touching Distance

Australia Within Touching Distance

AUSTRALIA can almost taste South Africa 2010 after a Josh Kennedy header and a Harry Kewell penalty gave the Socceroos a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan. 1 Apr 2009
Win, Lose, Draw - What's Next?

Win, Lose, Draw - What's Next?

THE SOCCEROOS are facing their biggest game since the Uruguay match in 2005 - and a win tonight could mean they are the first country to qualify for South Africa 2010. 1 Apr 2009
Oz 2 Uz 0 - Minute By Minute

Oz 2 Uz 0 - Minute By Minute

RELIVE Australia's vital 2-0 win over Uzbekistan that's put us firmly on the road to the World Cup with our exclusive minute by minute commentary 1 Apr 2009