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24 Hours From South Africa

24 Hours From South Africa

AFTER being one of the last to qualify for the World Cup in 2006, Australia could become the first team to book its place in South Africa 2010 with a win over Uzbekistan in Sydney on Wednesday night. 1 Apr 2009
Casillas: Turkey Game Is Pivotal

Casillas: Turkey Game Is Pivotal

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has described tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Turkey as "the most important game" remaining on the road to South Africa 2010. 1 Apr 2009
Capello Not Ready to Be Fall Guy

Capello Not Ready to Be Fall Guy

Fabio Capello fears he may be being built up for a monumental fall as he approaches his biggest match so far as England coach. 1 Apr 2009
Lippi Rejects Trapattoni Notion

Lippi Rejects Trapattoni Notion

Italy boss Marcello Lippi will take nothing for granted as he sends his side into World Cup battle with Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland. 1 Apr 2009
Illness Casts Doubt On Uzbeks

Illness Casts Doubt On Uzbeks

UZBEKISTAN coach Mirdjalal Kasimov was ill and unable to attend the final press conference ahead of their clash with Australia. 31 Mar 2009
Pim: The Best Harry Ever

Pim: The Best Harry Ever

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has declared Harry Kewell is at the peak of his fitness ahead of the vital Uzbekistan World Cup qualifier. 31 Mar 2009
Socceroos Not Tipped To Slip

Socceroos Not Tipped To Slip

A WORLD Cup Sydney shocker is not on the cards according to one leading bookmaker with Australia hot favourites for victory over Uzbekistan. 31 Mar 2009
Buckley’s Rally Cry To Roo Fans

Buckley’s Rally Cry To Roo Fans

EXCLUSIVE: FFA predict a 50-60,000 crowd for tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan but hope a late surge will boost the Socceroos. 31 Mar 2009
Schwarzer: Uzbek Wake-Up Call

Schwarzer: Uzbek Wake-Up Call

SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says Uzbekistan's 4-0 win over Qatar at the weekend has given the Socceroos a timely wake-up call. 31 Mar 2009
North: It Won't Rain Goals

North: It Won't Rain Goals

SOCCEROOS defender Jade North warns Uzbekistan will be no pushovers and he isn't predicting an avalanche of goals on Wednesday night. 29 Mar 2009
Lucas: Points, Not Pizazz

Lucas: Points, Not Pizazz

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill says he’ll take a “1-0 in the 95th minute” against Uzbekistan next Wednesday night in the crucial World Cup qualifier in Sydney. 29 Mar 2009
Spain March On With Turkey Triumph

Spain March On With Turkey Triumph

SPAIN maintained their 100 per cent record in the World Cup qualifiers and extended their lead at the top of Group Five with a 1-0 home win over Turkey. 29 Mar 2009
Denmark Stay Top

Denmark Stay Top

Denmark consolidated their lead at the top of Group One with a comfortable 3-0 World Cup Qualifying victory over Malta, but Portugal have work to do after a goalless draw against Sweden left them four points adrift. 29 Mar 2009
Northern Ireland See Off Poland

Northern Ireland See Off Poland

JONNY Evans is confident Northern Ireland are on track to qualify for the World Cup finals after the 3-2 Group Three win at home to Poland. 29 Mar 2009
Keane: We Must Focus on Bulgaria Clash

Keane: We Must Focus on Bulgaria Clash

Robbie Keane has warned his team-mates not to get ahead of themselves as they look forward to their World Cup showdown with reigning champions Italy. 28 Mar 2009
Bahrain: Japan Game Is Vital

Bahrain: Japan Game Is Vital

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala's World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama is crucial to his team's hopes of reaching South Africa 2010. 28 Mar 2009
Scotland: Dutch Defeat Not End of the World

Scotland: Dutch Defeat Not End of the World

Craig Brown believes defeat in Holland would not spell disaster for Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes. 28 Mar 2009
Sven Faces Up to Costa Failure

Sven Faces Up to Costa Failure

Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he could be out of a job if his side fail to beat Costa Rica at home in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier. 28 Mar 2009
Capello Happy With Wayne's Wild World

Capello Happy With Wayne's Wild World

Fabio Capello has no intention of curbing Wayne Rooney's temper. 28 Mar 2009
Messi Key to Maradona Masterplan

Messi Key to Maradona Masterplan

Diego Maradona faces his first competitive game as Argentina coach insisting his star man Lionel Messi must have a licence to roam. 28 Mar 2009
Terry Makes Plea to Boo Boy Fans

Terry Makes Plea to Boo Boy Fans

Skipper John Terry has urged England fans to get behind the team at Wembley instead of being so quick to criticise the players. 28 Mar 2009