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Kaka Out of Ecuador Clash

Kaka Out of Ecuador Clash

Brazil midfielder Kaka will miss Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador with a foot injury. 28 Mar 2009
Beauchamp Aims For Moore's Spot

Beauchamp Aims For Moore's Spot

SOCCEROOS defender Michael Beauchamp admits the race to fill injured veteran Craig Moore's place in the side is still too close to call. 28 Mar 2009
McManus Joins Scotland's Long Injury List

McManus Joins Scotland's Long Injury List

Stephen McManus has been ruled out of Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Holland on Saturday. 27 Mar 2009
Socceroos Don't Care About Flair

Socceroos Don't Care About Flair

UNBEATEN is the only tag the Socceroos covet as they look to take another step towards World Cup qualification against Uzbekistan on Wednesday. 27 Mar 2009
Kewell Flies In To Boost Roos

Kewell Flies In To Boost Roos

THE Socceroos met their fans at a Sydney shopping centre last night but missing was superstar Harry Kewell who was expected to arrive in camp late last night. 27 Mar 2009
Culina: It's Showtime Socceroos...

Culina: It's Showtime Socceroos...

JASON Culina says the Socceroos are ready to flick the switch and entertain an expected sellout crowd next Wednesday night in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan 26 Mar 2009
Scots Have Chance Against World-Class Dutch

Scots Have Chance Against World-Class Dutch

Former England manager Steve McClaren believes Holland are good enough to win the World Cup. 26 Mar 2009
Carney's World Cup Dream

Carney's World Cup Dream

THE PROSPECT of playing against former teammate Wayne Rooney at South African 2010 is firing up Socceroo David Carney ahead of Australia's' World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan next Wednesday. 25 Mar 2009
Bruce's Birthday Roo Call-Up

Bruce's Birthday Roo Call-Up

BIRTHDAY boy Bruce Djite is currently jetting his way over to Australia after a late call-up as injury cover for the Socceroos.
25 Mar 2009
Qatar Hope for World Cup In Middle East

Qatar Hope for World Cup In Middle East

The man behind Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup today claimed the time was right to stage the event in the Middle East. 24 Mar 2009
Scots Facing Tough Dutch Task - Advocaat

Scots Facing Tough Dutch Task - Advocaat

Dick Advocaat believes Holland are weaker than his team which thrashed Scotland 6-0 six years ago but the former Rangers boss holds out little hope for the Scots when they return to the Amsterdam ArenA for Saturday's World Cup qualifier 24 Mar 2009
Mascherano Eyes World Cup Boost

Mascherano Eyes World Cup Boost

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano believes back-to-back victories over Venezuela and Bolivia will take Diego Maradona's team a huge step closer to qualifying for the World Cup. 24 Mar 2009
Richards Handed World Cup Bid Role

Richards Handed World Cup Bid Role

PREMIER League chairman Sir Dave Richards has been appointed a deputy chairman of England's World Cup bid campaign. 20 Mar 2009
Owen Laments World Cup Decision

Owen Laments World Cup Decision

ENGLAND striker Michael Owen has admitted he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany. 20 Mar 2009
Pim: Time Is On My Side At Last

Pim: Time Is On My Side At Last

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek is relishing the rare chance to work with his players for a full week ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Uzbekistan. 18 Mar 2009
The High Price Of Missing Moore

The High Price Of Missing Moore

CRAIG Moore's absence from the Socceroo team means Australia's defence will be second best, warned coach Pim Verbeek today. 18 Mar 2009
Harry Back For Uzbek Game

Harry Back For Uzbek Game

HARRY Kewell is back in the Socceroos as Pim Verbeek named his 22 players for the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan in Sydney on Wednesday April 1. 18 Mar 2009
Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

FIFA today confirmed which countries will compete against Australia for the right to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. 18 Mar 2009
Young Roos Camp Squad

Young Roos Camp Squad

QANTAS Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has selected a 25-player squad for a training camp ahead of the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup. 17 Mar 2009
Official Australia World Cup Bid In

Official Australia World Cup Bid In

AUSTRALIA have officially joined the race to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup after submitting their bid to FIFA on deadline day.
17 Mar 2009
Interpol Consulted on World Cup Security

Interpol Consulted on World Cup Security

WORLD Cup 2010 organisers are working with Interpol to protect South Africa from a repeat of the recent terrorist attacks on cricketers in Pakistan. 13 Mar 2009