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Schwarzy Hits Back At Spider Bait

Schwarzy Hits Back At Spider Bait

MARK Schwarzer has laughed off unflattering comments made by former Socceroo number two Zeljko Kalac and has not ruled out continuing for Australia beyond this World Cup campaign. 13 Mar 2009
Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Sepp Blatter insists the match schedule for next year's World Cup will not be altered as a result of the terrorist atrocity in Pakistan earlier this month. 13 Mar 2009
Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

FIFA have delayed naming the 12 venues for the 2014 World Cup until May. 12 Mar 2009
Your Story Behind THAT Aloisi Pen

Your Story Behind THAT Aloisi Pen

WIN two pairs of tickets for the Socceroos v Uzbekistan World Cup qualifier in Sydney on 1 April by telling us your story. 11 Mar 2009
EXTREME TRAINING FOR UZBEKISTAN FOOTBALL VICTORY

EXTREME TRAINING FOR UZBEKISTAN FOOTBALL VICTORY

The great Uzbekistan football team is creating extreme training for invincible football. See the amazing skill and power that will defeat the Australians in the World Cup qualifying game in Sydney. 10 Mar 2009
Peat Warns Against Political Interference

Peat Warns Against Political Interference

SCOTTISH Football Association president George Peat has warned that "meddling" from MSPs could result in Scotland being kicked out of the World Cup. 6 Mar 2009
Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Scotland manager George Burley has no concerns about referee Laurent Duhamel officiating this month's World Cup qualifier against Holland - despite him being banned from top-flight matches in France. 3 Mar 2009
FFA Ramps Up Cup Bids

FFA Ramps Up Cup Bids

FOOTBALL Federation Australia has set up an internal division within the national body to head up Australia's World Cup bid and has appointed key FFA staffers to important positions in the newly set up division. 25 Feb 2009
World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

The organisers of the 2010 World Cup have once again insisted the tournament will go ahead as planned in South Africa as they prepared to put on sale the first batch of tickets on Friday. 19 Feb 2009
Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Two-goal hero Robbie Keane admitted the Republic of Ireland rode their luck in a vital 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Georgia. 12 Feb 2009
Bahrain Steal Late Winner Over Uzbekistan

Bahrain Steal Late Winner Over Uzbekistan

Mahmood Abdulrahman's last-gasp strike ensured Bahrain took a 1-0 win and all three points from theWorld Cup qualifier against Australia rivals Uzbekistan at Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent. 12 Feb 2009
Pim: It Was A Great Result

Pim: It Was A Great Result

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has praised the professionalism of his players after Australia took a point away from its World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama. 12 Feb 2009
Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

EXCLUSIVE: Some Japanese journalists were disappointed with some of their national team players after the side drew 0-0 with Australia tonight. 12 Feb 2009
Valeri: We Missed Emmo

Valeri: We Missed Emmo

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo midfielder Carl Valeri says the Aussie engine room missed the drive of injured midfielder Brett Emerton in tonight's 0-0 draw with Japan. 12 Feb 2009
Dour 'Roos Get Point

Dour 'Roos Get Point

AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A. 11 Feb 2009
Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

AUSTRALIA scored an important draw away from home in a frustrating scoreless staelmate against old rivals Japan to take another major step closer to South Africa 2010 World Cup. 11 Feb 2009
Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

INJURY concerns over Vince Grella and Scott Chipperfield have given Pim Verbeek some selection headaches ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan. 11 Feb 2009
Socceroos Play For Free

Socceroos Play For Free

THE QANTAS Socceroos have pledged to donate their match fees for tonight's vital World Cup qualifier against Japan to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. 11 Feb 2009
Pim: Bring It On, Japan

Pim: Bring It On, Japan

PIM Verbeek maintains he has no concerns over the physical condition of his side for tonight's highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying showdown with Japan despite the arduous journey some squad members undertook to reach Yokohama. 11 Feb 2009
Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

JAPAN are growing stronger favourites with one leading bookmaker as kick-off against the Socceroos draws ever closer. 10 Feb 2009
Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

JAPAN's star midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has threatened to get "ugly" when the Blue Samurai look to end Australia's 100% record tomorrow night. 10 Feb 2009