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Rival Codes Back World Cup Bid

Rival Codes Back World Cup Bid

FFA chief executive Ben Buckley claims rivals codes are willing to shelve self-interest and back the country's bold bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 11 Dec 2008
No World Cup Wine And Dine

No World Cup Wine And Dine

FRANK Lowy vowed to bring in experts from previous World Cup bids and other sports to help Australia's cause for the 2018 World Cup – and he will monitor excessive wining and dining FIFA delegates. 10 Dec 2008
Waitakere Ready For The Reds

Waitakere Ready For The Reds

WAITAKERE United captain Danny Hay craves redemption when his side faces Adelaide United at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008. 10 Dec 2008
50 Million Reasons To Dream

50 Million Reasons To Dream

FRANK Lowy today said the Australia could now "dare to dream" as he welcomed the a $45.6 million government boost for the FFA's bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 10 Dec 2008
HWC Blog: God, I'm A Girl!

HWC Blog: God, I'm A Girl!

I'VE BEEN struggling all week to reconcile how a simple, round ball can be such a powerful, life-changing mechanism for so many people. 7 Dec 2008
'They May Take Our Homes...'

'They May Take Our Homes...'

HWC BLOG: Day Five of the Homeless World Cup and I’m still high on adrenalin, high on caffeine, and high on life. 5 Dec 2008
HWC Blog: Into The Reserves

HWC Blog: Into The Reserves

DAY Four of the Homeless World Cup and I’m on track to lose my voice — a good sign that I’ve been caning it sufficiently hard. 4 Dec 2008
HWC Blog: Not A Spanking...

HWC Blog: Not A Spanking...

NO-ONE expected the Australian Homeless World Cup teams to win, least of all me. I honestly thought that they were going to get spanked. 3 Dec 2008
Ago Called Up For World Cup Reds

Ago Called Up For World Cup Reds

ADELAIDE coach Aurelio Vidmar has included marquee Paul Agostino in his 23-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup. 2 Dec 2008
Lowy's World Cup Vision As FFA Turns Five

Lowy's World Cup Vision As FFA Turns Five

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy has reiterated his fierce desire to see the Socceroos host the 2018 World Cup and remains quietly confident of booking a ticket for 2010 in South Africa. 27 Nov 2008
Alemao Has The X-Factor

Alemao Has The X-Factor

EXCLUSIVE: Reds defender Angelo Costanzo says rejuvenated Brazilian ace Alemao can make the difference if, as expected, Adelaide meet their nemesis at the Club World Cup in Japan next month. 27 Nov 2008
We're Ready To Take You, Reds...

We're Ready To Take You, Reds...

WAITAKERE United coach Chris Milicich believes his side has ‘the best opportunity’ to take down Adelaide United at the Club World Cup in 15 days time. 26 Nov 2008
2018 Boss Hopeful of Fergie Support

2018 Boss Hopeful of Fergie Support

England's new 2018 World Cup bid chief is hopeful that Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson will give his backing to the campaign. 26 Nov 2008
Villar Pledges to Bring 2018 World Cup to Spain

Villar Pledges to Bring 2018 World Cup to Spain

Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar has claimed his priority is to present an "invincible bid" for the 2018 World Cup, moments after he was re-elected. 25 Nov 2008
Pim Verbeek's Annual Appraisal

Pim Verbeek's Annual Appraisal

EXCLUSIVE: A year ago it was, Pim who? Since then, the Dutch-born coach has calmly guided Australia into a strong position to qualify for the World Cup. 24 Nov 2008
Anson Handed World Cup Role

Anson Handed World Cup Role

Andy Anson, the former commercial director of Manchester United, has been appointed chief executive of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 21 Nov 2008
Pim Fumes At Lacklustre Roos

Pim Fumes At Lacklustre Roos

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek slammed his side's display in today's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain despite the Socceroos maintaining their 100% record with a fortunate 1-0 away win. 20 Nov 2008
Australia Insane In Bahrain

Australia Insane In Bahrain

Australia left it late to maintain their perfect start to World Cup qualifying Group One as Mark Bresciano's goal earned them a barely deserved win over Bahrain in Manama today. 20 Nov 2008
In Bahrain With The Green And Gold Army

In Bahrain With The Green And Gold Army

IT'S another sunny pleasant morning here in Manama, Bahrain, and along with the many travelling fans, we look forward to the Socceroos doing the quick “smash and get out quickly” job with another three points towards qualification. 19 Nov 2008
Bahrain v Roos Minute By Minute

Bahrain v Roos Minute By Minute

AUSTRALIA snatched a last-gasp win against Bahrain in Manama after a largely dreadful 90 minutes from Pim Verbeek's outclassed Socceroos. 19 Nov 2008
Doha or Die for Japan

Doha or Die for Japan

Three-time Asian Cup winners Japan are looking to record a crucial victory over Qatar when the two sides meet at Al Sadd Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifiers on Wednesday. 19 Nov 2008