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Verbeek Dismisses Injury Worries

Verbeek Dismisses Injury Worries

PIM Verbeek has vowed Australia will go all-out for victory in their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Wednesday despite the absence of a number of key players through injury. 19 Nov 2008
Kiwi Dark Horse Heading To Oz

Kiwi Dark Horse Heading To Oz

WAITAKERE United, Adelaide United's opponent in next month's Club World Cup in Japan, will tour Australia and China ahead of their clash next month. 17 Nov 2008
Del Piero Sets Sights on World Cup 2010

Del Piero Sets Sights on World Cup 2010

Italy forward Alessandro Del Piero has high hopes of playing in the 2010 World Cup. 13 Nov 2008
Craig Moore Cancer Shock

Craig Moore Cancer Shock

CRAIG Moore has been ruled out of the Socceroos after he revealed he was receiving treatment for testicular cancer. 12 Nov 2008
Overseas Aussies Update

Overseas Aussies Update

THE ACTION is back underway for most of the overseas Aussies with the launch of the new season. Catch up on it all with us here - and bookmark this page. It'll be updated almost daily all season long. 12 Nov 2008
Pim's Operation Desert Strikers

Pim's Operation Desert Strikers

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek says he is spoiled for choice when it comes to strikers for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain at a time when he believes the country's attacking options are in great shape. 11 Nov 2008
Doha Defeat for Qatar

Doha Defeat for Qatar

Qatar continued preparations for their forthcoming World Cup qualifier against Japan with a 1-0 friendly defeat against middle-eastern rivals Iran in Doha. 11 Nov 2008
Pim Names His Bahrain Squad

Pim Names His Bahrain Squad

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has today named 24 players in his squad for the World Cup Asian Qualifier against Bahrain in Manama on Wednesday November 19 2008. 10 Nov 2008
Double Pass Offer For Roos

Double Pass Offer For Roos

SOCCEROO fans are being offered a special two match pass to Australia's next two home World Cup qualifiers in Sydney. 30 Oct 2008
Spaniards Head FIFA World Player Shortlist

Spaniards Head FIFA World Player Shortlist

Six members of Spain's Euro 2008-winning squad have been shortlisted for the title of FIFA World Player if the Year. 30 Oct 2008
FFA Push Back A-League Finals

FFA Push Back A-League Finals

THE START of the Hyundai A-League finals series has been moved back a week to avoid a clash with the Socceroos' Asian Cup qualifying match against Indonesia. 29 Oct 2008
Breeze On Road To South Africa

Breeze On Road To South Africa

A-LEAGUE ref Matthew Breeze has been included in a list of 38 being considered for appointment to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. 28 Oct 2008
England Have 'Great Chance' for 2018

England Have 'Great Chance' for 2018

ENGLAND have 'a great chance' of winning the contest to host the 2018 World Cup, according to Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer. 25 Oct 2008
Blues Head Awards List

Blues Head Awards List

Chelsea lead the way in England in nominations for the FIFPro World XI Players Awards despite finishing runners-up to Manchester United in the Champions League and Premier League. 22 Oct 2008
Beckham And Barnes On Board With Bid

Beckham And Barnes On Board With Bid

CURRENT and former England internationals David Beckham and John Barnes have been appointed vice-presidents for England's 2018 World Cup bid. 20 Oct 2008
Our Five Steps To South Africa

Our Five Steps To South Africa

If Harry Kewell and the Socceroos are to make it to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, they should follow our “Five Step Guide To World Cup Qualification” 17 Oct 2008
Loser Boss Basile Quits Argentina Post

Loser Boss Basile Quits Argentina Post

Alfio Basile has resigned as coach of Argentina the country`s football association has confirmed. 17 Oct 2008
Brazil Frustrated By Colombia

Brazil Frustrated By Colombia

Brazil could only manage a goalless draw with Colombia in their South American World Cup Qualifying match. 17 Oct 2008
Argentina Boss Has No Excuses for Defeat

Argentina Boss Has No Excuses for Defeat

Argentina head coach Alfio Basile gave no excuses for his side's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chile in South American Qualifying for the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday 17 Oct 2008
WCQ Wrap: Holland Looking Good

WCQ Wrap: Holland Looking Good

The Netherlands maintained a 100 percent record in World Cup qualifying group nine thanks to a 1-0 win over Norway in Oslo. 16 Oct 2008
Pim Keeps The Champers On Ice

Pim Keeps The Champers On Ice

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek is keeping the World Cup qualifying champagne on ice with the Dutchman insisting the job is anything but done. 16 Oct 2008