world

FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA and asked them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England's victory over Croatia. 12 Sep 2008
Holland Breath Easy After Win

Holland Breath Easy After Win

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk's overriding emotion was relief after his side saw off a battling FYR Macedonia to begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a win. 12 Sep 2008
Bojan Buoyed By Spain Bow

Bojan Buoyed By Spain Bow

Barcelona teenager Bojan Krkic spoke of his delight and relief after ending months of speculation by finally making his Spain debut on Wednesday night. 12 Sep 2008
Mad Tash Hangover For Fans

Mad Tash Hangover For Fans

It’s been another very warm and sunny day in Tashkent, and most of the Australian fans are still in recovery mode after yesterday’s epic game at the Pakhtakor Stadium. 12 Sep 2008
Euro World Cup Round Up

Euro World Cup Round Up

GERMANY failed to take a firm hold of group four, where they will meet Wales later in qualifying, after being held to a 3-3 draw by Finland. 11 Sep 2008
Australia's Perfect Start

Australia's Perfect Start

AUSTRALIA used all their defensive reserve as Scott Chipperfield's 26th-minute header sealed a hard-earned World Cup qualifying victory over Uzbekistan at the Pakhtakor Stadium. 11 Sep 2008
Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Russia 2 Wales 1 A spirited Wales came within touching distance of a miraculous World Cup point in the rain-drenched Lokomotiv stadium. 11 Sep 2008
Honours Even In North v South Korea

Honours Even In North v South Korea

North Korea 1 South Korea 1 South Korea fought back from a goal down to claim a point against North Korea in their World Cup Group Two qualifier at Hongkou Stadium on Wednesday. 11 Sep 2008
'Roos Survive Mystery Bug

'Roos Survive Mystery Bug

THE SOCCEROOS survived a late health scare when a stomach bug ran through the squad just hours before the kick-off against Uzbekistan. 11 Sep 2008
Pim: I Wanted Another Goal

Pim: I Wanted Another Goal

DELIGHTED Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek hailed his team of heroes after overcoming a late health scare to overcome Uzbekistan away from home. 11 Sep 2008
Settled Bilic Fires Warning to England

Settled Bilic Fires Warning to England

Slaven Bilic has pledged to remain as Croatia coach as he warned England his players would prove even more formidable in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier than when they shattered their Euro 2008 dreams two years ago. 10 Sep 2008
LIVE: Uzbekistan 0 Australia 1

LIVE: Uzbekistan 0 Australia 1

RELIVE all the minute by minute match action with our exclusive commentary as Australia edged past Uzbekistan to score a vital away win.
10 Sep 2008
Capello Not Interested In Video Nasty

Capello Not Interested In Video Nasty

Fabio Capello admitted he has not watched a video re-run of England's dismal showing against Croatia two years ago as he strives to topple Slaven Bilic's side in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb. 10 Sep 2008
Bilic Wary of Capello Upset

Bilic Wary of Capello Upset

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic admitted a past memory of England coach Fabio Capello will ensure his side will not take the World Cup qualifier between the two teams lightly. 10 Sep 2008
Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under-fire France coach Raymond Domenech hopes he and his team will receive the backing of the public during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. 10 Sep 2008
Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Italy coach Marcello Lippi admits the Azzurri need to raise their game after only scraping past Cyprus in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday. 10 Sep 2008
On The Silk Road With The 'Roos

On The Silk Road With The 'Roos

IT'S A balmy evening in downtown Tashkent, and most of the Australian fan contingent are either off for a night on the town or settling into dinner at some of very many enticing restaurants in this wonderful city of three million people. 10 Sep 2008
Pim: Take No Chances

Pim: Take No Chances

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek will not be altering his gameplan for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Uzbekistan despite the hosts' desperation to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at the hands of Qatar. 9 Sep 2008
Holman: Uzbeks Must Be Good

Holman: Uzbeks Must Be Good

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has warned Australia not to be lulled into a false sense of security by Qatar's 3-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan at the weekend. 9 Sep 2008
Bilic Warning for England

Bilic Warning for England

Slaven Bilic has warned England that Croatia have improved since this summer's European Championships - and being linked with West Ham will not distract him in Zagreb on Wednesday. 9 Sep 2008
Fabregas Plays Down Sub Reaction

Fabregas Plays Down Sub Reaction

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has played down his seemingly angry reaction to being substituted against Bosnia-Herzegovina during his side's World Cup qualifying victory on Saturday. 9 Sep 2008