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Archie: We need to put the fear back...

Archie: We need to put the fear back...

VETERAN striker Archie Thompson knows the Socceroos need a good result against Japan next Tuesday to keep their World Cup qualification hopes on track. 29 May 2013
Vidosic: Everything's at stake...

Vidosic: Everything's at stake...

SHOULD Dario Vidosic get a run against Japan in Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier it will be almost two years to the day since the attacking midfielder lined up for the Socceroos. 28 May 2013
Rummenigge calls for no summer break

Rummenigge calls for no summer break

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is in favour of changing the Bundesliga calendar in order to prepare players for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022. 17 Apr 2013
Fans shot dead near Brazil stadium

Fans shot dead near Brazil stadium

Two fans were killed in a shooting on Sunday when they were on their way to a game at 2014 World Cup stadium Castelao. 17 Apr 2013
Gerrard aware of England challenges

Gerrard aware of England challenges

England skipper Steven Gerrard says his side have a big mountain to climb if they are to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. 11 Apr 2013
FIFA decide on GoalControl technology

FIFA decide on GoalControl technology

FIFA has chosen German company GoalControl to provide goal-line technology for next year's World Cup in Brazil. 3 Apr 2013
Ferdinand hits out at England fans' racist chants

Ferdinand hits out at England fans' racist chants

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has slammed England fans following reports of racist chanting aimed at him and his brother Anton. 30 Mar 2013
Rooney backs England to bounce back

Rooney backs England to bounce back

England forward Wayne Rooney believes the side will learn from the mistakes made during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Montenegro. 29 Mar 2013
Hodgson reveals England play-offs fear

Hodgson reveals England play-offs fear

England manager Roy Hodgson is eager to avoid qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil through the play-offs. 29 Mar 2013
Gallop: Heat is on Holger...

Gallop: Heat is on Holger...

FFA chief executive David Gallop says the pressure is on Socceroos coach Holger Osieck following Australia's dismal 2-2 draw with Oman in Sydney on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
Messi: Terrible to play at altitude

Messi: Terrible to play at altitude

Lionel Messi said it was 'terrible' to play at altitude after Argentina's 1-1 draw with Bolivia on Tuesday in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier. 28 Mar 2013
Suarez punches Chile player

Suarez punches Chile player

Luis Suarez could face sanctions from FIFA after appearing to strike an opponent in the face while on international duty with Uruguay on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
World Cup wrap: Ecuador thrash Paraguay

World Cup wrap: Ecuador thrash Paraguay

Ecuador moved into second place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
Smalling vents England frustration

Smalling vents England frustration

Chris Smalling admits England are 'very disappointed' by Tuesday's 1-1 draw in Montenegro which leaves them second in Group H. 28 Mar 2013
World Cup hopes end for Coleman

World Cup hopes end for Coleman

Chris Coleman has conceded defeat in Wales' bid for a World Cup place after they were beaten by Croatia at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
UEFA World Cup qualifying: Ireland 2 Austria 2

UEFA World Cup qualifying: Ireland 2 Austria 2

Ireland's hopes of qualifying for their first World Cup since 2002 suffered a huge blow after conceding late in a 2-2 draw against Austria. 28 Mar 2013
Tabarez retains qualification hope

Tabarez retains qualification hope

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez insists his side still have what it takes to reach the World Cup despite their 2-0 defeat to Chile on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
World Cup wrap: Belgium, Croatia victorious

World Cup wrap: Belgium, Croatia victorious

Belgium and Croatia continue to fight tooth and nail for World Cup qualification with both enjoying wins in Group A on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
Osieck turns attention to Japan

Osieck turns attention to Japan

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck concedes the pressure is on his side to get a result from their next World Cup qualifier against Japan. 27 Mar 2013
Cahill calls for calm

Cahill calls for calm

TIM Cahill says there is no need to panic despite Australia requiring some last-gasp heroics to salvage a 2-2 draw with Oman on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan no match for Portugal

Azerbaijan no match for Portugal

Portugal kept their World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan to move just one point behind Group F leaders Russia. 27 Mar 2013