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Benzema lacking confidence, says Ribery

Benzema lacking confidence, says Ribery

France star Franck Ribery believes Karim Benzema's confidence is low as France prepare to face Spain on Tuesday. 25 Mar 2013
Coleman wary of risking Bale

Coleman wary of risking Bale

Wales manager Chris Coleman has promised that Gareth Bale will not be risked against Croatia if the Tottenham midfielder is not fully fit. 25 Mar 2013
Vucinic: Shock if England top group

Vucinic: Shock if England top group

Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic would be surprised if England top Group H in qualification for World Cup 2014 ahead of his nation. 25 Mar 2013
CAF WC qualifying wrap: Ghana thump Sudan

CAF WC qualifying wrap: Ghana thump Sudan

Ghana defeated Sudan 4-0 in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while Ethiopia remain unbeaten in Group A. 25 Mar 2013
Bierhoff talks down Germany chances

Bierhoff talks down Germany chances

Oliver Bierhoff says it is "almost impossible" for Germany to win the 2014 World Cup in South America. 25 Mar 2013
Hodgson notes Ukraine threat

Hodgson notes Ukraine threat

England manager Roy Hodgson insists that Ukraine are still a threat to England's World Cup qualification campaign. 24 Mar 2013
CAF World Cup Qualifying wrap: Cameroon inflict Togo blow

CAF World Cup Qualifying wrap: Cameroon inflict Togo blow

A stunning late strike from Samuel Eto'o has handed Cameroon a 2-1 win over Togo in a serious blow to the latter's World Cup qualifying hopes. 24 Mar 2013
Omeruo happy to snatch a point

Omeruo happy to snatch a point

Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his relief after Nigeria fought back to claim a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to Kenya in World Cup qualifying. 24 Mar 2013
Lescott targets regular England spot

Lescott targets regular England spot

Joleon Lescott says he is ready to feature more for England after starting the 8-0 win over San Marino on Friday. 24 Mar 2013
England thrash San Marino

England thrash San Marino

England registered a routine 8-0 win away to San Marino in World Cup qualifying on Friday, to keep pace with Group H leaders Montenegro. 23 Mar 2013
Del Bosque rues 'unthinkable' goal

Del Bosque rues 'unthinkable' goal

Vicente del Bosque has rued Spain's inability to close out matters after their 1-1 draw with Finland in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. 23 Mar 2013
World Cup qualifying wrap: Croatia win Serbia grudge match

World Cup qualifying wrap: Croatia win Serbia grudge match

Croatia won a heated encounter over rivals Serbia 2-0 in Zagreb, to boost their World Cup qualification hopes in UEFA's Group A. 23 Mar 2013
Tommy: I'll be fine for Oar-man clash

Tommy: I'll be fine for Oar-man clash

SOCCEROO winger Tommy Oar says a knee injury suffered last weekend while playing in the Eredivisie won't stop him from pushing for a starting spot in next week's World Cup Qualifier against Oman in Sydney. 23 Mar 2013
All Whites get past New Caledonia

All Whites get past New Caledonia

A stoppage-time goal from Tommy Smith has given New Zealand a 2-1 win over New Caledonia, taking them a step closer to the 2014 World Cup. 23 Mar 2013
Ferdinand defends Qatar trip

Ferdinand defends Qatar trip

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has dismissed criticism of his decision to fly to Qatar to work as a television pundit. 22 Mar 2013
Brown urges Scotland to foul Bale

Brown urges Scotland to foul Bale

Former Rangers defender John Brown has hinted Scotland should foul Wales winger Gareth Bale in Friday's World Cup qualifier. 22 Mar 2013
injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura is hoping the loss of two key players will not hinder their progress to the 2014 World Cup in Rio. 22 Mar 2013
Strachan targets Wales win

Strachan targets Wales win

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan is confident his side are well equipped for their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Wales on Friday. 22 Mar 2013
FIFA to alter World Cup voting

FIFA to alter World Cup voting

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says changes will be made to the voting process for World Cup hosting rights. 22 Mar 2013
Platini: Summer World Cup in Qatar impossible

Platini: Summer World Cup in Qatar impossible

UEFA president Michel Platini has again pleaded to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter. 22 Mar 2013
Tantalising friendly appeals to Prandelli

Tantalising friendly appeals to Prandelli

Italian coach Cesare Prandelli believes Thursday's friendly in Geneva against Brazil will be a great warm-up for next year's World Cup. 21 Mar 2013