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Prandelli Demands Italy Improvement

Prandelli Demands Italy Improvement

Cesare Prandelli said Italy must improve in several areas, despite winning their FIFA World Cup qualifier over Malta 2-0 in Modena. 12 Sep 2012
Deschamps Delighted With Perfect Start

Deschamps Delighted With Perfect Start

France coach Didier Deschamps was delighted with his side's 3-1 victory over Belarus in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. 12 Sep 2012
German Defence Was Frail, Says Loew

German Defence Was Frail, Says Loew

Germany boss Joachim Loew said his side's defence could have made their 2-1 win over Austria much easier in FIFA World Cup qualifying. 12 Sep 2012
Jordan v Australia Pics

Jordan v Australia Pics

All the match action from King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman as the Socceroos suffered a shock 2-1 loss to a plucky Jordan. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Sep 2012
Japan Triumph, South Korea Held & Iran Lose

Japan Triumph, South Korea Held & Iran Lose

South Korea were held 2-2 away to Uzbekistan in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, as Lebanon upset Iran 1-0 at home. 12 Sep 2012
Osieck Fumes At Amman 'Disaster'

Osieck Fumes At Amman 'Disaster'

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has labelled his side's first-half performance as a “disaster” and suggested he's ready to make several changes after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat away to Jordan in World Cup qualifying. 12 Sep 2012
Jordan Outfox Ordinary Australia

Jordan Outfox Ordinary Australia

PRESSURE is beginning to mount on Holger Osieck and the Socceroos after they slumped to an ordinary 2-1 defeat against Jordan at a parochial King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman in 2014 World Cup qualifying. 12 Sep 2012
Coleman Livid With Kolarov Comments

Coleman Livid With Kolarov Comments

Wales manager Chris Coleman has reacted angrily to Serbia left-back Aleksandar Kolarov's comments about his side's playing style. 11 Sep 2012
Ukraine 'In Dark' Over England Win

Ukraine 'In Dark' Over England Win

Ukraine manager Oleg Blokhin has banned his players from watching replays of England's 5-0 thrashing of Moldova on Friday. 11 Sep 2012
All Whites Hit Solomon Islands For Six

All Whites Hit Solomon Islands For Six

New Zealand cruised to a 6-1 win over the Solomon Islands in Oceania World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2012
Gerrard Endorses Sterling Selection

Gerrard Endorses Sterling Selection

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling is deserving of his first senior England call-up. 11 Sep 2012
Diaby In Doubt For Belarus

Diaby In Doubt For Belarus

Midfielder Abou Diaby is doubtful for France's World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Tuesday, according to coach Didier Deschamps. 11 Sep 2012
Cech Playing Through Elbow Issue

Cech Playing Through Elbow Issue

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will require surgery on an injured elbow next year, according to the Czech Republic's team doctor. 11 Sep 2012
Hodgson Excited By Young Prospects

Hodgson Excited By Young Prospects

Roy Hodgson has welcomed the inclusion of uncapped duo Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling for England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. 11 Sep 2012
Loew Wary Of Organised Austria

Loew Wary Of Organised Austria

Germany manager Joachim Loew expects Austria to provide a stern challenge in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Vienna. 11 Sep 2012
Difficult WCQ Draw Angers Osieck

Difficult WCQ Draw Angers Osieck

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has slammed Australia's FIFA World Cup qualifying draw, with three away matches in their first four group games. 11 Sep 2012