Omnisport Editorial

Reid withdraws from Ireland squad

Reid withdraws from Ireland squad

MIDFIELDER Andy Reid has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendly against Poland. 17 Nov 2013
Van Gaal bemoans Dutch defensive showing

Van Gaal bemoans Dutch defensive showing

NETHERLANDS coach Louis van Gaal slammed his side's defensive performance following their 2-2 friendly draw with Japan on Saturday. 17 Nov 2013
Juventus to monitor Barzagli injury

Juventus to monitor Barzagli injury

JUVENTUS will monitor the fitness of centre-back Andrea Barzagli after he suffered a thigh strain in Italy's draw with Germany. 17 Nov 2013
Sabella stresses Messi importance

Sabella stresses Messi importance

ARGENTINE coach Alejandro Sabella believes the fitness of Lionel Messi will be key to their hopes of winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 17 Nov 2013
Coleman rues late Wales lapse

Coleman rues late Wales lapse

CHRIS Coleman urged his Wales side to learn a harsh lesson after Riku Riski's stoppage-time goal denied them victory over Finland. 17 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff: Senegal 1 Ivory Coast 1 (2-4 agg)

World Cup playoff: Senegal 1 Ivory Coast 1 (2-4 agg)

IVORY Coast sealed qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, despite a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their play-off with Senegal. 17 Nov 2013
Scolari hails impact of 2001 Honduras defeat

Scolari hails impact of 2001 Honduras defeat

LUIZ Felipe Scolari has revealed a 2001 defeat to Honduras contributed to the success Brazil enjoyed in his first stint as coach. 16 Nov 2013
Capello in line to remain Russia boss

Capello in line to remain Russia boss

FABIO Capello is set to sign a new contract that will see him remain as Russia coach until 2018, according to the country's sports minister. 16 Nov 2013
Lallana eyes additional caps

Lallana eyes additional caps

ADAM Lallana has expressed an eagerness to gain further international recognition after making his England debut against Chile on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Khedira cruciate tear confirmed

Khedira cruciate tear confirmed

GERMANY'S Sami Khedira is set for a lengthy lay-off after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear in Friday’s 1-1 draw with Italy. 16 Nov 2013
Tottenham suffer Eriksen injury blow

Tottenham suffer Eriksen injury blow

CHRISTIAN Eriksen could be out for more than a month after limping out of Denmark's 2-1 friendly win over Norway on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Pirlo in no hurry to decide future

Pirlo in no hurry to decide future

ANDREA Pirlo has revealed he is keeping an open mind when it comes to his future at Juventus. 16 Nov 2013
Bento insists Portugal will avoid defensive approach

Bento insists Portugal will avoid defensive approach

PAULO Bento insists Portugal will not employ a defensive mentality in their FIFA World Cup play-off second leg in Sweden. 16 Nov 2013
Hodgson credits Chilean display

Hodgson credits Chilean display

ROY Hodgson refused to blame an experimental line-up for England's 2-0 friendly defeat to Chile at Wembley and paid tribute to the visitors. 16 Nov 2013
Deschamps urges France to believe

Deschamps urges France to believe

FRANCE coach Didier Deschamps believes his side can still qualify for the FIFA World Cup despite their 2-0 defeat to Ukraine on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Prandelli ackowledges Italy must improve

Prandelli ackowledges Italy must improve

ITALY coach Cesare Prandelli admits that his side still have much to improve on after drawing 1-1 with Germany at San Siro on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Greece not safe yet, says Santos

Greece not safe yet, says Santos

GREECE coach Fernando Santos insists he is taking nothing for granted, despite a 3-1 FIFA World Cup play-off win over Romania on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Strachan looks for Scotland cutting edge

Strachan looks for Scotland cutting edge

SCOTLAND boss Gordon Strachan believes that his side still lack a cutting edge after a goalless draw with the United States at Hampden Park. 16 Nov 2013
Sweden ready to 'win at all costs'

Sweden ready to 'win at all costs'

ERIK Hamren admits Sweden will have a "win-at-all-costs" mentality for the second leg of their FIFA World Cup playoff against Portugal. 16 Nov 2013
Van Gaal dismisses Dutch defensive concerns

Van Gaal dismisses Dutch defensive concerns

NETHERLANDS coach Louis Van Gaal has hit back at suggestions his defence is not playing well ahead of friendlies versus Japan and Colombia. 16 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff: Greece 3 Romania 1

World Cup playoff: Greece 3 Romania 1

GREECE will take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off after a 3-1 home win over 10-man Romania. 16 Nov 2013