Sportal Australia

Cahill Coy On Asian Cup

Cahill Coy On Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill has refused to confirm his participation in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup to be hosted in Qatar next January. 6 Jul 2010
No Reds Snub For Stubbins

No Reds Snub For Stubbins

ADELAIDE United's new head coach Rini Coolen has denied there will be any problems with assistant Phil Stubbins after the Australian was overlooked for the top position. 6 Jul 2010
'Rival Codes Should Be Quaking'

'Rival Codes Should Be Quaking'

SOCCEROOS and Everton star Tim Cahill says the arrival of his English Premier League side on Australian soil should serve as a warning to rival codes. 5 Jul 2010
Stefanutto's Ready To Roar

Stefanutto's Ready To Roar

FRINGE Socceroo defender Shane Stefanutto will put nine months of injury despair behind him on Tuesday night when he makes his first appearance for new club Brisbane Roar. 5 Jul 2010
Ricki Keeps Mum On Future

Ricki Keeps Mum On Future

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert says it's 'business as usual' for him and his returning All Whites despite the speculation the coach and some of his players could be heading overseas following their efforts at the World Cup. 5 Jul 2010
Martino Hopes For Paraguay Win

Martino Hopes For Paraguay Win

PARAGUAY boss Gerardo Martino is hoping his side can make the most of its one-off chance against Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. 3 Jul 2010
Nakamura Calls Time On Japan

Nakamura Calls Time On Japan

SHUNSUKE Nakamura has announced his retirement from international football following Japan's exit from the World Cup. 2 Jul 2010
Messi Caught In Flu Scare

Messi Caught In Flu Scare

ARGENTINA have played down reports star playmaker Lionel Messi has come down with a case of the flu ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash with Germany at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2010
Bring It On Australia!

Bring It On Australia!

EVERTON'S Mikel Arteta says he can't wait to join good mate Tim Cahill on his club's pre-season trip to Australia starting next week. 2 Jul 2010
Victory Swoop For Petkovic

Victory Swoop For Petkovic

AS FIRST revealed by au.fourfourtwo.com, Melbourne Victory today announced Qantas Socceroo goalkeeper Michael Petkovic had joined the club on a one-year deal. 30 Jun 2010
Eugene: Bring On Brazil 2014!

Eugene: Bring On Brazil 2014!

FRESH from his Socceroos journey in South Africa, Adelaide United's Eugene Galekovic already has his sights set on the next world stage in Brazil in four years time. 30 Jun 2010
Villa Sinks Portugal

Villa Sinks Portugal

SPAIN'S crusade to add the World Cup trophy to their Euro 2008 title continued on Tuesday night with a closely-fought 1-0 win over Iberian neighbours Portugal. 30 Jun 2010
Gold Coast Buckle Down Again

Gold Coast Buckle Down Again

GOLD Coast United are preparing for their second season with Miron Bleiberg's men now back to full training prior to their season opener against Brisbane Roar on August 8. 30 Jun 2010
Dodd On The Comeback Trail

Dodd On The Comeback Trail

ADELAIDE United captain Travis Dodd is recovering following groin surgery in the A-League off-season bu has doubts he'll be back in time for the kick-off to the new campaign. 30 Jun 2010
Brazil Ease Past Chile

Brazil Ease Past Chile

BRAZIL'S relentless march to the latter stages of this World Cup continued with an effortless 3-0 victory over Chile. 29 Jun 2010
Tevez Powers Argentina Progress

Tevez Powers Argentina Progress

TWO goals by Carlos Tevez - one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike - sent Argentina through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a 3-1 win over a spirited Mexico side. 28 Jun 2010
Spaniards Reach Round Of 16

Spaniards Reach Round Of 16

EUROPEAN champion Spain set up a mouthwatering last-16 showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal after seeing off 10-man Chile 2-1 in a hard-fought encounter in Pretoria on Friday. 26 Jun 2010
The Elephants Bow Out Of South Africa

The Elephants Bow Out Of South Africa

YAYA Toure, Romaric and Salomon Kalou were on target as Ivory Coast's World Cup campaign ended with a hollow 3-0 victory over North Korea. 26 Jun 2010
Portuguese Join Brazil Through

Portuguese Join Brazil Through

PORTUGAL failed in their attempt to beat Brazil and climb above the World Cup heavyweights in a toothless 0-0 draw which eliminates Ivory Coast despite their 3-0 win over North Korea. 26 Jun 2010
Le Guen Odds On Favourite

Le Guen Odds On Favourite

LEADING Australian online bookmaker Sportsbet has installed Paul Le Guen as the overwhelming favourite to become the Socceroos' next manager as Australia looks set to break from its recent tradition of appointing Dutch managers. 25 Jun 2010
Roos Eyeing Off Asian Cup

Roos Eyeing Off Asian Cup

THE desire to win some silverware will drive Australia on into January's Asian Cup according to Brett Emerton, who expects many of his Socceroo team-mates in the over-30 age bracket to play on after the encouraging conclusion to the World Cup campaign. 25 Jun 2010