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Italy Champions No More

Italy Champions No More

Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri an equaliser with the tightest of offside decisions. 25 Jun 2010
Neill: I'm Not Retiring Yet

Neill: I'm Not Retiring Yet

SOCCEROO captain Lucas Neill has scotched rumours the 32-year-old would retire after Australia's exit at the group stage of the tournament in South Africa and vowed to play on. 24 Jun 2010
Cahill Hails Socceroos Cup Campaign

Cahill Hails Socceroos Cup Campaign

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill believes Australia's 2010 World Cup campaign has still been a success despite the failure to emulate the efforts in Germany four years ago by reaching the second round. 24 Jun 2010
Spirit Inspires All Whites

Spirit Inspires All Whites

NEW Zealand promises to throw everything it has into its clash against Paraguay in Polokwane on Friday morning (NZT) with a place in the second round of the FIFA World Cup on offer. 24 Jun 2010
Pim Sees Bright Future For Roos

Pim Sees Bright Future For Roos

DEPARTING Australia coach Pim Verbeek has predicted a bright future for the Socceroos after his 30 months in charge of the national team came to an end. 24 Jun 2010
Lowy's Praise For Lionheart Roos

Lowy's Praise For Lionheart Roos

FFA chairman Frank Lowy has lavished praise on the character of the Socceroos after they bowed out of the World Cup despite a 2-1 win over Serbia in Nelspruit. 24 Jun 2010
Socceroo Heroes Rated v Serbia

Socceroo Heroes Rated v Serbia

AUSTRALIA'S heroes went out of the World Cup with their heads held high after another outstanding performance with the 2-1 win over Serbia - but how did they rate individually? 24 Jun 2010
Cruellest Win Of All

Cruellest Win Of All

AUSTRALIA have bowed out of the 2010 World Cup at the first hurdle but not before regaining some lost pride after producing a sensational 2-1 win over Serbia - a result which also cost the Balkan nation a chance of making it to the knockout stages. 24 Jun 2010
Kennedy Starts For The Roos

Kennedy Starts For The Roos

JOSH Kennedy is in starting line-up for Australia for the first time at this World Cup as the Socceroos seek goals and plenty of them in their do or die clash against Serbia. 24 Jun 2010
Chippers Holds Out Hope

Chippers Holds Out Hope

SOCCEROOS veteran Scott Chipperfield insists Australia still has a better than average chance of making it through to the second round of the World Cup.
 23 Jun 2010
Bresc Up For The Aussie Cause

Bresc Up For The Aussie Cause

MARK Bresciano still believes he has much to offer the Socceroos despite being used sparingly by Australian coach Pim Verbeek throughout the World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Germany Won't Target Boateng

Germany Won't Target Boateng

GERMANY general manager Oliver Bierhoff was adamant his side wouldn't target Ghana forward Kevin-Prince Boateng in the final Group D clash on Wednesday night. 22 Jun 2010
Second Coming Of Aussie Jesus

Second Coming Of Aussie Jesus

GIANT Australian striker Josh Kennedy says he is ready to reclaim his place in the starting line-up and score the goals needed to take the Socceroos to the second round of the 2010 World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Neill Calls On Aussie Support

Neill Calls On Aussie Support

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill hopes the huge green and gold army will be the team's secret weapon in Thursday morning's do-or-die World Cup clash against Serbia. 22 Jun 2010
Muntari Almost Follows Anelka

Muntari Almost Follows Anelka

GHANA midfielder Sulley Muntari has narrowly avoided becoming the second player sent home from the World Cup in disgrace after abusing his coach and team-mates following the 1-1 draw with Australia. 22 Jun 2010
Emerton: We're Full Of Energy

Emerton: We're Full Of Energy

BRETT Emerton has dismissed worries that Australia will be weary for the crucial final match against Serbia after having played 100 minutes of this World Cup with only 10 men. 22 Jun 2010
There's Still Moore To Come...

There's Still Moore To Come...

VETERAN Australian defender Craig Moore remains hopeful he has not played his last game for the Socceroos. 22 Jun 2010
Cahill Itching For His Roo Return

Cahill Itching For His Roo Return

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill is ready to return after his one-match suspension and is fired up to take on Serbia in Wednesday's must-win World Cup match in Nelspruit. 21 Jun 2010
All White Ratings Against Italy

All White Ratings Against Italy

ALL the New Zealand players rated by their performance in their historic 1-1 draw with defending World Cup champions Italy in Nelspruit overnight. 21 Jun 2010
Lahm Convinced Of Progress

Lahm Convinced Of Progress

GERMANY skipper Philipp Lahm is convinced his team's big-match experience will see it through to the last 16 at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2010
Neill Wants A Fair Go

Neill Wants A Fair Go

AUSTRALIA skipper Lucas Neill says he is getting sick and tired of the controversial refereeing decisions dogging the Socceroos' 2010 World Cup campaign. 21 Jun 2010

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