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Prandelli: I never lost hope against the Czechs

Prandelli: I never lost hope against the Czechs

Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli has claimed he believed his side could arrest their deficit to the Czech Republic and secure a World Cup spot. 11 Sep 2013
Strachan savours 'dream' night for Scotland

Strachan savours 'dream' night for Scotland

Gordon Strachan reflected on a "dream" night as Scotland beat Macedonia 2-1 to move off the bottom of their FIFA World Cup qualifying group. 11 Sep 2013
Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has insisted he would be happy just to make it past the "first round" at the FIFA World Cup in 2014. 11 Sep 2013
Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Even Bale can't save Wales from Serbia

Gareth Bale made his first competitive start of the season as Wales slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Serbia on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
O'Neill furious after defeat

O'Neill furious after defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill blasted his players following their 3-2 defeat to Luxembourg in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Egypt, Algeria post wins

World Cup Wrap: Egypt, Algeria post wins

Egypt and Algeria finished the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with victories on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Netherlands, Italy first European nations to qualify

World Cup Wrap: Netherlands, Italy first European nations to qualify

Netherlands and Italy became the first two European nations for qualify for FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 after victories on Tuesday. 11 Sep 2013
Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted a "mistake" may have been made in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. 10 Sep 2013
Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

England manager Roy Hodgson has described his side's FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday as "a bit of a cup final". 10 Sep 2013
Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Jurgen Klinsmann has warned his United States side they will be coming up against a wounded animal in the form of Mexico on Tuesday. 10 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

Cameroon clinched a spot in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 victory over Group I rivals Libya on Sunday. 9 Sep 2013
Sturridge out of Moldova clash

Sturridge out of Moldova clash

England striker Daniel Sturridge has been ruled of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova with a thigh injury. 6 Sep 2013
League Cup: Everton, Newcastle narrowly progress

League Cup: Everton, Newcastle narrowly progress

Top-flight duo Everton and Newcastle United were given a scare as they struggled to beat lower-league sides in the League Cup on Wednesday. 29 Aug 2013
Suarez could return against Manchester United

Suarez could return against Manchester United

Manchester United are set for a third-round showdown with Liverpool in the League Cup, in a match that could see the return of Luis Suarez. 29 Aug 2013
FFA Cup is good to go...at last!

FFA Cup is good to go...at last!

IT'S BEEN a long time coming...but Football Federation Australia today announced a national FFA Cup knock out competition will start next year - all going well. 29 Aug 2013
Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Roy Hodgson believes the youngsters named in his England squad can "make a difference" as he begins to plan for the future. 28 Aug 2013