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Capello Knows His Men To Take On The World

Capello Knows His Men To Take On The World

FABIO Capello has confirmed he knows the names of the players who will carry England's World Cup hopes in South Africa - and they are the same ones he had in mind when he arrived in Austria a fortnight ago. 31 May 2010
Germany's Injury Woes Continue

Germany's Injury Woes Continue

GERMANY'S preparations for the World Cup continue to be dogged by injuries with Heiko Westermann the latest man to be ruled out. 31 May 2010
Kyah: We Can Win World Cup

Kyah: We Can Win World Cup

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh from scoring the winning penalty at the Asian Cup final, Kyah Simon says Australia can now go on and win next year’s World Cup in Germany. 31 May 2010
Poll Against Extra Officials

Poll Against Extra Officials

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes that UEFA's decision to introduce an extra official behind each goal-line in the Champions League and Euro 2012 qualifiers over the next two seasons will not lead to a major improvement in the percentage of decisions officials will get right. 28 May 2010
Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

ROBIN van Persie was left satisfied with his two-goal return for Holland in their 2-1 friendly win against Mexico last night. 27 May 2010
Matildas Into Asian Cup Final

Matildas Into Asian Cup Final

THE MATILDAS have qualified for the Women's World Cup and are in the Asian Cup Final after a stunning 1-0 semi-final win over world number five Japan in China tonight. 27 May 2010
Holland Get Past Mexico

Holland Get Past Mexico

A DOUBLE from Robin van Persie was enough to see Holland step up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Mexico at Badenova-Stadion in Freiburg. 27 May 2010
Souths Impress In Singapore Cup

Souths Impress In Singapore Cup

SOUTH Melbourne has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Cup after a shock 2-1 victory over Gombak United last night. 27 May 2010
King: I Can Play Every World Cup Game

King: I Can Play Every World Cup Game

Ledley King is confident he will be fit enough to play every game in the World Cup after revealing the "trust" England coach Fabio Capello has shown in him to manage his own work programme in between matches. 26 May 2010
Brazil Take Out Corporate WC

Brazil Take Out Corporate WC

A BRAZILIAN outfit including a certain silver-haired former Socceroo took out a corporate World Cup at Sydney’s Centennial Park last week. 25 May 2010
Tevez Determined To Stake His Claim

Tevez Determined To Stake His Claim

CARLOS Tevez believes tomorrow's friendly against Canada is his best opportunity to convince coach Diego Maradona he should start up front for Argentina at the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

FABIO Capello has rejected any suggested David Beckham could be catapulted into his World Cup coaching team in South Africa this summer. 24 May 2010
Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

RIO Ferdinand will not tempt fate by dreaming about emulating Bobby Moore and lifting the World Cup for England. 24 May 2010
De Vanna's Asian Cup Despair

De Vanna's Asian Cup Despair

STRIKER Lisa de Vanna’s broken leg has been the only downside to a promising Asian Cup for the Matildas who are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the 2011 Women's World Cup. 24 May 2010
Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

SOCCEROOS veteran Scott Chipperfield is refusing to close the door on his long international career after the World Cup, saying the lure of the 2011 Asian Cup is strong. 20 May 2010
Triesman Resigns After Bribery Claims

Triesman Resigns After Bribery Claims

LORD Triesman has stood down as chairman of the Football Association and the England 2018 World Cup following a meeting at Wembley today. 17 May 2010