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Blatter hints at winter World Cup

Blatter hints at winter World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted the 2020 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to winter due to the potentially dangerous summer heat. 18 Jul 2013
USA looking to send warning to Costa Rica

USA looking to send warning to Costa Rica

The USA will look to send a message to Costa Rica when they face them in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, Juergen Klinsmann has said. 17 Jul 2013
Gold Cup Wrap: Trinidad, El Salvador progress

Gold Cup Wrap: Trinidad, El Salvador progress

Trinidad and Tobago have qualified for the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Honduras in Houston. 16 Jul 2013
Doubts over Holger's East Asia squad

Doubts over Holger's East Asia squad

JOSH Kennedy and four other Socceroos are in doubt to play at the EAFF East Asian Cup, despite being named in Holger Osieck's squad for the tournament in South Korea this month. 16 Jul 2013
Asian Cup windfall for A-League

Asian Cup windfall for A-League

A STRATEGY to ramp up interest among Australian multicultural communities ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup is expected to reap a fan windfall for the A-League. 15 Jul 2013
Gold Cup Wrap: USA, Costa Rica progress

Gold Cup Wrap: USA, Costa Rica progress

The United States and Costa Rica both secured progression to the next stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with contrasting victories on Saturday. 15 Jul 2013
Socceroos climb back up rankings

Socceroos climb back up rankings

AUSTRALIA have climbed up to 40th in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, regaining their spot as Asia's second highest-ranked team. 5 Jul 2013
Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia's World Cup qualifying campaign has been hit after they were docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. 2 Jul 2013
Prandelli proud of Italy

Prandelli proud of Italy

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli praised his team's character after they claimed third place at the Confederations Cup on Sunday. 1 Jul 2013
Brazil crush Spain in final

Brazil crush Spain in final

Brazil have made a huge statement ahead of next year's World Cup, demolishing Spain 3-0 to claim their third straight Confederations Cup title. 1 Jul 2013
Tabarez focused on crucial qualifiers

Tabarez focused on crucial qualifiers

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez has immediately turned his attention to World Cup qualifying following the Confederations Cup. 1 Jul 2013
Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia's plans for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup are going smoothly, the tournament's chief executive has insisted. 1 Jul 2013
Italy penalise Uruguay for third spot

Italy penalise Uruguay for third spot

Italy claimed third place in the FIFA Confederations Cup with a win on penalties against Uruguay at the Arena Fonte Nova on Sunday. 1 Jul 2013
Young Socceroos go down fighting

Young Socceroos go down fighting

Turkey have set up a last-16 duel with France after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Australia, who crashed out in battling fashion. 29 Jun 2013
Okon: We need to re-find Colombia form

Okon: We need to re-find Colombia form

THE YOUNG Socceroos know only a win will do against hosts Turkey if they are to become the first Australian team to qualify for the knockout stages of an under-20 World Cup since 2003. 28 Jun 2013
Del Bosque labels Brazil 'favourites'

Del Bosque labels Brazil 'favourites'

Spain head coach Vicente Del Bosque has put the pressure straight on Brazil after joining the hosts in the Confederations Cup final. 28 Jun 2013