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We need the crowd behind us - Neill

We need the crowd behind us - Neill

THE SAMBA dancing has been put aside and reconnaissance has been the main activity for the Socceroos ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. 17 Jun 2013
FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview: South Korea v Iran

FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview: South Korea v Iran

QUALIFICATION for the 2014 FIFA World Cup is up for grabs in Ulsan when South Korea host Iran on Tuesday. 17 Jun 2013
Pirlo confident of Italy's Confederations Cup chances

Pirlo confident of Italy's Confederations Cup chances

ANDREA Pirlo is confident that Italy can enjoy a strong FIFA Confederations Cup campaign, and is delighted to have reached 100 caps. 17 Jun 2013
FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico 1 Italy 2

FIFA Confederations Cup: Mexico 1 Italy 2

MARIO Balotelli struck late on to give Italy a winning start to the FIFA Confederations Cup, as they overcame Mexico 2-1 in Rio de Janeiro. 17 Jun 2013
Okon on Young Roos World Cup fortunes

Okon on Young Roos World Cup fortunes

IT’S back to the future for Paul Okon. The former Young Socceroo now finds himself leading the next wave of stars-in-the-making as they take on the best of the best at the U20 World Cup in Turkey. 16 Jun 2013
Neill wary of 'bogey team' Iraq

Neill wary of 'bogey team' Iraq

LUCAS Neill says Australia are keeping their feet 'firmly on the ground' ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Sydney against 'bogey-team' Iraq. 14 Jun 2013
Japan ready for Confederations Cup opener

Japan ready for Confederations Cup opener

Japan have arrived in Brazil ahead of their Confederations Cup match with the hosts, which kicks off the tournament in Brasilia on Saturday. 14 Jun 2013
Okon: It's nothing personal, Mustafa...

Okon: It's nothing personal, Mustafa...

YOUNG Socceroos coach Paul Okon has vehemently denied there was anything personal in his surprise decision to omit midfielder Mustafa Amini from the U-20 World Cup squad. 14 Jun 2013
Amini blasts back at World Cup bombshell

Amini blasts back at World Cup bombshell

MUSTAFA Amini has angrily rejected Young Socceroos coach Paul Okon's claims that he was not fit enough to play at the FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Turkey. 13 Jun 2013
Get along to meet the Socceroos

Get along to meet the Socceroos

FANS have the chance to meet and greet their Socceroo heroes today and tomorrow around Sydney ahead of Tuesday's vital World Cup qualifier against Iraq. 13 Jun 2013
World Cup Qualifiers Wrap: Argentina hold on

World Cup Qualifiers Wrap: Argentina hold on

Argentina survived a spirited charge from Ecuador to hold on for a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier in high-altitude Quito. 13 Jun 2013
Blatter: Brazil will be ready for World Cup

Blatter: Brazil will be ready for World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is confident Brazil will be ready to host the World Cup in 2014. 13 Jun 2013
Young Socceroos Special

Young Socceroos Special

THE Young Socceroos dropped by 442 for a special 10-page feature in the new issue out now – they even took over the cameras for an exclusive photoshoot. 13 Jun 2013
Sweden keep up pressure as Armenia win big

Sweden keep up pressure as Armenia win big

Sweden kept themselves in contention for a place at next year's FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Asian powerhouses close in on finals

Asian powerhouses close in on finals

South Korea, Iran and Australia all took a significant step towards securing a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Korea close in on Brazil spot

Korea close in on Brazil spot

Korea Republic took a step closer to FIFA World Cup 2014 qualification with a 1-0 victory over rivals Uzbekistan in Seoul on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013