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Blatter Doing Wonderful Job - Beckenbauer

Blatter Doing Wonderful Job - Beckenbauer

Sepp Blatter remains a credible president of FIFA despite allegations of corruption at the governing body, according to Franz Beckenbauer. 29 May 2011
Straka's A-League Vow

Straka's A-League Vow

EXCLUSIVE: Former North Queensland coach Franz Straka wants an A-League return after his short-term stint at Polish club Arka Gdynia, where he is also eyeing Aussie players on loan deals. 28 Mar 2011
Straka Czechs Out For Pole Position

Straka Czechs Out For Pole Position

EXCLUSIVE: Franz Straka has reportedly taken over as new coach of Polish first division strugglers Arka Gdynia just days after talking himself up for the vacant Melbourne Victory post. 25 Mar 2011
Beckenbauer Fears for Fifa Unity

Beckenbauer Fears for Fifa Unity

Franz Beckenbauer has warned that the FIFA presidential election battle could split the world governing body apart. 19 Mar 2011
Beckenbauer Hails Star Duo

Beckenbauer Hails Star Duo

Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer is delighted to see Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben back in action together, and he feels the rest of the team is also benefiting. 16 Feb 2011
Franz Apologises For 'Disaster'

Franz Apologises For 'Disaster'

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka was left speechless after his side was humiliated 8-1 by Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday night. 22 Jan 2011
No Regrets For Franz

No Regrets For Franz

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka says he has no regrets at his decision to field a youthful side for Saturday's 3-1 loss to Newcastle Jets at Dairy Farmers Stadium. 9 Jan 2011
Future Doubts Killing Fury

Future Doubts Killing Fury

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka admits the continued uncertainty surrounding the A-League club's future is taking a big toll on his young side. 3 Jan 2011
Arnie Frustrated By 'Sloppy' Coast

Arnie Frustrated By 'Sloppy' Coast

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has labelled his side's performance in the 1-0 win over North Queensland Fury at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday as 'sloppy' and 'too negative'. 22 Dec 2010
Kaiser's FIFA Fury

Kaiser's FIFA Fury

FIFA Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer says he has "limited" faith in FIFA for they way it "disgraced" Australia and England. 15 Dec 2010
Stricken Straka To Miss Match

Stricken Straka To Miss Match

NORTH Queensland Fury head coach, Franz Straka, will miss tonight’s A-League match against Adelaide United after being struck down with a severe flu virus. 10 Dec 2010
Franz's Fury At 'Impossible' Run

Franz's Fury At 'Impossible' Run

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka has taken aim at his side's busy A-League schedule, blaming it for the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle Jets at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday. 5 Dec 2010
Fury Feeling Frustrated

Fury Feeling Frustrated

NORTH Queensland Fury goalscorer Mark Hughes says Sunday night's 1-1 draw with nine-man Perth Glory was the story of his side's season so far after spurning several chances to win. 28 Nov 2010
Franz Content With Point

Franz Content With Point

NORTH Queensland coach Franz Straka says he is well-satisfied with his side's 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar despite going within minutes of causing a major upset on Saturday evening. 21 Nov 2010
Beckenbauer to Quit Fifa Role

Beckenbauer to Quit Fifa Role

Franz Beckenbauer has announced he will not be standing for re-election onto FIFA's Executive Committee next year. 12 Nov 2010
Fury Quiet On Late Controversy

Fury Quiet On Late Controversy

NORTH Queensland boss Franz Straka refused to be drawn into debate on a controversial late penalty decision after the Fury lost 1-0 to Central Coast Mariners on Friday evening. 5 Nov 2010