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Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

WORLD Cup warm-up matches may be producing surprise results, but the Socceroos aren't getting carried away by any pre-Cup struggles of their Group D opponents. 31 May 2010
Could It Be Roo Gullit?

Could It Be Roo Gullit?

FORMER Chelsea and Newcastle manager Ruud Gullit has said he would consider taking up the role as Socceroos coach when Pim Verbeek leaves the post after the World Cup in South Africa. 31 May 2010
Brett's Back On Track

Brett's Back On Track

BRETT Emerton's World Cup preparations are back on track with the experienced Socceroos midfielder getting back to full training two weeks out from the opening match of the tournament against Germany. 31 May 2010
Boateng Handed World Cup Chance

Boateng Handed World Cup Chance

KEVIN-PRINCE Boateng was today included in Ghana's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals. 31 May 2010
England v Japan Pic Special

England v Japan Pic Special

England scraped past Japan thanks to two own goals in an utterly unconvincing performance by the wannabe World Cup contenders. Japan looked stronger - especially in the first half - despite losing 2-1. Pics by Getty Images. 31 May 2010
Germany Exclusion Still Hurts Frings

Germany Exclusion Still Hurts Frings

TORSTEN Frings says he still has not digested his exclusion from the Germany squad, even though he has known for over five months that he was surplus to requirements. 30 May 2010
Win Gives Low Food for Thought

Win Gives Low Food for Thought

GERMANY coach Joachim Low admits he has a very tough decision to make after witnessing his side beat Hungary 3-0 in Budapest last night. 30 May 2010
Verbeek Cranks Up Power

Verbeek Cranks Up Power

PIM Verbeek is aiming for full throttle by the time Australia face the USA with the Dutchman expecting his players to be at '90 per cent' for the clash against Denmark. 30 May 2010
Vidosic Awaits His Fate

Vidosic Awaits His Fate

DARIO Vidosic is giving everything he has in the battle for a spot in Pim Verbeek's World Cup 23 but accepts the boss knows best in the final reckoning. 30 May 2010
Roo Duo To Miss Denmark Clash

Roo Duo To Miss Denmark Clash

PIM Verbeek will not risk Harry Kewell or Brett Emerton for the Socceroos warm up game against Denmark but is confident they will be ready for the match against the USA. 30 May 2010
Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

SHANE Smeltz scored New Zealand's winner in a 1-0 triumph over Australia's Group D rivals Serbia - a match marred by crowd disturbances. 30 May 2010
Germans Ease To Victory

Germans Ease To Victory

AUSTRALIA'S Group D rivals Germany put in a convincing performance in their World Cup warm-up match against Hungary, seeing off their opponents 3-0 in Budapest. 30 May 2010
We Have Nothing To Fear: Jones

We Have Nothing To Fear: Jones

GOALKEEPER Brad Jones believes the Socceroos won't be daunted by anybody at the 2010 World Cup with just over two weeks to go before Australia's opening match against heavyweights Germany. 30 May 2010
Cahill Rejects Essien 'Boost'

Cahill Rejects Essien 'Boost'

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill has rejected any suggestion that Australia's Group D prospects have just got a whole lot easier thanks to Michael Essien's absence for Ghana. 29 May 2010
Milligan Hungry For Action

Milligan Hungry For Action

MARK Milligan is refusing to adopt a 'back up' mentality as he looks to savour his second World Cup experience and push for game time in South Africa. 29 May 2010
Blues Beat Rivals to Zigic

Blues Beat Rivals to Zigic

SERBIAN striker Nikola Zigic was the subject of last-ditch attempts to sign him by Manchester City and Aston Villa before joining Birmingham, according to his agent. 29 May 2010