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Valeri Between Two Worlds

Valeri Between Two Worlds

IN THE past six months Carl Valeri has gone from a career roadblock into a player suddenly spoilt for options with a World Cup looming and domestic play-offs on hold. 20 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
Essien In Doubt To Face Roos At World Cup

Essien In Doubt To Face Roos At World Cup

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Essien will know within days if he has a chance of playing for Ghana in the World Cup against Australia. 20 May 2010
Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

GOALKEEPER Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos will no longer have the same element of surprise about them during the 2010 tournament in South Africa. 20 May 2010
Fallon's Warning To Roos

Fallon's Warning To Roos

NEW Zealand striker Rory Fallon is warning the Socceroos that Monday night's clash in Melbourne will be 'friendly' in name only and he certainly won't be holding back. 20 May 2010
Ballack Vows to Make Germany Return

Ballack Vows to Make Germany Return

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack insists his international career is not over, despite being forced to miss the World Cup due to injury. 19 May 2010
Frings Rules Out Germany Role

Frings Rules Out Germany Role

TORSTEN Frings would not return to the German national side even if coach Joachim Low were to call him up as a replacement for the injured Michael Ballack. 19 May 2010
Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

SOCCEROO star Harry Kewell was restricted to light training duties as Australia's training camp ahead of the World Cup officially got underway tonight at AAMI Park in Melbourne. 19 May 2010
Tommy: I've Got Nothing To Lose

Tommy: I've Got Nothing To Lose

AS HE prepares for the most important week of his life, Tommy Oar says he has nothing to lose in his bid to win a spot in the Socceroos' final 23-man squad for the World Cup. 19 May 2010
Carney: Germany Will Miss Ballack

Carney: Germany Will Miss Ballack

SOCCEROO David Carney believes Germany can cover the absence of Michael Ballack the player at the World Cup - but their biggest challenge will be replacing Michael Ballack the captain. 19 May 2010
Herbert to Pick Strong Line-Up

Herbert to Pick Strong Line-Up

KIWI coach Ricki Herbert has indicated New Zealand will field their strongest possible line-up for the World Cup warm-up against Australia. 19 May 2010
Socceroos 'To Win Farewell'

Socceroos 'To Win Farewell'

THE Socceroos are hot favourites to enjoy a winning send off when they entertain rivals New Zealand in Melbourne on Monday night. 19 May 2010
Cahill Happy To Take The Strain

Cahill Happy To Take The Strain

TIM Cahill says he will relish the extra responsibility that comes with being Australia's number one man at the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. 19 May 2010
Socceroos Breakfast Pic Special

Socceroos Breakfast Pic Special

The Socceroos were given a warm welcome on a cold morning in Melbourne today. And last night Tim Cahill gave his best James Bond impersonation at the Tim Cahill Cancer Fund For Children Gala Dinner in Sydney. Pics by Getty Images. 19 May 2010
Cahill 'Couldn't Be Any Happier'

Cahill 'Couldn't Be Any Happier'

SOCCEROOS midfielder Tim Cahill described signing a new long-term contract with Everton as "a massive moment in my career". 19 May 2010
Luke: From Russia With Love

Luke: From Russia With Love

EXCLUSIVE: Dynamo Moscow's Luke Wilkshire spoke candidly to au.foufourtwo.com about moving to Russia, Socceroo squad selections and the AFL’s reticence to support Australia’s World Cup bid. 19 May 2010