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Ballack Irreplaceable - Voller

Ballack Irreplaceable - Voller

FORMER Germany boss Rudi Voller today claimed Michael Ballack was irreplaceable after the Chelsea midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup due to an ankle injury. 18 May 2010
Pim: Harry To Miss Kiwi Game

Pim: Harry To Miss Kiwi Game

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek is certain star Harry Kewell will be fit to play Germany in Australia’s World Cup opener on June 14 - but will miss the farewell game against New Zealand. 18 May 2010
Kewell: We're No Easy Beats

Kewell: We're No Easy Beats

HARRY Kewell has rejected any suggestion that the Socceroos will be the easybeats of Group D at the World Cup next month. 18 May 2010
Ballack Out of World Cup

Ballack Out of World Cup

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals with an ankle injury, the German Football Federation have confirmed. 17 May 2010
Carle So Close For Sydney

Carle So Close For Sydney

EXCLUSIVE: Vitezslav Lavicka says Nicky Carle could be a Sydney FC player by week’s end with the sky blues coach hailing assistant Tony Popovic’s role in the much-anticipated transfer. 17 May 2010
Smeltz Ready For The Roos

Smeltz Ready For The Roos

SHANE Smeltz has his sights on silencing the Socceroos and getting one over Gold Coast United teammate Jason Culina as New Zealand prepare for the looming clash with Pim Verbeek's men. 17 May 2010
Beauchamp Signs On For Heart

Beauchamp Signs On For Heart

WORLD Cup hopeful Michael Beauchamp will be heading home to the A-League after the Socceroos campaign in South Africa for a new challenge with Melbourne Heart. 17 May 2010
Kewell Not Ruling Out 2014 World Cup

Kewell Not Ruling Out 2014 World Cup

SOCCEROOS star Harry Kewell is refusing to rule out the possibility that he could still be around to enjoy a tilt at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. 17 May 2010
Ballack Furious With Boateng

Ballack Furious With Boateng

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack accused Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng of purposely trying to hurt him after a tackle which left the Germany captain a doubt for the World Cup. 17 May 2010
Low Waits Over Ballack Fitness

Low Waits Over Ballack Fitness

GERMANY coach Joachim Low is anxiously awaiting news over the fitness of his captain Michael Ballack after he picked up an ankle injury in Chelsea's FA Cup final win. 16 May 2010
Fed: Schwarz Best On Show

Fed: Schwarz Best On Show

MARK Schwarzer will be the best goalkeeper on show at the World Cup next month according to the man who hopes to eventually succeed him between the sticks for the Socceroos. 16 May 2010
Kewell's Groin Op In Focus

Kewell's Groin Op In Focus

HARRY Kewell will take his place in South Africa despite suffering from nerve damage and being unable to walk following his groin surgery in January. 16 May 2010
Ballack Fit To Face Roos?

Ballack Fit To Face Roos?

GERMANY midfielder Michael Ballack should recover from the ankle injury he sustained in the FA Cup final in time for the World Cup according to Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti. 16 May 2010
Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

AUSTRALIA boss Pim Verbeek has slammed Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan for his handling of Socceroo Rhys Williams who had been battling a pre-World Cup pelvic injury. 15 May 2010
'Attacking Serbia Will Worry Roos'

'Attacking Serbia Will Worry Roos'

EXCLUSIVE: Pim Verbeek may believe Australia and Germany are favourites but the smart money is on Serbia in group D, says one former Red Star Belgrade player. 15 May 2010
Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

JOEL Griffiths has launched a blistering verbal attack against Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek after being overlooked for the World Cup squad. 15 May 2010