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Carle Ready For World Cup Fight

Carle Ready For World Cup Fight

SOCCEROO Nick Carle is ready to fight for a spot on the plane to South Africa, but he knows it is going to be tough to realise a childhood dream. 14 May 2010
Pim: The Hardest Calls In The World

Pim: The Hardest Calls In The World

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has admitted last weekend was one of his toughest in the job, as he personally told the players who didn't make the World Cup squad. 14 May 2010
Holland Learns His Lessons

Holland Learns His Lessons

SURPRISE Socceroos selection James Holland claims he learned a lot at AZ Alkmaar this season despite not breaking into their first-team. 14 May 2010
Harry's A Risk Worth Taking

Harry's A Risk Worth Taking

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek admits he is taking a risk on Harry Kewell's fitness for the World Cup squad but the star striker offers qualities which none of his team-mates do. 13 May 2010
Zullo Eager To Put Down Marker

Zullo Eager To Put Down Marker

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Zullo's preparations for a tilt at the 2014 World Cup get underway tomorrow night as he takes on the unusual role of 'veteran' for Kevin Muscat's testimonial clash in Melbourne. 13 May 2010
Heff Vows To Bounce Back

Heff Vows To Bounce Back

DEAN Heffernan remains upbeat about his international prospects despite the bitter disappointment of missing out on the Socceroos squad for the South African World Cup. 13 May 2010
Roos To Train For Fans

Roos To Train For Fans

THE Socceroos will hold a public training session for supporters at AAMI Park in Melbourne next week ahead of their World Cup warm up clash against Ricki Herbert's New Zealand. 13 May 2010
Vukovic Cool On World Cup Omission

Vukovic Cool On World Cup Omission

CENTRAL Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic is setting his sights on World Cup 2014 and insists he had 'no chance' of being named in Pim Verbeek's Socceroos squad for South Africa. 13 May 2010
Macca's Perfect World Cup Timing

Macca's Perfect World Cup Timing

SOCCEROOS striker Scott McDonald believes he is hitting peak fitness at just the right time after a frustrating spell at club level with Middlesbrough. 13 May 2010
World Cup Fever In Oz - Cahill

World Cup Fever In Oz - Cahill

TIM Cahill expects the World Cup to bring Australia to a halt next month as the event captures the imagination of the nation when the global showpiece begins in South Africa.. 13 May 2010
Malta Match Important In Planning - Low

Malta Match Important In Planning - Low

GERMANY coach Joachim Low insists tomorrow's international friendly against Malta is an important part of his World Cup preparations. 13 May 2010
Low Defends Podolski Selection

Low Defends Podolski Selection

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has no regrets about naming Lukas Podolski in his World Cup squad, despite criticism levelled at the Cologne striker this week. 13 May 2010
Lowry Seals Villains Future

Lowry Seals Villains Future

SOCCEROO Shane Lowry has capped a marvellous week by signing a new two-year deal with English Premier League outfit Aston Villa. 13 May 2010
The World Cup Roos In Their Own Words

The World Cup Roos In Their Own Words

RHYS Williams wore his heart on his sleeve as Socceroo stars met the press at the launch of the provisional 31-man Australian squad for the World Cup. 12 May 2010
Antic Names Serbia Squad

Antic Names Serbia Squad

SERBIA coach Radomir Antic included six England-based players in his provisional 30-man World Cup squad. 12 May 2010
Cahill Ready To Sign Up 'For Life'

Cahill Ready To Sign Up 'For Life'

INFLUENTIAL Socceroos midfielder Tim Cahill says he is prepared to commit the rest of his career to Everton despite the chance of being snapped up by a bigger rival after the World Cup. 12 May 2010