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Moore Thwarted In Strikers Bid

Moore Thwarted In Strikers Bid

CRAIG Moore's pre World Cup action was shelved at the 11th hour when the FFA requested his absence from the weekend's teamsheet just as his international clearance arrived at Brisbane Strikers. 11 May 2010
London Calling For Aloisi

London Calling For Aloisi

THE man who blasted Australia to the 2006 World Cup was a long way from the 2010 squad announcement with John Aloisi jetting into London for the next step in his coaching adventure. 11 May 2010
Kisnorbo's World Cup Consolation

Kisnorbo's World Cup Consolation

INJURY robbed Patrick Kisnorbo of his World Cup chance but the Leeds United defender can take consolation from the accolades and awards thrust his way in recent days. 11 May 2010
Pim: Kewell Will Be Fit In Time

Pim: Kewell Will Be Fit In Time

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek says he has no concerns over the fitness cloud hanging over Harry Kewell and is confident his star player will be ready to go in time for next month's World Cup in South Africa. 11 May 2010
Oar: Don't Believe The Hype

Oar: Don't Believe The Hype

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the media attention, Tommy Oar says he’s not buying into the hype surrounding his selection in Pim Verbeek’s 31-man Socceroo squad. 11 May 2010
Pim: Why I Picked My Roos

Pim: Why I Picked My Roos

HERE'S what Australian coach Pim Verbeek said about he 31 players he selected for his preliminary World Cup squad: 11 May 2010
Socceroos Squad Announcement Pic Special

Socceroos Squad Announcement Pic Special

Pim Verbeek announced his Socceroos squad of 31 with a chance of a seat to South Africa at Sydney Airport today. Pics by Getty Images. 11 May 2010
Pim: GloryRoos Had To Miss Out

Pim: GloryRoos Had To Miss Out

PIM Verbeek says it wasn’t an easy decision to leave out a trio of Glory players saying it was a gamble to come home and play in the A-League. 11 May 2010
Pim Just Can't Decide

Pim Just Can't Decide

LESS than five weeks out from Australia's first World Cup clash, coach Pim Verbeek still can't even whittle his squad down to 30, never mind his best XI. 11 May 2010
Pim's World Cup Squad - LIVE

Pim's World Cup Squad - LIVE

PIM Verbeek names the most important squad of his Socceroos career this morning when the 30 men vying to go to South Africa are announced - and you can discuss it with your FFT panel of experts 11 May 2010
Everton Nearing Cahill Deal

Everton Nearing Cahill Deal

EVERTON are close to agreeing a new long-term contract with inspirational Socceroos midfielder Tim Cahill before he goes to South Africa and attracts global attention. 10 May 2010
Culina: Harry Will Be There

Culina: Harry Will Be There

WORLD Cup bound Socceroo Jason Culina believes fellow team mate Harry Kewell still has what it takes to contribute even if he's not 100 percent fit going into football's showpiece tournament in South Africa. 10 May 2010
Hot Chippers Lifts Swiss Cup

Hot Chippers Lifts Swiss Cup

AUSSIES ABROAD: In-form Socceroo Scott Chipperfield scored again as FC Basel celebrated winning the Swiss Schweizer Pokal with a 6-0 win over Lausanne overnight. 10 May 2010
Kennedy Doubles Up In Japan

Kennedy Doubles Up In Japan

ASIAROOS WRAP: Socceroo Joshua Kennedy has scored a brace to take Nagoya Grampus into second spot with a 2-1 win at Vegalta Sendai in Japan’s J.League on Sunday. 10 May 2010
Kewell: I'm No Quitter

Kewell: I'm No Quitter

HARRY Kewell has insisted he's still set to take his place in the World Cup squad in South Africa next month despite admitting his niggling injury has forced him onto the sidelines again. 10 May 2010
Jedinak Beats Kewell-Less Gala

Jedinak Beats Kewell-Less Gala

AUSSIES ABROAD: Mile Jedinak pushed his case for a Socceroos spot with two assists in Antalyaspor's 2-1 win over Galatasaray in Turkey's Super Lig on Saturday. 9 May 2010