groupd

Low and Co Declare Contract Wrangle Is Over

Low and Co Declare Contract Wrangle Is Over

The row over the extension of Joachim Low's contract as Germany coach beyond the World Cup was officially ended at a press conference today, although questions still remained about Low's future. 10 Feb 2010
Ghana Coach Blames Inexperience

Ghana Coach Blames Inexperience

GHANA coach Milovan Rajevac believes Egypt's greater experience proved decisive in yesterday's African Nations Cup final.
2 Feb 2010
Cahill Just Wants To Keep Playing

Cahill Just Wants To Keep Playing

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill claims he doesn't want a rest in the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup and insists he needs to maintain momentum before South Africa. 29 Jan 2010
Spira Seals Saitama Switch

Spira Seals Saitama Switch

SOCCEROOS World Cup hopeful Matthew Spiranovic has joined Japanese giants Urawa Reds on a year-long loan from Bundesliga club FC Nurnberg. 7 Jan 2010
Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana have been handed a major boost ahead of the African Nations Cup after it was revealed that Michael Essien has started full training following his recovery from a hamstring injury. 7 Jan 2010
Podolski Will Go to World Cup - Low

Podolski Will Go to World Cup - Low

Germany coach Joachim Low is set to make an exception to his policy of only choosing players who are in form and playing regularly for their club by naming Lukas Podolski in his World Cup squad. 7 Jan 2010
Low Won't Take Risks on Injured Players

Low Won't Take Risks on Injured Players

Germany coach Joachim Low has warned candidates for his World Cup squad they will have to be playing regular first-team football if they are to be considered next summer. 5 Jan 2010
Germany: We Are Capable of Anything

Germany: We Are Capable of Anything

Germany coach Joachim Low has looked back on 2009 which saw the emergence of several talented players and his nation qualify in style for the 2010 World Cup. 1 Jan 2010
Ballack Plays Down Germany

Ballack Plays Down Germany

CHELSEA enforcer Michael Ballack believes that Australian group rivals Germany cannot be considered as one of the favourites to win the World Cup next summer. 15 Dec 2009
Lloyd's Black Star Dreams

Lloyd's Black Star Dreams

EXCLUSIVE: Adelaide United’s out-of-favour striker Lloyd Owusu has not given up on a return to the Ghanaian national team ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. 10 Dec 2009
Vido Eyes Up German Revenge

Vido Eyes Up German Revenge

SOCCEROO Dario Vidosic has revealed his excitement at the prospect of facing the nation where he plies his trade at next year’s World Cup.
8 Dec 2009
Miss Oz  Already At World Cup

Miss Oz Already At World Cup

MISS Australia Sophie Lavers has beaten the Socceroos to the World Cup by playing at the showpiece Soccer City Stadium months before the national team arrives. 7 Dec 2009
'Roo Underdog Status Key'

'Roo Underdog Status Key'

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Muscat says the underdog tag will work in the Socceroos’ favour in South Africa and believes Australia having to win their final group D game would be the ideal scenario. 7 Dec 2009
Ronaldo: We Must Have a Good Start

Ronaldo: We Must Have a Good Start

Cristiano Ronaldo has emphasised the importance of hitting the ground running at next summer's World Cup after Portugal were handed one of the toughest possible draws for the group stages. 5 Dec 2009
World Cup 2010 Team-By-Team Guide

World Cup 2010 Team-By-Team Guide

Compiled by Jamie Gardner, Press Association Sport 5 Dec 2009
Holman Reserved On Cup Draw

Holman Reserved On Cup Draw

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has admitted he is coy about Australia’s hopes at next year’s World Cup after examining this morning’s draw.
5 Dec 2009