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Thumb Strain Concern For Schwarz

Thumb Strain Concern For Schwarz

SOCCEROOS keeper Mark Schwarzer is a doubt for Monday's clash against New Zealand in Melbourne after suffering a thumb strain in training and missing Friday night's session at Olympic Park. 21 May 2010
Prandelli Lined Up for Italy Job

Prandelli Lined Up for Italy Job

ITALY want Cesare Prandelli to succeed Marcello Lippi as national team coach after the World Cup, his club Fiorentina have confirmed. 21 May 2010
Brockie Hails Fury Medics

Brockie Hails Fury Medics

JEREMY Brockie has hailed the efforts of medical staff at former club North Queensland Fury to get him fit for the World Cup - even though they knew he was moving on to sign for Newcastle Jets. 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
Kiwis Better Than 1982 WC Side

Kiwis Better Than 1982 WC Side

RORY Fallon's father, Kevin, was assistant coach when the All Whites last played at a World Cup in 1982, but the New Zealand striker believes his team-mates are a superior side. 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
Lippi Feels for Axed Grosso

Lippi Feels for Axed Grosso

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi expressed his sadness after cutting Fabio Grosso from his provisional World Cup squad today. 19 May 2010
Lippi Trims Azzurri Squad

Lippi Trims Azzurri Squad

JUVENTUS defender Fabio Grosso and Udinese midfielder Antonio Candreva have been cut from the Italy squad for the World Cup as coach Marcello Lippi reduced his 30-man provisional group to 28. 19 May 2010
Barnsley Kiwis Set for World Cup

Barnsley Kiwis Set for World Cup

AROUND a decade ago, five young New Zealand footballers were battling the elements in South Yorkshire and learning their trade at Barnsley. 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
Santa Delivers for Paraguay

Santa Delivers for Paraguay

ROQUE Santa Cruz scored a late penalty to hand Paraguay a 1-0 win over North Korea in a World Cup warm-up game in Nyon today. 16 May 2010
World Cup Aaron On Phoenix Radar

World Cup Aaron On Phoenix Radar

ALL WHITE Aaron Clapham could be in for another surprise with interest from A-League side Wellington Phoenix, hot on the heels of his World Cup call-up. 14 May 2010
Skrtel Hopeful Over World Cup Chances

Skrtel Hopeful Over World Cup Chances

LIVERPOOL defender Martin Skrtel is optimistic of being fully fit for the start of Slovakia's World Cup campaign which starts in just over a month. 13 May 2010
Slovakia Gamble on Trio For World Cup

Slovakia Gamble on Trio For World Cup

SLOVAKIA coach Vladimir Weiss was forced to gamble on the fitness of a trio of players when naming his provisional World Cup squad today. 12 May 2010
Lippi Sticks With Old Guard As Totti Misses Out

Lippi Sticks With Old Guard As Totti Misses Out

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi remained true to his word today by rewarding the players who helped the Azzurri to the World Cup finals with a place in his provisional squad for South Africa. 12 May 2010