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Melbourne To Host Blockbuster

Melbourne To Host Blockbuster

AUSTRALIA'S final home match in round 4 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers will be held in Melbourne.
13 Oct 2008
Pim: 'Cole Has Earned His Spot'

Pim: 'Cole Has Earned His Spot'

PIM Verbeek says set-piece specialist Shannon Cole has earned his shot at national selection following an impressive start to his Hyundai A-League career. 1 Oct 2008
Vargas May Be A Socceroo No-Go

Vargas May Be A Socceroo No-Go

MELBOURNE Victory defender Rodrigo Vargas may turn down the chance to join the Socceroos' squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Qatar. 30 Sep 2008
Qatar Blow As Sick Fossati Quits

Qatar Blow As Sick Fossati Quits

The Qatari Football Association have agreed with national team coach Jorge Fossati to terminate his contract by mutual consent due to the Uruguayan's deteriorating health. 24 Sep 2008
Qatar Clash: Fill The Stadium

Qatar Clash: Fill The Stadium

EXCLUSIVE: As the last hardcore Socceroo supporters return from Uzbekistan – and with reports of slow ticket sales for the upcoming Qatar qualifier – the message is clear from the Socceroo faithful. 24 Sep 2008
Kasimov Takes Charge of Uzbekistan

Kasimov Takes Charge of Uzbekistan

FC Bunyodkor coach Mirdjalal Kasimov has been named as the new coach of Uzbekistan. 21 Sep 2008
Cahill And Grella Back For Roos

Cahill And Grella Back For Roos

SOCCEROO coach Pim Verbeek says Tim Cahill and Vince Grella will return to the national side for the World Cup qualifier against Qatar next month in Brisbane after both players completed recoveries from their respective injuries 19 Sep 2008
The Roos Are Big Ticket Items

The Roos Are Big Ticket Items

FFA CEO Ben Buckley has rubbished claims that ticket prices for the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Qatar next month at Suncorp Stadium are too high. 16 Sep 2008
Holland Breath Easy After Win

Holland Breath Easy After Win

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk's overriding emotion was relief after his side saw off a battling FYR Macedonia to begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a win. 12 Sep 2008
Bojan Buoyed By Spain Bow

Bojan Buoyed By Spain Bow

Barcelona teenager Bojan Krkic spoke of his delight and relief after ending months of speculation by finally making his Spain debut on Wednesday night. 12 Sep 2008
FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA and asked them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England's victory over Croatia. 12 Sep 2008
Mad Tash Hangover For Fans

Mad Tash Hangover For Fans

It’s been another very warm and sunny day in Tashkent, and most of the Australian fans are still in recovery mode after yesterday’s epic game at the Pakhtakor Stadium. 12 Sep 2008
Australia's Perfect Start

Australia's Perfect Start

AUSTRALIA used all their defensive reserve as Scott Chipperfield's 26th-minute header sealed a hard-earned World Cup qualifying victory over Uzbekistan at the Pakhtakor Stadium. 11 Sep 2008
Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Russia 2 Wales 1 A spirited Wales came within touching distance of a miraculous World Cup point in the rain-drenched Lokomotiv stadium. 11 Sep 2008
Honours Even In North v South Korea

Honours Even In North v South Korea

North Korea 1 South Korea 1 South Korea fought back from a goal down to claim a point against North Korea in their World Cup Group Two qualifier at Hongkou Stadium on Wednesday. 11 Sep 2008
'Roos Survive Mystery Bug

'Roos Survive Mystery Bug

THE SOCCEROOS survived a late health scare when a stomach bug ran through the squad just hours before the kick-off against Uzbekistan. 11 Sep 2008