qualifier

Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under Pressure Domenech Calls for Support

Under-fire France coach Raymond Domenech hopes he and his team will receive the backing of the public during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. 10 Sep 2008
Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Italy coach Marcello Lippi admits the Azzurri need to raise their game after only scraping past Cyprus in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday. 10 Sep 2008
On The Silk Road With The 'Roos

On The Silk Road With The 'Roos

IT'S A balmy evening in downtown Tashkent, and most of the Australian fan contingent are either off for a night on the town or settling into dinner at some of very many enticing restaurants in this wonderful city of three million people. 10 Sep 2008
Pim: Take No Chances

Pim: Take No Chances

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek will not be altering his gameplan for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Uzbekistan despite the hosts' desperation to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at the hands of Qatar. 9 Sep 2008
Holman: Uzbeks Must Be Good

Holman: Uzbeks Must Be Good

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has warned Australia not to be lulled into a false sense of security by Qatar's 3-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan at the weekend. 9 Sep 2008
Fabregas Plays Down Sub Reaction

Fabregas Plays Down Sub Reaction

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has played down his seemingly angry reaction to being substituted against Bosnia-Herzegovina during his side's World Cup qualifying victory on Saturday. 9 Sep 2008
Lippi to Refresh Italy Side

Lippi to Refresh Italy Side

Italy coach Marcello Lippi revealed he will ring the changes for Wednesday's game against Georgia and is confident they will record a more comfortable victory than they did against Cyprus. 9 Sep 2008
Bilic Warning for England

Bilic Warning for England

Slaven Bilic has warned England that Croatia have improved since this summer's European Championships - and being linked with West Ham will not distract him in Zagreb on Wednesday. 9 Sep 2008
Harry: Roos Have Point To Prove

Harry: Roos Have Point To Prove

THE Socceroos say they've got a point to prove as they touched down in Uzbekistan this afternoon ahead of Wednesday night's vital match. 8 Sep 2008
Scotland Aware of Tough Task Ahead

Scotland Aware of Tough Task Ahead

George Burley still has every faith in Scotland's ability to qualify for the World Cup - but admits the task is already far more difficult after only one match. 8 Sep 2008
Gattuso Falls Into Hole At Training

Gattuso Falls Into Hole At Training

Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is a major doubt for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia after injuring himself in training on Sunday. 8 Sep 2008
Romania Boss on Shaky Ground After Defeat

Romania Boss on Shaky Ground After Defeat

Romania coach Victor Piturca is hanging on to his job by a thread following Saturday's "shameful" 3-0 home defeat to Lithuania, according to the country's football federation president Mircea Sandu. 8 Sep 2008
Terry and Beckham Want Win Before Revenge

Terry and Beckham Want Win Before Revenge

John Terry and David Beckham have insisted three points rather than revenge will be on their minds when England tackle Croatia in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb. 8 Sep 2008