qualifiers

Pekerman ecstatic over Colombia's 3-0 fightback

Pekerman ecstatic over Colombia's 3-0 fightback

Jose Pekerman was proud of his Colombia side after they fought back against Chile to secure their place at the FIFA World Cup. 13 Oct 2013
Klinsmann proud as USA secure top spot

Klinsmann proud as USA secure top spot

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann was delighted to have secured top spot in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 win over Jamaica. 13 Oct 2013
Ronaldo coy on Portugal booking

Ronaldo coy on Portugal booking

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has refused to clarify whether he deliberately got himself booked during Portugal's 1-1 draw with Israel on Friday. 13 Oct 2013
Egypt given World Cup play-off security deadline

Egypt given World Cup play-off security deadline

EGYPT must provide FIFA with security guarantees before they will be allowed to host the World Cup play-off second leg with Ghana in Cairo. 13 Oct 2013
WC Play-Off: Ivory Coast 3 Senegal 1

WC Play-Off: Ivory Coast 3 Senegal 1

IVORY Coast are on course to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-1 first leg play-off victory over Senegal in Abidjan on Saturday. 13 Oct 2013
Hodgson: Job only half done

Hodgson: Job only half done

ENGLAND coach Roy Hodgson has warned his players that the job is only "half done" as they close in on qualification for the FIFA World Cup. 12 Oct 2013
Low hails near-perfect Germany

Low hails near-perfect Germany

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has claimed his side's 3-0 win over Republic of Ireland on Friday was "close to perfection". 12 Oct 2013
Prandelli laments lack of focus

Prandelli laments lack of focus

CESARE Prandelli had mixed emotions after seeing his Italy side snatch a 2-2 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw with Denmark. 12 Oct 2013
Low confident over new contract

Low confident over new contract

JOACHIM Low expects to agree a new contract to extend his spell in charge of Germany after guiding them to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 12 Oct 2013
Van Gaal congratulates record breaker Van Persie

Van Gaal congratulates record breaker Van Persie

LOUIS van Gaal heaped praise on Robin van Persie after he became Netherlands' record goalscorer with a hat-trick in an 8-1 win over Hungary. 12 Oct 2013
Hodgson: Townsend call paid off

Hodgson: Townsend call paid off

ROY Hodgson admitted it was not an easy decision to pick Andros Townsend after the winger inspired England’s win over Montenegro. 12 Oct 2013
Lukaku praises Belgium spirit after sealing qualification

Lukaku praises Belgium spirit after sealing qualification

ROMELU Lukaku refused to take the credit for firing Belgium to Brazil 2014 after his double helped them beat Croatia 2-1 in Zagreb. 12 Oct 2013
Coleman hails performance of young Wales side

Coleman hails performance of young Wales side

WALES manager Chris Coleman hailed the mental fortitude of his injury-ravaged side following Friday's 1-0 home win over Macedonia. 12 Oct 2013
Martinez: Gibson to benefit from international return

Martinez: Gibson to benefit from international return

EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez believes Darron Gibson will benefit from playing for the Republic of Ireland again. 11 Oct 2013
Del Bosque reveals Michu snub regret

Del Bosque reveals Michu snub regret

SPAIN coach Vicente del Bosque has hinted that he regrets not handing Swansea City striker Michu his first international call-up sooner. 11 Oct 2013
Benzema irked by criticism

Benzema irked by criticism

FRANCE striker Karim Benzema responded angrily to questions about his attitude on Wednesday. 10 Oct 2013