qualifiers

Ferdinand defends Qatar trip

Ferdinand defends Qatar trip

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has dismissed criticism of his decision to fly to Qatar to work as a television pundit. 22 Mar 2013
Brown urges Scotland to foul Bale

Brown urges Scotland to foul Bale

Former Rangers defender John Brown has hinted Scotland should foul Wales winger Gareth Bale in Friday's World Cup qualifier. 22 Mar 2013
injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura is hoping the loss of two key players will not hinder their progress to the 2014 World Cup in Rio. 22 Mar 2013
Schweinsteiger defends balance in Germany squad

Schweinsteiger defends balance in Germany squad

Germany's squad selection has come under scrutiny ahead of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. 21 Mar 2013
Del Bosque wary of talented France

Del Bosque wary of talented France

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has highlighted the threat posed by France ahead of the teams' crucial World Cup qualifying clash. 21 Mar 2013
England defence rock sold, says Hart

England defence rock sold, says Hart

Goalkeeper Joe Hart has played down concerns about England's defensive options being stretched by injury. 21 Mar 2013
Ryan eyes his green and golden opportunity

Ryan eyes his green and golden opportunity

SOCCEROO Ryan McGowan has got his Chinese Super League career off to a flyer with his team, Shandong Luneng Taishan, notching up two wins from two at the campaign start. 21 Mar 2013
Socceroos training pics

Socceroos training pics

New FFA CEO David Gallop took his chance to introduce himself to the Socceroos when they arrived in Sydney for their first training session ahead of next week's crucial World Cup qualifier against Oman. Pics by Kevin Airs/www.words-and-pix.com 21 Mar 2013
Capello pleased with London visit

Capello pleased with London visit

Russia coach Fabio Capello says bringing his team to London is ideal preparation for their crunch World Cup qualifying clash with Northern Ireland. 20 Mar 2013
Germans comfortable on synthetic turf

Germans comfortable on synthetic turf

Germany assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick insisted his team will be prepared for the challenge of playing on synthetic turf in Kazakhstan. 20 Mar 2013
Cahill out of San Marino game

Cahill out of San Marino game

Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against San Marino, with Newcastle's Steven Taylor called up as cover. 20 Mar 2013
World Cup win consumes Lahm

World Cup win consumes Lahm

Germany star Philipp Lahm has admitted he dreams of winning the 2014 World Cup. 20 Mar 2013
Cahill: Let's keep this baby going!

Cahill: Let's keep this baby going!

SOCCEROOS attacker Tim Cahill has challenged Australia to keep their momentum going in their World Cup qualifier against Oman on Tuesday. 20 Mar 2013
Germany lose three key players

Germany lose three key players

Injured trio Sven Bender, Lars Bender and Toni Kroos will miss the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan. 19 Mar 2013
Baines wants six points for England

Baines wants six points for England

Leighton Baines insists England must collect six points from their World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. 19 Mar 2013
Ferdinand out of England squad

Ferdinand out of England squad

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn from England's squad to face San Marino and Montenegro. 19 Mar 2013