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Pim Still Certain Of Making Finals

Pim Still Certain Of Making Finals

PIM Verbeek is still confident of making the World Cup finals despite a last-game stumble against China in Sunday's final Asian qualifier. 22 Jun 2008
Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Argentina moved to within two points of leaders Paraguay after holding Brazil to a goalless draw in their World Cup qualifying encounter in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday 20 Jun 2008
Meet Harry Jr...

Meet Harry Jr...

EXCLUSIVE One pregnant Socceroo fan says she'll name her son Harry after the superstar cheekily autographed her heavily pregnant belly at a Socceroo public appearance in Parramatta, Sydney. 20 Jun 2008
Socceroos' Rock Star Reception

Socceroos' Rock Star Reception

EXCLUSIVE: The popularity of the Socceroos shows no sign of letting up with a large crowd giving the squad a boisterous reception at Parramatta shopping centre ahead of the almost sold out dead rubber against China on Sunday. 20 Jun 2008
Megsy: China Pride Is At Stake

Megsy: China Pride Is At Stake

MICHAEL Beauchamp says Pim Verbeek's selections for the China clash are common sense and rejects any suggestion of a half-hearted approach. 19 Jun 2008
Petko Aims To Seize Big Chance

Petko Aims To Seize Big Chance

MICHAEL Petkovic has a glorious chance to cement his place as Australia's second choice keeper but isn't expecting to dislodge Mark Schwarzer just yet. 19 Jun 2008
Pim Names His China Squad

Pim Names His China Squad

RODY Vargas and Ruben Zadkovich will get their chance to make their Socceroo debuts in Sunday's 'dead-rubber' World Cup qualifier against China in Sydney.
19 Jun 2008
Archie Not Needed Against China

Archie Not Needed Against China

ARCHIE Thompson's return to the Socceroos has been put on hold after he was deemed surplus to requirements by coach Pim Verbeek.
18 Jun 2008
Henk: 'We Beat The Heat'

Henk: 'We Beat The Heat'

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo assistant coach Henk Duut has paid tribute to the battling Aussies for toughing it out in desert like heat in Doha and Dubai. 16 Jun 2008
Iraqi Rip-Off Facing FIFA Probe

Iraqi Rip-Off Facing FIFA Probe

EXCLUSIVE: It’s understood FIFA will be informed of the ticketing fiasco in Dubai which resulted in hundreds of Socceroo fans being blatantly ripped off for World Cup tickets. 16 Jun 2008
Harry's Tribute To Holman

Harry's Tribute To Holman

SOCCEROO skipper Harry Kewell has hailed the performance of Dutch-based Brett Holman after the NEC Nijmegen star rang rings around Qatar on Saturday. 16 Jun 2008
No Carle Call-Up For China Game

No Carle Call-Up For China Game

PIM Verbeek has ruled out Bristol City midfielder Nick Carle for Sunday's China World Cup qualifier to give the player time to rest. 16 Jun 2008
Pim: Hold The Champagne

Pim: Hold The Champagne

PIM Verbeek says he won't celebrate the Socceroos' qualification to the final round of AFC World Cup qualifiers, saying his job is only half done. 16 Jun 2008
Now Paraguay Beats Brazil Too...

Now Paraguay Beats Brazil Too...

GOALS from Roque Santa Cruz and Salvador Cabanas enabled 10-man Paraguay to remain on top of the South American qualifying zone with a convincing 2-0 victory over Brazil. 16 Jun 2008
Harry: Let Me At Them...

Harry: Let Me At Them...

HARRY Kewell is fired up for the an all-out attack against Qatar - but is prepared to be pulled back into line by coach Pim Verbeek. 12 Jun 2008
Bresc Wants Back In The Team

Bresc Wants Back In The Team

SOCCEROOS hero Mark Bresciano has vowed to fight for his first team place after spending last weekend polishing the pine during the Iraq defeat. 12 Jun 2008