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Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

Blatter: Mistakes possible in Qatar decision

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted a "mistake" may have been made in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. 10 Sep 2013
Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

Hodgson: Ukraine clash like a cup final

England manager Roy Hodgson has described his side's FIFA World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday as "a bit of a cup final". 10 Sep 2013
Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Klinsmann wary of Mexico threat

Jurgen Klinsmann has warned his United States side they will be coming up against a wounded animal in the form of Mexico on Tuesday. 10 Sep 2013
World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

World Cup Wrap: Cameroon advance, Kenya, Togo pick up first wins

Cameroon clinched a spot in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 victory over Group I rivals Libya on Sunday. 9 Sep 2013
Sturridge out of Moldova clash

Sturridge out of Moldova clash

England striker Daniel Sturridge has been ruled of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova with a thigh injury. 6 Sep 2013
Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Hodgson backs youngsters to 'make a difference'

Roy Hodgson believes the youngsters named in his England squad can "make a difference" as he begins to plan for the future. 28 Aug 2013
Coach, Counsellor, Confidante

Coach, Counsellor, Confidante

The Big Issue’s Street Socceroos coach George Halkias has helped countless at-risk players over his tenure. 17 Aug 2013
2013 Homeless World Cup

2013 Homeless World Cup

The home of the Poznan today plays host to another football tradition: the Homeless World Cup 10 Aug 2013
Qatar World Cup decision labelled a blatant mistake

Qatar World Cup decision labelled a blatant mistake

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger has called the decision to award Qatar the World Cup in 2022 a "blatant mistake". 25 Jul 2013
Equatorial Guinea punished for fielding ineligible player

Equatorial Guinea punished for fielding ineligible player

Equatorial Guinea's hopes of reaching next year's FIFA World Cup have ended after they were docked points for fielding an ineligible player. 20 Jul 2013
Blatter hints at winter World Cup

Blatter hints at winter World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted the 2020 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to winter due to the potentially dangerous summer heat. 18 Jul 2013
Socceroos climb back up rankings

Socceroos climb back up rankings

AUSTRALIA have climbed up to 40th in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, regaining their spot as Asia's second highest-ranked team. 5 Jul 2013
Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia docked points for fielding ineligible player

Ethiopia's World Cup qualifying campaign has been hit after they were docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. 2 Jul 2013
Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia World Cup plans gain pace

Russia's plans for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup are going smoothly, the tournament's chief executive has insisted. 1 Jul 2013
Young Socceroos go down fighting

Young Socceroos go down fighting

Turkey have set up a last-16 duel with France after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Australia, who crashed out in battling fashion. 29 Jun 2013
Okon: We need to re-find Colombia form

Okon: We need to re-find Colombia form

THE YOUNG Socceroos know only a win will do against hosts Turkey if they are to become the first Australian team to qualify for the knockout stages of an under-20 World Cup since 2003. 28 Jun 2013