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Territory's World Cup Assist

Territory's World Cup Assist

THE NORTHERN Territory believes it has a major part to play in both helping Australia secure and then host the World Cup.
10 Jul 2009
Rudd Pushes Cup Bid In Person

Rudd Pushes Cup Bid In Person

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pushed Australia's World Cup bid in person in a private meeting with FIFA President Sepp Blatter at FIFA Headquarters in Zurich. 9 Jul 2009
Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japan have announced they will play Holland and Scotland as part of a string of friendlies arranged in the build-up to next year's World Cup. 9 Jul 2009
Rudd:  You'll Love It Here, Sepp

Rudd: You'll Love It Here, Sepp

PRIME minister Kevin Rudd will stress what a 'fabulous' stage Australia would be to host a World Cup when he drops in on FIFA boss Sepp Blatter this week. 6 Jul 2009
Capello Keen On Austria Warm-Up

Capello Keen On Austria Warm-Up

FABIO Capello is ready to launch England's World Cup preparations in Austria ahead of next summer's World Cup. 6 Jul 2009
Oz Bid Heads For Europe

Oz Bid Heads For Europe

AUSTRALIA'S World Cup team heads for Zurich this week for a FIFA workshop and another chance to press the country's case for the world's biggest sporting event. 5 Jul 2009
Low Unimpressed By South African Facilities

Low Unimpressed By South African Facilities

Germany coach Joachim Low has given a damning report of the training facilities he witnessed in South Africa during a trip to the Confederations Cup at the weekend. 30 Jun 2009
Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that South Africa is 75% ready to host next year's World Cup finals. 30 Jun 2009
World Cup Preparations Going Smoothly - Jordaan

World Cup Preparations Going Smoothly - Jordaan

Organisers are pleased with the way the Confederations Cup has gone thus far, despite reports of sporadic incidents of security breaches taking place in some of the host cities. 23 Jun 2009
Socceroo Anthem Music Video

Socceroo Anthem Music Video

The force of our Great Aussie nation. Here we stand. 19 Jun 2009
Pim: Too Many To 'Roos From...

Pim: Too Many To 'Roos From...

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek believes he has at least 35 players who could travel in the final squad of 23 to next year's World Cup in South Africa 19 Jun 2009
Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

AUSTRALIAN goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he is relieved rather than disappointed that his incredible run of clean sheets for the Socceroos has finally come to an end. 19 Jun 2009
Take Viduka With Us - Cahill

Take Viduka With Us - Cahill

SOCCEROOS midfielder Tim Cahill has called on Mark Viduka to be part of the Australian camp during next year's World Cup in South Africa, whether the former Socceroos skipper is picked in the 23-man squad or not. 19 Jun 2009
Fanfare For The Pim Man

Fanfare For The Pim Man

EXCLUSIVE: While it’s not quite Susan Boyle mania, Pim Verbeek’s audacious rendition of the national anthem on TV last night is set to be an online hit with Socceroo fans. 19 Jun 2009
Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

AUSTRALIA'S midfield hardman Vince Grella says the come-from-behind win over arch-rivals Japan sums up the spirit of the Socceroos. 18 Jun 2009
MCG To Host Farewell Game

MCG To Host Farewell Game

The Socceroos will farewell their Australian fans ahead of next year's World Cup with a match at the MCG, much like they did when they played Greece ahead of the 2006 World Cup. 18 Jun 2009