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Carlos Punishes The US

Carlos Punishes The US

MELBOURNE Victory star Carlos Hernandez and his Costa Rican team-mates inflicted a stunning 3-1 defeat on the USA in their World Cup qualifier. 4 Jun 2009
Gerrard: England Must Play Through Spain Barrier

Gerrard: England Must Play Through Spain Barrier

Steven Gerrard believes England have to match the quality of Spain if they are to harbour hopes of winning the 2010 World Cup. 3 Jun 2009
'Take Nothing For Granted' - Harry

'Take Nothing For Granted' - Harry

HARRY Kewell says the Socceroos will be made to work hard for the point they need to rubber-stamp their World Cup spot and he isn't expecting Qatar to just roll over this weekend. 3 Jun 2009
Gerrard: South Africa Will Be My Last Big Chance

Gerrard: South Africa Will Be My Last Big Chance

Steven Gerrard believes the 2010 World Cup could be his last chance to win football's most coveted prize. 3 Jun 2009
Brazil Chief Confident of World Cup Success

Brazil Chief Confident of World Cup Success

Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Ricardo Teixeira is sure the 12 cities chosen to host the 2014 World Cup will be ready and has refused to reveal whether there is a contingency should any of them fail to make the grade. 1 Jun 2009
Japan Thump Chile In Warm-Up

Japan Thump Chile In Warm-Up

SHINJI Okazaki scored twice in the first half to lead Japan to a convincing 4-0 victory over Chile in the opening match of the Kirin Cup in Osaka.
 28 May 2009
Nagatomo Blow for Japan

Nagatomo Blow for Japan

FC Tokyo full-back Yuto Nagatomo has been ruled out of Japan's Kirin Cup meetings with Chile and Belgium this week with appendicitis but is expected to be fit for next month's World Cup qualifiers. 27 May 2009
Nakamura Gets Japan Call

Nakamura Gets Japan Call

Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura is one of five Europe-based players that have been called up by Japan coach Takeshi Okada for their World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan next month. 22 May 2009
World Cup Bid Glory Would Crown Becks Career

World Cup Bid Glory Would Crown Becks Career

David Beckham believes helping England to secure the World Cup would be as good as winning silverware as a player. 19 May 2009
Qatar Launch "Unity" World Cup Bid

Qatar Launch "Unity" World Cup Bid

QATAR have launched their campaign to secure the 2022 World Cup by claiming a successful bid could help to bridge divisions between the Arab and western worlds. 17 May 2009
Beckham Set to Launch World Cup Campaign

Beckham Set to Launch World Cup Campaign

DAVID Beckham is expected to officially kick off England's bid to host the World Cup on Monday. 17 May 2009
FFA Deny Adelaide Stadium Snub

FFA Deny Adelaide Stadium Snub

FFA CEO Ben Buckley has denied giving an ultimatum to the South Australian government about the redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval or AAMI Stadium. 13 May 2009
Fifa Deny World Cup Claim

Fifa Deny World Cup Claim

FIFA have strenuously denied a claim by a British MP that they are pressurising the Government to remove the World Cup from the list of sports events that must be shown on terrestrial television or risk England missing out on hosting the 2018 tournament. 30 Apr 2009
AWESOME BAHRAINI GOALKEEPER AND ANGRY FOOTBALL COACH

AWESOME BAHRAINI GOALKEEPER AND ANGRY FOOTBALL COACH

This is how Bahrain trains to save footballs. The Australians will not make it past the goalkeeper in the World Cup qualification game. 29 Apr 2009
Fifa's 2018 World Cup TV Ultimatum, Claims MP

Fifa's 2018 World Cup TV Ultimatum, Claims MP

FIFA are pressurising the Government to remove the World Cup from the list of sports events that must be shown on terrestrial television or risk England missing out on hosting the 2018 World Cup, an MP claimed in the UK Parliament today. 29 Apr 2009
Ghotbi Eyes World Cup Qualification

Ghotbi Eyes World Cup Qualification

New Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi is confident he can turn the nation's World Cup qualifying fortunes around and take Team Melli to next year's finals in South Africa. 28 Apr 2009

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