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Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Scotland manager George Burley has no concerns about referee Laurent Duhamel officiating this month's World Cup qualifier against Holland - despite him being banned from top-flight matches in France. 3 Mar 2009
FFA Ramps Up Cup Bids

FFA Ramps Up Cup Bids

FOOTBALL Federation Australia has set up an internal division within the national body to head up Australia's World Cup bid and has appointed key FFA staffers to important positions in the newly set up division. 25 Feb 2009
World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

World Cup Ticket Sales Set to Start

The organisers of the 2010 World Cup have once again insisted the tournament will go ahead as planned in South Africa as they prepared to put on sale the first batch of tickets on Friday. 19 Feb 2009
Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Two-goal hero Robbie Keane admitted the Republic of Ireland rode their luck in a vital 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Georgia. 12 Feb 2009
Bahrain Steal Late Winner Over Uzbekistan

Bahrain Steal Late Winner Over Uzbekistan

Mahmood Abdulrahman's last-gasp strike ensured Bahrain took a 1-0 win and all three points from theWorld Cup qualifier against Australia rivals Uzbekistan at Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent. 12 Feb 2009
Pim: It Was A Great Result

Pim: It Was A Great Result

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has praised the professionalism of his players after Australia took a point away from its World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama. 12 Feb 2009
Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

Local Fury At 'Too Soft' Japan

EXCLUSIVE: Some Japanese journalists were disappointed with some of their national team players after the side drew 0-0 with Australia tonight. 12 Feb 2009
Valeri: We Missed Emmo

Valeri: We Missed Emmo

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo midfielder Carl Valeri says the Aussie engine room missed the drive of injured midfielder Brett Emerton in tonight's 0-0 draw with Japan. 12 Feb 2009
Dour 'Roos Get Point

Dour 'Roos Get Point

AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A. 11 Feb 2009
Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

Full-Time: Japan 0 Australia 0

AUSTRALIA scored an important draw away from home in a frustrating scoreless staelmate against old rivals Japan to take another major step closer to South Africa 2010 World Cup. 11 Feb 2009
Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

Late Injury Woes For Socceroos

INJURY concerns over Vince Grella and Scott Chipperfield have given Pim Verbeek some selection headaches ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan. 11 Feb 2009
Socceroos Play For Free

Socceroos Play For Free

THE QANTAS Socceroos have pledged to donate their match fees for tonight's vital World Cup qualifier against Japan to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. 11 Feb 2009
Pim: Bring It On, Japan

Pim: Bring It On, Japan

PIM Verbeek maintains he has no concerns over the physical condition of his side for tonight's highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying showdown with Japan despite the arduous journey some squad members undertook to reach Yokohama. 11 Feb 2009
Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

Punters Still Don't Fancy Oz

JAPAN are growing stronger favourites with one leading bookmaker as kick-off against the Socceroos draws ever closer. 10 Feb 2009
Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

JAPAN's star midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has threatened to get "ugly" when the Blue Samurai look to end Australia's 100% record tomorrow night. 10 Feb 2009
Schwarzer's Mister Write

Schwarzer's Mister Write

GOALKEEPERS are a funny lot. Unlike most footballers, who rarely pick up a book, in his spare time Socceroo custodian Mark Schwarzer co-authors his very own series of children's stories. Here he reveals all in his own words... 10 Feb 2009

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