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Brazil 2014 Unveil World Cup Schedule

Brazil 2014 Unveil World Cup Schedule

Brazil's 2014 World Cup will see potential travel trauma for fans - and the latest kick-off times ever for a finals tournament with matches starting as late as 10pm, or 11am in Sydney. 21 Oct 2011
Sydney To Host WC Qualifiers

Sydney To Host WC Qualifiers

FOOTBALL Federation Australia (FFA) today announced a four-year partnership with the NSW Government that features the hosting of three 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Sydney. 7 Aug 2011
Roos World Cup Group Announced

Roos World Cup Group Announced

AUSTRALIA will face Saudi Arabia, Oman and Thailand in the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers after the preliminary draw was completed in Brazil on Saturday. 31 Jul 2011
Brazil Chief Teixeira Snubs English Media

Brazil Chief Teixeira Snubs English Media

Brazil's World Cup chief Ricardo Teixeira's anti-English sentiments emerged again today on the eve of the qualifying draw for the 2014 tournament. 30 Jul 2011
Pele Critical of Teixeira Attack

Pele Critical of Teixeira Attack

Pele has branded Brazil World Cup chief Ricardo Teixeira's attack on England as "not good" for the 2014 hosts. 30 Jul 2011
Hammarstrom Secures Third for Sweden

Hammarstrom Secures Third for Sweden

SUBSTITUTE Marie Hammarstrom hit a superb late winner as Sweden beat France 2-1 to take third place at the Women's World Cup in Germany. 17 Jul 2011
More Failed Dope Tests At World Cup

More Failed Dope Tests At World Cup

Three more members of North Korea's Women's World Cup squad have failed drugs tests, taking the total to five. 17 Jul 2011
Young Socceroos Farewell Function Pic Special

Young Socceroos Farewell Function Pic Special

All the pics from Friday's Young Socceroos farewell ahead of the Under-20 Fifa World Cup in Colombia in August. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jul 2011
Matildas Teen Wins Top Award

Matildas Teen Wins Top Award

TEENAGE Matildas winger Caitlin Foord has won the Best Young Player Award at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup after a fine tournament as Australia reached the quarter-finals. 15 Jul 2011
Sweden Sends Matildas Packing

Sweden Sends Matildas Packing

AUSTRALIA'S run at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup has ended after they were beaten 3-1 by Sweden in the quarter-finals. 10 Jul 2011
Matildas v Sweden Pic Gallery

Matildas v Sweden Pic Gallery

All the match action the Matildas' quarter-final clash at the 2011 Women's World Cup against Sweden in Augsburg. Pics by Getty Images. 10 Jul 2011
Qatar Victory 'Needs Fresh Look'

Qatar Victory 'Needs Fresh Look'

FIFA should re-examine Qatar's victory in the vote for the 2022 World Cup, according to the head of German football. 2 Jun 2011
Valcke - Qatar 'Bought' World Cup

Valcke - Qatar 'Bought' World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke confirmed today that an email he sent suggesting the 2022 World Cup was "bought" was genuine. 31 May 2011
Sepp To Appear Before Fifa

Sepp To Appear Before Fifa

SEPP Blatter will appear before FIFA's ethics committee on Sunday to answer charges that he knew about alleged cash payments, the world governing body announced today. 27 May 2011
Blatter's Envelope Stuffed With Cash

Blatter's Envelope Stuffed With Cash

SEPP Blatter has promised a reform of FIFA if he is elected president and revealed that he too once handed back a bribe when he was given an envelope which turned out to be stuffed with cash. 23 May 2011
EPL Were Fully Behind Bid - Scudamore

EPL Were Fully Behind Bid - Scudamore

Chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the Premier League were fully supportive of England's 2018 World Cup bid - although he did not always see eye to eye with former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman or approve of his approach before he resigned a year ago. 22 May 2011