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Capello Wary of Confident Spain

Capello Wary of Confident Spain

Fabio Capello has pinpointed Spain's strengths ahead of the World Cup, believing their confidence makes them hard to beat. 30 Mar 2010
Experience Key In Eriksson Appointment

Experience Key In Eriksson Appointment

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been charged with ensuring Ivory Coast deliver an "honourable" performance at this summer's World Cup after he was last night appointed to lead the team in South Africa. 29 Mar 2010
Sven Eyes Elephants Role

Sven Eyes Elephants Role

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson would relish the opportunity to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals but admits no deal is yet in place. 25 Mar 2010
Schuster Set to Decide on Ivory Coast Offer

Schuster Set to Decide on Ivory Coast Offer

Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster claims he is on the verge of accepting an offer to coach the Ivory Coast at the World Cup. 24 Mar 2010
Fans Worried Watmore Exit Will Damage 2018 Bid

Fans Worried Watmore Exit Will Damage 2018 Bid

England fans' spokesman Mark Perryman believes the resignation of Football Association chief executive Ian Watmore is very bad news for the country's hopes of staging the 2018 World Cup. 24 Mar 2010
Promising Kiwi Out Of World Cup

Promising Kiwi Out Of World Cup

SWEDEN-BASED All Whites attacker Craig Henderson has been ruled out of the World Cup after it was revealed he needs cruciate ligament surgery on his injured knee. 20 Mar 2010
Boateng Delay Not Our Fault - Ghana

Boateng Delay Not Our Fault - Ghana

The Ghana Football Association insist they have done everything required in their bid to have Kevin-Prince Boateng eligible to play for them. 19 Mar 2010
Shearer Backs Under-Fire Walcott

Shearer Backs Under-Fire Walcott

Alan Shearer tonight insisted Theo Walcott deserves to go to the World Cup with England. 18 Mar 2010
FIFA Tell WC Bids  to Play Fair

FIFA Tell WC Bids to Play Fair

FIFA have warned nations bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that their new-look ethics committee will be keeping a close on their campaigns. 17 Mar 2010
Socceroos To Play USA: Official

Socceroos To Play USA: Official

THE FFA today confirmed the Qantas Socceroos will play a friendly match against the USA in South Africa on June 5 as a World Cup warm-up. 16 Mar 2010
Ripped Achilles Ends Becks WC

Ripped Achilles Ends Becks WC

FABIO Capello has spoken with David Beckham this morning to commiserate over the injury that will rule the former England skipper out of this summer's World Cup. 15 Mar 2010
Redknapp Concerns Over Lennon Fitness

Redknapp Concerns Over Lennon Fitness

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits winger Aaron Lennon is "quite a way off" being fit with the start of the World Cup now less than three months away. 14 Mar 2010
No World Cup Guarantees for Beckham

No World Cup Guarantees for Beckham

David Beckham fears he may not get to realise his World Cup dream in South Africa this summer. 14 Mar 2010
Ivory Coast Search Continues

Ivory Coast Search Continues

GUUS Hiddink has not signed a deal to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, the country's football federation said today. 11 Mar 2010
Capello Enjoying England Challenge

Capello Enjoying England Challenge

Fabio Capello today insisted he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life, despite the latest scandal to hit the England team. 11 Mar 2010
Campbell Clings to England Dream

Campbell Clings to England Dream

Arsenal veteran Sol Campbell is refusing to give up hope on a stunning England recall for the World Cup this summer. 11 Mar 2010