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Maradona: We Can Rule the World Again

Maradona: We Can Rule the World Again

Argentina boss Diego Maradona claims his side will be going to South Africa with realistic ambitions of winning the World Cup this summer. 4 Mar 2010
McDonald Doesn't Need Surgery

McDonald Doesn't Need Surgery

SOCCEROO Scott McDonald has received good news after a visit to a specialist revealed he doesn't require further surgery on a troublesome hernia problem. 4 Mar 2010
England Finalising World Cup Plans With Japan Date

England Finalising World Cup Plans With Japan Date

England will complete their World Cup preparations against Mexico and Japan. 3 Mar 2010
Gerrard Urges England to Be United

Gerrard Urges England to Be United

Steven Gerrard believes it is crucial the England squad are united this summer to have any chance of World Cup glory. 3 Mar 2010
No Solo Role for Rooney

No Solo Role for Rooney

Fabio Capello is not prepared to let Wayne Rooney go it alone in South Africa this summer. 3 Mar 2010
Sydney's World Cup CBD 'Stadium'

Sydney's World Cup CBD 'Stadium'

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney’s Darling Harbour will be decked out like a World Cup stadium as one of the seven global FIFA fan fests set for the upcoming World Cup. 3 Mar 2010
Holman Keen To Impress Dick

Holman Keen To Impress Dick

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has revealed his delight at returning to action for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar on the weekend after an ankle injury kept him out for two and a half months. 2 Mar 2010
Geelong Wants In On World Cup

Geelong Wants In On World Cup

GEELONG'S Skilled Stadium is a surprise candidate to host World Cup matches should Australia win hosting rights for either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. 2 Mar 2010
Lagerback Lands Nigeria Job

Lagerback Lands Nigeria Job

NIGERIA have appointed former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback as the man to lead them to the 2010 World Cup finals. 27 Feb 2010
Fresh Injury Worry For McDonald

Fresh Injury Worry For McDonald

THE hernia injury which kept Socceroos striker Scott McDonald out of action during January has re-emerged with his immediate availability now in doubt. 27 Feb 2010
Socceroos Set Up More Friendlies

Socceroos Set Up More Friendlies

EXCLUSIVE: The Socceroos are lining up a series of pre-World Cup clashes in South Africa as coach Pim Verbeek looks to hone his squad to perfection ahead of the tournament. 25 Feb 2010
England Stars Get World Cup Love Cheat Warning

England Stars Get World Cup Love Cheat Warning

England boss Fabio Capello will remind his players about the importance of their behaviour off the pitch and warn they risk jeopardising their World Cup hopes if they step out of line. 24 Feb 2010
FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke admits South Africa would not be ready to host the World Cup if the tournament started tomorrow. 24 Feb 2010
Germany Boss Cool Over Keepers

Germany Boss Cool Over Keepers

Germany coach Joachim Low will not be panicked into looking at goalkeeping alternatives despite his current first-choice trio making mistakes at the weekend. 24 Feb 2010
FIFA Admit Mistakes Over World Cup Tickets

FIFA Admit Mistakes Over World Cup Tickets

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has revealed ticket prices for South African residents will be slashed in order to ensure all matches at this summer's World Cup finals are sold out. 20 Feb 2010
Bin Hammam - World Cup Would Lift the Middle East

Bin Hammam - World Cup Would Lift the Middle East

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam believes staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will provide the whole Middle East region with a lift it so desperately needs. 18 Feb 2010