worldcup

US World Cup Bid Chiefs Back City Selection

US World Cup Bid Chiefs Back City Selection

United States bid chiefs believe their selection of 18 host cities will give it the boost required to land the FIFA World Cup in either 2018 or 2022. 13 Jan 2010
World Cup Bid Will Go To Africa

World Cup Bid Will Go To Africa

AUSTRALIA'S World Cup bid will ignore the Angolan terror attack and exclusive deals with rivals to take the campaign to the African Cup, FFA CEO Ben Buckley insisted today. 13 Jan 2010
No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

South African police insist it is "very unfair" to question their security plan for the World Cup just because of the machine-gun attack on the Togo team which took place in nearby Angola on Friday. 12 Jan 2010
Spira Seals Saitama Switch

Spira Seals Saitama Switch

SOCCEROOS World Cup hopeful Matthew Spiranovic has joined Japanese giants Urawa Reds on a year-long loan from Bundesliga club FC Nurnberg. 7 Jan 2010
Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana have been handed a major boost ahead of the African Nations Cup after it was revealed that Michael Essien has started full training following his recovery from a hamstring injury. 7 Jan 2010
Podolski Will Go to World Cup - Low

Podolski Will Go to World Cup - Low

Germany coach Joachim Low is set to make an exception to his policy of only choosing players who are in form and playing regularly for their club by naming Lukas Podolski in his World Cup squad. 7 Jan 2010
Knee Surgery for Capello

Knee Surgery for Capello

Fabio Capello is to undergo major knee surgery later this week, the Football Association confirmed today. 6 Jan 2010
Herbert: Time For A Change

Herbert: Time For A Change

EXCLUSIVE: Ricki Herbert wants to change New Zealand’s defensive mindset on the international stage and says he won’t park the bus against Italy at this year’s World Cup. 6 Jan 2010
US World Cup Bid Drafts In Director Spike Lee

US World Cup Bid Drafts In Director Spike Lee

Film director Spike Lee has joined the board of the USA Bid Committee for the 2018/2022 World Cups, the United States Soccer Federation have announced. 5 Jan 2010
Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

DAVID Beckham has warned that Argentina's Lionel Messi could take the World Cup by storm but insists England are "lucky" to have an exceptional group of players themselves. 5 Jan 2010
Low Won't Take Risks on Injured Players

Low Won't Take Risks on Injured Players

Germany coach Joachim Low has warned candidates for his World Cup squad they will have to be playing regular first-team football if they are to be considered next summer. 5 Jan 2010
Raul's WC Dream Comes True

Raul's WC Dream Comes True

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo coach Raul Blanco will be going to the 2010 World Cup as an assistant to All-Whites boss Ricki Herbert.
4 Jan 2010
Germany: We Are Capable of Anything

Germany: We Are Capable of Anything

Germany coach Joachim Low has looked back on 2009 which saw the emergence of several talented players and his nation qualify in style for the 2010 World Cup. 1 Jan 2010
Pim Eyes Japanese Return

Pim Eyes Japanese Return

SOCCEROO coach Pim Verbeek says he’d like another stint in Japanese football and hinted at his exit from Football Federation Australia after the 2010 World Cup. 29 Dec 2009
UK Government Lend Cup Bid £2.5million

UK Government Lend Cup Bid £2.5million

THE UK Government have confirmed they will lend England's 2018 World Cup bid team £2.5million ($4.6m) to support the campaign. 20 Dec 2009
England World Cup Bid Back on Track

England World Cup Bid Back on Track

Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe claims England's 2018 World Cup bid has regained its unity after the Government signed off all the guarantees required by FIFA. 16 Dec 2009

Latest News

Preview: The PNG Open

Preview: The PNG Open

13 Aug 2025
Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again

Make that three 2025 titles - Steve Allan strikes again

11 Aug 2025
Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff

Burmester claims LIV Golf Chicago in three-way playoff

11 Aug 2025

Most Read

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023
Uruguay great Suarez announces international retirement

Uruguay great Suarez announces international retirement

3 Sep 2024