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Kewell: We Can Top Olympics

Kewell: We Can Top Olympics

SOCCEROOS star Harry Kewell is confident that an Australian-hosted World Cup would top the phenomenally successful 2000 Olympic Games. 11 Dec 2009
FIFA Will Relish Challenge

FIFA Will Relish Challenge

EXCLUSIVE: FIFA are well aware of Australia’s competitive sporting market and are more likely to embrace the World Cup challenge than be driven away by code disputes, according to the PFA. 11 Dec 2009
Magic Days For NZ Football

Magic Days For NZ Football

EXCLUSIVE: All-White World Cup qualification, Club World Cup heroics by Auckland and Wellington within sight of the A-League finals - these are magical times for Kiwi football fans. 11 Dec 2009
'Rival Codes Won't Derail Us'

'Rival Codes Won't Derail Us'

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has dismissed the AFL's hard line on stadiums earmarked for the FIFA World Cup as 'a lot of needless talk' and he's confident it won't derail Australia's bid to host the event in 2018 or 2022. 10 Dec 2009
All F'ing Lies!

All F'ing Lies!

FFA CEO Ben Buckley spoken out about the row threatening to wreck Australia's Word Cup bid - and just stopped short of branding AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou a liar. 10 Dec 2009
Lloyd's Black Star Dreams

Lloyd's Black Star Dreams

EXCLUSIVE: Adelaide United’s out-of-favour striker Lloyd Owusu has not given up on a return to the Ghanaian national team ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. 10 Dec 2009
Saha Targets South Africa

Saha Targets South Africa

Everton striker Louis Saha would love to be part of France's World Cup squad in South Africa. 8 Dec 2009
Anxious Time For Chippers

Anxious Time For Chippers

SOCCEROO Scott Chipperfield is desperate for a speedy healing process as he faces three months on the sidelines after ankle ligament surgery. 8 Dec 2009
Vido Eyes Up German Revenge

Vido Eyes Up German Revenge

SOCCEROO Dario Vidosic has revealed his excitement at the prospect of facing the nation where he plies his trade at next year’s World Cup.
 8 Dec 2009
Hiddink Won't Coach At World Cup Finals

Hiddink Won't Coach At World Cup Finals

Russia coach Guus Hiddink will not lead another team to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, the Dutchman has revealed. 8 Dec 2009
Rooney Slept Through World Cup Draw

Rooney Slept Through World Cup Draw

England striker Wayne Rooney has revealed he slept through Friday evening's World Cup draw. 8 Dec 2009
FFA Refute AFL World Cup Claims

FFA Refute AFL World Cup Claims

THE FFA has been forced to hose down suggestions by AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou that the AFL season would be put on hold for a year if Australia won the bidding rights for a World Cup in 2018 or 2022. 7 Dec 2009
'Roo Underdog Status Key'

'Roo Underdog Status Key'

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Muscat says the underdog tag will work in the Socceroos’ favour in South Africa and believes Australia having to win their final group D game would be the ideal scenario. 7 Dec 2009
Bradley Welcomes High-Profile Encounter

Bradley Welcomes High-Profile Encounter

UNITED States coach Bob Bradley believes his team's World Cup clash with England could create a wave of interest for the game in America. 6 Dec 2009
Parreira: Wag-Less England a Threat

Parreira: Wag-Less England a Threat

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has tipped England to make a big impression on next summer's World Cup finals after ditching the 'wag' culture. 6 Dec 2009
Beckham Ready to Accept World Cup Fate

Beckham Ready to Accept World Cup Fate

DAVID Beckham admits he could be left in the cold when England boss Fabio Capello picks his World Cup squad next summer. 6 Dec 2009

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