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Beckham Hopes to Inspire Asthma Sufferers

Beckham Hopes to Inspire Asthma Sufferers

David Beckham hopes the revelation that he has suffered from asthma since he was a boy will help others with the condition. 4 Dec 2009
Capello Relishing 'Hardest Test'

Capello Relishing 'Hardest Test'

Fabio Capello admits the World Cup will be his hardest test as a manager but is already tasting the excitement of the tournament. 4 Dec 2009
Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out any financial compensation for the Republic of Ireland in the aftermath of their World Cup play-off exit to France, but has again sympathised with Giovanni Trapattoni's team. 4 Dec 2009
SafariRoos Will Go Bush At World Cup

SafariRoos Will Go Bush At World Cup

A SECLUDED wildlife and fishing lodge in rural Johannesburg will be the base camp for the Qantas Socceroos during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, coach Pim Verbeek revealed today. 4 Dec 2009
Hard Work Can Win Cup Bid For England - Beckham

Hard Work Can Win Cup Bid For England - Beckham

David Beckham today insisted that England can win the right to host the 2018 World Cup - but only with a lot of hard work. 4 Dec 2009
'Spain Could Crack Under World Cup Pressure'

'Spain Could Crack Under World Cup Pressure'

Spain could crack under the mental pressure of expectation at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, says Wigan's Spanish-born manager Roberto Martinez. 4 Dec 2009
France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France were today coming to terms with a double whammy after learning Thierry Henry could be banned for the start of the World Cup finals - and the country will not be seeded for the draw. 4 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
Grieving Beckham to Stay In South Africa

Grieving Beckham to Stay In South Africa

David Beckham is set to stay in South Africa to assist England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite being told his grandfather has died. 3 Dec 2009
Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals. 3 Dec 2009
Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

THIERRY Henry may be banned from the start of next summer's World Cup finals after FIFA's disciplinary committee probe the French striker for his infamous handball. 3 Dec 2009
FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA have rejected a proposal to have the experimental system of having five referees involved in every match fast-tracked for next summer's World Cup. 3 Dec 2009
Blatter Under Fire From FAI

Blatter Under Fire From FAI

The Football Association of Ireland have hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter for making public details of private discussions over the nation's bid for World Cup justice. 2 Dec 2009
France Cut From World Cup Seeds

France Cut From World Cup Seeds

ENGLAND'S World Cup hopes have been given a major boost after they were named as one of the eight top seeds for next year's finals but France miss out. 2 Dec 2009
Kidman Joins Oz World Cup Bid

Kidman Joins Oz World Cup Bid

NICOLE Kidman has joined Australia's World Cup bid in a presentation to FIFA dignitaries in South Africa as our campaign to host 2018 or 2022 steps up. 2 Dec 2009
No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has confirmed the Republic of Ireland will not be given a place at next year's World Cup in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009

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