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Torres Dreaming of Spain vs England Final

Torres Dreaming of Spain vs England Final

FERNANDO Torres has declared that he wants to face club-mate Steven Gerrard in next summer's World Cup final. 19 Sep 2009
Fergie Backs South Africa to Come Good

Fergie Backs South Africa to Come Good

Sir Alex Ferguson believes South Africa has "a lot to offer" and will be equipped to host the World Cup in two years' time. 25 Jul 2008
Henry: You've Scot What It Takes

Henry: You've Scot What It Takes

Thierry Henry has backed Scotland to finally end their exile from major tournaments by qualifying for the World Cup finals in South Africa in 2010. 24 Jul 2008
Havelange Calls for Maracana Demolition

Havelange Calls for Maracana Demolition

Former FIFA president Joao Havelange has called for the world famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro to be demolished and replaced with a new facility ahead of the 2014 World Cup. 21 Jul 2008
Euro 2008 Was Reality Check - Brooking

Euro 2008 Was Reality Check - Brooking

Trevor Brooking has admitted England are unlikely to get beyond the quarter-finals of the next World Cup. 21 Jul 2008
World Cup Chief Dismisses Talk of Switch

World Cup Chief Dismisses Talk of Switch

The head of the 2010 World Cup organising committee insists reports the tournament could be taken away from South Africa are way off the mark. 18 Jul 2008
Mexico Ready to Step Up In 2010

Mexico Ready to Step Up In 2010

MEXICO is ready and willing to host the 2010 World Cup should South Africa be unable to host the event, according to the general secretary of the nation's governing body Decio De Maria. 13 Jul 2008
Platini's Euro Plot for 2018 World Cup

Platini's Euro Plot for 2018 World Cup

ENGLAND'S bid for the 2018 World Cup may have to undergo a preliminary contest in Europe in order to secure UEFA backing for their campaign. 4 Jul 2008
No Draw Stress For Bresc

No Draw Stress For Bresc

SOCCEROOS midfielder Mark Bresciano says he doesn't fear any potential opponent ahead of Friday's draw for the next round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
 25 Jun 2008
Qualification 'A Must' for 2018 World Cup Bid

Qualification 'A Must' for 2018 World Cup Bid

ENGLAND have been warned by World Cup officials that failure to qualify for the 2010 tournament in South Africa could directly affect their bid to host the event eight years later. 25 Jun 2008
Ex-Pats Called In To Aid Cup Bid

Ex-Pats Called In To Aid Cup Bid

AUSTRALIA’S 1 million ex-pats are to be recruited to back the nation's bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 11 Jun 2008
England Urged to Use 'Idol' Becks In WC Bid

England Urged to Use 'Idol' Becks In WC Bid

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has thrown his weight behind England's 2018 World Cup bid but warned the Football Association that David Beckham must play a prominent role. 2 Jun 2008
Lowy Won't Rule Out 2022 Bid

Lowy Won't Rule Out 2022 Bid

FRANK Lowy today reaffirmed the FFA's focus on the 2018 FIFA World Cup but hasn't ruled out a push for 2022 in the event of failure. 1 Jun 2008
Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

AUSTRALIA’S failure to land a prestigious tournament next year should not be viewed as a sign that a 2018 World Cup bid is already doomed, promised FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter. 27 May 2008
Scotland Boss Warns No-Show Stars

Scotland Boss Warns No-Show Stars

Scotland manager George Burley has warned players who pull out of friendlies they could be jeopardising their place in his team for the World Cup qualifying campaign. 27 May 2008
World Cup Chaos As Iraq Banned

World Cup Chaos As Iraq Banned

FIFA has suspended the Iraqi Football Association which has left the Socceroos in limbo over their World Cup qualifier against Iraq. 26 May 2008

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