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England World Cup Bid Boost After EPL Retreat

England World Cup Bid Boost After EPL Retreat

The Premier League's decision to pull out of their visit to FIFA to push plans for overseas matches should put England's bid for the 2018 World Cup back on track. 28 Feb 2008
PM Backs World Cup Bid

PM Backs World Cup Bid

Football Federation Australia Chairman, Frank Lowy has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's support as it looks to bid for the 2018 World Cup. 25 Feb 2008
New AFC Ball Revealed

New AFC Ball Revealed

THE AFC have revealed the new ball to be used in all Asian tournaments including the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
 12 Feb 2008
Blatter - World Cup Could Go 'Plastic'

Blatter - World Cup Could Go 'Plastic'

Sepp Blatter has revealed FIFA are ready to consider the idea of the 2010 World Cup being played on artificial pitches. 12 Feb 2008
Power Fears For World Cup

Power Fears For World Cup

SOUTH Africa president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed speculation that the 2010 World Cup could be affected by the country's ongoing electricity crisis. 9 Feb 2008
World Cup Dream Brought Burley Home

World Cup Dream Brought Burley Home

The last time George Burley worked as a manager in Scotland, his record showed nine wins, two draws and one defeat in 12 games. 25 Jan 2008
Becks Keen to Help World Cup Bid

Becks Keen to Help World Cup Bid

David Beckham would be honoured to help England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 11 Jan 2008
Qatar Names Squad To Face 'Roos

Qatar Names Squad To Face 'Roos

QATAR'S squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Australia includes two Brazilians recently granted Qatari passports.
 7 Jan 2008
Iraq Name Squad for China Qualifier

Iraq Name Squad for China Qualifier

The Iraqi Football Association have named a 25-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against China in Dubai. 7 Jan 2008
Japan Coach Reveals World Cup Ambitions

Japan Coach Reveals World Cup Ambitions

Jubilo Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has revealed new Japan coach Takeshi Okada has challenged the three-time Asian champions to surpass South Korea's fourth-placed finish at the 2002 World Cup. 20 Dec 2007
High Fat Chinese Take-Away

High Fat Chinese Take-Away

CHINA has already began bringing its players together ahead of their 2008 World Cup qualifiers – trouble is, nearly half of them are too fat. 12 Dec 2007
Barwick's Hunt For England Manager

Barwick's Hunt For England Manager

Brian Barwick told Football Association directors he will consult leading figures from at home and abroad in his search for a "world-class manager" to be Steve McClaren's successor as England head coach. 30 Nov 2007
Japan Line Up Friendlies

Japan Line Up Friendlies

Three-time Asian champions Japan will warm-up for their opening World Cup qualifier against Thailand at the start of February with international friendlies with Chile and Bosnia-Herzegovina at the end of January. 30 Nov 2007
Saudis Not Cruising After Draw

Saudis Not Cruising After Draw

Saudi Arabia striker Yasser Al Qahtani has dismissed suggestions that his nation will cruise through the upcoming phase of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup finals. 28 Nov 2007
Iraq Out To Repeat Oz Humbling

Iraq Out To Repeat Oz Humbling

IRAQ midfielder Nashat Akram hopes to repeat Iraq's success over Australia at the Asian Cup when the two countries clashon the way to World Cup 2010. 28 Nov 2007
Bahrain, Oman Target Japan's Second Spot

Bahrain, Oman Target Japan's Second Spot

Bahrain coach Milan Macala and Oman counterpart Gabriel Calderon have already set their sights on battling Thailand for the final Group B qualifying spot behind three-time AFC Asian Cup winners Japan following Sunday's World Cup draw in Durban. 27 Nov 2007

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