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Hodgson: England deserve World Cup place

Hodgson: England deserve World Cup place

ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson believes his team deserve to be at Brazil 2014 despite failing to impress during qualifying. 6 Oct 2013
Albiol out for Spain

Albiol out for Spain

RAUL Albiol has been ruled out of Spain's vital FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Georgia with a leg injury. 6 Oct 2013
Capello turned down Italy

Capello turned down Italy

FABIO Capello has revealed that he turned down the chance to manage Italy. 5 Oct 2013
Blatter: Qatar will host WC

Blatter: Qatar will host WC

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup, despite ongoing protests and planning complications. 5 Oct 2013
Van Gaal recalls Van der Wiel, De Jong

Van Gaal recalls Van der Wiel, De Jong

THE Netherlands have brought back Gregory van der Wiel and Nigel de Jong to their squad for World Cup qualifiers with Hungary and Turkey. 5 Oct 2013
Kiessling overlooked for Germany squad

Kiessling overlooked for Germany squad

BAYER Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling has failed to make Joachim Low's Germany squad for the final two FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 5 Oct 2013
UEFA fence-sits over winter World Cup

UEFA fence-sits over winter World Cup

The scheduling of the 2022 tournament in Qatar has been to topic of much speculation with a bitter row over whether it should be moved to avoid the Middle Eastern country's searing summer heat. 21 Sep 2013
Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

LOUIS van Gaal has received the backing of the Dutch FA after playing down the Netherlands' chances of FIFA World Cup glory. 12 Sep 2013
Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

FRENCH Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has credited Patrice Evra's half-time speech for inspiring them against Belarus. 12 Sep 2013
Trapattoni quits after Austria defeat

Trapattoni quits after Austria defeat

THE Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that Giovanni Trapattoni has left his post as Republic of Ireland manager. 12 Sep 2013
Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

WALES boss Chris Coleman insists Gareth Bale is not fit enough to play 90 minutes in Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier at Macedonia. 4 Sep 2013
Motta thrilled to be back with Italy

Motta thrilled to be back with Italy

ITALY international Thiago Motta says he is excited to be back in the national setup this week after a 14-month hiatus. 4 Sep 2013
Arbeloa backs Nacho inclusion

Arbeloa backs Nacho inclusion

SPAIN international Alvaro Arbeloa says Nacho Fernandez's inclusion in the squad for their World Cup qualifier with Finland was deserved. 4 Sep 2013
Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

LIONEL Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for their clash with Paraguay despite suffering with a bruised thigh. 23 Aug 2013
FIFA: Brazilians are supporting the World Cup

FIFA: Brazilians are supporting the World Cup

FIFA marketing director Thierry Weil is delighted with Brazilian fans' enthusiasm ahead of next year's World Cup. 23 Aug 2013
Holger: Enjoy the moment Australia

Holger: Enjoy the moment Australia

SOCCEROOS Coach Holger Osieck has urged Australians to savour the moment after the nation sealed a third consecutive World Cup appearance with a nervy 1-0 win over Iraq. 18 Jun 2013

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