worldcup

Vidosic Awaits His Fate

Vidosic Awaits His Fate

DARIO Vidosic is giving everything he has in the battle for a spot in Pim Verbeek's World Cup 23 but accepts the boss knows best in the final reckoning. 30 May 2010
Roo Duo To Miss Denmark Clash

Roo Duo To Miss Denmark Clash

PIM Verbeek will not risk Harry Kewell or Brett Emerton for the Socceroos warm up game against Denmark but is confident they will be ready for the match against the USA. 30 May 2010
Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

SHANE Smeltz scored New Zealand's winner in a 1-0 triumph over Australia's Group D rivals Serbia - a match marred by crowd disturbances. 30 May 2010
No Tension With Terry: Ferdinand

No Tension With Terry: Ferdinand

SKIPPER Rio Ferdinand believes there will be no bitterness shown towards him by former England captain John Terry if he lifts the World Cup this summer. 30 May 2010
Three Spots Up for Grabs In Capello's Squad

Three Spots Up for Grabs In Capello's Squad

FABIO Capello is down to his final three in England's World Cup X Factor. 30 May 2010
Capello Keen for End to Confusion

Capello Keen for End to Confusion

FABIO Capello wants to remain as England manager - but the upheaval within the Football Association is creating continued uncertainty over his position. 30 May 2010
Germans Ease To Victory

Germans Ease To Victory

AUSTRALIA'S Group D rivals Germany put in a convincing performance in their World Cup warm-up match against Hungary, seeing off their opponents 3-0 in Budapest. 30 May 2010
United States See Off Turkey

United States See Off Turkey

THE United States came from behind to claim a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Turkey in their final match before heading to South Africa for the World Cup. 30 May 2010
Spain Grab Last Gasp Win

Spain Grab Last Gasp Win

SUBSTITUTE Fernando Llorente rescued Spain with an injury-time winner in their 3-2 World Cup warm-up match victory at Innsbruck.
30 May 2010
We Have Nothing To Fear: Jones

We Have Nothing To Fear: Jones

GOALKEEPER Brad Jones believes the Socceroos won't be daunted by anybody at the 2010 World Cup with just over two weeks to go before Australia's opening match against heavyweights Germany. 30 May 2010
Rio: Trophy Is Our Only Target

Rio: Trophy Is Our Only Target

RIO Ferdinand insists England will not settle for second best at the World Cup and claimed: "We are going to South Africa to try and bring the trophy home." 30 May 2010
Eriksson Upbeat Over Ivory Coast Chances

Eriksson Upbeat Over Ivory Coast Chances

IVORY Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson heads into his first game at the helm tomorrow confident his team have the ability to progress from the World Cup's 'group of death' next month. 30 May 2010
North Korea Request Friendly Cancellation

North Korea Request Friendly Cancellation

NORTH Korea have asked for their World Cup warm-up friendly against Democratic Republic of Congo to be cancelled because they have a lot of injured players. 30 May 2010
Capello Takes Full Responsibility

Capello Takes Full Responsibility

FABIO Capello plans to take total responsibility for selecting the 23 players who will carry England's fortunes at the World Cup this summer. 30 May 2010
FA Chief to Discuss Capello Contract

FA Chief to Discuss Capello Contract

NEW Football Association general secretary Alex Horne will meet Fabio Capello in South Africa next week to discuss his England contract. 30 May 2010
Nakamura Could Miss England Clash

Nakamura Could Miss England Clash

FORMER Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is a major doubt for Japan's friendly with England in Austria tomorrow. 29 May 2010