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Roos: We Must Get Better

Roos: We Must Get Better

BRETT Holman and Dario Vidosic, the heroes in Australia's 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday night, have both admitted that the Socceroos need to improve but have preached patience in the build-up to the World Cup. 26 May 2010
Injured Brown To Get His Chances

Injured Brown To Get His Chances

INJURED All Whites midfielder Tim Brown will be given all the time possible to recover from surgery and to take his place at the World Cup, coach Ricki Herbert promised today. 26 May 2010
Socceroos Fly To South Africa Pic Special

Socceroos Fly To South Africa Pic Special

The squad of 28 Socceroos flew out from Melbourne today as their World Cup dream became a reality. Pics by Getty Images. 26 May 2010
Torres Aims for Spain Opener

Torres Aims for Spain Opener

FERNANDO Torres is optimistic about his chances of being fully fit for the start of Spain's World Cup campaign. 25 May 2010
Race Still On For The #2 No.1

Race Still On For The #2 No.1

ADAM Federici and Brad Jones are still locked in battle to stake their claim to be Mark Schwarzer's shadow at the World Cup, Pim Verbeek has admitted. 25 May 2010
Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

PIM Verbeek said the Socceroos may have been jaded after a heavy training schedule going into Monday night’s farewell game with New Zealand – but he’s not concerned heading into the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Pim: Why I Axed Socceroo Trio

Pim: Why I Axed Socceroo Trio

PIM Verbeek spoke this afternoon after announcing his 28 man squad he’ll take to South Africa tomorrow – a squad minus Jade North, Nick Carle and Scott McDonald. 25 May 2010
Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

SCOTT McDonald has failed for the Socceroos for the last time under Pim Verbeek and is one of three players axed from Australia's World Cup squad. 25 May 2010
'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert believes their performance against Australia shows the Kiwis can compete at the World Cup - and justifies regular future clashes against the Socceroos. 25 May 2010
No Panic For Pim

No Panic For Pim

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek says there is no cause for panic in the wake of Australia's unflattering 2-1 win over lowly New Zealand on Monday night, insisting his team will improve dramatically between now and the start of the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella has admitted his two-footed challenge on Leo Bertos was unnecessary and put the All Whites winger within inches of shattering his World Cup dream. 25 May 2010
Pim Slams Star Duo

Pim Slams Star Duo

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has slammed the 'unprofessional' tackles of Vince Grella and Tim Cahill during Monday night's friendly against New Zealand which have left one of the All Whites' best players in danger of missing the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Argentina's Five Star Thrashing

Argentina's Five Star Thrashing

ARGENTINA said goodbye to their home fans before their World Cup trip with a 5-0 win over Canada. 25 May 2010
Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

ENGLAND midfielder Steven Gerrard revealed manager Fabio Capello had demanded more aggression from the team at half-time as England secured a 3-1 friendly win over Mexico at Wembley. 25 May 2010
Miserable Portugal Held By Cape Verde

Miserable Portugal Held By Cape Verde

PORTUGAL'S World Cup preparations got off to a miserable start as they were remarkably held to a goalless draw at home to African minnows Cape Verde. 25 May 2010
Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

ENGLAND signed off at Wembley with more questions than answers despite recording a comfortable 3-1 World Cup friendly win over Mexico. 25 May 2010

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