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Culina: Beware The Kiwis

Culina: Beware The Kiwis

THEY might be ranked 58 places behind Australia on FIFA's official world rankings but Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina knows better than anyone not to underestimate New Zealand in Monday night's World Cup farewell friendly at the MCG. 21 May 2010
Nike World Cup TVC Teaser 4

Nike World Cup TVC Teaser 4

Part 4 of the countdown to the launch of the new Nike 3 minute TVC 21 May 2010
Milner Focused Solely on England

Milner Focused Solely on England

JAMES Milner is content to put his club future on hold until after the World Cup but admits he does not know if he will still be at Aston Villa next season. 20 May 2010
Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

LAURENT Blanc is set to become France coach after the French Football Federation reached an agreement with Bordeaux for him to take over after the World Cup finals. 20 May 2010
Valeri Between Two Worlds

Valeri Between Two Worlds

IN THE past six months Carl Valeri has gone from a career roadblock into a player suddenly spoilt for options with a World Cup looming and domestic play-offs on hold. 20 May 2010
Nike WC TVC - Teaser 3

Nike WC TVC - Teaser 3

The next installment of the series counting down to the new Nike World Cup TV ad 20 May 2010
Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

SOCCEROOS veteran Scott Chipperfield is refusing to close the door on his long international career after the World Cup, saying the lure of the 2011 Asian Cup is strong. 20 May 2010
Charlton: Beat USA and England Will Ease Through

Charlton: Beat USA and England Will Ease Through

JACK Charlton is confident England will ease their way into the last 16 if they get their World Cup finals campaign off to a winning start against the United States. 20 May 2010
Carragher Happy to Miss Holiday After U-Turn

Carragher Happy to Miss Holiday After U-Turn

JAMIE Carragher has no regrets about his England u-turn - even though it has cost his seven-year-old son a trip to Disneyland. 20 May 2010
Maradona Retains Garce for South Africa Squad

Maradona Retains Garce for South Africa Squad

COLON defender Ariel Garce is the most surprising name in Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad, which was released today. 20 May 2010
Ferguson - USA Look Strong for World Cup

Ferguson - USA Look Strong for World Cup

MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed the USA to do well at next month's World Cup finals in South Africa - once they have played England. 20 May 2010
Essien In Doubt To Face Roos At World Cup

Essien In Doubt To Face Roos At World Cup

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Essien will know within days if he has a chance of playing for Ghana in the World Cup against Australia. 20 May 2010
Dikgacoi Dismisses Weight Concerns

Dikgacoi Dismisses Weight Concerns

South Africa midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi insists he has no fears over his fitness heading into the World Cup amid concerns he has gained some weight during his time in England. 20 May 2010
Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

GOALKEEPER Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos will no longer have the same element of surprise about them during the 2010 tournament in South Africa. 20 May 2010
Brockie Hails Fury Medics

Brockie Hails Fury Medics

JEREMY Brockie has hailed the efforts of medical staff at former club North Queensland Fury to get him fit for the World Cup - even though they knew he was moving on to sign for Newcastle Jets. 20 May 2010
Fallon's Warning To Roos

Fallon's Warning To Roos

NEW Zealand striker Rory Fallon is warning the Socceroos that Monday night's clash in Melbourne will be 'friendly' in name only and he certainly won't be holding back. 20 May 2010