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Germans Stunned By Ballack World Cup KO

Germans Stunned By Ballack World Cup KO

GERMANY boss Joachim Low today admitted he was "shocked" to learn captain Michael Ballack would miss the World Cup but urged his players to form a united front in South Africa in his absence. 18 May 2010
American Ace Vows to Play for Free

American Ace Vows to Play for Free

AMERICAN defender Oguchi Onyewu has pledged to play his final year at AC Milan without a salary after signing a 12-month contract extension. 18 May 2010
Gallas Retained By France

Gallas Retained By France

WILLIAM Gallas has retained his place in a reduced France squad as Raymond Domenech's side begin their World Cup preparations in earnest in Tignes tomorrow. 18 May 2010
England Head for Austria Training Camp

England Head for Austria Training Camp

THE bulk of England's World Cup squad have jetted out of Heathrow for the first of their two altitude training camps in Austria. 18 May 2010
Ballack Irreplaceable - Voller

Ballack Irreplaceable - Voller

FORMER Germany boss Rudi Voller today claimed Michael Ballack was irreplaceable after the Chelsea midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup due to an ankle injury. 18 May 2010
Pim: Harry To Miss Kiwi Game

Pim: Harry To Miss Kiwi Game

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek is certain star Harry Kewell will be fit to play Germany in Australia’s World Cup opener on June 14 - but will miss the farewell game against New Zealand. 18 May 2010
Kewell: We're No Easy Beats

Kewell: We're No Easy Beats

HARRY Kewell has rejected any suggestion that the Socceroos will be the easybeats of Group D at the World Cup next month. 18 May 2010
Viduka: World Cup Will Be Tough

Viduka: World Cup Will Be Tough

AUSTRALIAN legend Mark Viduka admits it will be difficult to watch from the sidelines when the Socceroos take the pitch in South Africa in less than a month’s time. 18 May 2010
Ballack Out of World Cup

Ballack Out of World Cup

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals with an ankle injury, the German Football Federation have confirmed. 17 May 2010
Quartet Cut From Korea Squad

Quartet Cut From Korea Squad

SOUTH Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has cut four players from his 30-man preliminary World Cup squad. 17 May 2010
Barnsley Kiwis Set for World Cup

Barnsley Kiwis Set for World Cup

AROUND a decade ago, five young New Zealand footballers were battling the elements in South Yorkshire and learning their trade at Barnsley. 17 May 2010
Carle So Close For Sydney

Carle So Close For Sydney

EXCLUSIVE: Vitezslav Lavicka says Nicky Carle could be a Sydney FC player by week’s end with the sky blues coach hailing assistant Tony Popovic’s role in the much-anticipated transfer. 17 May 2010
Arias Brands Triesman Claims 'Ridiculous'

Arias Brands Triesman Claims 'Ridiculous'

SPANISH football federation secretary general Jorge Perez Arias has labelled the idea of his country trying to bribe World Cup referees as "ridiculous". 17 May 2010
Smeltz Ready For The Roos

Smeltz Ready For The Roos

SHANE Smeltz has his sights on silencing the Socceroos and getting one over Gold Coast United teammate Jason Culina as New Zealand prepare for the looming clash with Pim Verbeek's men. 17 May 2010
Mexico Defeat Chile In Warm Up

Mexico Defeat Chile In Warm Up

MEXICO completed their third straight 1-0 win to keep their preparations for this summer's World Cup on track. 17 May 2010
Beauchamp Signs On For Heart

Beauchamp Signs On For Heart

WORLD Cup hopeful Michael Beauchamp will be heading home to the A-League after the Socceroos campaign in South Africa for a new challenge with Melbourne Heart. 17 May 2010

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