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Ballack Fit To Face Roos?

Ballack Fit To Face Roos?

GERMANY midfielder Michael Ballack should recover from the ankle injury he sustained in the FA Cup final in time for the World Cup according to Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti. 16 May 2010
Beckham Is World Cup Role Model: Capello

Beckham Is World Cup Role Model: Capello

FABIO Capello believes David Beckham's love for his country can prove invaluable at this summer's World Cup. 16 May 2010
Capello Committed to England Cause

Capello Committed to England Cause

FABIO Capello has committed himself to the England job until after Euro 2012. 16 May 2010
Santa Delivers for Paraguay

Santa Delivers for Paraguay

ROQUE Santa Cruz scored a late penalty to hand Paraguay a 1-0 win over North Korea in a World Cup warm-up game in Nyon today. 16 May 2010
Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

AUSTRALIA boss Pim Verbeek has slammed Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan for his handling of Socceroo Rhys Williams who had been battling a pre-World Cup pelvic injury. 15 May 2010
'Attacking Serbia Will Worry Roos'

'Attacking Serbia Will Worry Roos'

EXCLUSIVE: Pim Verbeek may believe Australia and Germany are favourites but the smart money is on Serbia in group D, says one former Red Star Belgrade player. 15 May 2010
Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

JOEL Griffiths has launched a blistering verbal attack against Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek after being overlooked for the World Cup squad. 15 May 2010
Three New Grounds For Oz World Cup

Three New Grounds For Oz World Cup

NEW stadiums will be built in Perth, Canberra and the Blacktown area of Sydney with nine others upgraded should Australia succeed in landing the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. 15 May 2010
Mature Rooney Relishing World Cup

Mature Rooney Relishing World Cup

WAYNE Rooney feels a new-found maturity can only benefit his bid to help fire England to World Cup glory. 15 May 2010
We Should Have Scored More: Low

We Should Have Scored More: Low

GERMANY coach Joachim Low bemoaned his side's lack of firepower despite a comfortable 3-0 win over Malta last night. 14 May 2010
Neill In Doubt For Gala Clash

Neill In Doubt For Gala Clash

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill is doubtful for Sunday night's Turkish Super League clash against Genclerbirligi with the Galatasaray defender suffering a slight strain this week. 14 May 2010
Beckham Keen on Coaching Role

Beckham Keen on Coaching Role

DAVID Beckham has confirmed he is hoping to take up an offer from England manager Fabio Capello to join the Italian's coaching staff at the World Cup. 14 May 2010
Beckham Delivers Bid Book

Beckham Delivers Bid Book

DAVID Beckham today handed over England's 2018 World Cup bid book to FIFA with the message "football runs through our veins". 14 May 2010
Capello: England Were Shot

Capello: England Were Shot

FABIO Capello has described how England looked "a spent force" when he took over as manager but now expects to take the same group of players to the World Cup final. 14 May 2010
Verbeek Hails Ego-Free Roos

Verbeek Hails Ego-Free Roos

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek has praised his ego-free Socceroos and believes their team camaraderie will give them an edge at the World Cup finals in South Africa next month. 14 May 2010
Australia's Bid In FIFA's Hands

Australia's Bid In FIFA's Hands

FOOTBALL Federation Australia submitted Australia's World Cup Bid Book at FIFA Headquarters in Zurich on Friday with Frank Lowy hailing it as an 'exciting milestone.' 14 May 2010

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