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Miyatomo: Japan can reach 2014 WC quarters
ESPN staff | April, 24 2013Former Japan captain Tsuneyasu Miyatomo believes his nation can win the World Cup within the next 20 years, and predicts the Samurai Blue will qualify for the quarter-finals of next year's tournament in Brazil.
Article | ConversationBahrain FA chief responds to allegations
ESPN staff | April, 19 2013A candidate running for the role as president of the Asian Football Confederation has hit out at claims that he colluded in a crackdown on human rights abuses in Bahrain.
Article | ConversationFFA chief: Pressure is on Socceroos coach
ESPN staff | March, 28 2013Australia coach Holger Osieck is a man under pressure, the chief of the country's Football Federation (FFA) has said.
Article | ConversationFFA: Socceroos boss Osieck under review
March, 28 2013David Gallop says Holgier Osieck understands that he's under immense pressure to guide Australia to the 2014 World Cup.
Article | ConversationAFC WCQ: Holman strike saves Australia
ESPN staff | March, 26 2013Australia and Oman played out a 2-2 draw in Sydney on Tuesday evening, with Aston Villa striker Brett Holman salvaging a point for the home side five minutes from time.
Article | ConversationOsieck: No excuses for Socceroos against Oman
March, 25 2013The Socceroos have no excuses going into their home World Cup qualifier against Oman with coach Holger Osieck boasting a wealth of options.
Article | ConversationHolger Osieck settles on Aussie defensive duo
ESPN staff | March, 25 2013Socceroos manager Holger Osieck has identified his best partnership in the heart of defence for Australia's crucial World Cup qualifier against Oman in Sydney.
Article | ConversationSchwarzer praises 'outstanding' Popovic
ESPN staff | March, 20 2013Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has praised the "outstanding" achievements of Tony Popovic in his inaugural season as coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers, admitting he never expected such a rapid rise for the A-League newcomers.
Article | ConversationSchwarzer desperate to avoid WCQ 'disaster'
ESPN staff | March, 20 2013Mark Schwarzer says Australia must defeat Oman next Tuesday to avoid "a disaster" in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, as he prepares to take the captain's armband from the suspended Lucas Neill.
Article | ConversationHolger Osieck: Socceroos will be ready for Oman
ESPN staff | March, 13 2013Socceroos coach Holger Osieck insists his side is "going to be ready" for the battle against Oman after naming his 23-man squad for the crunch World Cup qualifier.
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