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Blatter hopes Spain bid to host World Cup (Apr 29, 2008 21:10 GMT)
Sepp Blatter, president of soccer's governing body FIFA, has said it was about time Spain hosted another World Cup.
Kaka predicts hitting peak form at 2010 World Cup (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
World Player of the Year Kaka predicted on Sunday that he would reach his peak in time for the 2010 World Cup.
Namibia's WC qualifiers in doubt over stadium (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Namibia claimed on Friday they might have to pull out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers unless FIFA inspectors pass fit the only available stadium in the capital Windhoek.
Becks could play in 2010 (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham could play for England at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa if he looks after himself, coach Fabio Capello has said.
England's 2018 World Cup bid picks up pace (Apr 24, 2008 15:50 GMT)
England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will focus on developing the game across the world and will cost an estimated £15million, the Football Association's board members were told today.
FIFA ask Peru striker Pizarro to drop lawsuit (Apr 24, 2008 15:43 GMT)
Peru striker Claudio Pizarro, banned by his country for 18 months for indiscipline, has been asked by FIFA to withdraw a lawsuit he has taken out against the Peruvian federation over his suspension.
Tykes hero Odejayi called up by Nigeria (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barnsley striker Kayode Odejayi was named in Nigeria's 26-man squad on Thursday for next month's friendly with Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria and a World Cup qualifier against South Africa in June.
Bouwes: Hard to explain (Apr 23, 2008 21:27 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes examines the myths about Johan Cruyff's no-show at the 1978 World Cup.
Hush: Reviving the sleeping giants (Apr 23, 2008 20:05 GMT)
There is much work to do for the new coaches of Nigeria and S.Africa, says Andrew Hush.
Brazilian Santana to take over as South Africa boss (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian Joel Santana is set to take over from compatriot Carlos Alberto Parreira as South Africa's national coach, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced on Wednesday.
South Africa choose Santana as next coach (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian Joel Santana is set to take over from compatriot Carlos Alberto Parreira as South Africa's national coach, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced on Wednesday.
Neveu appointed as new DR Congo boss (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frenchman Patrice Neveu has signed a two-year contract to coach Democratic Republic of Congo in their bid to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
S.Africa to turn to clipboard king Santana (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hosts South Africa are set to place their 2010 World Cup fortunes, and possibly those of the tournament's success, in the hands of a Brazilian journeyman coach and his trusted clipboard.
Okada plays down Japan World Cup troubles (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has dismissed accusations his side are in crisis and predicted they will reach the final round of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Santana replaces Parreira as S.Africa coach (Apr 22, 2008 06:58 GMT)
Brazil's Carlos Alberto Parreira resigned as coach of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa for personal reasons on Monday and was set to be replaced by compatriot Joel Santana.
South African national coach Parreira resigns (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian World Cup winner Carlos Alberto Parreira has announced his resignation as coach of South Africa.
Parreira future to be decided on Monday (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Alberto Parreira's uncertain future as South Africa coach will be made clear on Monday, the country's soccer federation said.
Violent assault kept Cruyff from 1978 World Cup (Apr 16, 2008 22:57 GMT)
Former Dutch international Johan Cruyff said a violent assault in his home influenced his decision not to play at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Mourinho and Lippi lined up for Mexico job (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico Football Federation president Justino Compean has revealed that former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Marcello Lippi are among the candidates to take charge of the national team for their up
Trapattoni retains Keane as Ireland skipper (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Giovanni Trapattoni has chosen to retain Robbie Keane as Republic of Ireland captain and will meet with defenders Steve Finnan and Andy O'Brien in a bid to persuade them to come out of international r
Guinea face stadium ban for World Cup qualifiers (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA has told Guinea to fix security concerns at their national stadium or face forfeiting home advantage for their 2010 World Cup qualifiers, the Guinea Football Federation said on Monday.
Australia serious about 2018 World Cup bid: FFA (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia is serious about wanting to host the 2018 World Cup, said Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman Frank Lowy.
Brazil criticised for not backing Bolivia altitude ban (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil came under fire from fellow members of the South American Football Confederation (CSF) on Thursday for failing to support Bolivia over a ban on matches at high altitude.
Spectre of Osim haunts Japan coach Okada (Apr 1, 2008 15:36 GMT)
With the spectre of his predecessor looming over him, Japan coach Takeshi Okada's control over the national side looks increasingly fragile following last week's 1-0 World Cup qualifying upset loss in
Dasey: So far so good for Socceroos (Apr 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mark Schwarzer's China heroics have the Aussies in a good position, says Jason Dasey.
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Blatter hopes Spain bid to host World Cup (Apr 29, 2008 21:10 GMT)
Sepp Blatter, president of soccer's governing body FIFA, has said it was about time Spain hosted another World Cup.
Kaka predicts hitting peak form at 2010 World Cup (Apr 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
World Player of the Year Kaka predicted on Sunday that he would reach his peak in time for the 2010 World Cup.
Namibia's WC qualifiers in doubt over stadium (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Namibia claimed on Friday they might have to pull out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers unless FIFA inspectors pass fit the only available stadium in the capital Windhoek.
Becks could play in 2010 (Apr 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham could play for England at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa if he looks after himself, coach Fabio Capello has said.
England's 2018 World Cup bid picks up pace (Apr 24, 2008 15:50 GMT)
England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will focus on developing the game across the world and will cost an estimated £15million, the Football Association's board members were told today.
FIFA ask Peru striker Pizarro to drop lawsuit (Apr 24, 2008 15:43 GMT)
Peru striker Claudio Pizarro, banned by his country for 18 months for indiscipline, has been asked by FIFA to withdraw a lawsuit he has taken out against the Peruvian federation over his suspension.
Tykes hero Odejayi called up by Nigeria (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barnsley striker Kayode Odejayi was named in Nigeria's 26-man squad on Thursday for next month's friendly with Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria and a World Cup qualifier against South Africa in June.
Bouwes: Hard to explain (Apr 23, 2008 21:27 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes examines the myths about Johan Cruyff's no-show at the 1978 World Cup.
Hush: Reviving the sleeping giants (Apr 23, 2008 20:05 GMT)
There is much work to do for the new coaches of Nigeria and S.Africa, says Andrew Hush.
Brazilian Santana to take over as South Africa boss (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian Joel Santana is set to take over from compatriot Carlos Alberto Parreira as South Africa's national coach, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced on Wednesday.
South Africa choose Santana as next coach (Apr 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian Joel Santana is set to take over from compatriot Carlos Alberto Parreira as South Africa's national coach, the South African Football Association (SAFA) announced on Wednesday.
Neveu appointed as new DR Congo boss (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frenchman Patrice Neveu has signed a two-year contract to coach Democratic Republic of Congo in their bid to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
S.Africa to turn to clipboard king Santana (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hosts South Africa are set to place their 2010 World Cup fortunes, and possibly those of the tournament's success, in the hands of a Brazilian journeyman coach and his trusted clipboard.
Okada plays down Japan World Cup troubles (Apr 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has dismissed accusations his side are in crisis and predicted they will reach the final round of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Santana replaces Parreira as S.Africa coach (Apr 22, 2008 06:58 GMT)
Brazil's Carlos Alberto Parreira resigned as coach of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa for personal reasons on Monday and was set to be replaced by compatriot Joel Santana.
South African national coach Parreira resigns (Apr 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian World Cup winner Carlos Alberto Parreira has announced his resignation as coach of South Africa.
Parreira future to be decided on Monday (Apr 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Alberto Parreira's uncertain future as South Africa coach will be made clear on Monday, the country's soccer federation said.
Violent assault kept Cruyff from 1978 World Cup (Apr 16, 2008 22:57 GMT)
Former Dutch international Johan Cruyff said a violent assault in his home influenced his decision not to play at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Mourinho and Lippi lined up for Mexico job (Apr 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico Football Federation president Justino Compean has revealed that former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Marcello Lippi are among the candidates to take charge of the national team for their up
Trapattoni retains Keane as Ireland skipper (Apr 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Giovanni Trapattoni has chosen to retain Robbie Keane as Republic of Ireland captain and will meet with defenders Steve Finnan and Andy O'Brien in a bid to persuade them to come out of international r
Guinea face stadium ban for World Cup qualifiers (Apr 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA has told Guinea to fix security concerns at their national stadium or face forfeiting home advantage for their 2010 World Cup qualifiers, the Guinea Football Federation said on Monday.
Australia serious about 2018 World Cup bid: FFA (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia is serious about wanting to host the 2018 World Cup, said Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman Frank Lowy.
Brazil criticised for not backing Bolivia altitude ban (Apr 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil came under fire from fellow members of the South American Football Confederation (CSF) on Thursday for failing to support Bolivia over a ban on matches at high altitude.
Spectre of Osim haunts Japan coach Okada (Apr 1, 2008 15:36 GMT)
With the spectre of his predecessor looming over him, Japan coach Takeshi Okada's control over the national side looks increasingly fragile following last week's 1-0 World Cup qualifying upset loss in
Dasey: So far so good for Socceroos (Apr 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mark Schwarzer's China heroics have the Aussies in a good position, says Jason Dasey.
