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Rebel Mendez recalled to Ecuador squad (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Edison Mendez has been included in Ecuador's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia after going back on his decision to quit the national side.
Resurgent Adriano throws down gauntlet (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano said on Friday that he wanted Argentina to be afraid of him. Adriano was recalled to the Brazil squad for only the second time the last World Cup.
Oman spies threaten to add to Japan's woes (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Oman coach Julio Cesar Ribas says he has watched over 100 videos of Japan as part of his meticulous preparation for Monday's World Cup qualifier.
Australia wary of Iraq in World Cup qualifier (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has warned his players not to underestimate Iraq after their World Cup qualifier on Sunday was finally given the go-ahead.
South Korea coach prepared to be ruthless (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is prepared to drop his leading foreign-based players for the World Cup qualifier against Jordan on Saturday.
Struggling Thailand need win to keep dream alive (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Thailand are gearing up for a make-or-break match with table-toppers Bahrain on Monday, when anything less than a win will signal an end to their 2010 World Cup hopes.
Argentina boss chooses to rest Tevez (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile has confirmed he will not call up Carlos Tevez for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil as he wants the Manchester United forward to rest after a long season.
FIFA lifts Iraqi Football Association suspension (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Iraq's World Cup qualifier against Australia will go ahead as planned this weekend after FIFA agreed to temporarily lift their suspension.
Drogba ruled out of World Cup qualifier (May 29, 2008 04:19 GMT)
Didier Drogba will miss Ivory Coast's opening World Cup qualifier against Mozambique on Sunday because of injury, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Wednesday.
USA to rival England in launching bid for 2018? (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United States could be poised to challenge England for the right to host the 2018 World Cup after the US Soccer Federation president, Sunil Galati, laid out his country's credentials.
Violence in South Africa concerns FIFA (May 27, 2008 19:49 GMT)
FIFA expressed its concern on Tuesday about this month's deadly attacks on foreigners in South Africa but said the violence would not impact on the 2010 World Cup.
FIFA scrap altitude ban to Bolivia's relief (May 27, 2008 18:10 GMT)
Bolivia's soccer team was given a reprieve from what it calls soccer apartheid when the sport's world governing body on Tuesday suspended its ban on internationals played at high altitude.
FIFA warns Iraq to stop meddling in sport (May 27, 2008 17:41 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has urged the Iraqi government to stop interfering in sport to avoid being banned from international soccer and this year's Beijing Olympics.
Burley issues warning to withdrawing stars (May 27, 2008 15:35 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley has warned players who pull out of friendlies they could be jeopardising their place in his team for the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Eriksson to lead Mexico in World Cup qualifiers? (May 26, 2008 19:37 GMT)
Agent Juan Carlos Padilla believes Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will accept an offer from the Mexican FA to coach the national side, claiming that he has already agreed terms.
Capello confident of reaching World Cup final (May 26, 2008 19:27 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello has said he believes he can take England to the World Cup final for the first time since they became world champions under Alf Ramsey in 1966.
Iraq suspended from internationals (May 26, 2008 19:14 GMT)
Iraq faces a year in the soccer wilderness after FIFA suspended it from all international competitions on Monday and issued an ultimatum to Baghdad.
Iraq coach fears row will crush World Cup dream (May 26, 2008 19:10 GMT)
Iraq's national soccer coach urged FIFA and the Iraq government to resolve their dispute and avoid killing his players' dream of reaching the 2010 World Cup finals.
Adriano added to Brazil squad, Kaka has surgery (May 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano, recalled for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina, has now also been included in the squad for the warm-up friendlies against Canada and Venezuel
AFC demand reinstatement of Iraqi FA (May 22, 2008 15:49 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has demanded the immediate reinstatement of Iraq's soccer chiefs following a government order to dissolve the federation.
Senegal face action over fielding Frenchman (May 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Senegal could face possible sanction if they go ahead with the selection of French under-21 international Issiar Dia in their team for next weekend's World Cup qualifier at home to Algeria.
Dasey: Super June for Socceroos (May 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey says a busy month ahead will confirm Aussie soccer's rise to prominence.
Rudd: FIFA congress 'ideal chance' to showcase bid (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's annual congress in Sydney next week would be the ideal opportunity for Australia to showcase itself for its 2018 World Cup bid, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Tuesday.
Adriano back for Brazil World Cup qualifier (May 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Adriano was recalled by Brazil for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, only the second time he has been picked by his country since the 2006 World Cup.
Widgets' index (May 10, 2008 08:43 GMT)
Widgets' index
Burley admits burn-out fears for Scots' players (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley fears Rangers' gruelling season could have a detrimental effect on the national team as preparations begin for the World Cup qualifiers.
SA World Cup stadium not cut from test event (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa's 2010 World Cup organisers said on Tuesday that the delayed stadium in Port Elizabeth was still among five venues due to host next year's Confederations Cup test event.
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Rebel Mendez recalled to Ecuador squad (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Edison Mendez has been included in Ecuador's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia after going back on his decision to quit the national side.
Resurgent Adriano throws down gauntlet (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano said on Friday that he wanted Argentina to be afraid of him. Adriano was recalled to the Brazil squad for only the second time the last World Cup.
Oman spies threaten to add to Japan's woes (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Oman coach Julio Cesar Ribas says he has watched over 100 videos of Japan as part of his meticulous preparation for Monday's World Cup qualifier.
Australia wary of Iraq in World Cup qualifier (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has warned his players not to underestimate Iraq after their World Cup qualifier on Sunday was finally given the go-ahead.
South Korea coach prepared to be ruthless (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is prepared to drop his leading foreign-based players for the World Cup qualifier against Jordan on Saturday.
Struggling Thailand need win to keep dream alive (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Thailand are gearing up for a make-or-break match with table-toppers Bahrain on Monday, when anything less than a win will signal an end to their 2010 World Cup hopes.
Argentina boss chooses to rest Tevez (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile has confirmed he will not call up Carlos Tevez for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil as he wants the Manchester United forward to rest after a long season.
FIFA lifts Iraqi Football Association suspension (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Iraq's World Cup qualifier against Australia will go ahead as planned this weekend after FIFA agreed to temporarily lift their suspension.
Drogba ruled out of World Cup qualifier (May 29, 2008 04:19 GMT)
Didier Drogba will miss Ivory Coast's opening World Cup qualifier against Mozambique on Sunday because of injury, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Wednesday.
USA to rival England in launching bid for 2018? (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United States could be poised to challenge England for the right to host the 2018 World Cup after the US Soccer Federation president, Sunil Galati, laid out his country's credentials.
Violence in South Africa concerns FIFA (May 27, 2008 19:49 GMT)
FIFA expressed its concern on Tuesday about this month's deadly attacks on foreigners in South Africa but said the violence would not impact on the 2010 World Cup.
FIFA scrap altitude ban to Bolivia's relief (May 27, 2008 18:10 GMT)
Bolivia's soccer team was given a reprieve from what it calls soccer apartheid when the sport's world governing body on Tuesday suspended its ban on internationals played at high altitude.
FIFA warns Iraq to stop meddling in sport (May 27, 2008 17:41 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has urged the Iraqi government to stop interfering in sport to avoid being banned from international soccer and this year's Beijing Olympics.
Burley issues warning to withdrawing stars (May 27, 2008 15:35 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley has warned players who pull out of friendlies they could be jeopardising their place in his team for the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Eriksson to lead Mexico in World Cup qualifiers? (May 26, 2008 19:37 GMT)
Agent Juan Carlos Padilla believes Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will accept an offer from the Mexican FA to coach the national side, claiming that he has already agreed terms.
Capello confident of reaching World Cup final (May 26, 2008 19:27 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello has said he believes he can take England to the World Cup final for the first time since they became world champions under Alf Ramsey in 1966.
Iraq suspended from internationals (May 26, 2008 19:14 GMT)
Iraq faces a year in the soccer wilderness after FIFA suspended it from all international competitions on Monday and issued an ultimatum to Baghdad.
Iraq coach fears row will crush World Cup dream (May 26, 2008 19:10 GMT)
Iraq's national soccer coach urged FIFA and the Iraq government to resolve their dispute and avoid killing his players' dream of reaching the 2010 World Cup finals.
Adriano added to Brazil squad, Kaka has surgery (May 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano, recalled for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina, has now also been included in the squad for the warm-up friendlies against Canada and Venezuel
AFC demand reinstatement of Iraqi FA (May 22, 2008 15:49 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has demanded the immediate reinstatement of Iraq's soccer chiefs following a government order to dissolve the federation.
Senegal face action over fielding Frenchman (May 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Senegal could face possible sanction if they go ahead with the selection of French under-21 international Issiar Dia in their team for next weekend's World Cup qualifier at home to Algeria.
Dasey: Super June for Socceroos (May 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey says a busy month ahead will confirm Aussie soccer's rise to prominence.
Rudd: FIFA congress 'ideal chance' to showcase bid (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's annual congress in Sydney next week would be the ideal opportunity for Australia to showcase itself for its 2018 World Cup bid, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Tuesday.
Adriano back for Brazil World Cup qualifier (May 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Adriano was recalled by Brazil for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, only the second time he has been picked by his country since the 2006 World Cup.
Widgets' index (May 10, 2008 08:43 GMT)
Widgets' index
Burley admits burn-out fears for Scots' players (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley fears Rangers' gruelling season could have a detrimental effect on the national team as preparations begin for the World Cup qualifiers.
SA World Cup stadium not cut from test event (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa's 2010 World Cup organisers said on Tuesday that the delayed stadium in Port Elizabeth was still among five venues due to host next year's Confederations Cup test event.
