Slovenia News
Koren: We'll prove Slovenia doubters wrong
Mark Lomas | March, 24 2010Slovenia captain Robert Koren has told ESPNsoccernet he is confident that Slovenia will prove they deserve their place on the world stage at this summer's World Cup finals.
Article | ConversationMatej Mavric: Slovenia can reach second round
Soccernet staff | February, 10 2010Slovenia centre-back Matej Mavric is confident that his side can progress from the group stages of the World Cup, despite never having won a single game at the tournament before.
Article | ConversationSlovenia coach Kek does not fear group rivals
Andrew Warshaw | December, 7 2009Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek says his team will draw on knocking out Russia in the World Cup play-offs and will not fear anyone after being drawn to play England, the USA and Algeria in next year's finals.
Article | ConversationRooney: We're full of confidence
Andrew Warshaw in Cape Town | December, 5 2009Wayne Rooney says Fabio Capello will leave "no stone unturned" trying to help England win the World Cup for the first time in half a century.
Article | ConversationSlovenia target wind-up
Soccernet staff and Andrew Warshaw | December, 5 2009Wayne Rooney will be targeted by Slovenia who will attempt to wind up the England striker at next summer's World Cup. Slovenia defender Bostjan Cesar claims the Manchester United player deliberately tried to injure him in the friendly between the sides in September and is now out for revenge.
Article | ConversationHoddle "delighted" with England's opponents
Harry Harris, Football Correspondent | December, 4 2009Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has told ESPN Soccernet that he is "delighted" with the country's World Cup draw, even if a clash with old foes Germany could be looming in the last 16.
Article | ConversationRussia coach Hiddink tight-lipped on future
Soccernet staff | November, 19 2009Guus Hiddink will take time to reflect on his future after Russia were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia before deciding if he returns to club football.
Article | ConversationSlovakia skipper vows to bounce back
October, 13 2009Slovakia captain Robert Vittek has promised his side will bounce back from their defeat to Slovenia to seal a place in the World Cup finals.
Article | ConversationSlovenia add two for N Ireland, Czech Republic
October, 6 2008Slovenia's coach Matjaz Kek on Monday called in two additional players for the upcoming 2010 World Cup Group Three qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Czech Republic.
Article | ConversationRichards stars as Young Lions beat Slovenia
August, 19 2008Micah Richards produced a dominant performance to help England Under-21s to a 2-1 victory over Slovenia and give senior coach Fabio Capello a reminder of his undoubted ability.
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