Thu 10 September, 2009

• Perfect Spain clinch World Cup spot

Wed 9 September, 2009

• France remain in World Cup hunt after draw in Serbia
• Five-star England head for South Africa in style
• Italy on brink of qualification after Bulgaria win
• Northern Ireland´s World Cup bid suffers hammer blow
• Belgian coach Vercauteren quits after World Cup flop
• Cameroon rise from bottom to top in five days
• Arsenal´s Rosicky back on pitch after 20 months
• England out to rid themselves of the memory of the ‘wally with the brolly’
• Re-energised Mexico seek to maintain momentum
• Saudis look to dash Bahraini World Cup hopes
• Argentina defiant ahead of crucial Paraguay mission
• World Cup in sight for England, Serbia, Spain
• John Terry is determined to make amends

Tue 8 September, 2009

• Lawrence sends Bafana Bafana for six
• Press reports are lies, says tetchy Domenech
• CAF deny Angola in danger of losing African Nations Cup
• Wins more important than scorers for Italy´s Lippi
• Terry backs Rooney to silence Croatian snipers
• Capello looks forward not back as S.Africa beckons
• N.Ireland lose star striker for Slovakia match

Mon 7 September, 2009

• Robinho ruled out of Chile match
• Malouda out of suqad, Henry denies criticising coach
• Lampard warns England to keep cool against Croatia
• Evolution rather than Revolution for the MLS
• Qualification not revenge the aim for Beckham
• African teams bie to complete W.Cup line-up
• Ribery and Escude back in training
• Bilic claims England have weak link
• Barry aims to avenge Croatian misery
• South Africa face Ireland on World Cup learning curve
• Little-known hot-shots put Ronaldo in World Cup shade

Sun 6 September, 2009

• Ghana qualify for 2010 World Cup finals
• France boss Domenech gets vote of confidence
• Are England good enough to win World Cup 2010?
• Last-minute Tunisia grab draw in Nigeria
• Ribery and Escude in doubt for Serbia clash
• Mexico shock Costa Rica; USA, Honduras win
• Brilliant Brazil reach World Cup finals
• Rooney accused of diving by angry Slovenia
• Capello given food for thought ahead of Croatia clash
• High fives as Spain crush Belgium to near World Cup

Sat 5 September, 2009

• Bahrain, Saudis locked in Asian stalemate
• French hopes of automatic qualification in the balance
• Keane finds redemption as he saves Ireland´s blushes
• Kaladze nightmare hands Italy crucial victory
• England warm up for Croatia clash with Slovenia win
• Russia overrun Liechtenstein to stay in World Cup race
• Scotland keep World Cup dream alive
• Hassan keeps Egypt´s World Cup hopes alive
• Profile of World Cup finalists part two
• El Salvador faces long odds against US in WC qualifiers
• Ronaldo faces World Cup heartbreak
• Stakes high for old foes Brazil and Argentina
• Terry wants England to be more streetwise

Fri 4 September, 2009

• Profile of World Cup finalists part one
• Casillas wants to break ´curse´ at World Cup qualifier
• SAfrica launches ´Football Fridays´ in World Cup buildup
• Cautious Ghana on brink of World Cup glory
• Capello plans to stay with England until 2012
• Terry winning fitness battle
• WC qualifying bring questions of failed coaches
• Argentina will crack under pressure: Brazil ace Kaka

Thu 3 September, 2009

• I´m no cheat says Man Utd´s Rooney
• Dunne turns attention to World Cup spot after Villa
• Defoe reveals England determination
• Defoe reveals heartache behind his new lease of life

Wed 2 September, 2009

• Austria name young squad for World Cup qualifiers
• Croatia suggest English conspiracy to injure their players
• Milner rejects Croat kicking allegations

Tue 1 September, 2009

• 68,000 fans seek volunteer jobs at SAfrica´s World Cup
• Croatian FA chief fumes over Modric injury

Mon 31 August, 2009

• Vieira ´disappointed´ at France snub, hints at US exile
• Injured Polak out of Czech qualifiers
• Cole targets last shot at World Cup glory
• Belgians in uproar over ankle-crunching tackle

Sun 30 August, 2009

• Capello keeps Owen in World Cup exile

Wed 26 August, 2009

• Maradona puts ´second-best´ Pele in his place

Tue 25 August, 2009

• Kenya behind in strategy for 2010 World Cup

Mon 24 August, 2009

• Nigeria give Utaka late World Cup call-up
• Croatia name full-strength squad for England clash

Sat 22 August, 2009

• Scotland blues for desperate McFadden

Fri 21 August, 2009

• Ireland unchanged for Cyprus trip
• Ferdinand out for three to four weeks: United

Wed 19 August, 2009

• Maradona issues rallying cry ahead of Brazil

Fri 14 August, 2009

• FIFA to give 120,000 free W.Cup tickets to S.Africans
• Scotland – where was that fighting spirit?

Thu 13 August, 2009

• Injured Messi eyes Brazil showdown
• Scotland boss Burley safe for the moment
• Mexico, Honduras notch key World Cup qualifying wins
• Can England win the World Cup?
• Aussies hand ´severe´ lesson to Ireland

Wed 12 August, 2009

• Spain edge Macedonians in fightback victory
• Brace for ´Red Devil´ Tosic as Serbia punish South Africa
• Cahill brace shows Trapattoni where Irish weakness lies
• Olic double keeps Croatia in England slipstream
• Four-goal Norway deliver hammer blow to Scots
• Argentina beat Russia in a friendly clash
• France edge victory in Faroe mission
• PENDING: Mexico seek vital victory over US at Azteca
• Depleted Scots wary of resurgent Norway
• France´s Domenech issues Faroe Islands´ warning
• You´re on your own in Socceroo attack, McDonald told

Tue 11 August, 2009

• Recovering Ribery may play, says Domenech
• Fletcher targets World Cup

Mon 10 August, 2009

• England callup for Wilshere

Sun 9 August, 2009

• Wilshere could make World Cup squad

Sat 8 August, 2009

• England just like Brazil, says Lampard
• Owen left out of England squad

Fri 7 August, 2009

• Burley turns up heat on Norway
• Crouch admits World Cup gamble at Spurs

Thu 6 August, 2009

• Jet fuel probe to ensure no 2010 shortages

Wed 5 August, 2009

• Hughes urges Maradona to leave Tevez out of Argentina squad

Tue 4 August, 2009

• Scotland boss leaves out Gordon for Norway clash
• Lampard backs England to deliver in South Africa
• Mokoena ready for WCup after Portsmouth switch

Mon 3 August, 2009

• No Vieira as Domenech stuns Ribery with call-up

Sun 2 August, 2009

• Rejuvenated Owen targets World Cup

Fri 24 July, 2009

• Becks available for Holland friendly

Thu 23 July, 2009

• FIFA wants Kenya to act on stadium violence

Wed 22 July, 2009

• FIFA imposes restrictions after stadium disaster

Thu 16 July, 2009

• Scotland sweat on Gordon fitness

Wed 15 July, 2009

• Beckham dedicated to US impact and World Cup dream
• World Cup construction workers to end strike

Tue 14 July, 2009

• Faith in youth makes La Roja roar again

Sun 12 July, 2009

• Beckham fires back at “unprofessional” Donovan

Fri 10 July, 2009

• Obama expects to go to 2010 football World Cup

Thu 9 July, 2009

• No fear of losing for Japan in World Cup build-up

Wed 8 July, 2009

• Strike halts construction at SAfrican World Cup stadiums
• Confederations Cup players were drug free: FIFA

Tue 7 July, 2009

• Czech FA head Hasek takes over as national coach

Sun 5 July, 2009

• Egypt revive World Cup hopes by defeating Rwanda

Sat 4 July, 2009

• Kenya´s Oliech reconsiders move back to Qatar
• Captain Hassan insists Egypt can qualify for World Cup

Fri 3 July, 2009

• Talks to avert WC2010 workers strike resume

Thu 2 July, 2009

• Inamoto hopes for another World Cup chance

Tue 30 June, 2009

• Czechs sack freshly-appointed Straka
• Land of contrasts await World Cup fans

Mon 29 June, 2009

• SAfrica´s WC2010 readiness praised, challenges remain
• Blatter praises South Africa, challenges remain
• Brazil target World Cup after Confed Cup exploits
• Guiza delivers as Spain finish third in Confed Cup
• Kaka voted star of Confed Cup

Sun 28 June, 2009

• South Africa passes World Cup test
• Spain finish third in Confed Cup
• South Africa, Spain go to extra time
• Torres warns S.Africa of Confed Cup Spanish backlash

Sat 27 June, 2009

• Brazil plan early goal against dangerous USA
• South Africa´s World Cup puts dreams in sight for African footballer
• Alves spares Brazil´s blushes at Confed Cup
• Tickets given away to fill Confed Cup stadiums
• Brazil – disappointing or well organised?

Fri 26 June, 2009

• Spain plotting another winning streak, says Torres
• Brazil display augurs well for World Cup: SA coach
• Alves saves Brazil against South Africa in Confed Cup
• To fill Confed stadiums, tickets are given away

Thu 25 June, 2009

• Alves saves Brazil in Confederation Cup
• Argentina hand Maradona sky-high pay deal
• Ivorians quash Halilhodzic exit rumours
• Master meets pupil as Brazil face S.Africa
• Iran denies punishing ´green´ players
• FIFA demand clarification on Iran football punishment

Wed 24 June, 2009

• South Africa striker Parker uncertain for Brazil
• Fast-talking Santana in attack-mode for Brazil
• Brazil wary of over-confidence
• Vuvuzelas set to take World Cup by storm

Tue 23 June, 2009

• Soweto teenagers tackle Brazil at mythical stadium
• Del Bosque wary of improving United States
• FIFA satisfied with Confed Cup organisation
• Cannavaro lashes out at ´oldies´ jibes

Mon 22 June, 2009

• Egypt blame Confed Cup exit on burn-out
• Lippi insists no changes despite Confed Cup flop
• Iraq join the growing list of countries ready to challenge the established order

Sun 21 June, 2009

• Brazil take Italy apart at Confed Cup
• Egypt players´ theft may have been party gone sour
• World Cup play-off looms for New Zealand
• Villa says transfer talk been hard to handle
• Xavi missing injured Iniesta
• Milutinovic urged to stay on as Iraq coach
• Vital that S.Africa made Confed semis: coach
• NKorean players given heroes´ welcome

Sat 20 June, 2009

• Iraq crash out as New Zealand make their point
• Spain beat South Africa for new world record
• Italy match special for Kaka
• Algerian ´Foxes´ outwit Zambia for key World Cup triumph
• Do Egypt’s performances signal the arrival of African football?

Fri 19 June, 2009

• ´Intelligent´ Iraq can do it, says Bora
• Del Bosque admits world record on Spain´s mind
• Egypt´s Zidan pays tribute to namesake Zidane
• Villa focused despite transfer saga, says Reina
• Egypt hail historic Confed victory as Italy mourn
• Homos the Confed Cup hero as Egypt stun Italy
• Confed Cup draws white fans to mainly black sport
• Cahill in World Cup plea to absent Viduka
• Egypt shock Italy at Confed Cup

Thu 18 June, 2009

• Egypt shock Italy 1-0 at Confed Cup
• Dunga and Blatter blow their own trumpets
• FIFA ban tv monitors at Confed Cup
• African pride at stake in Egypt-Italy clash
• Two-goal hero Cahill the toast of the Aussies