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27th March, 2013
Venezuela closer to World Cup dream, Uruguay slip
Messi struggled against Bolivia, while Colombia marksman Radamel Falcao was kept scoreless in Venezuela.
Messi struggled against Bolivia, while Colombia marksman Radamel Falcao was kept scoreless in Venezuela.
24th March, 2013
Late drama in Nigeria, Eto’o double for Cameroon
Nigeria were rescued by an equaliser while other contenders remained on course.
Nigeria were rescued by an equaliser while other contenders remained on course.
18th October, 2012
Draw against Poland my fault: Hart
“It's my fault. That's cost us three points,” England goalkeeper Joe Hart said.
“It's my fault. That's cost us three points,” England goalkeeper Joe Hart said.
18th October, 2012
England held by Poland in qualifier
Rooney scored for England but Gilk equalised for the hosts in the 70th minute.
Rooney scored for England but Gilk equalised for the hosts in the 70th minute.
17th October, 2012
Spain lose their way without the ball
Instead of closing down the game, Spain became ragged in the second half as France intercepted passes and broke into large spaces.
Instead of closing down the game, Spain became ragged in the second half as France intercepted passes and broke into large spaces.
13th October, 2012
Pedro gives Spanish ‘tiki-taka’ a cutting edge
“Pedro has given us aggression and dynamism.”
“Pedro has given us aggression and dynamism.”
13th October, 2012
Spain, Germany, England find scoring form
Russia also added zest to their hopes of making it to Brazil with a 1-0 win over a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in Moscow.
Russia also added zest to their hopes of making it to Brazil with a 1-0 win over a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal in Moscow.
10th October, 2012
Cabaye unlikely to start against Japan: Deschamps
France is running short of options ahead of their World Cup Group I qualifier against Spain.
France is running short of options ahead of their World Cup Group I qualifier against Spain.
10th September, 2012
Depleted England aim to build on fast start
LONDON: England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign…
LONDON: England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign…
10th September, 2012
Diaby fills the gap as France take on Belarus
PARIS: France will look to the rejuvenated Abou Diaby to provide more inspiration when they host Belarus in their second World Cup Group I qualifier…
PARIS: France will look to the rejuvenated Abou Diaby to provide more inspiration when they host Belarus in their second World Cup Group I qualifier…
8th September, 2012
Time for Italy to show true identity: Prandelli
Prandelli calls for an end to under-par displays by his players after the Azzurri's draw with Bulgaria.
Prandelli calls for an end to under-par displays by his players after the Azzurri's draw with Bulgaria.
8th September, 2012
Argentina go top of South American musical chairs
Argentina, among the favourites to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, took over from Uruguay as the team to beat in the qualifying campaign.
Argentina, among the favourites to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, took over from Uruguay as the team to beat in the qualifying campaign.
16th November, 2011
Chinese fans frustrated by World Cup failure
BEIJING: Chinese football fans were left frustrated after their national team’s slim hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup were snuffed out on Tuesday,…
BEIJING: Chinese football fans were left frustrated after their national team’s slim hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup were snuffed out on Tuesday,…
12th November, 2011
Suarez joy, Messi frustration in WC qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES: South American champions Uruguay crushed Chile 4-0 with all four goals coming from Luis Suarez, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina were held to a…
BUENOS AIRES: South American champions Uruguay crushed Chile 4-0 with all four goals coming from Luis Suarez, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina were held to a…
12th October, 2011
Australia, Japan and Iran show class to record comfortable victories
Continental powerhouses Japan, Australia and Iran stamped their authority on Asian World Cup qualifying with comfortable victories in the third round of matches on Tuesday.…
Continental powerhouses Japan, Australia and Iran stamped their authority on Asian World Cup qualifying with comfortable victories in the third round of matches on Tuesday.…
12th October, 2011
Argentina upset, Chile recover, Uruguay go top
SANTIAGO: Venezuela took their first points off Argentina at the 19th attempt with a shock 1-0 win as the second round of South American qualifiers…
SANTIAGO: Venezuela took their first points off Argentina at the 19th attempt with a shock 1-0 win as the second round of South American qualifiers…
2nd October, 2011
Iraq to play qualifiers in Qatar
DOHA: Iraq will play their 2012 Olympics and 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar after being barred from hosting matches by FIFA, a statement from…
DOHA: Iraq will play their 2012 Olympics and 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar after being barred from hosting matches by FIFA, a statement from…
31st July, 2011
World champions Spain face France in World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO: World champions Spain will face former world champions France in their campaign to qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil in…
RIO DE JANEIRO: World champions Spain will face former world champions France in their campaign to qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil in…
21st July, 2011
India coach rues grassroots deficiencies
MUMBAI: The term ‘sleeping giant’ is often used to describe Indian football and its massive potential talent pool, but national team coach Armando Colaco thinks…
MUMBAI: The term ‘sleeping giant’ is often used to describe Indian football and its massive potential talent pool, but national team coach Armando Colaco thinks…
13th July, 2011
PFF must act now as foreign coaches line up for the job
Pakistan football team’s chief coach Tariq Lutfi may come up with all sorts of arguments to save his job, but the fact remains that…
Pakistan football team’s chief coach Tariq Lutfi may come up with all sorts of arguments to save his job, but the fact remains that…
