Netherlands 0-0 Paraguay: Villar keeps Dutch out
A solid performance from Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar ensured their friendly meeting with Holland in Heerenveen ended in a lacklustre goalless draw.
Story | November 18, 2009Favorites assume the upper hand
Leander SchaerlaeckensIn the first leg of the European World Cup playoffs, the favorites took control of their own destinies.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Kaka: Capello must include Beckham in final squad
Soccernet staffBrazilian midfielder Kaka believes Fabio Capello must include David Beckham in England's World Cup squad for next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Greece 0-0 Ukraine: Stalemate in Athens
aGreece and Ukraine's 2010 World Cup qualifying play-off tie remains in the balance after the two teams shared a goalless draw in Athens.
Story | November 13, 2009Brazil abandon trademark style after 2006 failure
Soccernet staffBrazil coach Dunga has insisted winning is more important than playing flair football and revealed his admiration for the English game ahead of Saturday's friendly with England in Doha.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Gourcuff and Benzema fear play-off date with Ireland
Nick BidwellNick Bidwell finds Yoann Gourcuff and Karim Benzema fearful of Ireland's play-off challenge.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009FA agree names for 'whereabouts' drug testing
The Football Association have agreed the names of 10 to 20 England players who will have to be available for random drug tests 365 days a year, the new head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has revealed.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Italy boss Marcelo Lippi recalls Giampaolo Pazzini for friendlies
ReutersItaly coach Marcello Lippi has rewarded in-form forward Giampaolo Pazzini by recalling him in a 25-man squad for this month's friendlies with Netherlands and Sweden.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Greece hopes to summon spirit of 2004
Leander SchaerlaeckensIn its playoff matchup against the Ukraine, Greece will once again rely on ultra-defensive tactics.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Ronaldo key to Portugal's fate
Leander SchaerlaeckensPortugal will face an extremely dangerous Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs. Compounding its problem is that star Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful with an injured ankle.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Beckham: Milan loan doesn't guarantee World Cup spot
Soccernet staffMidfielder David Beckham says that he accepts his return to AC Milan on loan will not guarantee him a place in England's squad for the World Cup in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Though heartened, U.S. still has issues
Leander SchaerlaeckensThe U.S. showed mettle in salvaging a draw with a late charge against Costa Rica on Wednesday, but sketchy play and the absences of injured Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu ultimately may cost the Americans in World Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Beckham targets AC return after eye-catching cameo
David Beckham reiterated his desire to be part of England's World Cup adventure next summer after an eye-catching cameo in the 3-0 win over Belarus at Wembley.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009Andorra 0-6 Ukraine: Six of the best seal progress
Ukraine secured a place in the play-offs for the 2010 World Cup finals when Andriy Shevchenko scored to set up a 6-0 thrashing of Andorra on Wednesday.
Story | October 14, 2009Ronaldo ruled out for three to four weeks
Soccernet staffReal Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be sidelined for three to four weeks after he aggravated an ankle injury in Portugal's 3-0 win over Hungary.
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