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The feud between Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and his South Korea counterpart Choi Kang-Hee has continued as they prepare for Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Ulsan.

Australia captain Lucas Neill insists the team are calm despite their chance to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday evening if they defeat an understrength Iraq side at home.

Iran boss Carlos Queiroz has accused his South Korea counterpart Choi Kang-hee of "humiliating" the Iranian people by claiming he and his players had been "badly treated" in Tehran last year.

Australia head coach Holger Osieck has apologised for a sexist remark he made to the press following his side's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Jordan.

Australia are 90 minutes from at place at the World Cup finals after thrashing Jordan 4-0 in Melbourne.

Australia coach Holger Osieck has apologized for a sexist jibe that "women should shut up in public", made after his team's World Cup qualifying win over Jordan, saying it was off the record and not said seriously.

The IOC has opened the bidding process for broadcast rights in Asia for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics.

Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says this World Cup campaign has shown what players already knew - just how difficult qualifying through Asia can be.

Australia captain Lucas Neill insists his side cannot take Jordan lightly in their World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Tuesday evening.

John Duerden assesses a tense penultimate round as Asian nations look to join Japan in Brazil at the 2014 World Cup.

With World Cup qualification beckoning, Socceroos midfielder Mark Milligan is looking forward to the advantage of a home crowd.

Japan became the first nation to book their place at next year's World Cup finals on Tuesday thanks to Keisuke Honda's injury time penalty.

John Duerden records the rise of the Blue Samurai as Japan is set to become the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

Saturday's first Red Bull X-Fighters stop in Asia will sadly be without Eigo Sato, the Japanese rider who died in February and helped bring the series to Osaka

Asia Durr and Katie Lou Samuelson, the top two prospects in the espnW HoopGurlz Terrific 25 for the 2015 class, headline USA Basketball's U16 national team roster.

John Duerden reacts to the suggestions that South-East Asia could make a bid to host the 2034 World Cup.