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New Zealand at full strength for Bahrain qualifier

Reuters

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert named a full-strength squad on Thursday for the second leg of their Asia/Oceania World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain on Nov. 14.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Czech Rep 0-0 Northern Ireland: Hosts Czech out

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington had reasons to be cheerful as his side finished their World Cup qualifying campaign with a creditable draw at the Synot Tip Stadium.

Story | October 14, 2009

Nelsen to lead New Zealand for World Cup play-off

Reuters

New Zealand have chosen a 19-man squad, captained by Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen, for next month's first leg of their World Cup play-off against Bahrain.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Lafferty misses crucial Northern Ireland qualifier

Soccernet staff

Northern Ireland have announced that Kyle Lafferty has lost his battle to be fit for Wednesday's pivotal World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Ireland slams door shut on international return

Gareth Maher

Gareth Maher examines the impact of Stephen Ireland's decision not to return to the Irish squad.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Now the work begins for Australia

Jason Dasey

Jason Dasey examines the strengths and weaknesses of the S Africa-bound Socceroos.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009

Wales v Germany

Forward Mario Gomez has not scored in his last 13 appearances for Germany so a match against a Wales side who appear to have surrendered all hope of reaching the World Cup finals could be just what he needs.

Preview | March 30, 2009

San Marino 0-3 N.Ireland: Easy win for Irish

Northern Ireland got the victory they craved in this World Cup qualifier by completing the double over San Marino.

Story | February 10, 2009

Maradona gets winning start in Scotland

Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly was at Hampden to see Maradona's first game in charge of Argentina.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Iwelumo desperate to banish the ghosts of Norway

Chris Iwelumo is desperate to play against Argentina and make amends for the now infamous sitter that cost Scotland victory against Norway.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Gillespie confident Irish will be back on track

Keith Gillespie insists Northern Ireland can recover from a poor start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Boyd: I'll not play for Scotland again under Burley

Kris Boyd has confirmed he will not play for Scotland again while George Burley is manager.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008

Worthington backs Healy & Lafferty to rescue NI

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is banking on David Healy and Kyle Lafferty to get their team's World Cup campaign back on track.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008

Iwelumo begs Burley for another chance

Chris Iwelumo has begged Scotland manager George Burley to give him the opportunity to make amends for his howler against Norway.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008

Iwulemo dismay at an amazing miss

Chris Iwelumo admits his debut howler will haunt him for years to come - but insists he will bounce back from the moment he cost Scotland a crucial win against Norway.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008