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Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Beckham meets with Blatter to boost bid
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham's presence in South Africa on behalf of England's stuttering 2018 World Cup bid appears to have paid off after successful meetings with two of football's most powerful figures.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Sepp Blatter apologises to FAI
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009David Beckham boosts 2018 bid with key meetings
David Beckham has assumed a new role as England 2018's bid trouble-shooter after holding meetings with two of football's most powerful figures.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot
Soccernet staffFIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Jack Warner: "It's England's time"
FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner has been convinced that "this is England's time'' for the World Cup after meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Richards resigns from England 2018 bid team
Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has thrown England's 2018 World Cup campaign into disarray by resigning from the bid board. Richards today sent a letter to Lord Triesman, chairman of the bid, saying that he would continue to support the campaign but not as a board member.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Thierry Henry: Replay the "fairest solution" for Ireland
Soccernet staffFrance captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution".
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes
Soccernet staffFIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009FIFA to investigate Egypt
Soccernet staffFIFA today opened disciplinary proceedings against the Egyptian Football Association after the Algerian team bus was pelted with stones in the lead-up to the World Cup qualifier between the two teams last Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref
There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Ireland fuming over Henry's handball assist
Defender Sean St Ledger admits the Republic of Ireland feel ''robbed'' after France's controversial winning goal in their World Cup qualifying play-off.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso bags brace
Xabi Alonso struck both goals, including a late penalty winner, as Spain further enhanced their World Cup credentials with an impressive friendly victory over Argentina in Madrid.
Story | November 13, 2009FA deny airport pull-out threat for Brazil friendly
The Football Association have denied threatening to pull out of their prestigious friendly with Brazil over a row over which terminal they could use at Doha Airport.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009New Zealand to build on Australian experience
Brett TaylorBrett Taylor on New Zealand's opportunity to create their own watershed football moment.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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