The beautiful lame
Andrew DownieBrazil inability to play attractive football was perhaps their greatest crime, says Andrew Downie.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2006Lennon and Walcott get shock England call-ups
England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has included teenage striker Theo Walcott in his provisional 23-man World Cup squad alongside Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Aaron Lennon - but there are no places for Ledley King, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jermaine Defoe or Darren Bent.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006An embarrassment of riches
Andrew DownieBrazil have booked their place for Germany. Andrew Downie celebrates a team blessed with all the talent in the world.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2005Hughes slams Birmingham over coach
Mark Hughes has taken a swipe at Birmingham for sacking coach Mark Bowen, who has now rejoined the Wales staff.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2004Jack 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, 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.
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