Spain 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, 2009England 3-0 Belarus: Crouch at the double
Peter Crouch scored twice as England rounded off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a low-key 3-0 win over Belarus on Wednesday to make it nine wins from 10 in Group Six.
Story | October 14, 2009Ribery secures copycat win
Franck Ribery was France's hero for the second time in five days against Lithuania, his second-half winner in Paris lifting Les Bleus into second place in World Cup qualifying Group Seven.
Story | March 28, 2009Spain 1-0 Turkey: Pique stuffs Turkey
Spain maintained their 100% record in the World Cup qualifiers and extended their lead at the top of Group Five with a 1-0 home win over Turkey tonight.
Story | March 28, 2009Italy's Lippi: We got more than we deserved
Italy coach Marcello Lippi admitted his side were lucky after an injury-time winner secured them a 2-1 victory in Cyprus in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Long wait over for Socceroos
Dale JohnsonDale Johnson looks at Australia as they end a 32-year wait to feature in the World Cup finals for a second time.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006International bright young things
Dale JohnsonDale Johnson gives the lowdown on a Switzerland squad which is enjoying life in the international arena with a blossoming band of young players.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006Begrudgingly satisfied
Uli Hesse-LichtenbergerUli Hesse-Lichtenberger is largely satisfied with the World Cup Draw, despite FIFA's fiddling.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005Know thy enemy
Steve WilsonAs Australia prepare to face Uruguay for the second time in four years, Kevin Muscat tells Steve Wilson lessons have been learned.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005Rush rules himself out for Wales
Chester boss Ian Rush has ruled himself out of becoming the next manager of Wales.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2004Melville ends international career
Veteran defender Andy Melville has added his name to the lengthening list of Wales stars who have decided to quit international football.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2004Lippi turns to 'islanders' in his new Italy
Fans of the Italian national team used to worry about the cliques forged around the blocks of players from the four big clubs in Serie A - not any more.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2004Kluivert missing from Dutch squad
Netherlands coach Marco van Basten again left out Newcastle United striker Patrick Kluivert from his squad for their opening 2006 World Cup qualifying match against Czech Republic on September 8.
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