18 Results for mark prior

Serbians a different force under Antic

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Regarded as potential dark horses in the last World Cup, Serbia crashed out in a disastrous campaign. This time round, things should be different. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Is this the year Spain wins it all?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Spain knows a little bit about World Cup pressure. So is this the year they win it all? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

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, 2009

England 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, 2009

Ribery 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, 2009

Spain 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, 2009

Italy'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, 2008

International bright young things

Dale Johnson

Dale 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, 2006

Long wait over for Socceroos

Dale Johnson

Dale 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, 2006

Begrudgingly satisfied

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger is largely satisfied with the World Cup Draw, despite FIFA's fiddling.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005

Know thy enemy

Steve Wilson

As 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, 2005

Savage retires from international duty

Robbie Savage offered glowing praise of the Mark Hughes era today as he retired from Wales duty and committed his footballing future to Blackburn.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2005

Rush rules himself out for Wales

Chester boss Ian Rush has ruled himself out of becoming the next manager of Wales.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2004

Melville 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, 2004

Lippi 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, 2004