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Marshall demands chance to shine for Scotland

David Marshall has pleaded with Scotland boss George Burley to give him a chance to prove himself.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Economic downturn to affect World Cup fans?

Reuters

FIFA on Monday expressed concern that the world economic downturn would impact on the number of visitors to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Spanish FA chief vows to win 2018 bidding race

Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar has claimed his priority is to present an "invincible bid'' for the 2018 World Cup, moments after he was re-elected on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Media's love affair with Trapattoni over

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer reports as the Irish media bring the curtain down on Giovanni Trapattoni's honeymoon period.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Ronaldo accused of ''leg breaking tackle'' by Silva

Soccernet staff

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of trying to break a Brazilian player's leg after his Portugal side were beaten 6-2 by the South American side on Wednesday night.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Coach Capello hails England's year in the sun

Captain John Terry believes England's absent stars could be made to regret missing the fine 2-1 victory over Germany in Berlin.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

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

UAE 1-1 Iran: Bagheri grabs undeserved point

Veteran defender Karim Bagheri scored 10 minutes from time as Iran grabbed an undeserved point from their Asian World Cup qualifier in the United Arab Emirates.

Story | November 19, 2008

Park expecting tough test against Saudis

South Korea are looking to bring an end to their disappointing form against Saudi Arabia when the two sides meet in their World Cup Qualifier at King Fahad International Stadium on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Verbeek dismisses Australia's injury worries

Pim Verbeek has vowed Australia will go all-out for victory in their World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Wednesday despite the absence of a number of key players through injury.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Miller and Roberts answer Burley SOS

Scotland manager George Burley has drafted Lee Miller and Scott Robertson into his squad to face Argentina after suffering a series of withdrawals.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Fabio forced to experiment

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson comments on Fabio Capello's latest England squad selection.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Gerrard travels to be assessed by FA doctors

England goalkeeper Joe Hart will miss the friendly with Germany in Berlin on Wednesday after limping off during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Hull at the KC Stadium.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Row set to rumble on over Maradona's number two

Argentina Football Association president Julio Grondona has reiterated his dislike for Diego Maradona's choice of assistant coach.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Argentina focus on developing youth

Jon Carter

Argentina's focus on youth will stand them in good stead for the future, says Jon Carter.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008