 Spain, England look for away joy
World champions Spain and perennial underachieving title contenders England face tough 2014 World Cup qualifying away trips to their respective group leaders France and Montenegro on Tuesday. Read full article |
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 Montenegro coach taunts England
Montenegro coach Branko Brnovic taunted England on Monday by claiming they were already making excuses for a possible defeat by the tiny Adriatic nation. Read full article |
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 Fifa confirm Costa Rica protest
Fifa have confirmed that they have received a protest from Costa Rica who were furious at being forced to play Friday's World Cup qualifier in a snowstorm. Read full article |
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 Japan feels the heat of Jordan
Despite being within touching distance of a World Cup berth with three games to go, Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said he was feeling the heat. Read full article |
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 Messi wary of Bolivian highlands
Argentina may be cruising towards the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but world player of the year Lionel Messi is still nervous ahead of Tuesday's trip to Bolivia. Read full article |
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 Scots mystified by World Cup woes
Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor says he is at a loss as to why their World Cup qualifying campaign has got off to such a poor start. Read full article |
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 Australia in selection poser for Oman tie
The emergence of a band of talented young Socceroos has given Australia coach Holger Osieck "positive headaches" as he ponders his team selection for their crunch World Cup qualifier against Oman on Tuesday. Read full article |
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 Argentina does not believe in 'ghosts'
High-flying Argentina, humiliated 6-1 the last time they played Bolivia in La Paz, have the confidence to avoid crashing badly again in the thin air for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier. Read full article |
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 Nervy night awaits Spain, England
Having waltzed through the qualifying process for their last two major tournaments Spain find themselves in an undignified tangle at the halfway point on the road to the World Cup in Brazil. Read full article |
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 Jones to miss US game with Mexico
US midfielder Jermaine Jones will miss Tuesday's game with Mexico at the Azteca Stadium due to a left ankle sprain, a team spokesman said on Sunday. Read full article |
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 Coleman won't risk Bale's fitness
Wales manager Chris Coleman insists he has no intention of risking Tottenham star Gareth Bale's fitness in the World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Tuesday. Read full article |
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 Croatia wary of Wales and fit Bale
Elated after their emotional 2-0 home win over Serbia, Croatia visit Wales for a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday knowing they can ill-afford to rest on their laurels with Group A rivals Belgium also flying high. Read full article |
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 Kompany to start v Macedonia
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany is fit again and should start the World Cup qualifier against Macedonia on Tuesday, Belgium coach Marc Wilmots said on Sunday. Read full article |
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 Ireland's Keane to miss Austria clash
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been ruled out of Tuesday's crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier against Austria. Read full article |
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 Rafael determined to become first choice
Rafael van der Vaart gave Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal a timely reminder of his qualities with a goal against Estonia on Friday and the playmaker is determined to become first choice for the Dutch again Read full article |
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 Japan eye Brazil berth
Asian champions Japan can become the first side to qualify for the 2014 World Cup with victory in Jordan on Tuesday. Read full article |
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 Dutch without injured Sneijder v Romania
Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder will miss Tuesday's World Cup Group D qualifier at home to Romania because of a groin injury. Read full article |
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 Cyprus frustrate Swiss in goalless draw
Switzerland missed the chance to take a commanding lead in World Cup qualifying Group E after being held to a 0-0 draw by battling Cyprus on Saturday. Read full article |
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 Costa Rica demands replay over defeat
Costa Rican football officials said on Saturday they have requested a replay of their snow-hit World Cup qualifying defeat to the United States, insisting the game should have been called off. Read full article |
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 N.Ireland v Russia postponed again
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying Group F match with Russia was postponed for a second time on Saturday because of snow and ice in Belfast. Read full article |
