Football

Wednesday Aug 20 18:53 AEST

Brisbane to host Socceroos Cup qualifier

Brisbane will host the Socceroos' crucial World Cup qualifying match against Qatar on October 15, Football Federation Australia (FFA) officials said.

Wednesday Aug 20 15:38 AEST

Socceroos draw 2-2 with South Africa

Pim Verbeek insists the defensive frailties evident in Australia's 2-2 draw with South Africa will be dealt with before the World Cup qualifier in Uzbekistan.

Wednesday Aug 20 15:19 AEST

Bosnich prepares to make A-League debut

Former Socceroos bad boy Mark Bosnich couldn't be happier as he prepares to make his A-League debut - but won't be drawn on his long-term future.

Wednesday Aug 20 11:43 AEST

Capello names Terry as England captain

John Terry has been named England football captain for a second time.

Henry named France captain

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has been named captain of France by coach Raymond Domenech.

Wednesday Aug 20 07:51 AEST

Australia and South Africa part all square

South Africa's Teko Modise scored a fantastic second-half equaliser to ensure Australia did not come out on top of this London friendly encounter in rescuing a 2-2 draw.

Tuesday Aug 19 18:51 AEST

Mark Bosnich signs with Mariners

Mark Bosnich is set to light up the A-League after signing a seven-week contract with the Central Coast Mariners.

Tuesday Aug 19 17:22 AEST

Cole - England must conquer the fear factor

Joe Cole believes England's stars must learn how to play under pressure before they can mount a serious challenge for the World Cup.

Tuesday Aug 19 16:42 AEST

Thompson to miss another Victory game

Star Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson is expected to miss just one more A-League game, after scans cleared him of major damage to an injured foot.

Tuesday Aug 19 12:44 AEST

Socceroos gearing up for the unknown

Socceroos old hands Lucas Neill and Mark Schwarzer agree next month's trip to Uzbekistan could be the most difficult World Cup qualifier of the entire campaign.

Tuesday Aug 19 12:42 AEST

Thompson to miss game against Wellington

Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson will miss this weekend's game against Wellington with a foot injury.

Tuesday Aug 19 00:17 AEST

Verbeek keen to shuffle pre-qualifiers

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has promised to use the friendly against South Africa to experiment with personnel ahead of the final round of World Cup qualifiers.

Monday Aug 18 19:19 AEST

Road to 2010 starts for Australia in London

Australia's road to the 2010 World Cup finals begins in London on Tuesday night when they take on the tournament hosts, South Africa, in the first of two friendlies before qualification begins in earnest.

Monday Aug 18 16:25 AEST

Kewell rested for South Africa friendly

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has overlooked former Premier League star Harry Kewell for his team's friendly against South Africa in London on Wednesday.