wwos.com.au top football stories http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au en-au Copyright(c) 2005 Ninemsn All rights reserved. 5 http://ninemsn.com.au/share/img/nh_logo.gif wwos.com.au top football stories http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au 142 40 Brisbane to host Socceroos Cup qualifier http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617982&rss=yes Brisbane will host the Socceroos' crucial World Cup qualifying match against Qatar on October 15, Football Federation Australia (FFA) officials said. Socceroos draw 2-2 with South Africa http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617556&rss=yes 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. Bosnich prepares to make A-League debut http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617739&rss=yes 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. Capello names Terry as England captain http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617701&rss=yes John Terry has been named England football captain for a second time. Henry named France captain http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617700&rss=yes Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has been named captain of France by coach Raymond Domenech. Australia and South Africa part all square http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617550&rss=yes 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. Mark Bosnich signs with Mariners http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617194&rss=yes Mark Bosnich is set to light up the A-League after signing a seven-week contract with the Central Coast Mariners. Cole - England must conquer the fear factor http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617167&rss=yes Joe Cole believes England's stars must learn how to play under pressure before they can mount a serious challenge for the World Cup. Thompson to miss another Victory game http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=617055&rss=yes 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. Socceroos gearing up for the unknown http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616899&rss=yes Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT 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. Thompson to miss game against Wellington http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616897&rss=yes Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson will miss this weekend's game against Wellington with a foot injury. Verbeek keen to shuffle pre-qualifiers http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616584&rss=yes 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. Road to 2010 starts for Australia in London http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616538&rss=yes 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. Kewell rested for South Africa friendly http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=616335&rss=yes Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has overlooked former Premier League star Harry Kewell for his team's friendly against South Africa in London on Wednesday.