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DUBAI 2009: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

The U.A.E continued to assert itself as, the up and coming Mecca of sport, by recently hosting a very impressive and entertaining top event - The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup...

Written by S B about 3 days ago 35 reads 4 comments
England To Be Seeded in Euro 2012 Qualifying Draw

England will be among the first group of seeds for the Qualifying draw for the 2012 European Championship to be co-hosted in Poland and Ukraine...

Written by Matt S about 4 days ago 99 reads 6 comments
For the U.S. Men's National Team, Friendlies Are Key To Success

Too often, the friendlies following a successful World Cup qualifying campaign are dismissed. Club demands outweigh national commitments...

Written by Ben Triana about 4 days ago 37 reads 1 comments
Heading into 2010, More Questions than Answers For U.S. Men's National Team

The two losses in Europe last week's friendlies must have left a bad taste in the mouth of US Men's soccer supporters and, if anything, ended a rather positive year on a down note...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 days ago 276 reads 12 comments
"Sad" Roy Keane Urged To Move on by FAI Chief John Delaney

On Friday afternoon Roy Keane's outburst about Ireland's loss to France surprised everyone. His constant use of the phrase "get over it" has now come back at him as FAI Chief, John Delaney has hit back at the "sad" Keane and told him to "get over Saipan..

Written by Willie Gannon about 5 days ago 172 reads 18 comments
Thierry Henry Can Handle The Ball, But He Can't Handle The Truth

Since Ireland's exit from the World Cup at the "hand" of Thierry Henry, there have been many things said and done. But there are only two absolutes after this infamous day. Ireland are out, and Thierry Henry's star has fallen...

Written by Willie Gannon about 7 days ago 629 reads 76 comments
The Great Debate: Should Video Technology Be Introduced In Football?

It has been just three days since Thierry Henry used his hand to help send France through to the 2010 World Cup, but already it has passed into international folklore...

Written by Barney about 7 days ago 238 reads 48 comments
FIFA World Rankings, November 2009: Spain Topple Brazil

Spain have returned to the top of the FIFA World Rankings, as published yesterday, replacing Brazil, who had held the No. 1 position for the previous four months...

Written by Matt S about 7 days ago 413 reads 16 comments
Head-Butts And Handballs: That Is How They Roll In France

The outrage in the Republic of Ireland can be heard all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States. The world ended up focused on the tiny island with a population of just over 4 million people over a soccer game...

Written by Bryan Flynn about 9 days ago 320 reads 39 comments
2010 World Cup: A Truly Global Affair

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the first time that fierce rivals New Zealand and Australia both feature. This article looks at the recent changes made to the qualification process that has allowed ...

Written by Chris B about 9 days ago 60 reads 0 comments
On The Big Occasion, Thierry Henry Fails To Meet His Own High Standards

It wasn't the way to win a place at the World Cup, never mind lose one. Nevertheless, Thierry Henry's illegal intervention during a closely-fought World Cup play-off between France and Ireland was the decisive act in a tie that deserved much better...

Written by Alex Dimond about 9 days ago 255 reads 8 comments
Why Football Needs Replay Now and How It Could Be Used

The year of 2009 has been a year of greatness on the football pitch, but there has been many problems that have arisen within the last six months that have made the call for video replay for the beautiful game...

Written by Andrew Jordan about 9 days ago 316 reads 53 comments
Ireland 1, FIFA 2: A Scorned Lover Again

“They’re all probably clapping hands, [Michel] Platini sitting up there on the phone to Sepp Blatter, probably texting each other, delighted with the result...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 9 days ago 872 reads 33 comments
World Cup Draw 2010: England Set for Seeding Boost

With Uruguay becoming the 32nd and final team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup last night, thoughts are immediately starting to turn towards the Finals themselves, with the draw set to take place in just over two weeks time on 4 December in Cape Town...

Written by Matt S about 9 days ago 4,025 reads 24 comments
Greece Spoils Ukraine's Party and Gets Into The 2010 World Cup.

Today Ukrainians all around the world were disappointed to hear how their beloved soccer team lost to Greece 0-1 and failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup...

Written by Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic about 9 days ago 261 reads 0 comments
France Cheats Its Way Past Heroic Ireland To South Africa

France cheated their way to South Africa tonight after Ireland succumbed to a travesty of justice as Thierry Henry handled the ball twice in the build up to William Gallas' winning goal...

Written by Willie Gannon about 9 days ago 1,786 reads 156 comments
Ireland's Giovanni Trapattoni May Regret Omitting Sunderland's Andy Reid

Ireland face France this evening in an attempt to secure a place in the World Cup. They travel to the Stade de France, knowing that a victory is required to keep their hopes alive. At the time of writing they lead the game 1-0 after a goal by Robbie Keane

Written by Owen Watson about 10 days ago 173 reads 5 comments
Five Things Fabio Capello Learnt About England After Playing Brazil

Now that the dust has settled on England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday it’s time to examine exactly what Fabio Capello will have learnt from the Three Lions’ trip to Doha...

Written by Matt S about 10 days ago 306 reads 7 comments
Ireland 0-1 France: Advantage Les Bleus After Priceless Anelka Away Goal

France took one giant step towards the World Cup finals in South Africa this evening after they beat Ireland 1-0 at Croke Park in the first leg of the UEFA playoffs...

Written by Willie Gannon about 13 days ago 299 reads 23 comments
Brazil 1-0 England: Nilmar Tames Toothless Three Lions

Brazil triumphed over England in the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha thanks to a header from Nilmar at the start of the second half...

Written by Owen Watson about 13 days ago 114 reads 14 comments
USA vs. Slovakia: Postgame Reactions

In a pre-World Cup friendly, Slovakia beat the United States Men's National Soccer Team 1-0 on a first half penalty kick...

Written by Big Chil about 14 days ago 484 reads 2 comments
Can Darren Bent Convince Fabio Capello of His England Worth?

Sunderland forward Darren Bent is set to make his first start for the Three Lions under Fabio Capello, as England take on Brazil in a prestige friendly in Qatar this afternoon...

Written by Owen Watson about 14 days ago 87 reads 21 comments
Spain V Argentina Preview: Football International Friendly

Spain vs Argentina 14th November, 2009 Estadio Vicente Calderon, Madrid Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) Spain The Estadio Vicente Calderon in Madrid plays host to a battle of the ...

Written by Sports Betting Review about 14 days ago 692 reads 0 comments
Italy V Holland Preview: Football International Friendly

Italy v Holland 14th November, 2009 Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) Italy Another great international match this Saturday night when the Italians play host in this Italy vs Holland football friendly...

Written by Sports Betting Review about 14 days ago 494 reads 0 comments
Ireland V France Preview: World Cup 2010 Football Qualifier

Read our preview of the second-leg match on the 18th November, 2009 at our France vs Ireland preview page now! Ireland vs France 14th November, 2009 Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland Kick-Off: ...

Written by Sports Betting Review about 15 days ago 1,154 reads 1 comments

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International Football Article Archive

DUBAI 2009: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

England To Be Seeded in Euro 2012 Qualifying Draw

For the U.S. Men's National Team, Friendlies Are Key To Success

Heading into 2010, More Questions than Answers For U.S. Men's National Team

"Sad" Roy Keane Urged To Move on by FAI Chief John Delaney

Thierry Henry Can Handle The Ball, But He Can't Handle The Truth

The Great Debate: Should Video Technology Be Introduced In Football?

FIFA World Rankings, November 2009: Spain Topple Brazil

Head-Butts And Handballs: That Is How They Roll In France

2010 World Cup: A Truly Global Affair

On The Big Occasion, Thierry Henry Fails To Meet His Own High Standards

Why Football Needs Replay Now and How It Could Be Used

Ireland 1, FIFA 2: A Scorned Lover Again

World Cup Draw 2010: England Set for Seeding Boost

Greece Spoils Ukraine's Party and Gets Into The 2010 World Cup.

France Cheats Its Way Past Heroic Ireland To South Africa

Ireland's Giovanni Trapattoni May Regret Omitting Sunderland's Andy Reid

Five Things Fabio Capello Learnt About England After Playing Brazil

Ireland 0-1 France: Advantage Les Bleus After Priceless Anelka Away Goal

Brazil 1-0 England: Nilmar Tames Toothless Three Lions

USA vs. Slovakia: Postgame Reactions

Can Darren Bent Convince Fabio Capello of His England Worth?

Spain V Argentina Preview: Football International Friendly

Italy V Holland Preview: Football International Friendly

Ireland V France Preview: World Cup 2010 Football Qualifier

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