McDonald, North axed from Australia squad

Scott McDonald was one of three players cut from Australia's preliminary World Cup squad by coach Pim Verbeek on Tuesday. Midfielder Nick Carle and defender Jade North were the other two to miss......

Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak

Australia maintained their unbeaten record in the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Olympic stadium on Wednesday. Midfielder Mile Sterjovski broke the......

Liverpool seek inspiration from 2005 saga

Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez is using his team's remarkable comeback in the 2005 Champions League final to keep them focused for Wednesday's straightforward quarter-final second leg against PSV......

Brazil not to fight Aussies

Champions Brazil are determined not to get dragged into a physical battle with Australia in Sunday's World Cup Group F match. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, while showing respect for his......

Don't get in to a fight, coach tells Brazil

Champions Brazil are determined not to get dragged into a physical battle with Australia in Sunday's World Cup Group F match. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, while showing respect for his......