Brown heads home to New Zealand a World Cup doubt

New Zealand midfielder Tim Brown could miss the World Cup after fracturing his shoulder in a warm-up match against Australia. The All Whites vice-captain will return to New Zealand on Tuesday after......

Last-gasp Holman strike saves Australia

Brett Holman struck four minutes into injury-time to spare Australian blushes and give an undisciplined Socceroos a 2-1 victory over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up on......

Japan beat Aus on penalties, enter Asian Cup SF

Yuji Nakazawa blasted in the decisive spot-kick to lift Japan to a 4-3 victory over Australia on penaltiesand reach the Asian Cup football semi-finals on Saturday. The match finished 1-1 after......

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......