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History repeats for Bahrain
Thursday 19 November 2009FIFA.com spoke exclusively to some of Bahrain's players after their defeat to New Zealand in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa play-offs.

Asian qualifying review
Wednesday 18 November 2009Twenty-five months of drama ended in FIFA World Cup qualification for four teams and heartbreak for countless others - none more so than Bahrain.

Participants' preparations continue
Tuesday 17 November 2009As the final FIFA World Cup places are fought over, 16 of the teams already assured of their 2010 berths will be in friendly action this midweek.

A city’s pride and joy
Monday 16 November 2009Nelson Mandela Bay is the first 2010 stadium to be completed and the city’s residents came out in full force to get a sneak preview of the festivities of next year.

Vidic to continue comeback
Sunday 15 November 2009Defender Nemanja Vidic is scheduled to continue his comeback from a calf injury on Wednesday when Serbia take on Korea Republic.

Twice in a lifetime
Saturday 14 November 2009New sporting legends have been created in New Zealand as the All Whites reached the greatest stage, after a 28-year wait and no little drama.
Kiwis qualify for South Africa
Saturday 14 November 2009All or nothing
Friday 13 November 2009All White on the night
Friday 13 November 2009Play-off rivals set for history
Thursday 12 November 2009Nelsen: We're still the underdogs
Friday 6 November 2009Macala sets sights on finals berth
Tuesday 3 November 2009Huh recalls Kim, Kwak
Monday 2 November 2009McGlinchey eyes historic double
Friday 30 October 2009Joel targets title and ticket
Thursday 29 October 2009Macala: Pressure is on New Zealand
Wednesday 28 October 2009Hotshots lighting South Africa way
Friday 23 October 2009Korea DPR build for world return
Friday 16 October 2009Bahrain hit by Hubail injury
Friday 16 October 2009Who's been the star of qualifying?
Thursday 15 October 2009Eriksson rejects Korea DPR rumours
Wednesday 14 October 2009Kiwis set up shot at history
Tuesday 13 October 2009Herbert happy with stalemate
Saturday 10 October 2009New Zealand hold Bahrain
Saturday 10 October 2009Experience key in Manama
Friday 9 October 2009Kiwis prepare for date with destiny
Wednesday 7 October 2009A legacy of unity says Korea Republic
Tuesday 6 October 2009Japan focus on attacking edge
Wednesday 23 September 2009Excitement builds for Korea DPR ahead of next year’s World Cup
Friday 18 September 2009Herbert hoping history repeats
Friday 18 September 2009Saudis meet dramatic end
Thursday 10 September 2009Okada sticking to his target
Thursday 10 September 2009Macala issues rallying cry
Thursday 10 September 2009Last-gasp Bahrain deny Saudis
Wednesday 9 September 2009Asian duo with all to play for
Tuesday 8 September 2009Macala cool despite draw
Sunday 6 September 2009Bahrain, Saudis settle for stalemate
Saturday 5 September 2009Korea Republic edge Australia
Saturday 5 September 2009Bahrain look for home rule over Saudis
Friday 4 September 2009Abdulrahman: We can achieve the dream
Thursday 3 September 2009Loovens earns Holland call-up
Friday 28 August 2009Saudis call on Al Ittihad duo
Wednesday 26 August 2009Noor: We will do our utmost
Tuesday 25 August 2009Huh turns to foreign-based stars
Monday 24 August 2009Okada to call on Morimoto
Thursday 20 August 2009Verbeek: Door not shut on Viduka
Wednesday 12 August 2009Kim: We can compete
Thursday 23 July 2009The long road of preparation
Thursday 16 July 2009Japan arrange European and African tests
Wednesday 8 July 2009A tale of two neighbours
Friday 26 June 2009




