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Europe's heavyweights safely through
Friday 20 November 2009The majority of sides expected to qualify for South Africa 2010 from Europe did so, although notable European absentees include Russia and Croatia.

FIFA statement on FAI request
Friday 20 November 2009FIFA has today replied to the request made by the Football Association of Ireland to replay their FIFA World Cup play-off match against France in Paris.

Paris salutes Les Fennecs
Thursday 19 November 2009Joy erupted on the streets of Paris as Algerian fans based in the city went out to celebrate qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Queiroz hails his troops
Thursday 19 November 2009Carlos Queiroz has hailed his players' fighting spirit after a battling performance in Bosnia-Herzegovina secured them a spot in South Africa.

Russia stunned by failure
Thursday 19 November 2009Russian press and fans were left shocked after the national side's defeat to Slovenia in the return play-off match left them out of the FIFA World Cup.

Hiddink tight-lipped on future
Thursday 19 November 2009Coach Guus Hiddink was giving nothing away regarding his future as his Russia side were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia
Kek hails Slovenia's historic night
Thursday 19 November 2009Final four win through in Europe
Wednesday 18 November 2009Gallas breaks Irish hearts
Wednesday 18 November 2009Portugal seal South Africa berth
Wednesday 18 November 2009Dedic sends Slovenia through
Wednesday 18 November 2009Charisteas: It's simply fantastic
Wednesday 18 November 2009Greeks return to world stage
Wednesday 18 November 2009Keane bullish about Irish chances
Tuesday 17 November 2009Henry warns against complacency
Tuesday 17 November 2009Blazevic plots Portugal's downfall
Tuesday 17 November 2009Misimovic: Prepared for anything
Tuesday 17 November 2009Coupet: Lloris is a phenomenon
Tuesday 17 November 2009Participants' preparations continue
Tuesday 17 November 2009Bosnia to take attacking approach
Tuesday 17 November 2009Trapattoni optimistic for France challenge
Tuesday 17 November 2009Hiddink: There's no room for panic
Tuesday 17 November 2009Shevchenko warns of tough battle ahead
Tuesday 17 November 2009Anelka: Attack best form of defence
Tuesday 17 November 2009Irish upbeat ahead of Paris showdown
Monday 16 November 2009European qualifiers preview
Monday 16 November 2009Evra: The hardest part is still ahead
Monday 16 November 2009France hit by Toulalan, Abidal injuries
Monday 16 November 2009Tevez talks up Argentina's chances
Sunday 15 November 2009Terry: England equal to world's elite
Sunday 15 November 2009Vidic to continue comeback
Sunday 15 November 2009Deco: We rode our luck
Sunday 15 November 2009Portugal claim narrow advantage
Saturday 14 November 2009Keane: We must believe
Saturday 14 November 2009European trio earn slender leads
Saturday 14 November 2009Deadlock for Italy, Netherlands
Saturday 14 November 2009Anelka hands France the edge
Saturday 14 November 2009Alonso-inspired Spain edge Argentina
Saturday 14 November 2009Rehhagel: Everything is open
Saturday 14 November 2009Semak left with mixed feelings
Saturday 14 November 2009Stalemate in Athens
Saturday 14 November 2009Pecnik strike keeps Slovenia alive
Saturday 14 November 2009Domenech defiant for Dublin clash
Friday 13 November 2009Trapattoni to make late choice
Friday 13 November 2009Rooney on standby to lead England
Friday 13 November 2009Greece, Ukraine prepare for tight clash
Friday 13 November 2009Tymoshchuk: Thrillers in store
Friday 13 November 2009All or nothing
Friday 13 November 2009Greece looks to rediscover 2004 magic
Friday 13 November 2009Euro giants face play-off test
Friday 13 November 2009




