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Carroll targets World Cup spot

Andy Carroll admits that his move to West Ham United could improve his chances of playing at the World Cup next year.

Rio: We will still challenge

Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's title challengers that they will be as strong as ever next season.

Newcastle mess 'sickens' Shearer

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been undermined by Joe Kinnear's appointment as director of football, says Alan Shearer.

Cavani: Nothing official yet

Edinson Cavani says that he would like to play for one of 'the biggest clubs in the world' but insists there is nothing official to announce at the moment.

Italy 4-3 Japan

Italy defeat Japan 4-3 to win a pulsating match that seals their place in the last four of the Confederations Cup but knocks out the losers.

VIDEO: Italy beat Japan in 4-3 thriller

Substitute Sebastian Giovinco's goal gives Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan in Group A of the Confederations Cup.

What World Cup qualification means for Australia

The Socceroos victory over Iraq secures huge revenue streams as well as helping the game's credibility It was only a little over two weeks ago when qualification for the World Cup looked problematic for Australia. For Asia, the top two teams in each group automatically qualify. Australia sat equal…

Roy Hodgson frets after Premier League's fixture snub for England World Cup qualifiers

England manager's plea for no big games before World Cup qualifiers fails as Premier League believes FA plan would disrupt season.        

Newcastle United's Derek Llambias quits as Joe Kinnear given free rein

Derek Llambias quit as Newcastle United's managing director as he was uneasy with the appointment of Joe Kinnear.