Litti Takes McClaren's Job -
February 08, 2011SYDNEY FC's Championship-winning ex-coach Pierre Littbarski has replaced sacked former England manager Steve McClaren at struggling Bundesliga side, Wolfsburg.
'My Asian Cup Final Pilgrimage' -
February 02, 2011WHAT possesses someone to spend close to $3000, travel 27 hours in a plane, yet only 19 hours at the destination? Socceroos' super fan Paul Wilkins tells us the answer is love...
Roos Left To Rue Missed Chances -
January 30, 2011AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck admitted a number of gilt-edged chances, including opportunities for stars Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill, needed to be converted if they were to leave the Khalifa Stadium with the Asian Cup.
Zac Delight At Japan Success -
January 30, 2011JAPAN boss Alberto Zaccheroni saluted a heroic effort from his players after Tadanari Lee's extra-time goal secured a record fourth Asian Cup triumph with a 1-0 win over Australia.
Extra-Time Pain For Australia -
January 30, 2011AUSTRALIA'S brilliant Asian Cup run has come to a devastating end in the final after Japan substitute Tadanari Lee scored a stunning winner deep into extra-time to clinch the silverware with a 1-0 win.
Australia v Japan Preview -
January 29, 2011AUSTRALIA'S roller-coaster Asian Cup ride has propelled them to within touching distance of a historic first-ever major international trophy ahead of their clash with Japan on Sunday morning.
Neill Ready To Resume Japan Rivalry -
January 29, 2011AUSTRALIA captain Lucas Neill is disappointed he will not be squaring up against Japan star Shinji Kagawa in the Asian Cup final on Sunday.
Park Ends International Career -
January 29, 2011South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has retired from international football, boss Cho Kwang-rae has confirmed.
Korea Clinch Third Place -
January 29, 2011JI Dong-won's double sealed South Korea's place at the 2015 Asian Cup with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan at Al Sadd Stadium on Friday evening.
South Korea In Good Hands - Coach -
January 29, 2011Boss Cho Kwang-rae believes South Korean football has a bright future after seeing his side finish their campaign undefeated following a 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan that clinched their place at the 2015 Asian Cup.
Roos On The Brink Of History -
January 28, 2011AUSTRALIA'S roller-coaster Asian Cup ride has propelled them to within touching distance of a historic first-ever major international trophy.
Preview: South Korea v Uzbekistan -
January 28, 2011South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae is wary of a wounded Uzbekistan when the two sides clash in the Asian Cup third-place play-off at Al Sadd Stadium.
Racism Chief Questions Ki's Monkey Excuse -
January 28, 2011Ki Sung-yeung was attempting to deflect the heat from himself by claiming he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with his controversial Asian Cup goal celebration, an expert on racism in football has said.
Fergie Keeps Mum On Signings -
January 28, 2011PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson is holding his cards close to the chest, refusing to confirm reports the club are looking at bringing Shane Smeltz or Travis Dodd to Western Australia.
Honda: This Won't Be Pretty -
January 28, 2011KEY Japanese player Keisuke Honda says Sunday morning’s Asian Cup final will be less of a beautiful game spectacle and more of a battle.
Ange: We May Lose McKay -
January 27, 2011BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou admits the better captain Matt McKay performs for the Socceroos at the Asian Cup, the more likely an overseas club will move in for his services.
Japan Ace Out Of Roo Final -
January 27, 2011JAPAN ace Shinji Kagawa will miss the Asian Cup final and possibly the rest of the Bundesliga season with a broken foot.
Schwarzer: 88, Not Out -
January 27, 2011EXCLUSIVE: Mark Schwarzer is set to break Alex Tobin’s national team caps record in Sunday morning’s Asian Cup final with the feat being celebrated at his former club Marconi.
Holger: The Joy Of Six -
January 26, 2011AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck credited his team's compact structure as the foundation for their 6-0 Asian Cup thrashing of Uzbekistan.
Australia's Day Of Glory -
January 26, 2011AUSTRALIA rampaged into the Asian Cup final with a 6-0 demolition of Uzbekistan in one of their finest performances in recent history.
Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea -
January 26, 2011Japan booked their place in the Asian Cup final by beating rivals South Korea 3-0 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 encounter at Al Gharafa Stadium today.
Hart Hails Aussie Mentality -
January 25, 2011EXCLUSIVE: Nike Chance coach - and former mentor of Harry Kewell at Leeds United - Paul Hart has paid tribute to Australian footballers and their attitude to the game.
Kilkenny Wants To Stay At Leeds -
January 25, 2011AUSTRALIAN international midfielder Neil Kilkenny says he wants to stay at Leeds United but claims it is up to the club to decide his future as he nears the end of his current contract.
Preview: Japan v South Korea -
January 25, 2011PARK Ji-sung will make his 100th appearance for South Korea against Japan tomorrow and coach Cho Kwang-rae is eager to mark such a milestone with a victory that will send the Blue Samurai through to the final of the Asian Cup.
Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England -
January 25, 2011JAPAN captain and Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe has expressed his desire to one day play in the Barclays Premier League.
Lucas: We've Won Respect -
January 25, 2011SKIPPER Lucas Neill feels Australia are now a much more respected side on the international stage since joining the Asian Football Confederation, with Holger Osieck's men just two games away from lifting their first major title.
Koreans Clinch Semi-Final Spot -
January 23, 2011AN EXTRA-TIME goal from substitute Yoon Bit-garam sent South Korea through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup at the expense of Iran at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today.
Osieck Hails Oz Determination -
January 23, 2011AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck hailed a comprehensive display from his side after Harry Kewell's extra-time header knocked out defending Asian Cup champions Iraq.
Culina Heads Back To Australia -
January 23, 2011SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck today announced that midfielder Jason Culina has been released from camp to return to Australia to receive treatment for an ongoing knee injury.
Midfield Control Crucial - Cho -
January 23, 2011South Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt winning the midfield battle was the key to today's 1-0 extra-time victory over Iran, which sent the Taeguk Warriors through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.
Kewell Silences The Sceptics -
January 23, 2011SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has hit back at critics of Harry Kewell after the star Australian striker's dramatic late winner in the 1-0 Asian Cup quarter-final victory over Iraq last night.
Last-Gasp Kewell Sends Roos Through -
January 23, 2011AUSTRALIA has progressed into the Asian Cup semi-finals for the first time ever after Harry Kewell's dramatic late extra-time goal earned the Socceroos a 1-0 win over Iraq.
Cahill Fit For Iraq -
January 22, 2011SOCCEROOS superstar Tim Cahill is a certain starter for tonight's Asian Cup quarter-final against Iraq after Australia coach Holger Osieck declared the attacker fit to play.
Australia v Iraq Preview -
January 22, 2011The Socceroos have reached the knockout stages of the Asian Cup without being particularly convincing and now face a familiar rival in the team which caused them so much trouble in the 2007 campaign, Iraq.
Kagawa Earns Zaccheroni's Praise -
January 22, 2011COACH Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of Shinji Kagawa after the Borussia Dortmund forward announced his presence at the Asian Cup with a brace that helped 10-man Japan book their place in the semi-finals following a 3-2 win over Qatar.
Uzbekistan Defeat Jordan -
January 22, 2011ULUGBEK Bakaev's quickfire second-half double saw Uzbekistan defeat Jordan and reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup for the first time in their history.
Japan Knock Out Hosts -
January 22, 2011A LAST-MINUTE Masahiko Inoha strike gave 10-man Japan a 3-2 victory over Asian Cup hosts Qatar at Al Gharafa Stadium today to send the Blue Samurai through to the semi-finals.
Abramov Wants A Happy Ending -
January 22, 2011UZBEKISTAN coach Vadim Abramov has called on his players to now go on and lift the Asian Cup after the Central Asians reached the semi-finals for the first time in their short history with a 2-1 triumph over Jordan.
Cahill Injury Doubt -
January 21, 2011SOCCEROO star Tim Cahill remains in some doubt for the Asian Cup quarter final against Iraq, with the striker sitting o0t training on Thursday with a corked thigh.
Preview: Uzbekistan v Jordan -
January 21, 2011Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov believes tomorrow's AFC Asian Cup quarter-final opponents Jordan enjoyed a slice of good fortune to reach the knockout stage but warned their results suggest they should not be underestimated.
Preview: Japan v Qatar -
January 21, 2011COACH Bruno Metsu believes Qatar will face the "Barcelona of Asia" when they take on Japan at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow for a place in the Asian Cup semi-finals.
Will The Socceroos Get A Semi? -
January 20, 2011THIS week’s FourFourTwo Insider podcast delves into our Asian Cup progress and previews our chances of beating Iraq in the quarters.
Iran Still Have Title Target -
January 20, 2011COACH Afshin Ghotbi says Iran will be Asian Cup champions after watching his side maintain their 100% record at the tournament with a 3-0 defeat of United Arab Emirates today.
Iraq To Face Australia -
January 20, 2011IRAQ secured a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals against Australia as Kerrar Jasim's first-half goal edged out North Korea at Al Rayyan Stadium.
Unbeaten Iran Top Their Group -
January 20, 2011IRAN maintained their unbeaten run at the Asian Cup with a convincing win over the United Arab Emirates today, in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Korea Content With Iran Clash -
January 19, 2011South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae is relishing the prospect of his side's Asian Cup quarter-final tie with Iran despite their profligacy in front of goal in the 4-1 win over India costing them top spot in Group C and an easier route to the last four.
Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us -
January 19, 2011HOLGER Osieck admitted Australia could have lost their Asian Cup match to Bahrain were it not for a superb display from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
India Deny Korea Group Top Spot -
January 19, 2011A BRACE from Ji Dong-won earned Korea Republic their place in the Asian Cup 2011 quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over India - but India's goal kept Korea behind Australia on the group ladder.
Preview: Iran v UAE -
January 19, 2011UAE coach Srecko Katanec believes his side can play without fear when they face Group D leaders Iran as they look to secure an unlikely Asian Cup quarter-final berth.
Australia Fend Off Bahrain -
January 19, 2011AUSTRALIA narrowly squeaked past Bahrain for a 1-0 win to top their Asian Cup group and catapult them into the quarter finals.