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Boss praises delighted Becks

STEVE McClaren gave David Beckham a clear hint that the midfield player has worked his way into England's long-term plans after an influential display against Brazil today (AEST).

Uruguay 'better than 2005'

GRAHAM Arnold claims that Uruguay is stronger than in November 2005 and Australia is definitely weaker, so the Socceroos' favouritism for tonight's game is perhaps puzzling considering there was so little separating the sides the last time they met.

Neill backs fearless rookies

WHILE debate has raged this week about whether or not tonight's Australia outfit should be labelled second string, the bunch of so-called no-names have quietly impressed their bosses on the training track.

Wembley acclaims 'Goldenballs'

DAVID Beckham does not do low key. The Real Madrid midfield player is modern football's most remarkable marketing phenomenon, and his return to international football was always likely to be a show-stopper.

Nigel answers country's call

NIGEL Worthington has been appointed as Northern Ireland's new manager in a deal taking him to the end of the Euro 2008 qualifiers in November.

Gunner may replace Viduka

WITH Middlesbrough tipped to lose Australia's Mark Viduka to north-east rival Newcastle United, manager Gareth Southgate's pursuit of Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere could finally be rewarded

Chelsea lands another 'freebie'

ENGLISH Premier League big spender Chelsea has picked up its second free transfer in a month, signing Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro on a Bosman

Ribery in Real Madrid's sights

MARSEILLE'S emblematic midfielder Frank Ribery could be set to join Spanish giant Real Madrid, according to a newspaper report in Madrid.

'Sir David' prospect stirs debate

FORMER footballers and newspapers thrashed out whether former England captain David Beckham should be knighted, mirroring a reported row among British officials.

Jet-lagged Forlan leads line

DIEGO Forlan will spearhead an imposing Uruguay line-up against Australia, just 48 hours after arriving in Sydney.

Veterans called on for leadership

COACH Graham Arnold has called on captain Lucas Neill and his senior players to guide the Socceroos younger brigade against a powerful Uruguay line-up tomorrow night.

Sydney to host FIFA Congress

AUSTRALIA will host the 2008 FIFA Congress next May.

Blatter re-elected president

SEPP Blatter was given a third term as president of football's world governing body by acclamation after standing as the only candidate at the FIFA Congress today.

FIFA conforms fully to WADA code

FIFA, the world governing body of football, has become the last Olympic-affiliated sports federation to conform fully with the rules of the World Anti Doping Agency.

Roar looks to inner city

QUEENSLAND Roar's determination to cut ties with Queensland Lions will ensure the A-League club's search for an inner-city base continues, despite the shelving of a move to Perry Park.

Earlier Reports

• Viduka void: McDonald aims to impress
• Heart Foundation: Vidmar jersey up for auction
• Long courtship: United confirms Hargreaves signing
• Sterjovski: Triumphant late-comers arrive
• Parting shots: Retiring Poll lashes FA
• Report: Viduka joining Toon Army
• Scott McDonald: Little Mac out to make impact
• Home ground: Roar stays at Suncorp
• Friendly: O'Connor redeems himself with winner
• Striker: Nani set for United move
• Weary: Giggs to quit international arena
• Altitude: Presidents rally against ban
• Portsmouth: Pompey breaks bank for Sulley
• Representative snub: A-League season too short
• Low expectations: Ljubo revels in home comforts
• Extension: Ernie in no hurry on contract
• Vital preparation: Recoba ready for final showdown
• Ali Daei: Iran legend hangs up boots
• Tug-o-war over: Spiranovic confirms he's a 'Roo
• Ambition: Carle open to overseas offers
• Kirin Cup: Japan ramps up Cup preparations
• High drama: Bolivia heads protest on altitude ban
• Barcelona: Ronaldinho gets one-match ban
• Restless: Culina looking for change