FIFA 2014 Asian Qualifiers: Familiar Asian foes in limelight

By FIFA Official Website

 

 

 

Asian Soccer Rivalries Take Center-Stage in FIFA 2014 Asian Qualifiers

 

SEOUL, South Korea (TheSportsNEXT) October 15, 2012: Old rivals meet again as Asia's final qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ reaches the halfway mark on Tuesday. Notably, Iran entertain leaders Korea Republic in Group A's top-of-the-standing meeting, while in Group B Iraq and Australia resume their fast-developed rivalry in Doha, with both sides desperately seeking their opening win.

FIFA 2014 South America Qualifiers: Onus on Argentina, Ecuador

By FIFA Official Website

Can Lionel Messi repeat his heroics for Argentina?

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (TheSportsNEXT) October 15, 2012: Leaders Argentina and third-placed Ecuador both face away trips tomorrow as they look to consolidate their positions in the South America qualifying group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Second-placed Colombia sit out the latest round of games, while Uruguay and Chile, who host the Argentinians, are both anxious to improve their faltering form. At the other end of the table, meanwhile, Bolivia and Paraguay have no option but to start picking up points fast.

Spain, Germany, England shine in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

By Steve Roberts

Lionel Messi finally silences his critics by scoring goals for Argentina

LONDON (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: World and European champion Spain romped to a 24th straight qualifying win on Friday, although no one in the country was able to see it.