Germany coach Joachim Loew singled out goal scorers Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski for praise after the 4-0 win over Azerbaijan on Wednesday, but slammed his side's first-half performance.
Serbia coach Radomir Antic praised 10-man France for a spirited fightback in a 1-1 draw against his team in their World Cup Group Seven qualifier on Wednesday.
Fabio Capello has insisted that a flawless qualifying campaign has earned England the right to be regarded as serious contenders to lift the World Cup next year.
Embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona promised to fight on despite losing 1-0 on Wednesday at Paraguay, a result which qualified Paraguay for South Africa 2010 and left Argentina in real danger of missing their first World Cup since 1970.
Arsenal's Czech midfielder, Tomas Rosicky, made his first competitive appearance after 20 months on the sidelines in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against minnows San Marino.
Despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Senegal in a friendly match in Harbin on Wednesday night, the embattled China soccer team drew praise from team personnel and fans alike.
Construction work continues at Soccer City, also known as the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 8, 2009
Diego Maradona's struggling Argentina can ill-afford to drop more points when they face Paraguay in their World Cup qualifier today.
Chile can reach their first World Cup since 1998 if they win in Brazil for the first time in their qualifier in Salvador today.
David Beckham has revealed he is considering offers from four top Premier League clubs as he bids to keep his World Cup dream alive.
Daniele De Rossi's return from suspension for the World Cup qualifier with Bulgaria tomorrow will only give Italy another defensive option in midfield and do little to help their quest for creativity.
Striker Mario Gomez handed Germany a World Cup qualifying headache on Sunday when he pulled up with a knee injury while highly-rated winger Mesut Oezil was confirmed as a starter for tomorrow's clash with Azerbaijan.
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