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Kiwis Qualify

New Zealand qualified for the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Bahrain. Rory Fallon scored the only goal over the two-legged tie with a header in the first half of the return match in Wellington. South Africa 2010 will welcome the Kiwis back in the World Cup for the first time since 1982.

Fear The Flu

With three players on Blackburn Rovers being confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu victims, the footballing world is taking notice. Players who spit regularly during matches are being advised against it, while Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged the threat that his team may be under.

Tickets Booked

The Ivory Coast has booked a spot in South Africa next summer with a 1-1 against Malawi. Didier Drogba's equalizer was all the Elephants would need to earn a berth in the World Cup. Some friendly results are also in. Australia earned a draw against the Netherlands and Japan topped Scotland.

Keeping The Faith

Scotland still has hopes of making the World Cup after topping Macedonia 2-0 and jumping to second in their group behind only Holland. The Dutch weren't in WCQ action but did put on an impressive display against Japan in a friendly. Italy used two Kaladze own goals to beat Georgia.

Going Global

1899 Hoffenheim has signed U.S. U17 internationals Joseph-Claude Gyau and Charles Renken. The duo will spend time in the Vancouver Whitecaps' residency school as well as Germany in the upcoming year. Also, Jozy Altidore has opened his account for Hull City, scoring in the Carling Cup.

All Even

Real Madrid kicked off its Peace Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al-Ittihad. Raul opened the scoring for Madrid, but Hicham Aboucherouane equalized with a sweet glancing header past Jerzy Dudek. Afterward, Cristiano Ronaldo thanked the fans for their affection.

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