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Levein full of optimism for World Cup bid

Scotland manager Craig Levein is confident he has the players at his disposal to challenge for World Cup qualification.

World Cup draw: Craig Levein unfazed by old foes and new tests

SCOTLAND avoided a host of big names when the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw was made in Rio de Janeiro last night but were still handed a tough draw as they aim to qualify fo

Craig Levein's long-distance view of draw reflects a pragmatic attitude, shared by his rivals

Craig Levein's decision to avoid a needless long-haul trip to Rio de Janeiro and concentrate on more immediate priorities was shared by a host of other national coaches wh

Boys from Brazil locked in continuing combat

Pele continued his long-running feud with Ricardo Teixeira when he was unveiled as the face of Brazil's 2014 World Cup after the Brazilian FA (CBF) chief had snubb

Echoes of 1950 in reborn Maracana

Tourist guidebooks describe Rio's vast Maracana Stadium as the most famous building in South America, but at the moment a more accurate description would be that it is the

Fletcher: I'd relish battle with English

Darren FLETCHER would have no fears if Scotland were bracketed with England in tonight's World Cup qualifying draw in Rio.

Changing Room Chat: Qatar deny games of three thirds

ORGANISERS of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have denied that there have been discussions about splitting games into three 30-minute periods if temperatures in the stadiums becom

Scotland's fourth seed status for World Cup draw confirmed

SCOTLAND will definitely be in Pot Four for next month's World Cup draw in Brazil, a drop of two Pots from the last World Cup.

The sporting year: World Cup- Not the greatest show on Earth, but the right team won

IT was far from the greatest tournament the world has seen, but the 2010 World Cup finals were at least won by one of the most accomplished teams the game has yet produced.