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Rogic & Celtic qualify for Europa League

Rogic & Celtic qualify for Europa League

Despite losing their final Champions League group stage match against Anderlecht, Celtic were celebrating after qualifying for the Round of 32 of the Europa League. 6 Dec 2017
New Socceroos coach to be announced in February

New Socceroos coach to be announced in February

The new coach of the Socceroos will be announced by mid-February 2018, just weeks out from the successful candidate's first set of international friendlies. 5 Dec 2017
Are the Socceroos past their prime?

Are the Socceroos past their prime?

Danish journalist Klaus Egelund says the Socceroos are past their prime and pointed to an ageing Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak. 5 Dec 2017
Pattinson: I still feel a part of The Ashes

Pattinson: I still feel a part of The Ashes

Injured Australian fast-bowler James Pattinson admits it’s hard to watch the Ashes when he was so primed to participate in them, but he still feels part of it, thanks to his membership of the "Fast Bowlers Unit". 5 Dec 2017
Behich scores again in Turkey

Behich scores again in Turkey

Socceroos defender Aziz Behich was on target once again for club side Bursaspor in their win over Konyaspor. 4 Dec 2017
Key takeaways from W-League Season 10... so far

Key takeaways from W-League Season 10... so far

Halfway through W-League Season 10, and pushing 70 goals scored, it’s already clear there are some key takeaways. 4 Dec 2017
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Erik Paartalu put in a strong performance in India, Sebastian Pasquali continued his rise in Holland and Bailey Wright helped his side move closer to Premier League promotion. 4 Dec 2017
Can the 'Aussies with no head' beat France?

Can the 'Aussies with no head' beat France?

After Australia were drawn to play France in the first group match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, French media described the coach-less Socceroos as, "the Aussies with no head". 3 Dec 2017
Juric controversially sent off in Switzerland

Juric controversially sent off in Switzerland

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric was sent off in controversial circumstances in FC Luzern's 2-1 Swiss Super League win over Sion on Saturday. 3 Dec 2017
Duke's Shimizu avoid J.League drop

Duke's Shimizu avoid J.League drop

Australian striker Mitch Duke played his part as Shimizu S-Pulse came from behind to win 3-1 over Vissel Kobe on Saturday to avoid relegation from the J.League. 3 Dec 2017
Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

A midfield workhorse, a set piece specialist and a rising star. FFTA takes a closer look at some of the players that the Socceroos will come up against in Russia. 3 Dec 2017
Ange in line for J.League job - report

Ange in line for J.League job - report

Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is in the mix to take over as boss of J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos according to reports. 2 Dec 2017
Socceroos 'satisfied' with World Cup draw

Socceroos 'satisfied' with World Cup draw

Australia assistant coach Ante Milicic says the Socceroos are satisfied with their 2018 World Cup draw and is already targeting qualifying for the Round of 16. 2 Dec 2017
Socceroos World Cup group confirmed

Socceroos World Cup group confirmed

The Socceroos will meet France, Denmark and Peru in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup following Saturday morning's (AEDT) FIFA draw. 2 Dec 2017
Iran 97: I've never seen a worse scene in sport

Iran 97: I've never seen a worse scene in sport

It’s 20 years this week when the Socceroos drew 2-2 with Iran at the MCG and missed out on France 98 when they lost a two-goal lead. Then Socceroo Australia chief David Hill tells us in his own words the story of the Iran heartbreak. 30 Nov 2017
Vukovic the hero in cup shootout

Vukovic the hero in cup shootout

Socceroos understudy Danny Vukovic was the hero overnight as Genk defeated Mechelen on penalties to reach the Belgian Cup quarter-finals. 30 Nov 2017
Kerr wins top AFC gong

Kerr wins top AFC gong

Matildas superstar Samantha Kerr has been crowned the AFC Women's Player of the Year at Wednesday's Annual Awards in Bangkok. 29 Nov 2017
Australia v Iran 20 years on: Where are they now?

Australia v Iran 20 years on: Where are they now?

It’s 20 years to the day that the Socceroos blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Iran at the MCG and miss out on 1998 World Cup qualification in cruel circumstances. 29 Nov 2017
Ryan makes another fine double save

Ryan makes another fine double save

Socceroos number one Mat Ryan kept a clean sheet and made another fine double save overnight as Brighton & Hove Albion drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League. 29 Nov 2017
Langerak makes long-awaited Levante debut

Langerak makes long-awaited Levante debut

Three months after his move, Socceroo Mitch Langerak has made his long-awaited debut for Spanish club Levante in their 1-1 draw with Girona in the Copa del Rey overnight. 29 Nov 2017
How the W-League can score Matildas success

How the W-League can score Matildas success

Football Federation Australia general manager of women's football Sarah Walsh says the W-League can ride the wave of the Matildas' recent success. 27 Nov 2017