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Back when the ‘fearless’ Socceroos bossed it in Europe

Back when the ‘fearless’ Socceroos bossed it in Europe

Former Socceroo Kasey Wehrman recalls the ‘fearless’ feeling in the national team, exemplified by a 2-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park in 2000.  21 Apr 2020
Old TV, music help Irvine tackle lockdown

Old TV, music help Irvine tackle lockdown

Some 1990s television classics and his passion for music are helping Socceroo Jackson Irvine to deal with life in coronavirus lockdown. 20 Apr 2020
Foster: There might be a better way for sport to operate

Foster: There might be a better way for sport to operate

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster hopes a closer connection between athletes and their communities will become the silver lining of the coronavirus crisis. 18 Apr 2020
Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

John Aloisi knew he was the right man for the moment when it came to his famous winning penalty in Australia's 2005 World Cup playoff. 17 Apr 2020
Covid could kill Socceroos' Copa spot

Covid could kill Socceroos' Copa spot

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine hopes a coronavirus pandemic-enforced delay won't scupper Australia's chances of playing in the Copa America. 13 Apr 2020
Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Olyroos coach Graham Arnold is confident his team can win a medal at Tokyo 2021 - especially if their older players are cleared to feature at the Olympics. 8 Apr 2020
'Sulking' Neill disrupted Cup camp: Viduka

'Sulking' Neill disrupted Cup camp: Viduka

Socceroos great Mark Viduka has opened up on Australia's 2007 Asian Cup campaign and how it led to him quitting international football. 6 Apr 2020
Scottish legends rave about Socceroos contender

Scottish legends rave about Socceroos contender

Legendary Celtic and Rangers strikers Andy Walker and Kris Boyd have appealed for Scotland to cap Lyndon Dykes before the Socceroos. 5 Apr 2020
New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand appeals for help from FIFA's $4.6 billion reserves, Australia likely to follow suit

New Zealand's football federation has appealed to FIFA for financial assistance following the devastating financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on member federations across the world. 5 Apr 2020
Inter Milan reveal failed attempt to snatch Viduka

Inter Milan reveal failed attempt to snatch Viduka

Veteran Inter Milan agent and intermediary Andrea D’Amico has revealed Italian giants Inter Milan tried to sign Mark Viduka but failed. 4 Apr 2020
Toilet roll challenge? Rogic does it with 'physio tape'

Toilet roll challenge? Rogic does it with 'physio tape'

Tom Rogic's Celtic teammate has revealed that long before the days of the toilet roll challenge, the mercurial Australian was excelling at far harder feats for fun. 3 Apr 2020
Cahill nominated for AFC's greatest World Cup player

Cahill nominated for AFC's greatest World Cup player

The AFC has announced Socceroos legend Tim Cahill as one of its five nominees for the greatest Asian World Cup player in history, alongside some huge names. 3 Apr 2020
Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia has been chosen to host the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is due to be held across September and October in Sydney. 27 Mar 2020
IOC considering postponing the Olympics

IOC considering postponing the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee, the IOC, has announced that they are in talks to postpone the 2020 Toyko Summer Olympics due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. 23 Mar 2020
Arzani heads for home and Celtic exit

Arzani heads for home and Celtic exit

Daniel Arzani may have played his last game for Celtic after leaving Scotland and flying back to Australia. 19 Mar 2020
Matildas' matches called off

Matildas' matches called off

The Matildas have been dealt a blow as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics with friendlies against world No.1 USA and No.8 Canada cancelled due to coronavirus. 14 Mar 2020
Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Caitlin Foord will be quarantined for 14 days before returning to Arsenal, while there are concerns over the Matildas' friendlies against the USA and Canada. 12 Mar 2020
No mercy Matildas: 'We want to finish with a lot of goals'

No mercy Matildas: 'We want to finish with a lot of goals'

Their ticket to Tokyo is all but secure but the Matildas aren't planning on showing any mercy to Vietnam in the Olympic playoff second leg. 10 Mar 2020
Fixtures pile up for Socceroos in 2020

Fixtures pile up for Socceroos in 2020

With the Socceroos facing their busiest calendar year, the decision to postpone World Cup qualifiers due to the coronovirus outbreak creates a fixture headache. 10 Mar 2020
'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

Coronavirus precautions mean the Matildas will face Vietnam behind closed doors but their preparation for their Olympic qualifier has been business as usual. 9 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Australia wins T20, women's cricket wins overall

3 Things We Learned: Australia wins T20, women's cricket wins overall

A momentous day for World Cricket. Over 80,000 in attendance at the MCG and several hundred million eye balls watching around the world on TV. Australia won the World T20 tournament but women’s cricket won the day. 8 Mar 2020