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The Pics of 2018

The Pics of 2018

From the Grand Final to the World Cup with Big Blues, Matildas, Usain Bolt and training sessions in between, here are the favourite pics that editor Kevin Airs took in 2018. 1 Jan 2019
Socceroos pic special: No see-through shirts for Arnie

Socceroos pic special: No see-through shirts for Arnie

Australian women will be devastated. 31 Dec 2018
Ikonomidis: You'll see what I can do...

Ikonomidis: You'll see what I can do...

He's not short of confidence, but that's exactly what Chris Ikonomidis believes will take him to the top. 31 Dec 2018
Degenek: I'm really enjoying life at the moment

Degenek: I'm really enjoying life at the moment

A UEFA Champions League campaign for a former European Cup champion, and an Asian Cup campaign for the defending champions. What's Milos got to be happy about? 31 Dec 2018
Arnold: We're going to play like Liverpool

Arnold: We're going to play like Liverpool

The Socceroos gaffer isn't focused on recreating Australia's 2015 Asian Cup success. He's setting his sights on a far more Liverpudlian prize instead. 31 Dec 2018
Socceroos vs Oman player ratings

Socceroos vs Oman player ratings

Graham Arnold’s last hit-out before the Asian Cup saw a reunion with former mentor and Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek, now in charge of Gulf Cup champions Oman. 31 Dec 2018
Jeggo: I'll get my chance

Jeggo: I'll get my chance

He may be as late a bolter as they come, but James Jeggo believes he has the big boots needed to fill in for Aaron Mooy. 30 Dec 2018
Jordan ready for "famous" Socceroos

Jordan ready for "famous" Socceroos

Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans has described Australia as "a very famous" team but is pleased his side will take them on in their Asian Cup opener. 28 Dec 2018
Patikas: ‘I played table tennis with Fergie’

Patikas: ‘I played table tennis with Fergie’

Former Socceroo legend Jim Patikas talks to FTBL about what it was like being coached by Alex Ferguson during his short stint with Aberdeen. 28 Dec 2018
It shouldn't have come to this - Rogic

It shouldn't have come to this - Rogic

Tom Rogic has made it clear where he wants to be playing this weekend…and it’s at Ibrox against Rangers. 28 Dec 2018
Palestine issue Asian Cup warning

Palestine issue Asian Cup warning

Palestine coach Noureddine Ould Ali says his team is ready to make history and spring some shocks at the 2019 Asian Cup. 27 Dec 2018
Arnie relishing clash with ex-Socceroos boss

Arnie relishing clash with ex-Socceroos boss

Graham Arnold says he's relishing the opportunity to lock horns with the man who once replaced him as Socceroos head coach. 27 Dec 2018
Here Roo Go! Socceroos touch down in UAE

Here Roo Go! Socceroos touch down in UAE

The Socceroos touched down in the United Arab Emirates last night to defend their Asian Cup crown and immediately had a training session as coach Graham Arnold vowed to win every game. 27 Dec 2018
Arnie blasts back at Scottish critics

Arnie blasts back at Scottish critics

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has blasted back at Scottish critics who have reacted furiously to his Asian Cup call-ups missing key matches to join the Australian training camp. 25 Dec 2018
Mooy ruled out of Asian Cup - official

Mooy ruled out of Asian Cup - official

Key midfield star Aaron Mooy has been ruled out of the Asian Cup after a medical check by the Socceroos confirmed his serious knee injury. 24 Dec 2018
Is this fading Socceroo reborn?

Is this fading Socceroo reborn?

Until recently, had anyone else forgotten about Mustafa Amini? 24 Dec 2018
Lennon lays down law for misfiring Maclaren

Lennon lays down law for misfiring Maclaren

Hibernian boss Neil Lennon has issued a warning to his Australian striker Jamie Maclaren: score goals or you're out. 24 Dec 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Ben Folami got himself on the scoresheet once again for Ipswich Town U-23. An upcoming Socceroo returned from injury whilst another stalwart suffered an injury scare in Germany. 24 Dec 2018
Tonga slams Aussie 'racism'

Tonga slams Aussie 'racism'

Tonga Rugby League have accused Australia of taking advantage of it after their Test match in October. 24 Dec 2018
Leckie injured in Bundesliga clash

Leckie injured in Bundesliga clash

Australia's talisman - and one of our only previously fully fit stars - left the pitch injured in Hertha Berlin's 3-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen. 23 Dec 2018
Ikonomidis: Popa raised my game

Ikonomidis: Popa raised my game

Socceroo prodigal son Chris Ikonomidis is on the rise in the A-League and on his way to the Asian Cup – but he credits Tony Popovic for elevating his performances.  20 Dec 2018