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Australian fan detained after launching drone

Australian fan detained after launching drone

An Australian citizen, who arrived in Russia for the World Cup, was detained by local police after launching a quadcopter at Red Square in Moscow and his drone was confiscated, a source at a law enforcement agency told Sputnik on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

Denmark manager Age Hareide admitted he is worried about the amount of chances his team conceded in their 1-0 win over Peru in Saransk. 21 Jun 2018
Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Socceroos coach Bert Marwijk cut a grumpy and frustrated figure 24 hours before Australia meets Denmark in the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that he had doubts about the video assistant referee (VAR) system at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Australia confident ahead of Denmark says Behich

Australia confident ahead of Denmark says Behich

Australia defender Aziz Behich said Wednesday that the team was "confident and upbeat" ahead of Thursday's Group C match against Denmark despite losing to France 2-1 in their first game at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
See the moment Arzani feared he'd broken Cahill...

See the moment Arzani feared he'd broken Cahill...

For a brief moment, Socceroos super kid Daniel Arzani feared he'd broken Australia's greatest ever goalscorer at training yesterday. 20 Jun 2018
Pirlo's praise for the Australian game

Pirlo's praise for the Australian game

Italian legend Andrea Pirlo has delivered a glowing assessment of Australia, its "growing" football, and Socceroo Aaron Mooy. 20 Jun 2018
"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been appointed to take charge of Australia's do-or-die match against Denmark tomorrow night. 20 Jun 2018
Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Genk goalkeeper Danny Vukovic says the Socceroos know "we have the whole nation behind us" and have been inundated with supportive messages to prove it. 20 Jun 2018
SBS to broadcast all World Cup group games

SBS to broadcast all World Cup group games

Aussie football fans will have more opportunities to view the World Cup after SBS agreed to continue simulcasting the entire Group Stage. 20 Jun 2018
Brave minnows no longer!

Brave minnows no longer!

It’s taken a couple of days to get to this article, with all the travelling, but that’s given me some time to think about our performance in the first match against France... 20 Jun 2018
Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

The Socceroos hope to isolate Danish danger man Christian Eriksen to bring home the bacon against Denmark on Thursday. 20 Jun 2018
This could be my last World Cup...

This could be my last World Cup...

Socceroos midfield maestro Aaron Mooy is soaking up all the thrills of his first World Cup and knows it could be his last, as well as his first. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Australia striker Tomi Juric has revealed experienced Brazil defender Thiago Silva offered up some rare praise to the Socceroos after Saturday's 2-1 World Cup loss to France. 19 Jun 2018
Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Former Socceroo coach Ron Smith expects Australia to face a more adventurous, confident and attacking Denmark in Samara on Thursday. 19 Jun 2018
Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Former head of the Referee and Inspection Department of the Russian Football Union Valentin Ivanov will be the referee observer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter between Denmark and France, FIFA said on Monday in a press release. 19 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Arzani open to overseas move

Arzani open to overseas move

Socceroos whiz kid Daniel Arzani admits he will decide on his club future and whether to leave the A-League after the World Cup, after attracting strong interest from Europe. 18 Jun 2018
Sainsbury: It reflects on them, not us

Sainsbury: It reflects on them, not us

Socceroo defender Trent Sainsbury has reacted to comments made in the French camp about their exaggerations of fouls. 18 Jun 2018
Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Arzani: I was only ever going to play for the Roos

Aussie wonder kid Daniel Arzani is delighted to have been locked down as a Socceroo at last – and says he was never going to have it any other way. 18 Jun 2018
'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury admits he’s not a fan of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but feels it’s time to move on from the controversial penalty in their 2-1 loss to France. 18 Jun 2018