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Ikonomidis credits A-League medical staff for Socceroos recall

Ikonomidis credits A-League medical staff for Socceroos recall

After successive injury spells on the sidelines, Perth Glory A-League star Chris Ikonomidis has a chance to secure his Socceroos place in Graham Arnold's new squad. 26 May 2021
New Socceroos star: 'I can only give back to the country that's given me everything'

New Socceroos star: 'I can only give back to the country that's given me everything'

Socceroos squad debutant Ruon Tongyik has spoken about what an Australian call-up means to him, after a sensational A-League season with Central Coast Mariners. 26 May 2021
'My dream since I came to Australia': A-League's Brisbane lock-in refugee star

'My dream since I came to Australia': A-League's Brisbane lock-in refugee star

Brisbane Roar have signed academy star Cyrus Dehmie to his first professional contract, after he starred in the club's Queensland NPL campaign. 26 May 2021
Rogic prioritises Celtic over Socceroos: 'It won't be held against him'

Rogic prioritises Celtic over Socceroos: 'It won't be held against him'

Tom Rogic - who is battling a slight injury - has turned down a Socceroos call up to instead remain with Celtic in preparation for the club's upcoming Champions League qualifiers. 26 May 2021
Huge exclusions as Socceroos World Cup qualifying squad named

Huge exclusions as Socceroos World Cup qualifying squad named

Tom Rogic and Aaron Mooy are out of the Socceroos 2022 World Cup qualification squad while an uncapped A-League trio are in as Graham Arnold names his team for June's fixtures. 25 May 2021
Standout A-League keeper locks in for Adelaide

Standout A-League keeper locks in for Adelaide

Promising young Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci has re-signed with the A-League club until the end of 2022/23. 25 May 2021
NPL club among Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites

NPL club among Melbourne COVID-19 exposure sites

Anyone who attended the stadium of NPL club Preston Lions, BT Connor Reserve, for the club’s match against Whittlesea Ranges on Friday March 21 is being asked to get COVID tested and isolate immediately. 25 May 2021
'I've never heard of it elsewhere': Socceroo speaks out against Korean contracts

'I've never heard of it elsewhere': Socceroo speaks out against Korean contracts

Socceroo Jason Davidson has spoken out against a South Korean K-League decision to force players to move clubs without their consent. 25 May 2021
One Matilda leaves West Ham, another two stay

One Matilda leaves West Ham, another two stay

Matildas star Emily van Egmond will be leaving Women's Super League side West Ham, while Tameka Yallop and Mackenzie Arnold have been re-signed. 25 May 2021
'He lied to me': Socceroos icon reveals why giant club move failed

'He lied to me': Socceroos icon reveals why giant club move failed

All time leading Socceroos appearance holder Mark Schwarzer has hit out at Steve Maclaren, saying the former England boss lied to him over Middlesborough transfers. 25 May 2021
Socceroos World Cup opponents have played 15 matches through COVID

Socceroos World Cup opponents have played 15 matches through COVID

The Socceroos' two opponents in 2022 World Cup qualification have played a whopping 15 matches since COVID-19 struck, against Australia's none. 25 May 2021
'Great lad': Championship club rewards Olyroo's star turnaround

'Great lad': Championship club rewards Olyroo's star turnaround

Olyroos midfielder Riley McGree will play for English Championship strugglers Birmingham City until 2022 after the club extended his loan deal. 25 May 2021
Socceroos' Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan ends

Socceroos' Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan ends

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan is hinting he wants to stay at Arsenal, as his loan spell ends and an uncertain future beckons at Premier League loanee Brighton. 25 May 2021
Arzani, Duncan make surprise starts in Danish finals hammering

Arzani, Duncan make surprise starts in Danish finals hammering

Socceroos prodigy Daniel Arzani and Olyroos star Zach Duncan both made surprise starts in Danish flyers AGF’s finals hammering at the hands of Awer Mabil’s FC Midtjylland. 25 May 2021
Aussie former Barcelona starlet signs for Championship club

Aussie former Barcelona starlet signs for Championship club

Prodigious Aussie forward Zak Gilsenen has signed his first professional football contract with Championship club Blackburn Rovers. 24 May 2021
'Goosebumps': Record 24,000 Wellington fans could prove A-League difference

'Goosebumps': Record 24,000 Wellington fans could prove A-League difference

24,000 Wellington Phoenix fans packed into Sky Stadium to set a New Zealand attendance record and welcome their A-League club back to the country after 443 days away in Australia. 24 May 2021
Brisbane lock-down 'extremely deserving' young A-League star striker

Brisbane lock-down 'extremely deserving' young A-League star striker

Brisbane Roar have signed 21-year-old striker Alex Parsons to the forward's first professional A-League deal after starting his last two A-League matches. 24 May 2021
A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

It's becoming increasingly likely that digital streaming's fracturing effect on the Australian media may mean Australian football is spread across three or four different broadcast channels. 24 May 2021
Socceroos hopeful scores 17th goal, assists on European injury return

Socceroos hopeful scores 17th goal, assists on European injury return

Socceroos striking contender Nikita Rukavytsya scored his 17th goal in 20 games this season and also notched an assist in his barnstorming injury comeback for Israeli leaders Maccabi Haifa. 24 May 2021
Former A-League star, Aussie youngster make historic return to 'the promised land'

Former A-League star, Aussie youngster make historic return to 'the promised land'

Former A-League star Dean Bouzanis and promising Sydney-born striker Callum Kealy will play in the English football league next season after securing an historic playoff win with Sutton United. 24 May 2021
'Superb' Aussie coach one game away from Serie A breakthrough

'Superb' Aussie coach one game away from Serie A breakthrough

Australian A.S Cittadella coach Roberto Venturato is still potentially one game away from coaching in Italy's Serie A next season, despite losing the first leg of the club's Serie B's playoffs 1-0 to Venezia. 24 May 2021