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'I just ran in first...'

'I just ran in first...'

Socceroo debutant Dylan McGowan admits he may not be first choice in Ange Postecoglou’s squad – but he had a tongue-in-cheek quip about his brother Ryan. 14 Jun 2017
Brazil experiment vital for Russian test, says Ange

Brazil experiment vital for Russian test, says Ange

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou admits players lacking game time were a factor in the 4-0 loss to Brazil last night. 14 Jun 2017
'Roos can be a danger to the best...'

'Roos can be a danger to the best...'

Socceroo winger Mathew Leckie insists there were positives in the 4-0 loss to Brazil ... but Australia just couldn't capitalise in the final third. 14 Jun 2017
Rated and ranked - how did Brazil and Australia's stars perform?

Rated and ranked - how did Brazil and Australia's stars perform?

The Socceroos were given a footballing lesson by the world’s number one ranked side, Brazil, at the MCG on Tuesday night...but here's how they all ranked individually. 14 Jun 2017
Match analysis: Australia v Brazil

Match analysis: Australia v Brazil

The error-prone Socceroos were soundly beaten 4-0 by possession-hungry Brazil while close to 50,000 spectators watched on as preparations for the Confederations Cup were completed. 14 Jun 2017
Pic Special: Fans at the MCG

Pic Special: Fans at the MCG

Almost 50,000 fans filed into the MCG to see the Socceroos take on Brazil on Tuesday night and there was plenty of colour and noise in the stands. Fan pics by Morden Productions. 14 Jun 2017
Ange resolute: Approach won't change

Ange resolute: Approach won't change

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou remains resolute that Tuesday’s 4-0 friendly loss to Brazil won’t affect his side’s approach at the upcoming Confederations Cup. 14 Jun 2017
Brazil hit Socceroos with a Samba smackdown

Brazil hit Socceroos with a Samba smackdown

Australia have warmed up for the Confederations Cup in Russia with a 4-0 loss to Brazil at the MCG on Tuesday night. 13 Jun 2017
Socceroos v Brazil pic special

Socceroos v Brazil pic special

The Socceroos faced-off against the World's No 1, Brazil, at the MCG on Tuesday night and were smacked 4-0. 13 Jun 2017
Pic special: Brazil's final training session

Pic special: Brazil's final training session

Brazil trained at Lakeside Stadium on Monday evening for the final time ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Australia at the MCG. Pics by Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images. 13 Jun 2017
Gallery: The MCG's Latin Carnival

Gallery: The MCG's Latin Carnival

The MCG transformed into one giant Latin party! 13 Jun 2017
Coutinho: Beating Socceroos the perfect birthday gift

Coutinho: Beating Socceroos the perfect birthday gift

Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho says the perfect birthday present would be beating Australia in front of their home fans. 12 Jun 2017
Bresciano: Ange 'sees things we can't'

Bresciano: Ange 'sees things we can't'

Former Socceroo great Mark Bresciano describes Ange Postecoglou as the "biggest dreamer" and has backed the national team coach to take the green and gold to new heights. 12 Jun 2017
Ange: Fans 'not too excited' by Socceroos

Ange: Fans 'not too excited' by Socceroos

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes lacklustre ticket sales for Australia's clash with Brazil at the MCG are the result of continued negative coverage. 12 Jun 2017
Pic special: Australia-Brazil training

Pic special: Australia-Brazil training

The Socceroos and Brazil trained in Melbourne ahead of their blockbuster friendly at the MCG on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2017
Juric: Brazil 'no big deal'

Juric: Brazil 'no big deal'

Socceroo striker Tomi Juric is far from overawed about taking on the World No.1 Brazil in a friendly on Tuesday night. 11 Jun 2017
Coutinho: South on a winner with Carlos

Coutinho: South on a winner with Carlos

Brazil and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho believes Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has already had a positive impact on Australian football. 11 Jun 2017
Nike #NoTurningBack pic special

Nike #NoTurningBack pic special

More than 600 football fans turned up to Melbourne's Federation Square, knowing little more than they were being treated to an “incredible night of football and music”. Pics by Getty Images and Nike Pacific. 11 Jun 2017
Irvine: Time to bury 'little Australia'

Irvine: Time to bury 'little Australia'

Socceroo Jackson Irvine wants the minnow tag to be erased from Australia’s mentality. 10 Jun 2017
Behich on MCG crowd: We want more

Behich on MCG crowd: We want more

Left back Aziz Behich has urged fans to come out and support the national team against Brazil at the MCG next week before the Socceroos jet off to the Confederations Cup in Russia. 10 Jun 2017
MCG Superclasico fans pic special

MCG Superclasico fans pic special

Fans of South American football powerhouses Brazil and Argentina, packed the MCG on Friday night to watch the fierce rivals face off in the superclasico. Argentina edged it 1-0. 10 Jun 2017