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Josh: My Joy At Joining Nagoya

Josh: My Joy At Joining Nagoya

SOCCEROO striker and cult hero Josh Kennedy has confirmed his move to Nagoya Grampus and spoken of his relief after a disappointing season in Germany. 22 Jun 2009
Inamoto Joins Rennes

Inamoto Joins Rennes

RENNES have signed Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Junichi Inamoto on a two-year deal, the French club have announced. 21 Jun 2009
Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

AUSTRALIAN goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he is relieved rather than disappointed that his incredible run of clean sheets for the Socceroos has finally come to an end. 19 Jun 2009
Fanfare For The Pim Man

Fanfare For The Pim Man

EXCLUSIVE: While it’s not quite Susan Boyle mania, Pim Verbeek’s audacious rendition of the national anthem on TV last night is set to be an online hit with Socceroo fans. 19 Jun 2009
Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

AUSTRALIA'S midfield hardman Vince Grella says the come-from-behind win over arch-rivals Japan sums up the spirit of the Socceroos. 18 Jun 2009
Socceroos Rated

Socceroos Rated

SPORTAL give their verdict on how the boys in green and gold performed - but how would YOU rate our World Cup qualifying heroes? Tell us below...
18 Jun 2009
Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

PIM Verbeek has lavished praise on star midfielder Tim Cahill after his two-goal effort guided Australia to a 2-1 World Cup qualification win over Japan at the MCG. 18 Jun 2009
Bozza: They're Scum!

Bozza: They're Scum!

FORMER Socceroo Mark Bosnich slammed anti football forces in the Australian media who generated false tabloid headlines about Tim Cahill and branded them “scum”. 18 Jun 2009
Cahill Strikes Again!

Cahill Strikes Again!

AUSTRALIA'S midfield dynamo Tim Cahill has returned to haunt Japan after repeating his World Cup heroics in Germany of three years ago by engineering another stunning Socceroos comeback against the 'Blue Samurai' at the MCG on Wednesday night. 17 Jun 2009
Australia 2 Japan 1

Australia 2 Japan 1

RELIVE Australia's 2-0 win over Japan with our minute by minute commentary and second by second stupidity below. 17 Jun 2009
Roos Tipped To Triumph

Roos Tipped To Triumph

DESPITE numerous changes for tonight's clash at the MCG, the Socceroos remain favourites to see off the challenge of Japan. 17 Jun 2009
Pim: Show Roos Some Respect

Pim: Show Roos Some Respect

AUSTRALIA'S coach believes his team deserves to be shown more respect for their achievement in reaching the World Cup finals in South Africa. 17 Jun 2009
Pim Puts Faith In Fresh Defence

Pim Puts Faith In Fresh Defence

PIM Verbeek has faith his new-look back four can do the job against Japan this evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 17 Jun 2009
Okada: Asian Pride At Stake

Okada: Asian Pride At Stake

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes tonight's World Cup qualifier with Australia shapes as a mini-Asian final with his team keen to finish top of the group. 17 Jun 2009
Pim: No Yellow Fever

Pim: No Yellow Fever

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has confirmed that he won’t start any of the players carrying a yellow card into tonight's World Cup qualifier against Japan, saying he wanted to have his full squad available when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa next year. 17 Jun 2009
Josh Eyes J-League Switch

Josh Eyes J-League Switch

SOCCEROOS striker Josh Kennedy has confirmed that his management is in discussions with J-League outfit Nagoya Grampus over a potential transfer. 16 Jun 2009
Pim Set To Double Up At Last

Pim Set To Double Up At Last

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek could finally give fans what they want with Josh Kennedy and Scott McDonald a chance to team up in attack against Japan. 15 Jun 2009
Kewell Dropped For Japan Game

Kewell Dropped For Japan Game

SOCCEROOS star Harry Kewell will miss Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan after medical staff decided it was not worth risking his fitness. 15 Jun 2009
Japan Skipper Now Unlikely Too

Japan Skipper Now Unlikely Too

JAPAN is likely to go into Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Australia at the MCG without skipper Yuji Nakazawa.
15 Jun 2009
Neill: 'It's All About Winning'

Neill: 'It's All About Winning'

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill has no issues with the style of football Australia has played in qualifying for the World Cup, saying that the ultimate aim of qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa had been achieved. 15 Jun 2009
Macca Backs Nakamura Rest

Macca Backs Nakamura Rest

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Scott McDonald has backed Japanese playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura’s decision to opt out of the World Cup qualifier with the Socceroos on Wednesday night. 15 Jun 2009