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Baccus lauds Socceroos depth as World Cup journey begins

Baccus lauds Socceroos depth as World Cup journey begins

Keanu Baccus believes the strength in depth of the Socceroos has set them up perfectly to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, as Graham Arnold’s men begin a 16-game campaign this month against Bangladesh and Palestine. 10 Nov 2023
'Open to anything': A-League return beckons for Birighitti

'Open to anything': A-League return beckons for Birighitti

Aussie goalkeeper Mark Birighitti says he’s “open to anything” as he looks to exit Dundee United in January after being told he has no future at the relegated club. 6 Nov 2023
Ruthless Yengi embracing Socceroos attention

Ruthless Yengi embracing Socceroos attention

Could Portsmouth’s Kusini Yengi emerge as Australia’s heir apparent up front?  28 Oct 2023
Age no barrier: Duke's pledge to stick around for Socceroos

Age no barrier: Duke's pledge to stick around for Socceroos

Evergreen striker Mitch Duke turns 33 in January - but has vowed to remain the Socceroos’ spearhead as long as Graham Arnold believes he can “do a job”. 27 Oct 2023
Debut dazzler: Rising Socceroo gives Arnold welcome headache

Debut dazzler: Rising Socceroo gives Arnold welcome headache

Whilst goalscoring remains an eternal headache for Socceroos chief Graham Arnold, stopping them at the other end just got a whole lot easier. 26 Oct 2023
Arnie coup: Volpato ditches Italy to join Socceroos fold

Arnie coup: Volpato ditches Italy to join Socceroos fold

Australia’s long courtship of dual nationality winger Cristian Volpato is finally set to bear fruit, with the Italy-based teenager succumbing to a Graham Arnold charm offensive. 17 Oct 2023
All systems Mo: Socceroos new-boy puts Guinea on back burner

All systems Mo: Socceroos new-boy puts Guinea on back burner

It was the five-minute Wembley cameo that might just have locked in Mohamed Toure as a long-term fixture up front for Australia. 17 Oct 2023
Algeria set to host Socceroos' Palestine WC qualifier

Algeria set to host Socceroos' Palestine WC qualifier

Algeria's football federation has offered to host Australia's November World Cup qualifier against Palestine, with the tie moved due to the Middle East crisis. 17 Oct 2023
Aussies Abroad: Managerial highs and lows, Macca’s marvellous month, and a former A-League Men duo takes Saudi by storm

Aussies Abroad: Managerial highs and lows, Macca’s marvellous month, and a former A-League Men duo takes Saudi by storm

In September, there were mixed fortunes for the more prominent Aussie managers overseas; a Matildas hero made a massive leap at club level, and a couple of former A-League talents flew under the radar in Spain and Saudi Arabia. Front Page Football's Christian Marchetti looks at the most significant talking points surrounding the Socceroos and Aussies Abroad in September for FTBL. 16 Oct 2023
'He's a beast': Duke backs Souttar to shut out Kane

'He's a beast': Duke backs Souttar to shut out Kane

After just 175 minutes of club football for Leicester City so far this season, Harry Souttar’s preparation to thwart the threat of Harry Kane and co appears less than ideal leading into the Wembley friendly against England. 13 Oct 2023
The Socceroos Go To Wembley

The Socceroos Go To Wembley

For the first time ever, Australia will play England at the home of football – Wembley Stadium – and I, for one, am deeply concerned. 10 Oct 2023
'Changing perceptions': How Socceroos can shift the dial at Wembley

'Changing perceptions': How Socceroos can shift the dial at Wembley

When Australia famously dispatched Sven-Göran Eriksson’s England 3-1 at a freezing Upton Park 20 years ago, their starting line up boasted seven Premier League players. 10 Oct 2023
Burgess backs marvel Luongo to shine again for Socceroos

Burgess backs marvel Luongo to shine again for Socceroos

After five years in the international wilderness, and at the age of 31, Massimo Luongo could have been forgiven for thinking his Socceroos days were done. 8 Oct 2023
Socceroos squad revealed: Former hero called up from long absence in major selection shock

Socceroos squad revealed: Former hero called up from long absence in major selection shock

Massimo Luongo's stellar form with Ipswich Town has earned him a first Socceroos call-up in four years for friendlies against England and New Zealand. 5 Oct 2023
Duke in a tough spot as Socceroos call-up looms

Duke in a tough spot as Socceroos call-up looms

Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke has become a victim of his own success, with club side Michida Zelvia imploring Graham Arnold to overlook him this month so he can remain in Japan to help his team clinch promotion to J1. 4 Oct 2023
Muscat front-runner for Rangers job

Muscat front-runner for Rangers job

Kevin Muscat has emerged as the bookies’ early favourite to succeed sacked Michael Beale at Rangers. 2 Oct 2023
Western union: Former Socceroos striker heading back to A-League

Western union: Former Socceroos striker heading back to A-League

Much-travelled former Socceroos striker Nikita Rukavytsya is set to close out his career in the A-League, with Western United making overtures for the off-contract veteran. 24 Sep 2023
Scotland's latest Aussie arrival sets about winning Hearts and minds

Scotland's latest Aussie arrival sets about winning Hearts and minds

A six-strong Aussie contingent will straddle the stage when Hearts travel to high-flying St Mirren on Saturday - with Calem Nieuwenhof the most recent addition to the Antipodean invaders scattered across the Scottish Premiership. 21 Sep 2023
Meet the Aussie Viking tearing it up in Norway

Meet the Aussie Viking tearing it up in Norway

The possibility of sampling Champions League football next season is a huge lure for Olyroos midfielder Patrick Yazbek, as he helps spearhead Elitesarien leaders Viking FK towards domestic glory in Norway. 20 Sep 2023
Joeys boss keen to cap Lucas Neill's whizkid son

Joeys boss keen to cap Lucas Neill's whizkid son

Australia U-17s coach Brad Maloney is eyeing a next generation Neill as a potential Joeys recruit. 19 Sep 2023
Aussies Abroad: Angeball arrives, Viking and Ipswich duos on fire, and all aboard the Strain train

Aussies Abroad: Angeball arrives, Viking and Ipswich duos on fire, and all aboard the Strain train

In August, Ange Postecoglou immediately impacted the English Premier League, Aussie duos in Norway and England grabbed Graham Arnold’s attention, and a former Adelaide United defender had an outstanding month in Scotland. Front Page Football's Christian Marchetti looks at the most significant talking points surrounding the Socceroos and Aussies Abroad in July for FTBL. 16 Sep 2023