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Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he fears for the future of Australian football because on alarming lack of junior development. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Winger Mathew Leckie hopes Australian children will be inspired to play football after watching the Socceroos at the World Cup. 1 Dec 2022
Rale Rasic: 'When I saw Fed Square that brought big time tears to my eyes'

Rale Rasic: 'When I saw Fed Square that brought big time tears to my eyes'

Rale Rasic, who led the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 1974, has lauded the work of coach Graham Arnold in getting Australia to the round of 16. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

The Socceroos are already eagerly anticipating their World Cup knockout clash with Argentina and their megastar Lionel Messi. 1 Dec 2022
'Unfortunately when it comes to football...': Governments suddenly paying attention?

'Unfortunately when it comes to football...': Governments suddenly paying attention?

Football fever is building in Australia as fans make plans to cheer the Socceroos in their David-and-Goliath clash with football giants Argentina. 1 Dec 2022
This is what a golden generation built by an Australian looks like

This is what a golden generation built by an Australian looks like

They may not have the golden names of yesteryear, but we certainly have a golden team. 1 Dec 2022
Tunisia releases bizarrely worded scouting report on Socceroos

Tunisia releases bizarrely worded scouting report on Socceroos

Tunisia's coach says his players are ready for a physical football scrap with Australia in their defining World Cup clash in Qatar. 26 Nov 2022
'I'm really worried that my team can't come to terms with this terrible result'

'I'm really worried that my team can't come to terms with this terrible result'

Spain have begun their quest for a second World Cup crown in style, rattling up seven goals against an outclassed Costa Rican team. 24 Nov 2022
Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match. 23 Nov 2022
Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia took an early lead before being floored 4-1 by reigning champions France in their World Cup opener in Qatar. 23 Nov 2022
FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat

FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat

FIFA's threat to yellow card captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup has been blasted by Australia's gay footballer Josh Cavallo. 22 Nov 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

Graham Arnold is poised to bank on the tried and trusted - with one enforced gamble - in a bid to outwit defending champions France in Australia’s World Cup opener on Wednesday (6am AEDT). 22 Nov 2022
'It's not being disrespectful at all': Socceroos coach not bothered with France

'It's not being disrespectful at all': Socceroos coach not bothered with France

Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France. 22 Nov 2022
Australian government commends Qatar on World Cup

Australian government commends Qatar on World Cup

Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issues. 21 Nov 2022
A look at France's lowest ebb...

A look at France's lowest ebb...

Key facts about Australia versus France at the World Cup in Qatar. 21 Nov 2022
'Pure racism': Socceroos, western media, the internet and a whole lotta allegations...

'Pure racism': Socceroos, western media, the internet and a whole lotta allegations...

Powerbrokers hope the start of the World Cup in Qatar will be the end of the host nation being a political football. 20 Nov 2022
Two Socceroos attackers unable to train in major World Cup blow

Two Socceroos attackers unable to train in major World Cup blow

Defender Harry Souttar insists he's off the Socceroos' injury list but concern lingers over two key players ahead of their World Cup opener. 20 Nov 2022
The Socceroos have four refugees at World Cup: 'It's easy to go down the wrong path'

The Socceroos have four refugees at World Cup: 'It's easy to go down the wrong path'

Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others. 19 Nov 2022
Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation defender Luke Wilkshire believes the Socceroos' best chance of conjuring up a result in their World Cup opener against France is to “play off the front foot”. 18 Nov 2022
Socceroos World Cup coach Arnold survived abusive, alcoholic upbringing to become first Australian-born success

Socceroos World Cup coach Arnold survived abusive, alcoholic upbringing to become first Australian-born success

Graham Arnold can barely believe he's the first Australian-born coach to lead the Socceroos at a World Cup. 18 Nov 2022
Cahill loyal to 'blood stained' World Cup, but doesn't rate Socceroos chances

Cahill loyal to 'blood stained' World Cup, but doesn't rate Socceroos chances

Before a ball has been kicked, the World Cup in Qatar has become the ultimate political football. 18 Nov 2022