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How the 1974 World Cup was the making of the Socceroos
When the Socceroos qualified for the 1974 World Cup for the first time in the country’s history and took their place as part of the top 16 nations in Germany, Australia went wild.
26 May 2018
FFA boss knew "what he was doing..."
Former Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley warned staff about controversial FIFA powerbroker Peter Hargitay when he joined the FFA World Cup bid team.
26 May 2018
Russia’s Goalkeepers in Good Shape for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Coach Stauce
MOSCOW, May 25 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeping coach Gintaras Stauce said today that the goalkeepers under his watch are in good shape ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
26 May 2018
Why van Marwijk is the man for the Socceroos
Socceroos legends Mark Schwarzer and Stan Lazaridis believe new boss Bert van Marwijk can deliver for Australia at the 2018 World Cup.
24 May 2018
Brillante's not just dreaming of the World Cup squad
Joshua Brillante is aiming to not only make Bert van Marwijk's World Cup squad, but also get some game time in Russia next month.
17 May 2018
Troisi: How Bert is different to Ange
Melbourne Victory and Socceroos’ midfielder, James Troisi, says Bert van Marwijk’s coaching style is different to his predecessor Ange Postecoglou.
17 May 2018
Archie Thompson: The Socceroos were stiffed!
Archie Thompson says the selection process that sees Alex Gersbach, Bailey Wright and Jamie Maclaren miss out on the 2018 World Cup is stiff.
17 May 2018
Tim Cahill’s extraordinary achievement
Ahead of a potential fourth World Cup appearance, Tim Cahill has been honoured by the naming rights partner of the Caltex Socceroos.
16 May 2018
Is this the best collection of Socceroos fan memorabilia?
Between February 2008 and October 2017, Pablo Bateson attended 47 consecutive Socceroos World Cup qualifiers picking up prized items of memorabilia during his travels.
11 May 2018
Get Maclaren to Russia: Optus TV boss
Australia need Jamie Maclaren at Russia 2018 if the Socceroos are to make it out of the group stage at the World Cup, Optus Sport executive producer Richard Bayliss has told 442FM.
10 May 2018
Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos
Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes the A-League is a hindrance to the Australian national team because players are content to stay in the domestic competition.
10 May 2018
2026 World Cup to create $14 billion profit: How could Australia compete?
A United States, Mexico and Canadian-hosted 2026 World Cup could earn FIFA over $14 billion in profit, so how will Australia ever stand a chance?
9 May 2018
Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me
Tommy Oar says playing at the 2014 World Cup against the likes of Spain, who he shares the same heritage with, was a dream come true.
8 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Why Cahill is still special for the Socceroos
Bert van Marwijk has given the biggest hint yet that he will choose record-breaking goal scorer Tim Cahill for next month’s World Cup in Russia.
7 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Arzani can make a difference.
Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk hopes Daniel Arzani picks Australia over Iran and added that the Melbourne City wonder-kid can make a difference for the Socceroos in Russia.
7 May 2018
When Brett Holman faced off with John Travolta
World Cup 2010 goalscorer Brett Holman says his Socceroos jersey signed by iconic movie star John Travolta was a cool piece of memorabilia from South Africa.
4 May 2018
Would you have refused Roberto Carlos’ World Cup jersey?
Socceroos legend Luke Wilkshire says he wouldn’t refuse a player’s jersey in the same manner teammate Scott Chipperfield did when he knocked back Roberto Carlos' shirt in Germany.
1 May 2018
Does Rale Rasic house the best private collection of football memorabilia in Australia?
The first coach to qualify Australia to a World Cup, Rale Rasic, arguably houses the greatest collection of memorabilia from the Socceroos appearance at Germany 1974.
26 Apr 2018
Inside the Fighter Jets...
The revolution at the Fighter Jets began behind the scenes last season... before on field changes this season saw them fly to the top end of the table.
19 Apr 2018
European leagues reject 48-team World Cup
It's one of the biggest proposed changes to the World Cup in recent decades - a plan to move to 48 teams and four extra days. But not everyone's happy with the idea...
17 Apr 2018
Simon: Matildas know what’s on the line
Knowing a World Cup qualification spot is on the line in tonight’s Asian Cup game against Japan has the Matildas filled with extra motivation and determination, says star striker Kyah Simon.
13 Apr 2018
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