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Oar eyes Socceroos World Cup spot

Oar eyes Socceroos World Cup spot

Europe-based Tommy Oar says he must finish the season with his club APOEL on a strong note if he is to win a spot in the Socceroos squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 16 Jan 2018
Is this high flying Jet a Socceroos bolter?

Is this high flying Jet a Socceroos bolter?

In-form Newcastle Jets striker Andrew Nabbout, admits the thought of being a bolter for the Socceroos squad at next year’s World Cup in Russia has crossed his mind. 21 Dec 2017
Peru captain gets World Cup lifeline

Peru captain gets World Cup lifeline

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will be free to play in the World Cup and face Australia after his one-year ban for cocaine use was reduced. 21 Dec 2017
Scolari linked with Socceroos job

Scolari linked with Socceroos job

Football Federation Australia has approached Luiz Felipe Scolari about the vacant Socceroos head coaching role, according to the Brazilian. 13 Dec 2017
Peru: The Socceroos are the ‘unknown’

Peru: The Socceroos are the ‘unknown’

Peru will be confident of beating Australia in next year’s World Cup but little is known about the Socceroos, according to Eli Schmerler, journalist at Peruvian newspaper Depor. 13 Dec 2017
Peru likens ‘physical’ Socceroos to England and New Zealand

Peru likens ‘physical’ Socceroos to England and New Zealand

Several Peruvian football greats have declared their country has “nothing to fear” in their 2018 World Cup group with one comparing opponents Australia to England. 10 Dec 2017
Peru captain Guerrero cops World Cup ban

Peru captain Guerrero cops World Cup ban

Peru skipper Paolo Guerrero has been banned for a year and will miss the 2018 World Cup after testing positive for cocaine. 9 Dec 2017
New Socceroos coach to be announced in February

New Socceroos coach to be announced in February

The new coach of the Socceroos will be announced by mid-February 2018, just weeks out from the successful candidate's first set of international friendlies. 5 Dec 2017
Are the Socceroos past their prime?

Are the Socceroos past their prime?

Danish journalist Klaus Egelund says the Socceroos are past their prime and pointed to an ageing Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak. 5 Dec 2017
Can the 'Aussies with no head' beat France?

Can the 'Aussies with no head' beat France?

After Australia were drawn to play France in the first group match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, French media described the coach-less Socceroos as, "the Aussies with no head". 3 Dec 2017
Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

Scouting Report: What can we expect from the Socceroos' World Cup Opponents?

A midfield workhorse, a set piece specialist and a rising star. FFTA takes a closer look at some of the players that the Socceroos will come up against in Russia. 3 Dec 2017
Iran 97: I've never seen a worse scene in sport

Iran 97: I've never seen a worse scene in sport

It’s 20 years this week when the Socceroos drew 2-2 with Iran at the MCG and missed out on France 98 when they lost a two-goal lead. Then Socceroo Australia chief David Hill tells us in his own words the story of the Iran heartbreak. 30 Nov 2017
Gallery: The best & worst FIFA World Cup posters

Gallery: The best & worst FIFA World Cup posters

In light of the 2018 World Cup poster release, we look back at the best & worst since 1930. 29 Nov 2017
FIFA unveils Soviet-style 2018 World Cup poster

FIFA unveils Soviet-style 2018 World Cup poster

In Soviet Russia, poster sells tickets... 29 Nov 2017
Melbourne Victory win, Socceroos through - that was some week, says Milligan

Melbourne Victory win, Socceroos through - that was some week, says Milligan

Socceroo Mark Milligan capped off a brilliant week with a man of the match performance in Melbourne Victory’s first win of the season. 19 Nov 2017
Joyce brushes off Cahill 'tittle tattle'

Joyce brushes off Cahill 'tittle tattle'

Warren Joyce has described stories of a growing rift with star signing Tim Cahill as "tittle tattle" following Melbourne City's 3-1 loss to Brisbane Roar on Friday night. 18 Nov 2017
Rift deepens between Cahill and Joyce - reports

Rift deepens between Cahill and Joyce - reports

Has Melbourne City boss, Warren Joyce, fatally fallen out with Australia’s most high profile footballer? 17 Nov 2017
Getting to know the Jillaroos

Getting to know the Jillaroos

Inside Sports caught up with members of our national women’s rugby league team - the Jillaroos last Saturday at the Sydney Football stadium when the Australia Kangaroos played Lebanon for the first time in men’s rugby league. 17 Nov 2017
Match Analysis: Australia v Honduras

Match Analysis: Australia v Honduras

After twenty-two matches, two-and-a-half years and one of the most arduous campaigns in football history, Ange Postecoglou’s Australia have qualified for Russia 2018 after seeing off Honduras 3-1 in front of a packed home crowd. 16 Nov 2017
Cahill drops World Cup bombshell

Cahill drops World Cup bombshell

Record-breaking Socceroos striker Tim Cahill has hinted he may need to move from Melbourne City if he doesn’t get the required playing time in the lead up to next year's World Cup. 16 Nov 2017
Jedinak: Honduras Hat-trick is my first

Jedinak: Honduras Hat-trick is my first

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says the hat-trick that secured Australia a spot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was the first of his career. 16 Nov 2017