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Ange: Attack is our defence

Ange: Attack is our defence

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says he won't veer away from his attacking philosophy during tomorrow night’s crucial World Cup Qualifier against the UAE. 27 Mar 2017
Kruse: In Ange's 3-4-3 we trust

Kruse: In Ange's 3-4-3 we trust

Socceroo winger Robbie Kruse says it’s too early to make a judgement on the use of Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou’s new 3-4-3 formation. 27 Mar 2017
Tomi-goal ready to fire

Tomi-goal ready to fire

Australian striker Tomi Juric says he can be the man to score from open play for the Socceroos against the UAE on Tuesday night. 25 Mar 2017
Kruse: Roos not down & out

Kruse: Roos not down & out

After failing to get a win in their previous four World Cup qualifying games, Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse says Australia is not down and out. 25 Mar 2017
Formation change 'exposed' Socceroos

Formation change 'exposed' Socceroos

Fox Sports pundits Sasa Ognenovski and Mark Rudan have questioned the formation change that saw the Socceroos struggle to a 1-1 draw against Iraq in Tehran on Thursday night. 24 Mar 2017
Kewell to McGree: You only get one chance!

Kewell to McGree: You only get one chance!

Australian football legend Harry Kewell has urged teenager Riley McGree to seize the chance to become a Caltex Socceroo. 21 Mar 2017
Krishna: We’re good mates, but I’m playing for my country

Krishna: We’re good mates, but I’m playing for my country

Wellington Phoenix Striker Roy Krishna says club friendships will be put aside when Fiji play the All Whites in Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier. 21 Mar 2017
Grant: First the Roos, next the world...

Grant: First the Roos, next the world...

Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant is hoping to be the solution to the Socceroos' right back dilemma. 20 Mar 2017
Ange: No fears for Russia 2018

Ange: No fears for Russia 2018

Ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has dismissed fears Australia will struggle to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 20 Feb 2017
How Trump's controversial policy could impact World Cup football

How Trump's controversial policy could impact World Cup football

US President Donald Trump has wasted little time implementing some of his more controversial election promises, including a travel ban aimed at certain countries. How could it impact football? Scott McIntyre explores the issues... 2 Feb 2017
Iran to host Aussie WC Qualifier against Iraq

Iran to host Aussie WC Qualifier against Iraq

The AFC has confirmed the Socceroos’ 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Iraq will be played on neutral territory at the PAS Stadium in Tehran, Iran on March 23. 24 Jan 2017
Offside Marco!

Offside Marco!

Marco Van Basten, FIFA Chief Technical Officer, has foreshadowed further changes to the World Cup Finals, including the possibility of replacing decider spot kicks with the old NASL method where a player started with the ball 25 metres out and had 8 seconds to score. 19 Jan 2017
A World Cup revolution

A World Cup revolution

While the debate rages about the rights and wrongs of a 48-nation World Cup finals, it’s now a chance to overhaul even more about the tournament. 17 Jan 2017
The 25 biggest Socceroo goals ever

The 25 biggest Socceroo goals ever

We’ve seen spectacular goals from the Socceroos, but for success and progression, important goals matter the most. Joshua Mayne takes a look at the 25 most important Socceroos goals of all time. And to absolutely no-one's surprise, Tim Cahill makes a few appearances… 8 Dec 2016
Is World Cup expansion viable?

Is World Cup expansion viable?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino would like to see a World Cup with 48 teams, comprising 16 groups of three teams, with two going through to the expanded knockout round of 32. Is it viable? 8 Dec 2016
Kimmorley to coach

Kimmorley to coach

Brett Kimmorley has been named as assistant coach of the USA rugby league team. 27 Oct 2016
Goodwin to prove his worth to Ange

Goodwin to prove his worth to Ange

Recently called-up Socceroo Craig Goodwin says he is ready to show his attacking wing play for Ange Postecoglou in next month’s qualifier against Thailand. 26 Oct 2016
A-League bolters in new Roos squad

A-League bolters in new Roos squad

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou today named five A-League players in an extended 30-man squad for next month's World Cup Qualifier against Thailand. 26 Oct 2016
Slow start Socceroos salvage draw with Japan

Slow start Socceroos salvage draw with Japan

The Socceroos were second best for the first half but escaped with a 1-1 draw against Japan in their 2018 World Cup qualifier at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. 11 Oct 2016
Kruse: It's too early to come home

Kruse: It's too early to come home

Socceroo and Bayer Leverkusen forward Robbie Kruse says it’s too early to return to the A-League after plans to leave the BayArena in January. 4 Sep 2016
Mooy: Strong City in title mix

Mooy: Strong City in title mix

Socceroo and Huddersfield star Aaron Mooy believes former club Melbourne City can contend for the Championship this season. 3 Sep 2016