Former finalists, World Cup heroes: Australia’s main rivals at the Asian Cup
With the Asian Cup just around the corner, we check out which teams could really challenge the Socceroos in the UAE.
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Aussie skipper set to join rare Socceroos club
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence.
Milligan set to join rare Socceroos club
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence on Sunday against Jordan.
Main players chasing Asian Cup glory
The Socceroos may be defending Asian Cup champions but in the likes of Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia they are sure not get their own way over the next month in the UAE.
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Palestine ready to send message to the world
FOR the Palestinian players lining up alongside Japan on Monday night, their pride will be swollen by the exposure their presence at the Asian Cup affords.
Iraq skipper could be set for A-League move
IRAQ skipper Younis Mahmoud has revealed he is considering a career in the A-League, with Sydney FC seemingly the frontrunners to snare his services.
Oman make habit of frustrating Socceroos
FOUR times the Socceroos faced Oman on the path to last year’s World Cup, and only one proved a comfortable experience – a 3-0 win in Sydney.
Oman coach almost landed Socceroos job
ANALYSIS: Oman coach Paul Le Guen is well-known at Australian football headquarters. He could have been Socceroos coach twice in the last four years.
Versatile Burns gives Ange plenty of options
NATHAN Burns is hopeful his effervescent cameo against Kuwait will earn him more game time in a Socceroos system for which his style could have been designed.
Milligan to get nod to fill Jedinak breach
MILE Jedinak’s injury opens the door for Mark Milligan, with the Melbourne Victory captain expected to replace Jedinak in Tuesday night’s clash with Oman.
Up For The Cup: UAE, Iran make big statements
UP FOR THE CUP: United Arab Emirates and Iran set a cracking pace in Group C as the Socceroos contemplate life without captain Mile Jedinak.
Brilliant Iran send ominous warning to rivals
IRAN has had a woeful Asian Cup preparation, but a 2-0 win over Bahrain at AAMI Park on Sunday night may have played them into form.
Suncorp gets green light after criticism
ASIAN Cup officials have deemed Suncorp Stadium’s much-maligned playing surface to be good enough for the tournament despite admitting its appearance isn’t ideal.
Classy UAE make bold opening statement
STRIKER Ahmed Khalil grabbed an eccentric double as United Arab Emirates opened their Asian Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Qatar at Canberra Stadium.
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