Socceroos star Mooy out of Asian Cup
Australia will have to defend their Asian Cup title without star midfielder Aaron Mooy – though coach Graham Arnold has had some good news about another injured star.
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Asian Cup nightmare for Socceroos
Socceroos staff are anxiously awaiting news on Mat Leckie’s untimely injury, with early signs indicating yet another central Asian Cup figure is in significant doubt.
Kossie: Asian Cup defence will be ultimate test
As holders of the Asian Cup, the pressure is on the Socceroos. It will be a much tougher assignment than in 2015 when Australia won it on home soil, especially in the Middle East.
Socceroos Asian Cup squad: Mooy in, big names dropped
A host of Graham Arnold’s squad for the Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas in a bid to win the clubs support for the national team. Meanwhile Aaron Mooy is in despite his injury.
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As it happened: Roos 4, Kuwait 1
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Video: the key moments in Roos win
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A new Socceroos star is born
A 22-year-old midfielder playing his first game on home soil stole the show in Australia’s 4-1 Asian Cup opening win against Kuwait on Friday night.
Oman’s French coach heartbroken for home
HEARTBROKEN Oman coach, Frenchman Paul Le Guen, expressed sorrow for the victims of Wednesday’s Charlie Hedbo massacre in Paris.
Aussie summer puts Koreans in a sweat
KOREA Republic coach Uli Stielike admits he is concerned by the 4pm kick in forecast 30C heat for his side’s Asian Cup opener against Oman on Saturday.
Football amongst the dictatorships
WE’D love to bring you the most provoking thoughts from North Korea’s inner sanctum this week as they prepare for the Asian Cup, but …
Asian Cup to smash viewing records
A RECORD 800 million people are expected to tune in to the Asian Cup in Australia, smashing the mark set at the 2011 tournament in Qatar.
Why the Socceroos’ Cup history matters
AS host nation, Australia’s hopes for the 2015 Asian Cup are high — but tinged with realism about the task at hand. It hasn’t always been so.
Feral fans warned they will be banned
KNOWN troublemakers will be banned from Friday night’s historic Asian Cup opener in Melbourne as thousands embrace the biggest soccer tournament ever staged in Australia.
Ange sticks true to faith in youth
ANGE Postecoglou has never been afraid of throwing raw talents into a cauldron and will show that tonight with Massimo Luongo and Trent Sainsbury tonight.
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