Mariners’ fairytale treble hunt shows no signs of slowing
Newly crowned premiers and AFC Cup Champions, the Central Coast Mariners have one foot inside the A-League Men grand final after Sydney FC’s capitulation in the semi final.
Asian Cup
‘What the hell?’: Fans slam Matildas snub
With Australia set to host the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, a decision regarding the Matildas has sparked outrage.
Australia faces black hole as Arnie’s prophecy rings true
Australia’s footballing talent has been in decline for years and is highlighted by the Olyroos failing to qualify for this year’s Paris Games. ROBBIE SLATER writes how FA allowed this to happen.
ALW Tackle: Sydney FC gun suffers cruel ACL blow
The dreaded ACL injury has struck Australian football once more – and this time it has the potential to derail Sydney FC’s premiership campaign.–
Olyroos coach laments schedule farce
The Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
Spurs star injured finger in fight with Asian Cup teammate
Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea’s humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup.
Shattered Socceroo will ‘learn from lesson’
The Socceroos were made to pay for errors in defence and their failure to be clinical in attack against South Korea.
Socceroos’ Asian Cup dreams dashed
The Socceroos were only a few minutes away from reaching an Asian Cup semi-final but instead it was South Korea who fought back to end Australia’s tournament.
Australian ‘culture’ ridiculed at Asian Cup
An Australian stall at a cultural exhibition in Qatar for the current Asian Cup football tournament has been roundly mocked.
Socceroos to pounce on ‘sore’ Koreans
The Socceroos sense an opportunity to dominate a tired South Korean outfit at the Asian Cup.
South Korea full of ‘energy’ for battle with Socceroos
South Korea is set to provide the Socceroos with their toughest test to date at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
Journalists condemned over ‘abhorrent’ coach attack
Tempers flared at the Asian Cup – where an extraordinary post-game press conference descended into chaos, with journalists angrily confronting the coach of defeated Iraq.
Socceroos finally find scoring touch, through to last eight
It wasn’t always easy, but a couple of late goals will help the Socceroos take momentum into the quarter-finals in a 4-0 over Indonesia.
‘Super-sub’ role ‘suits’ Socceroos veteran
As much as veteran winger Craig Goodwin wants his Socceroos starting spot back, he might have to settle for second-half cameos.
Socceroos star scores brave goal in Cup clinic
The Socceroos have taken another step on the road to Asian Cup glory with a flurry of goals in a clinical win over Indonesia.
Socceroos player ratings: Eight-minute cameo steals show
The Socceroos are through to the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, but did they answer the critics of their attacking threat? Erin Smith rates every player.
Socceroos set for quarter-final showdown
The Socceroos have taken another step on the road to Asian Cup glory with a round-of-16 win over Indonesia.
‘Frustrated’ Socceroos star biding his time
Having seemingly recovered from a ‘slight knock’, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is desperate for game time at the Asian Cup.
‘Lot of disrespect’: Socceroo pans critics
World rankings suggest the Socceroos should comfortably deal with Indonesia, but the Australians have promised not to underestimate their rivals.
Burning issue for ‘overachieving’ Socceroos
The Socceroos continue to struggle in attack despite finishing on top of their group at the Asian Cup.
Path to Asian Cup final cleared for Socceroos
Australia’s path to the Asian Cup final has become less cluttered with tournament heavyweights, although one big player looms large.
‘Spark waning and pressure mounting’: Every Socceroo rated
Australia may have gone through Group B undefeated but they were far from a finished product in their 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan. Erin Smith rates every player’s output, as well as the coach.
‘No fluency’: Socceroos top group but doubters remain
Australia have finished top of Group B despite a late goal to Uzbekistan holding the Aussies to a 1-1 draw. The performances in the group stage have been questioned by a former Socceroo.
Dubious penalty helps Socceroos top Asian Cup group
They got the point they needed to top their Asian Cup group, but the Socceroos will have to improve on their performance against Uzbekistan to have any chance of winning the tournament.
Socceroos skipper’s ‘uncertain’ future
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan’s future at club level beyond this season is yet to be finalised.
Major blow as Socceroos lose top striker
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will be forced to make at least one change to Australia’s starting team for Tuesday night’s Asian Cup battle against Uzbekistan.
Socceroos intent on topping group
The Socceroos have work left to do against Uzbekistan if they are to top Group B at the Asian Cup.
Socceroos captain: ‘It’s not easy’
The Socceroos made it two wins from as many matches at the Asian Cup but not before a second-half scare involving captain Mat Ryan.
Crucial conundrum Arnold must solve for Socceroos
Graham Arnold has accomplished the first step in Australia’s Asian Cup mission but the Socceroos coach must now confront a key dilemma, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
‘Dazzling to disappeared’: Socceroos player ratings
Few shone in Australia’s win over Syria in their second game of the Asian Cup, but the Socceroos got the job done regardless. ERIN SMITH judges how all the players fared.
Flat Socceroos do just enough at Asian Cup
They again struggled in attack, but the Socceroos did enough to beat Syria and seal a berth in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.
Star defender fears for his Socceroos future
Harry Souttar is a crucial part of Australia’s Asian Cup campaign, but his lack of football at club level remains a concern.
Socceroos ‘on edge’ at Asian Cup
The Socceroos can seal a round-of-16 Asian Cup berth by beating Syria on Thursday night.
Socceroos attacking weapon ready to fire
Socceroo Riley McGree has returned from injury with a new ‘outlook’ on his football career.
‘Perfect time’: Asian Cup glory beckons Socceroos
The only way is up for the Socceroos after an opening Asian Cup win for a squad better placed than ever to win the whole thing.
Player ratings: Calm, cool Irvine and super sub save the day
The Socceroos were made to work for it in their Asian Cup opener by a gritty Indian side. Find out how all the players fared.
Slater: Missing piece blighting Socceroos’ Cup hopes
The Socceroos struggled to unlock a stubborn Indian defence. It could be an issue that haunts Graham Arnold’s men throughout the Asian Cup, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Arnold: Socceroos must improve
Graham Arnold will demand improvement from his Socceroos after a winning, but too often sluggish, start to their Asian Cup campaign.
Socceroos prevail after mass team changes
It wasn’t as easy as most expected, but the Socceroos have beaten India to start their Asian Cup campaign in winning style.
It’s Cup glory or bust for the Socceroos
The confident Socceroos intend to ‘reach for the stars’ at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
Who are the top three contenders for the 2024 AFC Asian Cup?
Can the Socceroos take out their second Asian Cup? Will Japan run riot like they did in the World Cup?
Socceroos part of Cup history
Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita will make history when she controls the Asian Cup match between Australia and India.
No guarantees on Socceroos skipper
There’s no guarantee Socceroos captain Mat Ryan will play in Saturday’s Asian Cup opener against India.
Socceroos veteran up for a challenge
Melbourne City star Aziz Behich isn’t ready to give up his spot in the Socceroos’ starting team without a fight.
‘Clean slate’ for Socceroos star
Martin Boyle is finally set to have the chance to play for the Socceroos at a major tournament, and he doesn’t plan to waste the opportunity.
Emotional key to Asian Cup success for Socceroos
Socceroos star Jackson Irvine says his team can’t let emotions get the better of them during the Asian Cup.
Socceroos win in ‘perfect’ Asian Cup preparation
The Socceroos have emerged unscathed and with a win in their final match before the start of the Asian Cup.
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Important Socceroo declared fit for Asian Cup
A versatile Socceroo’s club teammate says he is ready to play in the Asian Cup after arriving in camp under an injury cloud.
Socceroos captain gets Asian Cup nod
A facial injury hasn’t impacted the Socceroos captain’s availability for the Asian Cup, with a red-hot goalscorer also earning a recall.
Socceroos star makes bombshell call
Despite having only recently returned to international football, one Socceroo has decided that his international journey is over.
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