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.
Asian Cup
Socceroos star makes bombshell call
Despite having only recently returned to international football, one Socceroo has decided that his international journey is over.
Socceroo makes timely return to fitness
Nathaniel Atkinson’s encouraging return from injury for his Scottish club Hearts is good news for the Socceroos ahead of next month’s Asian Cup.
Cruel injury blow for Socceroos star
A hamstring injury is set to sideline Socceroos star Mathew Leckie for up to six weeks, leaving his Asian Cup selection hopes in severe jeopardy.
Reds keeper searching for ‘perfection’
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci hopes his quest for ‘perfection’ leads to an improvement in the Reds’ form and selection in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad.
Socceroos sweating on fitness of City pair
Mat Ryan’s fractured cheekbone is expected to recover in time for the Asian Cup, but there are doubts over the fitness of two Melbourne City players.
Ange drops ‘brutal truth bombs’ on Matildas
The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.
Arnold names debutant, hints at more selection surprises
A new centre back will start for the Socceroos against Mexico and coach Graham Arnold says there’ll be a different look about his side in the upcoming friendly.
Arnold ‘very happy’ with Asian Cup draw
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident of Australia achieving Asian Cup success in the familiar surrounds of Qatar.
Semi-final heartache for Aussies
Disadvantaged following the first-half dismissal of Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Australia has tasted defeat in its Asian Under-23 Cup semi-final.
Australia won’t bid for Asian Cup
With Australia co-hosting next year’s Women’s World Cup, don’t expect a local bid to stage the 2023 Asian Cup.
Stajcic a success with the Philippines
The ‘disaster’ that was Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign is in contrast to the effort of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to guide the Philippines to the semi-finals.
‘Criticise me’: Coach takes blame for shock exit
The Matildas scored 18 goals in their opening Asian Cup match but didn’t make it past the quarter-finals and that could have repercussions.
Kerr’s clubmate to test Matildas
The Matildas need to stop the threat of Sam Kerr’s Chelsea teammate Ji So-yun if they are to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Matildas’ anger has coach happy
Conceding a goal at the Asian Cup has left the Matildas in an angry mood, and that pleases coach Tony Gustavsson.
Superstar Sam steps up in Asian Cup slugfest
It wasn’t a blowout like the 18-0 opener but Matildas star Sam Kerr stepped up when needed at the Asian Cup.
Goal scoring GOAT: Kerr claims Cahill’s scalp
Australia’s best-ever football player just became its greatest goalscorer, Sam Kerr piling on five goals to pass Tim Cahill in a ridiculous Asian Cup rout.
‘Bit rusty’: Kerr reveals pre-game illness
Sam Kerr was ill all week and couldn’t find the goal that would equal an international scoring record but has bigger team ambitions.
Socceroos fear the worst
A draw in Sydney on Thursday has been overshadowed by a serious injury to a Socceroos star.
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Cahill’s volley, Messi magic and, of course, ‘that’ penalty
As the full-time whistle blows on Daily Telegraph football editor TOM SMITHIES’ time covering the sport for the paper, he selects his 10 most memorable moments (and a few he’d like to forget).
Matildas’ trip to virus outbreak zone ‘out of our control’
In less than a week the Matildas are due to fly into the Chinese city where a rapidly spreading deadly virus has already killed six people, and the decision to go is largely out of their hands.
Injured Sydney FC gun misses Olyroos flight
UPDATED: Four players from Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers were called on to help Australia make the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but one has missed the plane due to injury.
Will ex-Adelaide forward’s doping ban be reduced?
A former Adelaide United striker may be about to have his doping ban cut, while Aurelio Vidmar is set to return to coaching and a frozen out Red pushes his case for a recall, in this week’s 90 Minutes column.
Harry’s A-game earns Aussie call-up
He was excited when promoted to Sydney FC’s A-League squad. But now Harry Van der Saag is in China and over the moon about where his football is taking him.
Socceroo striker: I have all the moves
Despite his 11th-hour Asian Cup call-up, Apostolos Giannou has challenged anyone claiming he doesn’t fit the Socceroos’ new attacking mould.
Asian Cup wrap: Record-equalling goal tally, Japan ride their luck
Asian Cup wrap: One Qatari star scored a record-equalling four goals in the 6-0 thrashing of North Korea, while Japan rode their luck to qualify for the knockout stages by the skin of their teeth.
Socceroos’ challenge: ‘They’re not an easy nut to crack’
Socceroos captain Mark Milligan expects “fire and intensity” from a tough-to-break-down Syria when the two teams meet with everything to play for in the Asian Cup.
Socceroos star confirms big-money Saudi switch
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek took a break from his Asian Cup duties with Australia in the UAE to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian powerhouse club Al Hilal.
Every Asian Cup goal: Favourites on fire, teen star’s brilliant solo goal
Asian Cup wrap: Sardar Azmoun guided favourites Iran to an emphatic victory over Vietnam, while Iraq’s 18-year-old sensation inspired the 2007 champions to a 3-0 thrashing of Yemen.
‘It was my moment to step up, and I did’
For Jamie Maclaren, a diminutive marksman used to scoring regularly for his clubs, the burden of having not done so at international level was starting to play on his mind. Now the proverbial monkey is off his back.
Mabil on Syria: ‘I’m afraid for them’
Awer Mabil is scared on Syria’s behalf.Because he’s backing the Socceroos in for another emphatic Asian Cup victory in Wednesday morning’s final group game.
Glory revelation tightens grip on Socceroos spot
Perth winger Chris Ikonomidis has taken his blistering A-League form to the Asian Cup, seizing a first start at the tournament and calling it a successful day’s work.
Son steals spotlight as Vukovic shines in Belgium
Harley Vukovic is just about as famous as his dad Danny at Belgian side Genk, where the former Sydney FC goalkeeper has taken his late-career form to another level.
‘Superb’: Socceroos’ emphatic response
After being humiliated in the opening clash of the Asian Cup, the Socceroos were out to send a message. They did so in brutal fashion.
Arnold’s attacking pledge as Roos return to form
Australia’s vastly improved attacking display against Palesting puts them on the brink of the Asian Cup’s round of 16, and coach Graham Arnold has pledged to go all out against Syria.
Olyroos keen to impress Arnold, eye Tokyo
The Socceroos are locked and loaded for the 2019 Asian Cup but Australia’s next generation of Socceroos already have January 8, 2020 circled on their calendars … and so does Graham Arnold.
Socceroos nightmare blessing in disguise
The Socceroos go into tonight’s game against Palestine better placed to go deep in their Asian Cup defence, despite key injuries.
Another one bites the dust! Ex-Glory boss reportedly sacked by Syria
Former Perth Glory boss Bernd Stange has reportedly become the second coaching casualty of the Asian Cup following Syria’s 2-0 defeat to Jordan in Al Ain.
Every goal: Roos rivals’ fairytale run rolls on, hosts eye last 16 spot
Asian Cup wrap: Jordan continued their fairytale run by becoming the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockouts, while the hosts closed in on a spot in the last 16.
How Arnold’s key Asian Cup plan unravelled
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold was banking on the creativity of two key players in the United Arab Emirates, only for injuries to cruel his attacking blueprint.
Palestine expects Socceroos to be switched on
Palestine might have claimed its first point in Asian Cup history against Syria with a goalless draw, but know the rebounding reigning champion Australia will be a different proposition.
Arnie’s fighting challenge to Socceroos
Faced with another Asian Cup banana skin following their 1-0 capitulation to Jordan, Graham Arnold has demanded a reaction from his Socceroos against another minnow in Palestine.
Rogic, Nabbout hand Socceroos timely boost
Tom Rogic looks all clear to play in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup clash with Palestine on Friday, and the good news doesn’t stop there with Andrew Nabbout putting himself in selection contention.
Knee injury ends season for Socceroo Boyle
Martin Boyle’s Socceroos dream has developed into a nightmare after the Scotland-based winger was ruled out for the remainder of the season following a knee injury sustained on the eve of the Asian Cup.
Ryan: Socceroos must want it more
On the eve of the crucial clash with Palestine, Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan has questioned his teammates’ desire in the embarrassing opening loss to Jordan and pledged it won’t happen again.
Insane 30-yard belter cancelled out as Japan snatch come-from-behind win
Yuya Osako netted a quickfire double as former champions Japan survived a scare to beat minnows Turkmenistan 3-2 in their Asian Cup opener.
Roos’ move on backburner for Cup goal
Milos Degenek isn’t willing to discuss his potential club move to Saudi Arabia, but the Socceroos defender is happy to talk about winning the Asian Cup.
Hairy start a blessing for Grant
Socceroos defender Rhyan Grant found the good in his whirlwind competitive international debut in Australia’s defeat to Jordan admitting he didn’t have time to be nervous.
Calm Socceroos sticking to what they know best
The Socceroos won’t change their game plan against Palestine at the Asian Cup on Friday night (EDT), insisting there’s no reason to panic in the face of another plucky counter-attacking minnow.
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