De Jong gets Asia nod for Sky Blues
Dutch marquee Siem de Jong has won the battle to prove his fitness ahead of Sydney FC’s Asian Champions League campaign, despite being sidelined in the A-League with a knee problem.
Asian Cup
Kosmina: Blow whistle on junior coaching
The whole process of how we teach our young footballers in Australia has come under the microscope again in light of the Socceroos’ Asian Cup capitulation.
Qatar shock Japan to win Asian Cup
Students became the masters in Abu Dhabi as a clinical performance from Qatar brought a first Asian Cup triumph in a 3-1 final victory over record champions Japan.
Socceroos coach breaks silence on exit talk
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has responded to a bombshell report claiming he was set to quit his post after just six months.
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Nabbout: ‘I’ve always had that goal’
Little more than two years ago, when he was let go by Melbourne Victory and then forced out of a politically fickle Malaysian side, Andrew Nabbout never stopped trying to revive his stagnating football career.
Slater: Injury crisis puts focus on Roos rookies
Injuries to key Socceros will open the door for two players in particular to make an impact at the Asian Cup, writes Robbie Slater.
Asian Cup preview: No easy ride for new-look Roos
The Socceroos head into their Asian Cup defence without Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak and missing four injured stars. Their task appears a mighty one but the new-look team is up for the challenge.
Huge FA Cup test await Aussies
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Ryan Williams after missing the final cut for the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad, the Rotherham United midfielder will enjoy a quality consolation prize.
Socceroo Giannou gets there in the end
Apostolos Giannou is the Socceroos’ Asian Cup Plan C, and Martin Boyle’s replacement is taking it in his stride – even if it’s been a bit of an ordeal to get here.
Arnold tips cup magic from ‘Wizard of Oz’
When Tom Rogic belted a ball into the back of the net at Socceroos Asian Cup training, coach Graham Arnold left no doubt about his feelings about a player who can ‘make miracles happen’.
Mabil happy to make Arnold ‘pay’
Before last weekend’s Asian Cup warm-up friendly against Oman, Graham Arnold took Awer Mabil aside and told him he would buy a ticket just to watch him play.
Is Socceroo star’s mullet ‘unethical?’
Rhyan Grant’s mullet may have walked into a bit of a maelstrom.But Sydney FC’s Socceroos Asian Cup call-up needn’t worry, as his haircut has officially been AFC-approved.
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