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.
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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.
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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.
Iraq’s dramatic win, Saudis thump North Korea
Saudi Arabia laid down a marker as they ruthlessly dismissed North Korea at the Asian Cup, while Iraq overcame stage fright to edge past Vietnam. WATCH THE GOALS!
Socceroos injury crisis shows no signs of easing
Graham Arnold’s concerns continue to grow as Andrew Nabbout and Josh Risdon join broken hand victim Tom Rogic as major doubts for the Socceroos’ crunch Asian Cup clash with Palestine.
Socceroos injury curse strikes again
The first game of Australia’s Asian Cup defence didn’t go to plan but the crisis has worsened ahead of Friday’s key clash with Palestine.
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