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Bahraini footballer Hakeem aloraibi is pictured in the Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne,Australia.Picture:Ian Currie
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Socceroo silenced over detained player

The politics surrounding Hakeem al-Araibi’s detention has been underlined at the Asian Cup after Socceroos forward Mathew Leckie was blocked from answering a question about the Australian-based refugee.

Leckie break as Socceroos star in starting mix

Leckie break as Socceroos star in starting mix

One of Australia’s most experienced forwards is shaping as one of five potential changes for Saturday morning’s (EDT) Asian Cup semi-final push – and coach Graham Arnold is delighted.

Leckie gamble pays off for relieved Socceroos

Leckie gamble pays off for relieved Socceroos

He sealed his comeback with the decisive spot-kick, and Mathew Leckie could not be more glad to be back on the park after a frustrating period where his Asian Cup participation was in massive doubt.

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