Former finalists, World Cup heroes: Australia’s main rivals at the Asian Cup
With the Asian Cup just around the corner, we check out which teams could really challenge the Socceroos in the UAE.
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Aussie skipper set to join rare Socceroos club
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence.
Milligan set to join rare Socceroos club
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence on Sunday against Jordan.
Main players chasing Asian Cup glory
The Socceroos may be defending Asian Cup champions but in the likes of Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia they are sure not get their own way over the next month in the UAE.
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Magic moment puts Iran into quarters
A SUBLIME piece of skill from Sardar Azmoun booked Iran’s passage into the Asian Cup football quarter-finals and condemned Qatar to an early exit.
UAE looking to turn dreams into reality
UNITED Arab Emirates boss Mahdi Ali says he has six dreams and one of those fantasies is to coach an A-League club as his side is charming the Asian Cup.
Japan coach faces fixing allegations
JAVIER Aguirre’s tenure as Japan coach is in jeopardy due to match-fixing allegations, as his team battle stifling conditions in Brisbane.
Quickfire goal puts UAE in pole position
A CALAMITOUS own goal and the 2015 Asian Cup’s fastest goal has all but secured a quarter-final spot for the United Arab Emirates in a 2-1 win over Bahrain.
Tommy Oar linked with Ajax switch
WHILE Tommy Oar is working hard to break into the Socceroos first XI, his Dutch club is working to negotiate a sale before the Asian Cup final.
Jedinak plays the long game
MILE Jedinak is desperate to lead the Socceroos in the Asian Cup showdown against South Korea, but he is unlikely to risk further injury to his ankle.
Palestine v Jordan blurs borders
IN Melbourne we have Collingwood-Carlton, in Europe there’s the Real Madrid-Barcelona El Clasico, but as far as derbies go Jordan v Palestine is unique.
Palestine use Cup platform to lobby FIFA
PALESTINE will press to have Israel expelled from all competitions at the FIFA Congress in May unless Palestinian players are allowed to travel freely.
Leckie desperate to get on the scoresheet
MATHEW Leckie always knew the Socceroos had goalscorers other than Tim Cahill. Now he wants to join them.
Kruse labels Brisbane surface ‘a disgrace’
IT’S meant to be the Titanic clash of the group, but Robbie Kruse has warned the Socceroos’ game with South Korea could be sabotaged by a “disgrace” of a pitch.
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