‘Absolute catastrophe’: Socceroos rocked
The Socceroos have fallen apart in spectacular circumstances with their world cup qualification campaign on a knife’s edge.
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Arnold’s surprise Socceroos payout reveal, plan to revive career
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Six weeks after handing in his resignation as Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold has revealed the words that stung the most, his plans for the future and one major rumour surrounding his exit.
A draw may look good but the real difference was clear as day
It wasn’t pretty but a masterful tactical display from Tony Popovic delivered Australia a shock draw, but it was far from the finished product as Japan proved they are clearly a class above.
Popovic delivers brutal home truths as real test awaits
The Socceroos kicked off the Tony Popovic era with a win – but the new coach gave his team a brutal assessment of their victory, as they warm up for the first real test against Japan.
Socceroos’ ‘catastrophic’ effort against China
Tony Popovic’s Socceroos have come in for some heavy criticism after a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifier against China.
Analysis: Popovic needs to turn Socceroos’ spark into fire
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wasn’t scared to shake things up in his first match at the helm and while his side played with a spark he needs to make sure it turns into a fire, writes ERIN SMITH.
‘I’ve given everything’: Much loved Matilda hangs up the boots
The Matildas’ most capped player has revealed she has called time on her glittering national career that has spanned almost half her life, but she will get one last chance to say goodbye to her home fans.
How Kerr will help decide next Matildas coach
The Matildas are set for an epic homecoming – and it’s still unknown if they’ll have a new coach, or star captain Sam Kerr, back by then. But how much of a say will Kerr have on the former?
Mental scars, underdone squad: Slater pinpoints Popovic’s biggest challenges
With just 17 days until the Socceroos’ must-win clash, ROBBIE SLATER breaks down the monumental challenges facing Tony Popovic with the 2026 World Cup just around the corner.
Confirmed: Popovic unveiled as new Socceroos boss
Australia’s search for a successor to Graham Arnold lasted barely a weekend – with Tony Popovic parachuted into a World Cup qualification rescue mission.
What the road to 2026 looks like for Popovic’s Socceroos
With change afoot for the struggling Socceroos there is no time to waste on their mission to reach the 2026 World Cup. Find out what’s gone wrong and how they can still reach North America here.
Slater: Player mutiny could follow Arnold exit
Fans may have fallen out of love with Graham Arnold, but the players hadn’t. ROBBIE SLATER writes that the new Socceroos coach will need to mend bridges or risk them heading for the exit door too.
Timing intrigue as likely Arnold replacement emerges
Tony Popovic is shaping as the top candidate to replace Graham Arnold at the Socceroos – but circumstances suggest the coach was approached months before Arnold handed in his resignation letter writes ERIN SMITH.
‘Out of gas’: Socceroos speak out as Arnie quits in WC shock
Australia is on the hunt for a new coach – and already has several names in mind – after longtime mentor Graham Arnold quit in the midst of a dismal start to their World Cup qualification.
‘He’s had a gutful of the backstabbing’: Why Arnie quit
Graham Arnold was handed an impossible task and exceeded expectations with the Socceroos, yet Football Australia and fans could never unite behind him writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Slater: Socceroos’ ‘huge problem’ – and how they can fix it
After back-to-back losses against teams the Socceroos must be beating, their main problem has come clear to ROBBIE SLATER, he reveals what it is and the ‘wildcard’ that could be the answer on the road to 2026.
Socceroos road to 2026 World Cup set to get even harder
Socceroos midfielder Keanu Baccus says he only expects qualifying for this and future World Cups to get harder as more and more Asian countries invest more into national football teams.
Big Irankunda question facing Socceroos
Whether he plays from the opening whistle or comes off the bench, Nestory Irankunda seems certain to have an influence against Bahrain.
Fowler keen to clear the air on Paris flop
Accusations of “pampering” were thrown at the Matildas following their disappointing exit at the Paris Olympic Games.
Sporting legend dead at 76
The first foreign manager of one of Europe’s biggest football teams has tragically died after a battle with cancer.
Socceroos in World Cup group of death again
The Socceroos have been dealt a brutal draw for the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they aim to qualify once again.
Slater: Time’s up for Southgate as England disappoint again
After England’s lacklustre Euros draw with Denmark, ROBBIE SLATER writes that it’s the last chance for Gareth Southgate’s tactics and tenure.
‘P**s poor’: Fans slam Socceroo coverage
The Socceroos are in World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night, with thousands of fans furious they can’t tune in.
Rookie’s Socceroos pledge irks Lebanese coach
Patrick Yazbek’s decision to choose the Socceroos over Lebanon hasn’t gone down well with the Cedars as he is poised to make his international debut against the country he snubbed.
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