‘Roos injury curse strikes Spiranovic
MATTHEW Spiranovic is the latest Socceroos defender to be struck by injury and will miss Monday’s farewell friendly with South Africa.
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Cahill tells ‘unknowns’: stage is yours
SOCCEROOS pin-up boy Tim Cahill said some of his young “unknown” teammates can put themselves on the map, starting with the send-off game.
Good’s World Cup dream is over
THE dreams of World Cup hopeful Curtis Good have been dashed due to his hip flexor injury as the Socceroos’ defensive crisis deepens.
Socceroos puzzle: decision time looms
THE South Africa clash is a huge stage for fringe personnel to press their claims. If you were Ange Postecoglou, who makes your 11 and 23?
Schwarzer, Emo, Culina get Roo farewell
FORMER Socceroos stars Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Jason Culina will be paraded to the ANZ Stadium crowd before kick-off.
South Africa beat Spain, so can we
SOUTH Africa coach Gordon Igesund has labelled Spain as “very predictable” and hinted the Socceroos may not be the no-hopers people are suggesting.
A game to celebrate, or create doubt?
WHAT’S a goodbye worth? The send-off game should be a celebration but as the vastly different 2006 and 2010 games showed, it can sow seeds of doubt.
Taggart’s ton of talent
PERTH-raised striker Adam Taggart is used to rubbing shoulders with big names.
Taggart’s ton of talent
PERTH-raised striker Adam Taggart is used to rubbing shoulders with big names.
Our stars live it up as Poms sweat by sewer
WHILE the English soccer team has been caught up in a storm after it was revealed its World Cup hotel overlooks Brazil’s biggest slum, the Socceroos will find themselves in far more luxurious surroundings.
Socceroos have ‘better shot’ under Ange
ANGE Postecoglou’s appointment as coach was the shake-up the Socceroos desperately needed, says Josh Kennedy.
New faces lift struggling Bafana squad
SOUTH Africa will turn to some fresh faces against the Socceroos, as ‘Bafana Bafana’ rebuild their ailing national squad.
Holland, McGowan given nod for friendly
MIDFIELDER James Holland looms as the beneficiary of Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak’s injury absence.
This is Australia’s greatest football moment
THIS will give you shivers. In this exclusive e-book extract, we take you back to Germany 2006, for eight minutes that changed Australia’s sporting destiny.
Friendly clash will show progress: Socceroos
THE Socceroos will aim to take as much confidence as they can out of their South Africa clash before the World Cup in Brazil.
McGowan hopes experience gives him nod
RYAN McGowan made his international debut in 2012, which makes him one of the more experienced players in the Socceroos’ World Cup squad.
Jedinak: We don’t fear reputations
HAVING conquered stars like Luis Suarez and Frank Lampard, Mile Jedinak said his debut EPL season taught him not to put others on a pedestal.
Fitness cloud lingers over Rogic
PLAYMAKER Tom Rogic is the latest Socceroos player to have a World Cup fitness cloud hanging over him after missing training on Friday.
Halloran’s timing is pitch perfect
BEN Halloran says the possibility of representing the Socceroos in Brazil was the driving force behind his stunning finish to the German season.
We can fly under the radar: Leckie
MATHEW Leckie wants the Socceroos to make the most of their unknown factor and spring a few surprises in Brazil.
Oli’s Swiss role an entree for Brazil
OLIVER Bozanic is confident that a Swiss role will be the perfect entree for Brazil, having finished his first season with FC Lucerne “on a high”.
Wilkshire’s road from pup to veteran
LUKE Wilkshire was at the start of his career when he played in the 2006 World Cup – just like most of the current Socceroos will be in Brazil.
Saving Ryan: Bravery in line of fire
MAT Ryan is acutely aware of the heightened challenge that will come in facing Chile, Holland and Spain at the World Cup.
South Africa bring jewel in the crown
IT may be an under-strength side, but Bafana Bafana will have at least one player capable of causing the Socceroos problems on Monday night.
Bresciano declares himself match fit
SOCCEROOS midfield stalwart Marco Bresciano has declared himself match fit after serving a four-month suspension earlier in the year.
Ouch. Shockeroos tipped to come last
AN American soccer writer has called the Socceroos “talentless” and “defeatist” as he tips them to perform worst of all the 32 World Cup nations. He even calls our 2006 World Cup heroics a “fluke”.
Good to miss friendly, but will make Cup
YOUNG defender Curtis Good has been ruled out of Monday’s South Africa friendly, but is confident he’ll be fit in time for World Cup.
Jedinak to lead Socceroos in Brazil
ANGE Postecoglou has chosen Mile Jedinak to lead the Socceroos in Brazil, claiming the midfielder is among Australia’s best sportsmen.
Up for Cup: Spain show ‘Roos respect
VICENTE Del Bosque warns not to underestimate the Socceroos, as Uruguay and Italy begin mind games with England and Januzaj meets his mates.
Bafana Bafarce: 11 players withdraw
AUSTRALIA’S last home game before the World Cup threatens to be undermined after 11 out of 18 South African players withdrew.
This is Australia’s most important man
APART from Tony Abbott, this man will soon hold the most important job in Australia. Here’s a quick cheat sheet on everything you should know about him.
Chile lose key player on World Cup eve
MIDFIELDER Matias Fernandez will miss the World Cup in another injury blow for Chile who take on the Socceroos first-up.
Brazil-bound Socceroos facing pay cut
THE World-Cup bound Socceroos face a pay cut next year with Football Federation Australia to look to reducing player match fees.
Scout: Spain’s warning to Socceroos
SCOUT: Spain sends out a warning to the Socceroos while Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard will retire from England after Brazil.
South Africa in crisis for Aussie clash
A dramatic player shortage means Australia is likely to face a vastly under-strength South Africa in their pre-World Cup friendly in Sydney.
Spira ready to lead youthful Socceroos
WITH just 17 caps to his name, it seems crazy Matthew Spiranovic will be one of Ange Postecoglou’s senior Socceroos in Brazil.
Socceroos wary of ‘dirty’ Diego Costa
JAMES Holland is expecting some “dirty” play from Spain and says Australia should be ready to fight fire with fire when they meet.
Holland ready for World Cup shop front
AFTER an tough season in Austria, Socceroo James Holland says he is looking to move – but only if the right opportunity presents itself.
Hi-tech app is Socceroos secret weapon
THE Socceroos are hoping an app that helped players report to medical staff through the season will give them an edge at the World Cup in Brazil.
Cahill wants to create history in Brazil
TIM Cahill says the overhauled and youthful Socceroos can create one of the biggest moments in Australian sports history in Brazil.
Meet Maloo, the Socceroos’ Cup mascot
MEET Maloo, the Socceroos’ new mascot who will be there in Brazil as Ange Postecoglou’s men aim to hop their way into history.
Cahill celebration in World Cup vid
WATCH THE CLIP: TIM Cahill’s corner-flag celebration features in the video for the official World Cup song, ‘We Are One (Ole Ola)’.
Luongo ready for World Cup shop front
MASSIMO Luongo has had a taste of the EPL and — if he makes the Socceroos’ squad for Brazil — is hoping more doors to top-tier football open for him.
Luongo ready for World Cup shop front
MASSIMO Luongo has had a taste of the EPL and — if he makes the Socceroos’ squad for Brazil — is hoping more doors to top-tier football open for him.
Gooner Mat Ryan living the scream
IT’S been so long since Arsenal last won a trophy that Socceroos goalkeeper and Gunners fan Maty Ryan only has hazy memories of the triumph.
Bailey back right away
DEFENDER Bailey Wright can turn his full attention to the Socceroos after his English team Preston bombed out in the playoffs.
Local knowledge gives Oar Dutch courage
FRESH from strong seasons in Holland, Tommy Oar and Jason Davidson will bring some inside knowledge to Australia’s clash with the Netherlands.
Jedinak: Attitude is everything
SOCCEROO Mile Jedinak says it will be an emotional homecoming when he joins the squad in Gosford this week.
Ryan wins GK of year gong in Belgium
SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mat Ryan will head to the World Cup with a big confidence boost after winning the goalkeeper of the year award in Belgium.
The 10 Socceroos you haven’t heard of
ANGE Postecoglou’s 30-man Socceroos squad features plenty of new faces. Find out about the 10 ‘Roos you may not have heard of.
2014 vintage like starry-eyed teens
ANGE Postecoglou’s squad goes to Brazil as if it was 17 years old — the body is fresh, and the mind is too naive to worry about things going wrong.
Just five alive: Ange’s unrecognisables
ONLY five from the XI at the start of World Cup qualification remain in Australia’s 30, a squad that isn’t re-building: it’s starting from scratch.
Roos squad: Bozza & Aloisi’s verdict
MARK Bosnich is surprised Sasa Ognenovski wasn’t included, while John Aloisi backs Ange Postecoglou’s selection of 10 A-League players.
‘Ange won’t die wondering’
IF Ange Postecoglou was tempted to bolster his squad with a few wizened heads, he avoided the temptation – and how – in staying true to his word.
Who is Socceroos bolter Bailey Wright?
BAILEY who? Not many people know about Bailey Wright — Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou’s bolter for Brazil. We’re here to help.
Socceroos World Cup 30: decision time
THE moment of truth is here for the players dreaming of going to Brazil. Join us from 11am EST Wednesday for Ange Postecoglou’s announcement.
Bresciano’s ban appeal dismissed
SOCCEROOS midfielder Mark Bresciano has had his appeal against a four-month ban dismissed, but it won’t affect his World Cup place.
Injured Jedi says he’ll be fit for Brazil
SOCCCEROOS captain-elect Mile Jedinak insists he’ll be fit and ready for the World Cup, despite suffering an injury for Crystal Palace.
Injured Roos skipper Mile sweats on scans
SOCCEROOS captain Mile Jedinak faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after being hurt in Crystal Palace’s last game of the season.
Socceroos hopefuls in secret camp
ANGE Postecoglou’s true No. 10 Tom Rogic headlined a secret FIFA World Cup mini Socceroos camp at Coopers Stadium on Friday.
Milligan says Troisi a must for Brazil
MARK Milligan says Victory teammate James Troisi should be “at the top of the list” of A-League players in contention for Brazil.
Our next skipper tops the EPL charts
NO ONE has played more minutes or made more tackles in the EPL than Crystal Palace’s Mile Jedinak, Australia’s captain in waiting.
Ognenovski slams ‘disrespectful’ Ange
SOCCEROOS defender Sasa Ognenovski has hit out at Ange Postecoglou’s handling of several recent retirements, labelling it as “disrespectful”.
Up For Cup: Ange’s 0.1% no-hopers
UP FOR THE CUP: Australia has 0.1 per cent chance of winning the World Cup, while Brazil hopes to do so without a couple of football legends.
Neill’s legacy: legend or ‘Luca$h’?
LUCAS Neill will go down as one of the great Socceroos defenders and leaders but a few club moves changed perceptions as his career went on.
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