Graham Arnold
Analysis
Australian soccer
Suffering from stasis, Socceroos wake up with a brutal hangover
While Australia’s loss to Bahrain was a surprise, the way they played was sadly not.
- by Vince Rugari
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‘Not good enough’: Socceroos searching for answers after Gold Coast nightmare
It was supposed to be a relatively simple outing to start the third round of World Cup qualification, but it ended up as a night of historical lows for Graham Arnold’s men.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
‘He’s really growing’: Why Arnold believes Irankunda can live up to the hype
A long list of players have crumbled under the pressure Nestory Irankunda is facing as the Socceroos’ next great hope, but coach Graham Arnold has faith he can handle it.
- by Vince Rugari
Premier hints at Matildas home clash; Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November
The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.
- by Roy Ward
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Australian soccer
You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh
The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
‘He’s got the quality – now it’s time for him to show it’: Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda
The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of Graham Arnold’s new-look squad.
- by Vince Rugari
Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers
Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers, days after he effectively put the national team coach on notice.
- by Vince Rugari
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos
Cristian Volpato, the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
- by Vince Rugari
Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch
With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined, and Keanu Baccus banned, Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.
- by Vince Rugari
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