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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Thomas Waddingham of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League Men round 16 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium, on February 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Aloisi: ‘Cut-throat’ A-League needed

Australian talent heading to Europe to play their club football sometimes suffer from a lack of A-League games and the shortage of matches in the national competition with a proper consequence, according to a Socceroos great.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Milos Degenek of the Socceroos warms up prior to the Round 3 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on November 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Socceroo set to remain in Europe

A Socceroos defender is expected to continue his career in Europe rather than join an A-League club, while a second forward could be leaving Macarthur FC to play abroad.

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Tony Popovic has taken aim at Daniel Arzani.

‘Really poor’: Socceroos coach blasts prodigy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic hasn’t held back in his assessment of the standard of Australian players, including a one-time prodigy.

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Australia's Daniel Arzani (R) fights for the ball with Bangladesh's Isa Faysal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification football match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka on June 6, 2024. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP)

Socceroos coach takes aim at one-time prodigy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic hasn’t held back in his assessment of the standard of Australian players, including Daniel Arzani.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 14th November 2024. Australian Socceroos vs Suadi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium . Harry Souttar of the Socceroos. 2nd half . Picture: Michael Klein

Socceroos’ World Cup hopes crushed by star’s horror injury

The Socceroos’ already injury-hit defence has been dealt a savage blow, with Harry Souttar set to be sidelined long-term in a disastrous end to 2024 for manager Tony Popovic.

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Australia's forward #06 Martin Boyle reacts to a missed chance during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and South Korea at Al-Janoub Stadium in al-Wakrah, south of Doha, on February 2, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP)

Socceroo finds much-needed form

A Scotland-based Socceroo has starred on his return to his club’s first team after a lengthy spell on the bench.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mathew Ryan of Australia warms up before the round three 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Bahrain at Robina Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Socceroos captain’s frustrating wait over

It has been a long wait, but Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan has finally played a competitive game for Italian club Roma.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Nishan Velupillay of Australia controls the ball against Daichi Kamada of Japan during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Australia at Saitama Stadium on October 15, 2024 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Where Socceroos will play Japan revealed

A venue has been chosen for what looms as a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos against Japan.

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Robbie Slater tals to Richard Piel

Peil tells all: Wasted millions and the A-League’s biggest threat

Richard Peil decision to walk away from the A-League shocked everyone. ROBBIE SLATER finds out what really happened in an exclusive Q&A with the former Central Coast owner.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Nestory Irankunda of Australia looks on before taking to the field during an Australia Socceroos press conference and training session at HBF Park on June 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Detrimental’: A-Leagues clubs blast FA over academy plans

Explosive leaked letter reveals A-League’s men’s clubs are not happy with the prospect of losing their development players to Football Australia’s new pilot academy.

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Kusini Yengi of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Late goal saves Socceroos disaster

Kusini Yengi scored twice as the Socceroos narrowly avoided what would have been a costly loss to Bahrain.

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We suck again. Photo: Christopher Pike/Getty Images.

‘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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MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Kusini Yengi of Australia scores his team's first goal past Ebrahim Lutfalla of Bahrain during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

He saved the Socceroos but wasteful star almost cost them the lot

Kusini Yengi came to the rescue for the Socceroos deep into stoppage time, but if the striker really does want to be the next Tim Cahill he has a long way to go, writes ERIN SMITH.

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MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 19: The players of Australia applaud the fans at full-time following the team's draw in the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Bahrain and Australia on November 19, 2024 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Socceroos escape qualifying disaster after ridiculous half

The Socceroos have escaped with a 2-2 draw against Bahrain in Riffa, conceding two goals inside two disastrous minutes before scoring an equaliser deep into stoppage time.

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