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Aziz Behich, the hero for the Socceroos.

Perfectly imperfect: Unlikely hero takes Socceroos to brink of another World Cup

Thursday night’s clash with Japan grimly tested the patience of all those who watched it. Then it was richly rewarded with Aziz Behich’s 90th-minute goal.

  • Vince Rugari

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ziz Behich strikes at the death to put the Socceroos in front and put Australia on the verge of a World Cup berth.

Socceroos v Japan as it happened: Australia are almost off to the World Cup after heroic victory

A win for the Socceroos tonight will all but seal their spot at the 2026 World Cup, but they face a formidable opponent in Japan. Follow all the action.

  • Jonathan Drennan and Vince Rugari
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.

‘He’s an absolute born winner’: Liverpool legend backs Ange

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has decreed soccer needs the Australian, and hopes he remains in the English Premier League.

  • Roy Ward
Alessandro Circati.

‘I view things differently now’: The Socceroos’ next big thing is back, and even better than before

After seven months out with a torn ACL, rising Serie A star Alessandro Circati has returned fitter, sharper and more driven – just when the Socceroos need him the most.

  • Vince Rugari
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Aziz Behich in February 2024.

Wait for the ‘Siuuu’: What Melbourne City’s captain learnt from Cristiano Ronaldo

Aziz Behich is ‘straight out of Meadow Heights’ in Melbourne’s working class north. He dreams of leading his team to A-League glory in his home town.

  • Roy Ward
Victory coach Arthur Diles celebrates leading his club to the A-League men’s grand final.

‘I had no sleep’: Victory’s coach quit; his replacement didn’t see it coming

Arthur Diles got a surprise promotion to Victory coach in December when Patrick Kisnorbo left for Japan. His rise has shocked even those who played with him.

  • Roy Ward
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Ange Postecoglou in his early days at South Melbourne.

‘We’ve been a part of his journey’: Goosebumps in South Melbourne as Ange makes history

Ange Postecoglou’s home club South Melbourne were basking in the glory of Ange Postecoglou’s history-making Europa League win with Tottenham, while local Spurs fans cried and shouted as their side broke its trophy drought.

  • Roy Ward
Graham Arnold and the Socceroos have some huge thinking to do.

‘I get mobbed’: Arnold opens up on brave new adventure in soccer-mad Iraq

After parting ways with the Socceroos seven months ago, some thought that may be the end for Graham Arnold. But he’s back, swept up in a tidal wave of support in Baghdad.

  • Vince Rugari
Ange Postecoglou says he ‘always’ wins things in his second season - and it’s 100 per cent true. For now, at least.

It’s true – Ange Postecoglou always wins trophies in his second season. This is his record

The Tottenham coach heaped pressure on himself by bullishly pointing out his record of winning silverware in his second season in a job. Can he keep the streak alive in next week’s Europa League final?

  • Vince Rugari
Alex Robertson has put together a terrific season in England’s second tier with Cardiff City.

He’s a third-generation Socceroo who says he bleeds green and gold. So why isn’t he playing?

Alex Robertson remains locked in a bizarre stand-off with Football Australia over his eligibility to play for the Socceroos, who he has represented twice before in friendlies.

  • Vince Rugari

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