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Grahm Arnold.

‘These things are lessons in life’: Socceroos embrace Miller after devastating Asian Cup exit

After 94 minutes Australia were on the brink of the Asian Cup semi-finals. Then came South Korean goals from a penalty and a free kick - both conceded by Lewis Miller - and another heartbreaking Socceroos defeat.

  • Emma Kemp

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Harry Souttar is still the main man at the back for Australia.

Four reasons why the Socceroos can get past South Korea in Asian Cup quarter-final

The Koreans will have just two days to prepare for the clash on Saturday morning after a gruelling 120-minute battle with Saudi Arabia. You might say it’s all coming up Arnie.

  • Vince Rugari
Brazil’s players in Qatar unveil a banner in support of Pele after their 4-1 round-of-16 win over South Korea.

World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.

  • James Polson
Lucas Paqueta celebrates Brazil’s fourth and final goal.

Sublime Brazil crush South Korea with attacking masterclass

Brazil took just seven minutes to hit the lead and didn’t let up in a frantic opening term which underlined their status as tournament favourites in Qatar.

  • Ossian Shine
Switzerland players celebrate with teammate Xherdan Shaqiri after he scored his side’s opening goal.

Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16, Cameroon upset Brazil

Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the goal later given to teammate Bruno Fernandes.

Brazil, Portugal through to knockouts as Ghana triumph in thriller

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round 16 of the World Cup, where they will be joined by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. 

  • Jerome Pugmire
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Richarlison of Brazil scores their team’s second goal.

Have we already seen the best goal of the World Cup?

Brazil’s Richarlison stunned Serbia and millions worldwide with the second goal of his double to get the tournament favourites off to a winning start.

Terry Antonis

Antonis picks up a red as soccer emerges from slumber in South Korea

Socceroo Terry Antonis saw red and defending champions Jeonbuk Motors got their K League defence off to a winning start as soccer made a welcome return in South Korea.

  • Ian McCullough
Adam Taggart celebrates with debutant Terry Antonis after the latter set up a goal for the former against Daegu last year.

'A pretty crazy scenario': The first Australian players to kick a ball in anger in months

On Friday night, Socceroos pair Adam Taggart and Terry Antonis will become the first Australian footballers anywhere in the world to resume their careers.

  • Vince Rugari
Suwon Samsung Bluewings pair Adam Taggart (left) and Terry Antonis will be part of the first match of the K-League season, which will be broadcast in Australia on Optus Sport.

Game on: Optus seals domestic deal for Korean league days before kick-off

The K League will become one of the first football competitions around the world to return on Friday night - and Australians will be able to watch it.

  • Vince Rugari

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