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Versleijen: My Pride In My Boys

Versleijen: My Pride In My Boys

YOUNG Socceroos head coach Jan Versleijen has spoken of his pride in his young chargers after they reached the final of the AFC U19 Championship only to lose in heartbreaking fashion. 18 Oct 2010
Disaster At The Death

Disaster At The Death

A LATE blunder by young Adelaide United keeper Mark Birighitti sealed defeat for the Young Socceroos after a thrilling AFC U19 Championship final against North Korea. 18 Oct 2010
Young Roos Full Of Belief: Leckie

Young Roos Full Of Belief: Leckie

EXCLUSIVE: Young Socceroo star Matt Leckie says the speed of the Young Socceroos and their belief will stand them in good stead ahead of Sunday night's historic AFC U/19 final. 16 Oct 2010
Captain Kanta Hails Roos

Captain Kanta Hails Roos

EXCLUSIVE: Young Socceroo skipper Ben Kantarovski says the Aussie teens have reached a new level of technical proficiency as they eye an historic Asian Cup trophy in Sunday's AFC U/19 final. 16 Oct 2010
Oar: Roo Redemption

Oar: Roo Redemption

EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Oar says Australia's success at the AFC U/19 Championships has restored the reputation of the Young Socceroos after they flopped at last year's U/20 World Cup in Egypt. 16 Oct 2010
Fox Sports To Show Final

Fox Sports To Show Final

THE YOUNG Socceroos' AFC U19 Championship Final against North Korea will be broadcast live by Fox Sports on Sunday in a move hailed by FFA Chief Executive Ben Buckley. 15 Oct 2010
Young Socceroos Into Final

Young Socceroos Into Final

THE YOUNG Socceroos have made it into the final of the AFC U19 Championship in China with an impressive 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia tonight. 14 Oct 2010
Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

THE Young Socceroos have topped Group D at the AFC Under-19 Championship after a gutsy goalless draw against the Korea Republic on Friday night in Zibo, China. 9 Oct 2010
Hay: 'AFC Worth The Risk For NZ'

Hay: 'AFC Worth The Risk For NZ'

EXCLUSIVE: Former All-White Danny Hay has urged Kiwi football powerbrokers to push for a move out of Oceania - even if it risks future World Cup qualification for New Zealand. 5 Oct 2010
ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

MOHAMMAD Reza Khalatbari's dramatic late intervention saw Zob Ahan into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League following a 1-1 draw with Pohang Steelers. 23 Sep 2010
Favourite Status Worries Kwid

Favourite Status Worries Kwid

THE quarter-finals of the AFC Cup get under way tomorrow as 2009 finalists Al Karamah host Muang Thong at Khaled Ibn Al Waleed stadium and coach Mohammad Kwid knows his side must avoid complacency against the Thais. 14 Sep 2010
Bin Hammam Keen to Remain In AFC Role

Bin Hammam Keen to Remain In AFC Role

Mohamed Bin Hammam has confirmed he will run for another term as Asian Football Confederation president, paving the way for Sepp Blatter to remain unopposed as the head of FIFA. 29 Aug 2010
Iraq FA Plan Imminent Elections

Iraq FA Plan Imminent Elections

The Iraq Football Association have vowed to take steps to ensure an acceptable board is in place as soon as possible after FIFA granted an extra year for the association to hold elections. 3 Aug 2010
Iraq Situation of Deep Concern - AFC Chief

Iraq Situation of Deep Concern - AFC Chief

Iraq's international future could be in jeopardy after elections to select a new Iraq Football Association board were postponed. 28 Jul 2010
Countdown To Asian Cup

Countdown To Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS fans aiming to cheer on the green and gold at next year's Asian Cup will be able to buy tickets from July 25 when they go on sale via the AFC's official website. 17 Jul 2010
AFC Back 2018 Euro World Cup

AFC Back 2018 Euro World Cup

THE ASIAN Football Confederation president has thrown his support behind a 2018 World Cup in Europe, while confirming the continent is set on hosting the 2022 tournament. 9 Jun 2010