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Socceroos bid to avoid World Cup calamity

Socceroos bid to avoid World Cup calamity

Australia will miss out on automatic qualification for the World Cup in Qatar if they fail to defeat Japan on Thursday. 24 Mar 2022
Selection row overshadows key Roos clashes

Selection row overshadows key Roos clashes

A club versus country row over the availability of Melbourne City defender Curtis Good has erupted on the eve of crucial Socceroos World Cup qualifiers. 22 Mar 2022
Wedding couldn't wait anymore: Roos star

Wedding couldn't wait anymore: Roos star

Having put his wedding on hold for two years, striker Jamie Maclaren says he had to prioritise his nuptials over the Socceroos' trip to Saudi Arabia. 21 Mar 2022
COVID-19 rules Irvine, Goodwin out of Roos

COVID-19 rules Irvine, Goodwin out of Roos

Jackson Irvine has tested positive for COVID-19 while Craig Goodwin has been ruled a close contact, with the pair out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers. 20 Mar 2022
Socceroos boss Arnold gets COVID-19 again

Socceroos boss Arnold gets COVID-19 again

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has COVID-19 for a second time and is in self-isolation in a massive blow before the crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan. 18 Mar 2022
Victory raring for ALM derby against City

Victory raring for ALM derby against City

Coach Tony Popovic is relishing a run of tough games for his Melbourne Victory side, starting with a derby on Saturday at AAMI Park. 18 Mar 2022
'Aussie' Bruno grateful for Roos call-up

'Aussie' Bruno grateful for Roos call-up

Veteran striker Bruno Fornaroli says he's ready to give everything to help Australia qualify for the World Cup after his shock Socceroos call-up. 17 Mar 2022
Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says wonderkid Cristian Volpato isn't ready to be thrust into Australia's must-win World Cup qualifiers. 17 Mar 2022
Fornaroli headlines Socceroos squad shocks

Fornaroli headlines Socceroos squad shocks

Uruguay-born Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players named in a 27-man squad for Australia's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. 17 Mar 2022
Socceroos shocks loom as Arnie rolls dice

Socceroos shocks loom as Arnie rolls dice

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is taking a huge gamble with several new faces to be included in Australia's squad for this month's crucial World Cup qualifiers. 16 Mar 2022
Bruno Fornaroli earns shock Socceroos gig

Bruno Fornaroli earns shock Socceroos gig

Star Perth Glory striker, Uruguayan Bruno Fornaroli, has earned a shock Socceroos call-up for Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. 16 Mar 2022
Next Socceroos window 'a win-win': Arnold

Next Socceroos window 'a win-win': Arnold

Graham Arnold won't accept the narrative that the Socceroos are out of the race to automatically book their World Cup finals spot via their qualifying group. 24 Feb 2022
Aloisi keeping faith in Socceroos' World Cup hopes

Aloisi keeping faith in Socceroos' World Cup hopes

Socceroos legend John Aloisi is refusing to draw a line through Australia's World Cup qualifiying hopes and is optimistic about the next generation of players. 4 Feb 2022
Socceroos stalling as Asia improves: Postecoglou

Socceroos stalling as Asia improves: Postecoglou

With the Socceroos facing the prospect of another World Cup play-offs battle, Ange Postecoglou has warned Australia are stalling compared to the rest of Asia. 3 Feb 2022
World Cup win or bust for Socceroos versus old foe Japan

World Cup win or bust for Socceroos versus old foe Japan

A disappointing draw against Oman means the Socceroos must do something they haven't done since 2009 to automatically qualify for the World Cup -- beat Japan. 2 Feb 2022
Japan win adds to pressure on Socceroos World Cup qualification

Japan win adds to pressure on Socceroos World Cup qualification

Japan have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-0 in World Cup qualifying, moving the Blue Samurai four points clear of the Socceroos ahead of Australia's own tie in Oman. 2 Feb 2022