asian cup

Arnie's Army for the UAE

Arnie's Army for the UAE

Looking towards the Asian Cup, there is little further opportunity to impress, except at club level. Who will make the final cut? 21 Nov 2018
'Thanks Timmy': Australia send Cahill off in style

'Thanks Timmy': Australia send Cahill off in style

As one legend departs, is another one born? The Martin Boyle show kicked off with a bang as the Socceroos swept aside Lebanon 3-0 at ANZ Stadium. 20 Nov 2018
Taggart holds fast to Asian Cup dream

Taggart holds fast to Asian Cup dream

Brisbane Roar ace Adam Taggart may seem like an outside chance of making the Asian Cup but that doesn’t mean the 2014 World Cup striker is giving up on his Socceroos ambitions. 15 Nov 2018
Arnold: No mullets in my team

Arnold: No mullets in my team

Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has warned Rhyan Grant that his mullet will have to go if he is to make his Socceroos debut. 14 Nov 2018
Milligan still unclear on Socceroos captaincy

Milligan still unclear on Socceroos captaincy

Socceroos veteran Mark Milligan admits he's still none the wiser about who will be Graham Arnold's long-term captain after Mile Jedinak's retirement. 13 Nov 2018
Arnold: Asian Cup Failure is not an Option

Arnold: Asian Cup Failure is not an Option

Heading in to January’s Asian Cup, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold expects Australia to defend and retain their 2015 title. 8 Nov 2018
Celtic confirm Arzani's done his ACL

Celtic confirm Arzani's done his ACL

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the worst fears of Socceroos and Celtic fans that Daniel Arzani has torn his cruciate ligament. 3 Nov 2018
Dougall's Asian Cup dream dashed

Dougall's Asian Cup dream dashed

Fringe Socceroo Kenny Dougall's 2019 Asian Cup hopes appear over after confirmation of ankle ligament damage which will rule him out for two months. 30 Oct 2018
Battle on for Roos no.1 shirt

Battle on for Roos no.1 shirt

Socceroo goalkeeper Brad Jones already has the wood on some of his compatriots. 12 Oct 2018
Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

FFA’s war with FIFA. FFA’s war with its own stakeholders. The prospect of a normalisation committee and being turfed out of the Asian Cup. The Socceroos starting life under a coach who divides the fans. Expansion about to delight two and disaffect the rest. And pop music at goal kicks and corners? Some would suggest that Australian football’s traditional death wish is simply ratcheting up a notch, but I reckon this could be the best season ever. 18 Sep 2018
Socceroos line up Panama, South Korea friendlies - reports

Socceroos line up Panama, South Korea friendlies - reports

Panama, South Korea, India and Lebanon have emerged as likely friendly opponents as the Socceroos ramp up preparations for next year’s Asian Cup. 20 Aug 2018
Arnie: The Second Coming

Arnie: The Second Coming

So, the Socceroos bow out at the Group Stage, again. I, for one, think Bert van Marwijk did a fantastic job in a short time. He set the team up well enough to stand toe to toe with three of the best teams in the world, and one of the main beneficiaries could well be Graham Arnold. 28 Jun 2018
Catley: It's the story of our tournament

Catley: It's the story of our tournament

A devastating result for the Matildas as their Asian Cup dream was dashed in the final against Japan. 21 Apr 2018
Catley: World Cup will prove Matildas can be the best

Catley: World Cup will prove Matildas can be the best

Matildas star Steph Catley says next year’s Women’s World Cup in France is the stage to prove that Australia can be among the best teams in the world. 20 Apr 2018
Asian Cup Final: Matildas looking to avoid Thailand Chaos

Asian Cup Final: Matildas looking to avoid Thailand Chaos

Matildas goal scoring hero Alanna Kennedy says Australia will be looking avoid the late dramatics of the Thailand semi-final and score early in the Asian Cup Final against Japan. 20 Apr 2018
Preview: Japan v Australia

Preview: Japan v Australia

In their final group match of the Asian Cup, Australia will face defending champions and long-time rivals Japan after coming off a solid 8-0 win over Vietnam. 13 Apr 2018