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Draw opens door to Sydney Derby cup final

Draw opens door to Sydney Derby cup final

The FFA Cup semi-finals draw has been completed with a Sydney Derby final a strong possibility. 20 Sep 2017
Popa hails never-say-die character

Popa hails never-say-die character

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has hailed his side’s character and spirit after fighting back from a 2-1 extra-time deficit to reach the FFA Cup semi-finals on penalties. 20 Sep 2017
Jedinak 'concern' for Syria games

Jedinak 'concern' for Syria games

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak’s availability for next month’s 2018 World Cup qualification play-offs against Syria is in doubt after missing Aston Villa’s latest match overnight. 20 Sep 2017
More tricks to come from Matmour

More tricks to come from Matmour

New Adelaide United signing Karim Matmour says fans can expect more tricks from him after almost pulling off a miraculous rabona goal last week. 19 Sep 2017
Federici out for three months

Federici out for three months

Bournemouth's Socceroo Adam Federici is unlikely to play again this year following an operation on his injured right knee. 19 Sep 2017
Catley: I’d fear our Matildas attack

Catley: I’d fear our Matildas attack

Matildas defender Steph Catley says she wouldn’t enjoy coming up against Australia’s attacking trio of Sam Kerr, Lisa De Vanna and Caitlin Foord. 18 Sep 2017
Arnold: Adrian has 60% more to give

Arnold: Adrian has 60% more to give

Sydney FC's new Polish signing Adrian Mierzejewski is only at 40 per cent of his capability and has plenty more to offer, according to Sky Blues coach Graham Arnold. 14 Sep 2017
Joyce: No Fornaroli is no excuse

Joyce: No Fornaroli is no excuse

Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce has refused to blame Bruno Fornaroli's absence for Wednesday's 2-0 FFA Cup quarter-final loss to Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval. 14 Sep 2017
Federici's Forest loan rescinded

Federici's Forest loan rescinded

Socceroos goalkeeper Adam Federici has had his loan from Bournemouth to Nottingham Forest rescinded and faces a nervous wait for scans on his injured knee. 12 Sep 2017
Jedinak boost for Socceroos

Jedinak boost for Socceroos

Injured Australia skipper Mile Jedinak is set to return from a groin injury for Aston Villa on Saturday in a boost for the Socceroos ahead of next month's 2018 World Cup play-offs. 9 Sep 2017
Gallop backs Ange to lead Roos to Russia

Gallop backs Ange to lead Roos to Russia

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop has thrown his "categorical" support behind under-pressure Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou amid calls for his dismissal. 8 Sep 2017
Ange: The critics motivate me

Ange: The critics motivate me

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says the criticism aimed at him provides him with the motivation to drive Australian football forward. 6 Sep 2017
'Garbage!' Ange erupts at press conference

'Garbage!' Ange erupts at press conference

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has erupted at his post-game press conference slamming the “garbage” criticism that has been aimed at his side during their World Cup qualifying campaign. 6 Sep 2017
Ange: We deserve to qualify

Ange: We deserve to qualify

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou couldn’t fault his players in the frustrating 2-1 win over Thailand and says they deserve to go through. 5 Sep 2017
We gave it everything - Milligan

We gave it everything - Milligan

Stand-in Australia skipper Mark Milligan says the Socceroos had nothing left to give after Tuesday’s frustrating 2-1 win over Thailand at AAMI Park. 5 Sep 2017
Juric: We deserve some luck now

Juric: We deserve some luck now

Socceroos goalscorer Tomi Juric says Australia deserves some luck after Tuesday’s frustrating 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Thailand in Melbourne. 5 Sep 2017
Roos win, pray for Japan favour

Roos win, pray for Japan favour

The Socceroos' automatic World Cup qualification hopes hinge on Saudi Arabia not beating Japan after Australia edged Thailand 2-1 at AAMI Park on Tuesday night. 5 Sep 2017
Ange hasn't set goals target

Ange hasn't set goals target

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou isn’t targeting a particular scoreline against Thailand with automatic World Cup qualification at stake. 5 Sep 2017
Cahill: The goals will come

Cahill: The goals will come

Australia veteran Tim Cahill says the Socceroos need to stay composed but be ruthless. If they are, the goals will come. 5 Sep 2017
Thailand: Australia will be vulnerable

Thailand: Australia will be vulnerable

Thailand vice-captain Theerathon Bunmathan says his side hopes to capitalise on Australia's desperate need for victory with a shock upset in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Tuesday. 5 Sep 2017
Mooy to return, Sainsbury doubts

Mooy to return, Sainsbury doubts

Aaron Mooy appears set to be fit and available for the Socceroos’ crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand on Tuesday after suffering illness in Japan. 3 Sep 2017