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Cahill puts 'fear' in opponents

Cahill puts 'fear' in opponents

Australia’s record goal scorer Tim Cahill says he wants opposition sides to be fearful of his presence after scoring the winner in Wednesday morning’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier triumph over UAE. 7 Sep 2016

Ange: UAE couldn't keep up

Ange: UAE couldn't keep up

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says his side wore down UAE in oppressive conditions before getting the goal they deserved in Wednesday morning’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier win in Abu Dhabi. 7 Sep 2016

Jedi knock creates dilemma

Jedi knock creates dilemma

The Socceroos may be forced into a defensive re-shuffle with skipper Mile Jedinak in doubt for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against UAE on Wednesday morning (1.30am AEST). 6 Sep 2016

UAE ignores Ange 'fear' jibe

UAE ignores Ange 'fear' jibe

UAE coach Mahdi Ali has brushed off Socceroos counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s claim that the Emiratis should be “fearful” of the Asian champions. 6 Sep 2016

Ange: Nothing less than victory

Ange: Nothing less than victory

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou won’t accept anything less than three points against UAE on Wednesday morning despite the hosts’ shock win over Japan. 6 Sep 2016

Sainsbury feels like a 'leader'

Sainsbury feels like a 'leader'

Trent Sainsbury says he’s beginning to feel like the leader of the Socceroos defence after starting five of the past six Australia matches. 6 Sep 2016

Holman says Roar issues not a factor

Holman says Roar issues not a factor

Former Socceroo Brett Holman says Brisbane Roar’s off-field issues didn’t weigh on his mind before he decided to join the club on a long-term deal. 5 Sep 2016

More Socceroos games for Perth

More Socceroos games for Perth

Perth could be the home for more Socceroos games in the future if the new 60,000 seat Perth Stadium can replicate nib Stadium’s outstanding playing surface as promised. 4 Sep 2016

Ange gives Irvine attacking licence

Ange gives Irvine attacking licence

Jackson Irvine says Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has given him a licence to translate his prolific goalscoring club form on to the international arena. 3 Sep 2016

Gallop: All networks interested in A-League

Gallop: All networks interested in A-League

Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop says all free-to-air networks have shown a keen interest in the A-League’s broadcast rights as negotiations enter a crucial phase. 2 Sep 2016

Ikonomidis: I had multiple offers

Ikonomidis: I had multiple offers

Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis has revealed he had options in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands before opting for a deadline day switch to Danish club AGF Aarhus. 2 Sep 2016

Juric: I was caught off guard

Juric: I was caught off guard

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric says he was caught off guard after missing a tap-in before bouncing back with a goal and an assist in Australia’s 2-0 win over Iraq on Thursday night. 2 Sep 2016

Former Socceroo signed by Russian club

Former Socceroo signed by Russian club

Forgotten Australian defender Luke Wilkshire has re-joined Russian club Dinamo Moscow after being released by Terek Grozny. 1 Sep 2016

Lowe dismisses Castro fears

Lowe dismisses Castro fears

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe has no concerns marquee Diego Castro will go into the season underdone despite only returning to the club this week. 31 Aug 2016

Roos' Chinese revolution

Roos' Chinese revolution

Three quarters of the Socceroos’ back four for this week’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers could all be China-based and Trent Sainsbury says that’s a good thing. 30 Aug 2016

Risdon's call-up compliment

Risdon's call-up compliment

Late Socceroos call-up Josh Risdon admits being one of only two A-League based players in Australia’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers is a compliment. 29 Aug 2016

Ikonomidis set for German loan

Ikonomidis set for German loan

Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis is set to join German 2.Bundesliga outfit St Pauli on loan for the 2016-17 season from Italian powerhouse Lazio, according to reports. 26 Aug 2016

Iraq held by Perth Glory

Iraq held by Perth Glory

Iraq has warmed up for next week’s World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos with a 2-2 draw against Perth Glory in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Dalmatinac Park. 26 Aug 2016

Degenek's Roos right-back chance

Degenek's Roos right-back chance

Germany-based Socceroo Milos Degenek knows there’s an opportunity for him to become Australia's first choice right-back but isn’t fazed by where coach Ange Postecoglou fields him. 26 Aug 2016

Cahill: I needed that

Cahill: I needed that

Socceroos superstar Tim Cahill says he needed his 30-minute debut cameo as Melbourne City edged past Brisbane Strikers 2-1 in the FFA Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday night. 24 Aug 2016

Rogic onto Euro grand stage

Rogic onto Euro grand stage

Socceroo Tom Rogic played the second half as Celtic qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in three years despite a 2-0 loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva overnight. 24 Aug 2016

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