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The 96-year history of the Socceroos

The 96-year history of the Socceroos

Andrew Howe, the author of the Encyclopedia of Socceroos, has created a landmark publication that tells the 96-year story of Australia’s 596 national team players. 24 May 2018
The big quiz: How well do you know Australia's first World Cup team?

The big quiz: How well do you know Australia's first World Cup team?

The first Australian team to play at a World Cup were the 1974 Socceroos. But how well do you know the history of their exploits in Germany? 23 May 2018
How a Socceroo fought back after dying four times

How a Socceroo fought back after dying four times

Former Socceroo Chris Kalantzis is lucky to be alive after surviving a heart attack. He's now able to tell the tale of how he died and was brought back to life on four occasions. 22 May 2018
Brillante's not just dreaming of the World Cup squad

Brillante's not just dreaming of the World Cup squad

Joshua Brillante is aiming to not only make Bert van Marwijk's World Cup squad, but also get some game time in Russia next month. 17 May 2018
Troisi: How Bert is different to Ange

Troisi: How Bert is different to Ange

Melbourne Victory and Socceroos’ midfielder, James Troisi, says Bert van Marwijk’s coaching style is different to his predecessor Ange Postecoglou. 17 May 2018
Archie Thompson: The Socceroos were stiffed!

Archie Thompson: The Socceroos were stiffed!

Archie Thompson says the selection process that sees Alex Gersbach, Bailey Wright and Jamie Maclaren miss out on the 2018 World Cup is stiff. 17 May 2018
Tim Cahill’s extraordinary achievement

Tim Cahill’s extraordinary achievement

Ahead of a potential fourth World Cup appearance, Tim Cahill has been honoured by the naming rights partner of the Caltex Socceroos. 16 May 2018
Irvine: World Cup is the pinnacle

Irvine: World Cup is the pinnacle

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine says that playing at a World Cup is the pinnacle and added that Australia’s 20-game Asian qualification process will assist the team in Russia. 15 May 2018
Oh my word! The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League Wrap

Oh my word! The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League Wrap

2017/18's record-breaking Hyundai A-League season produced breakout talents, sublime skill and mastery from imports new-and-old. But most of all, it was a reminder of how the local game can deliver genuinely world class moments. 15 May 2018
Troisi: Why Nobody likes Victory

Troisi: Why Nobody likes Victory

Melbourne Victory midfielder James Troisi says the VAR controversy surrounding the A-League Grand Final win over Newcastle Jets has gone in one ear and out the other. 14 May 2018
Is this the best collection of Socceroos fan memorabilia?

Is this the best collection of Socceroos fan memorabilia?

Between February 2008 and October 2017, Pablo Bateson attended 47 consecutive Socceroos World Cup qualifiers picking up prized items of memorabilia during his travels. 11 May 2018
FFA on Expansion: Why using Deloitte is money well spent

FFA on Expansion: Why using Deloitte is money well spent

FFA CEO David Gallop says enlisting Deloitte in the A-League expansion process is money well spent and added that it will be based on a success-based fee arrangement. 10 May 2018
Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes the A-League is a hindrance to the Australian national team because players are content to stay in the domestic competition. 10 May 2018
Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar: What playing in the World Cup meant to me

Tommy Oar says playing at the 2014 World Cup against the likes of Spain, who he shares the same heritage with, was a dream come true. 8 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Why Cahill is still special for the Socceroos

Van Marwijk: Why Cahill is still special for the Socceroos

Bert van Marwijk has given the biggest hint yet that he will choose record-breaking goal scorer Tim Cahill for next month’s World Cup in Russia. 7 May 2018
Van Marwijk: Arzani can make a difference.

Van Marwijk: Arzani can make a difference.

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk hopes Daniel Arzani picks Australia over Iran and added that the Melbourne City wonder-kid can make a difference for the Socceroos in Russia. 7 May 2018
When Brett Holman faced off with John Travolta

When Brett Holman faced off with John Travolta

World Cup 2010 goalscorer Brett Holman says his Socceroos jersey signed by iconic movie star John Travolta was a cool piece of memorabilia from South Africa. 4 May 2018
Champness: "It's my job to repay Ernie"

Champness: "It's my job to repay Ernie"

Ahead of tomorrow night’s Grand Final against Melbourne Victory, Newcastle starlet Joe Champness says repaying the faith and trust of Jet’s coach Ernie Merrick will be his main job. 4 May 2018
Newcastle Jet’s not-so-secret weapon

Newcastle Jet’s not-so-secret weapon

Newcastle star Dimi Petratos says the "amazing" home support during tomorrow night's Grand Final against Melbourne Victory will feel like the Jet's have a 12th man. 4 May 2018
Why the A-League isn't "poo poo"

Why the A-League isn't "poo poo"

Jets defender Nikola Topor-Stanley has hit out at critics who “poo poo" the standard of the A-League, offering Riley McGree’s scorpion kick goal, Daniel Arzani and Joey Champness as examples of the league’s quality. 4 May 2018
Topor Stanley aiming to avoid being four-times the bridesmaid

Topor Stanley aiming to avoid being four-times the bridesmaid

After being on the losing end of three Grand Finals, Newcastle Jets defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley is looking to make his fourth decider the winner against Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. 3 May 2018

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