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Muscat: I'm Scared To Retire

Muscat: I'm Scared To Retire

MELBOURNE Victory captain Kevin Muscat admits he is "scared" by the prospect of retirement but firmly believes he has made the right decision to play on next season. 7 Jun 2010
Cahill Looks To Everton Tour

Cahill Looks To Everton Tour

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill has his focus firmly on the World Cup but is already looking beyond the finals in South Africa to when Everton visit Australia in July. 7 Jun 2010
Jones Flies Home

Jones Flies Home

SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Brad Jones has quit the World Cup camp to fly to France after his four year old son was reportedly diagnosed with leukaemia. 7 Jun 2010
Socceroos Feel Surface Tension

Socceroos Feel Surface Tension

AUSTRALIA face a major headache as they embark on their final preparations with Pim Verbeek describing the surface at Ruimsig Stadium, the training ground during the campaign, as hopeless. 6 Jun 2010
Pim: Roos Need To Improve

Pim: Roos Need To Improve

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has admitted his side still have a way to go to reach their peak after they rounded of their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 loss to the USA on Saturday. 6 Jun 2010
USA Defeat Socceroos

USA Defeat Socceroos

AUSTRALIA has had a seven-match unbeaten streak broken in its final warm-up match before the World Cup, with Edson Buddle guiding the USA to a 3-1 win over the Socceroos in Johannesburg.

 6 Jun 2010
Germans Want Strong Start

Germans Want Strong Start

GERMANY boss Joachim Low is focused on blasting from the World Cup blocks against the Socceroos and is confident his side are almost ready for action. 4 Jun 2010
Brown Hopes He'll Be All White

Brown Hopes He'll Be All White

TIM Brown remains positive that his World Cup dream is still alive as he continues his recovery from the fractured shoulder he suffered in the recent friendly against the Socceroos. 4 Jun 2010
Vidosic: I'm Raring To Go

Vidosic: I'm Raring To Go

DARIO Vidosic was always confident of making the final cut for the World Cup despite others suggesting it was touch and go whether he would feature in Pim Verbeek's chosen twenty-three. 4 Jun 2010
Harry's Back At Last

Harry's Back At Last

HARRY Kewell made the biggest step towards being fit for the World Cup opener against Germany by participating in a full contact training session with his team-mates for the first time since arriving in South Africa. 4 Jun 2010
Cahill Hails Roos Perfect Planning

Cahill Hails Roos Perfect Planning

SOCCEROOS superstar Tim Cahill is perfectly pleased with where Australia's World Cup preparation is at 11 days out from the opening game against Germany in Durban. 3 Jun 2010
From Ballboy To New Signing

From Ballboy To New Signing

TAYLOR Regan grew up as a ballboy for the Newcastle Breakers in the old National Soccer League, hoping to one-day graduate into the big time himself. 3 Jun 2010
Viddie: I Want The Top Job

Viddie: I Want The Top Job

AS Aurelio Vidmar resigned as the coach of Adelaide United, he signalled his intention to get the top job as Socceroos boss in the not too distant future. 3 Jun 2010
Strachan Snaps Back At Pim

Strachan Snaps Back At Pim

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Gordon Strachan has angrily hit back at claims that he cost Rhys Williams his trip to the World Cup finals. 3 Jun 2010
Rhys Axed As Pim Names His Squad

Rhys Axed As Pim Names His Squad

SOCCEROO Rhys Williams has paid the price for playing through an injury with his club Middlesbrough, with the defender missing Australia's final 23-man squad for the World Cup. 2 Jun 2010
Schwarzer Struggling To Cope

Schwarzer Struggling To Cope

AUSTRALIAN goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says the key to coping with new World Cup balls is to remain calm after admitting he struggled to deal with them during the 1-0 win over Denmark last night. 2 Jun 2010
Verbeek's Fear Of Heights

Verbeek's Fear Of Heights

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek admitted his team struggled playing in altitude during their first warm-up match in South Africa ahead of the World Cup as he prepares to name his final 23-man squad following the 1-0 win over Denmark. 2 Jun 2010
Kennedy Fries Danish Bacon

Kennedy Fries Danish Bacon

GIANT striker Josh Kennedy has continued to score for Australia as the Socceroos beat Denmark 1-0 in their first warm-up friendly in South Africa on Tuesday night. 1 Jun 2010
Live: Australia vs Denmark

Live: Australia vs Denmark

AUSTRALIA face Denmark tonight in Pim's final chance to have a look at his squad before deciding on his final 23 to take into the tournament properly - and we'll be calling the game, minute by minute right here. 1 Jun 2010
Neill: Don't Expect Too Much

Neill: Don't Expect Too Much

LUCAS Neill has warned Australian fans against expecting great things in tonight's friendly against Denmark in Johannesburg, believing the team are still a week away from being at their peak. 1 Jun 2010
Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

WORLD Cup warm-up matches may be producing surprise results, but the Socceroos aren't getting carried away by any pre-Cup struggles of their Group D opponents. 31 May 2010

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