Sportal Australia

Pim Slams Star Duo

Pim Slams Star Duo

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has slammed the 'unprofessional' tackles of Vince Grella and Tim Cahill during Monday night's friendly against New Zealand which have left one of the All Whites' best players in danger of missing the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Socceroos Come Back From The Dead

Socceroos Come Back From The Dead

A LATE goal from Brett Holman gave Australia an unlikely 2-1 victory over local rivals New Zealand in their farewell clash at the MCG tonight. 24 May 2010
Pim's Oz Farewell

Pim's Oz Farewell

PIM Verbeek has spoken of his love of Australia and the admiration he has for his players ahead of his final game as Socceroos coach on home soil. 24 May 2010
Neill Expecting Tough Tests

Neill Expecting Tough Tests

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill expects tonight's friendly against New Zealand to be the first of three stern warm-up tests for Pim Verbeek's men ahead of the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Nelsen Sees NZ Roo Repeat

Nelsen Sees NZ Roo Repeat

NEW Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen sees unfolding similarities between the Socceroos of 2006 and the current All Whites squad as the countries prepare to do battle in Melbourne tonight. 24 May 2010
Clap Your Eyes On The Future

Clap Your Eyes On The Future

NEW Zealand could be set to unleash their next generation of stars on Australia in their friendly clash at the MCG tonight. 24 May 2010
Herbert: Oz Is Just The Start

Herbert: Oz Is Just The Start

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits his players are jumping at the chance to take on Australia at the MCG but that it is just the start of the World Cup journey. 23 May 2010
Schwarzer Out But Who Gets The Nod?

Schwarzer Out But Who Gets The Nod?

A SPRAINED thumb will keep Socceroos keeper Mark Schwarzer out of Monday's friendly against New Zealand, but coach Pim Verbeek is confident the Fulham man will be fit for the World Cup warm-up match against Denmark on June 1 in Johannesburg. 23 May 2010
Roos Minus Key Trio For Kiwi Clash

Roos Minus Key Trio For Kiwi Clash

THE Socceroos look destined to head into Monday's friendly against New Zealand at the MCG without first-choice trio Scott Chipperfield, Harry Kewell and Mark Schwarzer.
22 May 2010
Holman Confident Of Contribution

Holman Confident Of Contribution

BRETT Holman is convinced he has more to show the Socceroos faithful and continues to shrug off criticism from his detractors. 22 May 2010
Three Spots Up For Grabs

Three Spots Up For Grabs

RICKI Herbert will keep the Socceroos guessing over his team selection with the All Whites coach admitting there are still three blank spots to be filled ahead of Monday's clash in Melbourne. 22 May 2010
Jedi's Mind Tricks

Jedi's Mind Tricks

WITH a decision on Pim Verbeek's final 23-man squad for the World Cup less than nine days away, you could forgive some tension creeping into the Socceroos camp. 21 May 2010
Ryall Child Sex Charges Dropped

Ryall Child Sex Charges Dropped

THE NEW South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions has officially withdrawn all charges relating to an under-age sex offence involving Sydney FC defender Sebastian Ryall. 21 May 2010
Culina: Beware The Kiwis

Culina: Beware The Kiwis

THEY might be ranked 58 places behind Australia on FIFA's official world rankings but Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina knows better than anyone not to underestimate New Zealand in Monday night's World Cup farewell friendly at the MCG. 21 May 2010
Valeri Between Two Worlds

Valeri Between Two Worlds

IN THE past six months Carl Valeri has gone from a career roadblock into a player suddenly spoilt for options with a World Cup looming and domestic play-offs on hold. 20 May 2010
Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

Chippers Eyes Asian Cup Spot

SOCCEROOS veteran Scott Chipperfield is refusing to close the door on his long international career after the World Cup, saying the lure of the 2011 Asian Cup is strong. 20 May 2010
Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

Roos Lose Their Shock Factor

GOALKEEPER Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos will no longer have the same element of surprise about them during the 2010 tournament in South Africa. 20 May 2010
Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

SOCCEROO star Harry Kewell was restricted to light training duties as Australia's training camp ahead of the World Cup officially got underway tonight at AAMI Park in Melbourne. 19 May 2010
Kiwis Better Than 1982 WC Side

Kiwis Better Than 1982 WC Side

RORY Fallon's father, Kevin, was assistant coach when the All Whites last played at a World Cup in 1982, but the New Zealand striker believes his team-mates are a superior side. 19 May 2010
Tommy: I've Got Nothing To Lose

Tommy: I've Got Nothing To Lose

AS HE prepares for the most important week of his life, Tommy Oar says he has nothing to lose in his bid to win a spot in the Socceroos' final 23-man squad for the World Cup. 19 May 2010
Carney: Germany Will Miss Ballack

Carney: Germany Will Miss Ballack

SOCCEROO David Carney believes Germany can cover the absence of Michael Ballack the player at the World Cup - but their biggest challenge will be replacing Michael Ballack the captain. 19 May 2010