Sportal Australia

Neill: We have to respect Jordan

Neill: We have to respect Jordan

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill is not convinced Jordan will park the bus in their crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on tonight. 10 Jun 2013
Australia wary of Jordan 'sucker punch'

Australia wary of Jordan 'sucker punch'

SOCCEROOS defender Luke Wilkshire is wary of being caught by another 'sucker punch' in Tuesday's do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Jordan. 9 Jun 2013
Sasa calls for Aussie attacking mentality

Sasa calls for Aussie attacking mentality

THEY may be planning to shatter Australia's World Cup dream with an upset victory in Melbourne next week, but Socceroo Sasa Ognenovski frankly admitted he doesn't know the name of a single Jordan player. 8 Jun 2013
Kewell out to prove himself

Kewell out to prove himself

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi says Harry Kewell's hunger to prove himself again will make him a fantastic asset for his side in the next A-League season. 7 Jun 2013
Antonis seals Parma switch

Antonis seals Parma switch

TERRY Antonis is set to become the latest A-League player to take the plunge in Europe, after Sydney FC agreed to transfer the midfielder to Serie A side Parma. 7 Jun 2013
Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

SOCCEROOKIE Tommy Oar gave Australia a vital share of the points against Japan on the road to Rio with a late cross that turned into a crucial winner - only to see his side give away a penalty. 4 Jun 2013
Holger ignores calls for his head

Holger ignores calls for his head

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck is ignoring speculation surrounding his future as his side prepare for a crucial AFC World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday night. 3 Jun 2013
Heart: Kewell deal 'within 10 days'

Heart: Kewell deal 'within 10 days'

MELBOURNE Heart chief executive Scott Munn said marquee target Harry Kewell could be signed up to the A-League club within 10 days. 3 Jun 2013
Cahill: Long ball tag 'unfair'

Cahill: Long ball tag 'unfair'

TIM Cahill has defended the Socceroos against accusations they are a long-ball team ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday. 2 Jun 2013
Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has set the tone for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia by declaring that Bulgaria are a better team than the Socceroos. 31 May 2013
Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

CRYSTAL Palace captain Mile Jedinak has put his promotion celebrations on hold as he bids to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2014 World Cup. 31 May 2013
Heart stopped in Holt bid

Heart stopped in Holt bid

MELBOURNE Heart have reportedly missed out on Norwich City's Grant Holt after failing to meet the striker's price tag - said to be around £2 million. 31 May 2013
Langerak: Next gen looking good

Langerak: Next gen looking good

BORUSSIA Dortmund goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has backed a new generation of Socceroos to come of age as the World Cup qualifying campaign goes down to the wire. 30 May 2013
Jets can't sell Kewells on Newcastle

Jets can't sell Kewells on Newcastle

NEWCASTLE Jets have confirmed they made an offer to Harry Kewell but say the Socceroo veteran knocked them back. 29 May 2013
Archie: We need to put the fear back...

Archie: We need to put the fear back...

VETERAN striker Archie Thompson knows the Socceroos need a good result against Japan next Tuesday to keep their World Cup qualification hopes on track. 29 May 2013
Rojas embraces 'Kiwi Messi' nickname

Rojas embraces 'Kiwi Messi' nickname

A NICKNAME linking him to the world's best player brings no added pressure for ex- Melbourne Victory star and Stuttgart signing Marco Rojas. 25 May 2013
Holger: Door still open for Kewell

Holger: Door still open for Kewell

VETERAN striker Harry Kewell may still have a future with the Socceroos, despite his recent omission from Holger Osieck's squad for the final stage of the World Cup qualifying next month. 24 May 2013
Osieck: Schwarzer is still key

Osieck: Schwarzer is still key

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck believes veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has a key role to play in their World Cup qualifying campaign. 24 May 2013
Holger defends experience over youth policy

Holger defends experience over youth policy

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has defended his decision to go for experience over youth in his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers, declaring he couldn't throw the youngsters under the bus with so much at stake. 23 May 2013
No Roos room for Rhys...

No Roos room for Rhys...

RHYS Williams has paid the price for his poor season for Middlesbrough with national coach Holger Osieck overlooking the versatile defender for Australia's crucial three World Cup qualifiers in June. 23 May 2013
Chris Greenacre stays at Wellington Phoenix

Chris Greenacre stays at Wellington Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix have confirmed Chris Greenacre will be Ernie Merrick's assistant coach for the 2013-14 A-League season. 23 May 2013