Messi to play 1000th professional game against Australia...but he has a huge drought to break

Messi to play 1000th professional game against Australia...but he has a huge drought to break

Some key facts about Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, who will play his 1000th professional game against Australia at the World Cup in Qatar. 3 Dec 2022
Australia and Argentina combine to criticise FIFA's 'absolute madness'

Australia and Argentina combine to criticise FIFA's 'absolute madness'

Socceroos' defender Milos Degenek has joined Argentina's coach in criticising FIFA for their cramped World Cup scheduling. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach - who faced Maradona - tells players not to make Poland's mistakes

Socceroos coach - who faced Maradona - tells players not to make Poland's mistakes

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is telling his players to get in the face of Argentina's megastar Lionel Messi in their knockout World Cup clash. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach's harsh shot at team: 'It's not about them, they've got to be honest'

Socceroos coach's harsh shot at team: 'It's not about them, they've got to be honest'

Australia's coach Graham Arnold is demanding honesty from his players about their fitness as they prepare to meet Argentina in the last 16 at the World Cup. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos take digs at rugby fans: 'Were the pubs like that?'

Socceroos take digs at rugby fans: 'Were the pubs like that?'

The Socceroos are tapping into wild scenes of jubilation after their World Cup wins as more inspiration for their knockout clash with Argentina. 2 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach has 'massive concern for the future' after World Cup

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he fears for the future of Australian football because on alarming lack of junior development. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Socceroo star's message to kids: Don't be an AFL player

Winger Mathew Leckie hopes Australian children will be inspired to play football after watching the Socceroos at the World Cup. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroos didn't believe advice that Tunisia was beating France

Socceroos didn't believe advice that Tunisia was beating France

Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knockout stages for the second time. 1 Dec 2022
'Freak', 'animal', 'beast', 'great European career': No, it's not Messi - it's Leckie

'Freak', 'animal', 'beast', 'great European career': No, it's not Messi - it's Leckie

Socceroos teammates are hailing their Lionel Messi esque hero Mathew Leckie, who scored the match-winning goal against Denmark to secure a World Cup round of 16 spot. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

The Socceroos are already eagerly anticipating their World Cup knockout clash with Argentina and their megastar Lionel Messi. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach: Melbourne proves 'that football is alive and well in Australia'

Socceroos coach: Melbourne proves 'that football is alive and well in Australia'

Coach Graham Arnold says he's leaving until the last moment a decision on his starting line-up for the defining World Cup clash against Denmark. 30 Nov 2022
'When people are confused, what do they do?': Socceroos ban another F-word before Denmark clash

'When people are confused, what do they do?': Socceroos ban another F-word before Denmark clash

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is keeping a simple message to his players ahead of their defining World Cup fixture Denmark in Qatar. 29 Nov 2022
Fears Socceroos on 'shite' social media 'until four or five in the morning'

Fears Socceroos on 'shite' social media 'until four or five in the morning'

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has ordered his squad to limit their social media usage at the World Cup in Qatar. 29 Nov 2022
Socceroos: 'Just because we don't have players at the top leagues doesn't mean we are not good'

Socceroos: 'Just because we don't have players at the top leagues doesn't mean we are not good'

Midfielder Ajdin Hrustic says a childhood lesson can help the Socceroos prevail against Denmark in their World Cup encounter. 29 Nov 2022
Socceroo reveals he's needed knee reconstruction for six years

Socceroo reveals he's needed knee reconstruction for six years

Australian winger Martin Boyle had been playing with a knee that required reconstruction for the past six years, before it finally ended his World Cup dream 29 Nov 2022
Socceroo Souttar avoids EPL speculation

Socceroo Souttar avoids EPL speculation

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says he's blocking out speculation about a possible move to the English Premier League to remain focused on the World Cup. 28 Nov 2022
Offer Arnold a new contract: Socceroos

Offer Arnold a new contract: Socceroos

Socceroos players are backing coach Graham Arnold to be offered a new deal when his contract expires at the end of the World Cup in Qatar. 28 Nov 2022
Socceroos want more love for A-League

Socceroos want more love for A-League

The Socceroos hope their success at the World Cup will convert casual fans into followers of the A-League. 28 Nov 2022
Denmark well-versed in must-win football

Denmark well-versed in must-win football

Denmark, like Australia, are well-versed in playing must-win games ahead of their defining World Cup fixture in Qatar. 28 Nov 2022
The Socceroos' World Cup equation

The Socceroos' World Cup equation

The state of Australia's group at the World Cup with one game remaining. 27 Nov 2022
Socceroos: 'We have done nothing'

Socceroos: 'We have done nothing'

Maligned striker Mitch Duke has scored in Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia, delivering the Socceroos a third-ever win at the World Cup finals. 27 Nov 2022

Latest News

Signed glove, hard lesson: Peake’s day to remember and forget

Signed glove, hard lesson: Peake’s day to remember and forget

18 Jul 2025
Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

17 Jul 2025
Hooray for Holywood boy as

Hooray for Holywood boy as "Rorymania" hits the Open

17 Jul 2025

Most Read

Watch: Socceroos v Peru Pre-Game Press Conference

Watch: Socceroos v Peru Pre-Game Press Conference

13 Jun 2022
Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023