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Irvine talks up Atletico Socceroos

Irvine talks up Atletico Socceroos

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is buying into the inspiration coach Bert van Marwijk has taken from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. 13 Jun 2018
Socceroos coach pays for own assistants

Socceroos coach pays for own assistants

Coach Bert van Marwijk has had to fund eight Dutch technical staff out of his own pocket to ready the Socceroos for the World Cup, according to an exclusive report in the Sydney Morning Herald. 8 Jun 2018
Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

As Socceroos fans don the polar-fleece and look towards another World Cup dawn, we cast our mind back to 2014. Less has changed than you might have thought… 5 Jun 2018
The Aussie behind Fran Karacic’s remarkable Socceroos journey

The Aussie behind Fran Karacic’s remarkable Socceroos journey

Despite not making the final World Cup squad, Fran Karacic has emerged from utter obscurity – not even FFA were aware of his Australian roots two years ago – to become a potential Socceroos saviour in the troublesome quest for depth at right-back. 5 Jun 2018
Arzani’s parents: “We owe something, I wish that Daniel will make Australia proud”

Arzani’s parents: “We owe something, I wish that Daniel will make Australia proud”

Daniel Arzani has already made history. At 19-years-old, this month he will become the youngest Socceroo to ever travel to a FIFA World Cup. But the teenager’s life could have been very different had he followed his father’s dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. 4 Jun 2018
"Everybody must be very happy": Van Marwijk speaks out on Arzani, Maclaren inclusions

"Everybody must be very happy": Van Marwijk speaks out on Arzani, Maclaren inclusions

Bert van Marwijk was basking in the afterglow of a surprisingly attacking 23-man squad, telling reporters he now has "more options up front". 4 Jun 2018
Arzani, Cahill, Maclaren make Russia squad

Arzani, Cahill, Maclaren make Russia squad

Bert van Marwijk has named his final 23 man squad for Russia 2018 – and included an attack-heavy line up featuring teen prodigy Daniel Arzani. 3 Jun 2018
Seven Forwards Make It to Australia's 2018 FIFA World Cup

Seven Forwards Make It to Australia's 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Australia national football team coach Bert van Marwijk named his final 23-man squad on Saturday for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. Football Federation Australia announced on its website. 3 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk concerned about Socceroos lack of improvisation

Van Marwijk concerned about Socceroos lack of improvisation

Bert van Marwijk said he doesn't have time to try out new players heading into Russia, so expect a similar outfit in tonight's Czech Republic friendly. 1 Jun 2018
Pim Verbeek: The Socceroos will be van Marwijk's last job

Pim Verbeek: The Socceroos will be van Marwijk's last job

Former Socceroos World Cup coach, Pim Verbeek, has sensationally claimed that Bert van Marwijk will retire after coaching Australia. 30 May 2018
Ambitious Mooy's got his eyes on the "big boys"

Ambitious Mooy's got his eyes on the "big boys"

Aaron Mooy's battlecry is heartfelt yet simple; Australia deserves to be at the World Cup just as much as anyone else. 29 May 2018
Maclaren called in to World Cup squad

Maclaren called in to World Cup squad

Jamie Maclaren has rejoined the Socceroos squad after a training injury to Tomi Juric. 28 May 2018
Forgotten Socceroo wins European league title

Forgotten Socceroo wins European league title

Will we ever see Jason Davidson in the green and gold again? 28 May 2018
The Roel deal: "We could be the best team"

The Roel deal: "We could be the best team"

Socceroos assistant coach Roel Coumans has given a blunt assessment of the national team's star power heading into the World Cup but believes it won't be a hindrance when they open their campaign against France. 27 May 2018
Why van Marwijk is the man for the Socceroos

Why van Marwijk is the man for the Socceroos

Socceroos legends Mark Schwarzer and Stan Lazaridis believe new boss Bert van Marwijk can deliver for Australia at the 2018 World Cup. 24 May 2018
Sainsbury: We've got untapped potential

Sainsbury: We've got untapped potential

In the wake of media derision of the Socceroos chances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defender Trent Sainsbury believes the national team might just turn some heads in Russia. 24 May 2018