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Archie: Neymar's not all that...

Archie: Neymar's not all that...

SOCCEROO Archie Thompson has tried to play down a light-hearted spat with Neymar after the Australian striker suggested the Barcelona and Brazil playmaker was 'over-rated'. 6 Sep 2013
Brazil scoreboard not Oar's concern

Brazil scoreboard not Oar's concern

SOCCEROOS winger Tommy Oar has downplayed the significance of the result in the upcoming friendly against Brazil. 6 Sep 2013
Schwarzer: Expectation on Brazil's shoulders

Schwarzer: Expectation on Brazil's shoulders

MARK Schwarzer said all the pressure is on Brazil ahead of Australia's friendly against the 2014 World Cup hosts in Brasilia on Saturday. 6 Sep 2013
Kruse: We need to be on attack against Brazil

Kruse: We need to be on attack against Brazil

SOCCEROOS attacker Robbie Kruse is hoping his side can take the game to Brazil in the friendly between the two nations on Saturday. 5 Sep 2013
Holman: Asian move was my only choice

Holman: Asian move was my only choice

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has defended his decision to join United Arab Emirates side Al-Nasr ahead of the World Cup in Brazil next year. 5 Sep 2013
Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

Bale not fit for Wales World Cup qualifier

WALES boss Chris Coleman insists Gareth Bale is not fit enough to play 90 minutes in Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier at Macedonia. 4 Sep 2013
Socceroos relish taking on the Samba Kings

Socceroos relish taking on the Samba Kings

RYAN McGowan says the Socceroos are braced for taking on the likes of Barcelona star Neymar when Brazil host Australia in a friendly on Saturday. 4 Sep 2013
Motta thrilled to be back with Italy

Motta thrilled to be back with Italy

ITALY international Thiago Motta says he is excited to be back in the national setup this week after a 14-month hiatus. 4 Sep 2013
Arbeloa backs Nacho inclusion

Arbeloa backs Nacho inclusion

SPAIN international Alvaro Arbeloa says Nacho Fernandez's inclusion in the squad for their World Cup qualifier with Finland was deserved. 4 Sep 2013
Rogic: Socceroos excited by Brazil test

Rogic: Socceroos excited by Brazil test

TOM Rogic has come a long way in the past 12 months, but the remainder of 2013 promises to deliver even more for the Australian youngster. 4 Sep 2013
Rhys: Time to right a few wrongs...

Rhys: Time to right a few wrongs...

MIDDLESBROUGH defender Rhys Williams wants to 'put a few wrongs right' and has revealed his plan to use his Socceroos recall as a launching pad for a berth at next year's World Cup. 4 Sep 2013
Cahill out of Brazil squad

Cahill out of Brazil squad

TIM Cahill has pulled out of the Socceroos' friendly against Brazil on Saturday after suffering an ankle injury in Major League Soccer (MLS). 2 Sep 2013
Holger focused on leftback woes

Holger focused on leftback woes

SOCCEROOS Coach Holger Osieck will pull out all stops to resolve the ongoing left back conundrum facing the national team ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. 28 Aug 2013
Holger: Why I made my choices

Holger: Why I made my choices

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck defended his squad selections for next month's friendly with Brazil in an interview with the FFA. 28 Aug 2013
Holger names squad for Brazil clash

Holger names squad for Brazil clash

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck today announced a 22-player squad that will face the Brazil's Seleção on September 7 - and includes a call up for Central Coast Mariners Mitchell Duke. 28 Aug 2013
Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

LIONEL Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for their clash with Paraguay despite suffering with a bruised thigh. 23 Aug 2013