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Extreme lengths for Socceroos supporters to reach Samara

Extreme lengths for Socceroos supporters to reach Samara

Socceroos supporters are being forced to go to extreme lengths to travel to Samara, home of Thursday's World Cup clash with Denmark, despite being only 350 kilometres south of Kazan where Australia faced France on Saturday. 21 Jun 2018
van Marwijk expects something interesting from Denmark

van Marwijk expects something interesting from Denmark

Denmark could surprise Australia with "something interesting" in their upcoming Group C match, the Socceroos' head coach Bert van Marwijk said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Lloris says 100th match for France is symbolic

Lloris says 100th match for France is symbolic

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who could play his 100th game for France against Peru on Thursday, said on Wednesday that although it is a symbolic number, he cares more about the result of the match than statistics. 21 Jun 2018
Australian fan detained after launching drone

Australian fan detained after launching drone

An Australian citizen, who arrived in Russia for the World Cup, was detained by local police after launching a quadcopter at Red Square in Moscow and his drone was confiscated, a source at a law enforcement agency told Sputnik on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

I'm worried says Hareide ahead of Socceroos clash

Denmark manager Age Hareide admitted he is worried about the amount of chances his team conceded in their 1-0 win over Peru in Saransk. 21 Jun 2018
Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Mardy van Marwijk ahead of Denmark game

Socceroos coach Bert Marwijk cut a grumpy and frustrated figure 24 hours before Australia meets Denmark in the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Gareca doubts efficiency of VAR system

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that he had doubts about the video assistant referee (VAR) system at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Australia confident ahead of Denmark says Behich

Australia confident ahead of Denmark says Behich

Australia defender Aziz Behich said Wednesday that the team was "confident and upbeat" ahead of Thursday's Group C match against Denmark despite losing to France 2-1 in their first game at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

"Special guy" selected to referee Australia's showdown with Denmark

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been appointed to take charge of Australia's do-or-die match against Denmark tomorrow night. 20 Jun 2018
Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Vukovic: We know we have the whole nation behind us

Genk goalkeeper Danny Vukovic says the Socceroos know "we have the whole nation behind us" and have been inundated with supportive messages to prove it. 20 Jun 2018
Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

The Socceroos hope to isolate Danish danger man Christian Eriksen to bring home the bacon against Denmark on Thursday. 20 Jun 2018
Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Smith: Beware the dangerous Danes

Former Socceroo coach Ron Smith expects Australia to face a more adventurous, confident and attacking Denmark in Samara on Thursday. 19 Jun 2018
Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Ivanov to be referee observer for Denmark v France

Former head of the Referee and Inspection Department of the Russian Football Union Valentin Ivanov will be the referee observer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter between Denmark and France, FIFA said on Monday in a press release. 19 Jun 2018
Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Kvist hoping to recover in time for more action in Russia

Denmark midfielder William Kvist, who fractured his ribs during the team's 1-0 victory over Peru, says he still hopes to play a part in this World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

It was a recovery day for the Socceroos who played the most minutes against France the day before... but for the others it was a chance to force themselves into contention for place in the team against Denmark. 18 Jun 2018
The fans were unreal says Behich

The fans were unreal says Behich

Full-back Aziz Behich praised the Aussie fans who turned out in force for their World Cup opener against France on Saturday. 18 Jun 2018