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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
FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA 'perfectly satisfied' with World Cup VAR

FIFA is "perfectly satisfied" with the referees' work and the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the FIFA World Cup. 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
Brave minnows no longer!

Brave minnows no longer!

It’s taken a couple of days to get to this article, with all the travelling, but that’s given me some time to think about our performance in the first match against France... 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
Atletico Madrid seal deal with France trio

Atletico Madrid seal deal with France trio

Atletico Madrid has secured new deals with France trio Antoine Griezmann, Lucas Hernandez and Thomas Lemar. 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
Sainsbury: It reflects on them, not us

Sainsbury: It reflects on them, not us

Socceroo defender Trent Sainsbury has reacted to comments made in the French camp about their exaggerations of fouls. 18 Jun 2018
'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury admits he’s not a fan of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but feels it’s time to move on from the controversial penalty in their 2-1 loss to France. 18 Jun 2018
Turnbull: Optus says World Cup problems will be fixed

Turnbull: Optus says World Cup problems will be fixed

The worst should be over for frustrated World Cup watchers in Australia with Optus assuring Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that technical problems will be fixed. 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
Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Mile Jedinak has hailed the Aussie fans who turned up to Kazan Arena on Saturday, revealing it gave the team palpable excitement. 17 Jun 2018
Jedinak: Let it hurt, then move on

Jedinak: Let it hurt, then move on

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak says the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is here to stay and people need to move on. 17 Jun 2018
Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Mat Ryan says the Socceroos can be proud of the way they matched France at the World Cup. 17 Jun 2018

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