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Socceroos boss Arnold gets COVID-19 again

Socceroos boss Arnold gets COVID-19 again

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has COVID-19 for a second time and is in self-isolation in a massive blow before the crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan. 18 Mar 2022
Fornaroli call sparks Australian debate

Fornaroli call sparks Australian debate

The call-up of 34-year-old Bruno Fornaroli has prompted fresh debate about how Australia develops football talent to compete on the international stage. 18 Mar 2022
Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Volpato not yet ready for Socceroos: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says wonderkid Cristian Volpato isn't ready to be thrust into Australia's must-win World Cup qualifiers. 17 Mar 2022
Socceroos shocks loom as Arnie rolls dice

Socceroos shocks loom as Arnie rolls dice

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is taking a huge gamble with several new faces to be included in Australia's squad for this month's crucial World Cup qualifiers. 16 Mar 2022
Uncapped 'Daggers' in mix to give Socceroos a cutting edge

Uncapped 'Daggers' in mix to give Socceroos a cutting edge

Free-scoring former Olyroos striker Nick D’Agostino looks to have caught the eye of Graham Arnold, as the Socceroos coach digs deep for attacking reinforcements going into this month’s boom-or-bust World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. 11 Mar 2022
Double jeopardy for Arnold as Socceroos suffer striker crisis

Double jeopardy for Arnold as Socceroos suffer striker crisis

Graham Arnold's side will playing their final Third Round World Cup qualification matches later this month, with the Socceroos head coach recently being faced with possible selection issues. 5 Mar 2022
Luongo comeback delights Socceroos coach

Luongo comeback delights Socceroos coach

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is delighted midfielder Massimo Luongo appears to have put an 18-month injury nightmare behind him with some strong recent form. 25 Feb 2022
Next Socceroos window 'a win-win': Arnold

Next Socceroos window 'a win-win': Arnold

Graham Arnold won't accept the narrative that the Socceroos are out of the race to automatically book their World Cup finals spot via their qualifying group. 24 Feb 2022
Arnie won't rush Serie A youngster into Socceroos squad

Arnie won't rush Serie A youngster into Socceroos squad

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will only select Cristian Volpato in the national squad on merit, not to secure the AS Roma teenager's international future. 24 Feb 2022
'It was a gut feeling': why Scotland star spurned Socceroos

'It was a gut feeling': why Scotland star spurned Socceroos

EXCLUSIVE: As coach Graham Arnold rues what might have been amid the unraveling of the Socceroo’s World Cup qualification campaign, Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes looms large as the one that got away. 6 Feb 2022
Socceroos star got Arnold green light for big money Saudi switch

Socceroos star got Arnold green light for big money Saudi switch

Socceroos winger Martin Boyle has revealed he sought the backing of Australia coach Graham Arnold before completing his lucrative switch from Hibernian to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faisaly. 1 Feb 2022
Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman. 1 Feb 2022
Socceroos coach Arnold to return for Oman

Socceroos coach Arnold to return for Oman

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will return to the touchline for next week's World Cup qualifier against Oman, having tested negative for COVID-19. 28 Jan 2022
Absent Arnold will have final say on Socceroos selection for crunch clash

Absent Arnold will have final say on Socceroos selection for crunch clash

Stand-in Socceroos chief Rene Meulensteen says Covid-hit head coach Graham Arnold remains an omnipotent, if disembodied, presence - and will have the final say on team selection for Thursday night’s vital World Cup qualifier against Vietnam. 26 Jan 2022
Arnie absence won't derail Roos: Degenek

Arnie absence won't derail Roos: Degenek

Defender Milos Degenek expects a Socceroos squad well versed in COVID-19 adversity can take Graham Arnold testing positive for the virus in their stride. 24 Jan 2022
Socceroos critics don't worry coach Arnold

Socceroos critics don't worry coach Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is happy to be a lightning rod for criticism if it enables his players to focus on securing Australia's World Cup qualification. 24 Jan 2022