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Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Amid the hard work of another training session, the Socceroos took the opportunity to enjoy the lighter side of preparing for the global showpiece. The squad was in fine spirits as they fine tuned tactics, posed for team shots and mugged for the world's media. 13 Jun 2018
Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

France forward Kylian Mbappe said the injury he had picked up during the training session overnight (AEST) was not serious. 13 Jun 2018
Leckie: Captain, my Captain...

Leckie: Captain, my Captain...

Mile Jedinak is a leader on or off the field whether or not he wears the captain's armband for the Socceroos, Australia winger Mat Leckie insisted today. 12 Jun 2018
Zidane: I don't want the France job yet

Zidane: I don't want the France job yet

Zinedine Zidane's first priority is to "get some rest" before he thinks about becoming the head coach of the French national team. 12 Jun 2018
Australia Defender Risdon Says Team Impressed by Over 3,000 Fans Coming for Training

Australia Defender Risdon Says Team Impressed by Over 3,000 Fans Coming for Training

The Australian national football team was impressed by the fact that more than 3,000 fans came to watch their first training session in the Russian city of Kazan ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Australia defender Josh Risdon said Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Behich: I'm in career best form

Behich: I'm in career best form

Socceroos left-back Aziz Behich is confident the form he has displayed with Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor can be transferred onto the world stage in their opening game of Russia 2018. 12 Jun 2018
Risdon ready to put A-League ordeal behind him

Risdon ready to put A-League ordeal behind him

Josh Risdon says he won’t be letting Western Sydney’s stillborn season affect him at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Recovery mission: Four Socceroos miss training

Recovery mission: Four Socceroos miss training

Four Socceroos were notably absent from Monday's first training session in Kazan ahead of their World Cup opening game against France on Saturday. 12 Jun 2018
France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

French midfielder Paul Pogba said late on Monday that the reception in Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup host, was “amazing”. 12 Jun 2018
Schwarzer: Why Socceroos face greater expectations

Schwarzer: Why Socceroos face greater expectations

Two-time World Cup Socceroo Mark Schwarzer, says the Socceroos will have greater expectation to perform at the 2018 Russia World Cup, compared to their 2014 predecessors. 12 Jun 2018
Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Oi Oi Oi: The locals made the Socceroos feel welcome as the Aussies hit the training pitch in Kazan ahead of Saturday's blockbuster against France. 12 Jun 2018
Socceroos attract new fans to Kazan training session

Socceroos attract new fans to Kazan training session

Around 3,000 fans came to see Australia's open training session in the Russian city of Kazan on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will get underway on Thursday. 12 Jun 2018
Luongo piles pressure on Pogba ahead of France face-off

Luongo piles pressure on Pogba ahead of France face-off

Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo says the pressure is on Manchester United star Paul Pogba going into Australia’s opening World Cup game against France in Kazan. 11 Jun 2018
Sainsbury set for captain’s challenge

Sainsbury set for captain’s challenge

Trent Sainsbury says he won’t be changing his approach to the game if he is given the captain’s armband to skipper the Socceroos in their World Cup opener against France. 11 Jun 2018
Ryan ready to roll France in Russia

Ryan ready to roll France in Russia

Wins over Hungary and Chechia have sent the Socceroos to Russia 2018 brimming with confidence and ready to face France in their opening World Cup match, keeper Mat Ryan said today. 11 Jun 2018
Over 5,000 Aussies to attend Russia World Cup

Over 5,000 Aussies to attend Russia World Cup

KMore than 5,000 Australian football fans are expected to travel to Russia for this summer's FIFA World Cup, the Australian national football team's press service told Sputnik Monday. 11 Jun 2018