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Socceroos Come Back From The Dead

Socceroos Come Back From The Dead

A LATE goal from Brett Holman gave Australia an unlikely 2-1 victory over local rivals New Zealand in their farewell clash at the MCG tonight. 24 May 2010
Australia v New Zealand Pic Special

Australia v New Zealand Pic Special

All the match action from Australia's 2-1 win at the MCG. Pics by Getty Images 24 May 2010
Pim's Oz Farewell

Pim's Oz Farewell

PIM Verbeek has spoken of his love of Australia and the admiration he has for his players ahead of his final game as Socceroos coach on home soil. 24 May 2010
Neill Expecting Tough Tests

Neill Expecting Tough Tests

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill expects tonight's friendly against New Zealand to be the first of three stern warm-up tests for Pim Verbeek's men ahead of the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Nelsen Sees NZ Roo Repeat

Nelsen Sees NZ Roo Repeat

NEW Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen sees unfolding similarities between the Socceroos of 2006 and the current All Whites squad as the countries prepare to do battle in Melbourne tonight. 24 May 2010
Herbert: Oz Is Just The Start

Herbert: Oz Is Just The Start

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits his players are jumping at the chance to take on Australia at the MCG but that it is just the start of the World Cup journey. 23 May 2010
Neill Respect For All Whites

Neill Respect For All Whites

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill insists New Zealand have Australia's full respect ahead of tomorrow night's clash and doesn't expect the visitors to feel as though they are underdogs. 23 May 2010
Schwarzer Out But Who Gets The Nod?

Schwarzer Out But Who Gets The Nod?

A SPRAINED thumb will keep Socceroos keeper Mark Schwarzer out of Monday's friendly against New Zealand, but coach Pim Verbeek is confident the Fulham man will be fit for the World Cup warm-up match against Denmark on June 1 in Johannesburg. 23 May 2010
Sydney Must Wait For Carle

Sydney Must Wait For Carle

NICK Carle is in no rush to make a decision on his club future with Sydney FC unlikely to hear if they have their man until the player discovers whether he has made the cut for the World Cup. 23 May 2010
Schwarz Fine For World Cup

Schwarz Fine For World Cup

SOCCEROO Jason Culina believes goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will have no problems overcoming a thumb strain ahead of the World Cup which kicks off in less than three weeks. 22 May 2010
Roos Minus Key Trio For Kiwi Clash

Roos Minus Key Trio For Kiwi Clash

THE Socceroos look destined to head into Monday's friendly against New Zealand at the MCG without first-choice trio Scott Chipperfield, Harry Kewell and Mark Schwarzer.
22 May 2010
Roo Stars Support Project

Roo Stars Support Project

SOCCEROO striker Josh Kennedy and his teammates have voiced their support for a project which aims to ensure an education for every child across the globe. 22 May 2010
Holman Confident Of Contribution

Holman Confident Of Contribution

BRETT Holman is convinced he has more to show the Socceroos faithful and continues to shrug off criticism from his detractors. 22 May 2010
Three Spots Up For Grabs

Three Spots Up For Grabs

RICKI Herbert will keep the Socceroos guessing over his team selection with the All Whites coach admitting there are still three blank spots to be filled ahead of Monday's clash in Melbourne. 22 May 2010
Chelsea Pair Axed By Serbia

Chelsea Pair Axed By Serbia

SERBIA coach Radomir Antic has cut his World Cup squad to 24 players with Chelsea duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Nemanja Matic two of the six players to be omitted. 22 May 2010
Ballack Offers Support to Germany Squad

Ballack Offers Support to Germany Squad

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack has left the national team on the final day of their training camp in Sicily and wished them well for the World Cup. 21 May 2010