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Holger ignores calls for his head

Holger ignores calls for his head

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck is ignoring speculation surrounding his future as his side prepare for a crucial AFC World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday night. 3 Jun 2013
World Cup absence would be a 'disaster'

World Cup absence would be a 'disaster'

SOCCEROOS striker Alex Brosque concedes if Australia failed to the qualify for the 2014 World Cup it would be a “disaster”. 2 Jun 2013
Cahill: Long ball tag 'unfair'

Cahill: Long ball tag 'unfair'

TIM Cahill has defended the Socceroos against accusations they are a long-ball team ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday. 2 Jun 2013
Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has set the tone for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia by declaring that Bulgaria are a better team than the Socceroos. 31 May 2013
Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

CRYSTAL Palace captain Mile Jedinak has put his promotion celebrations on hold as he bids to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2014 World Cup. 31 May 2013
Oar's ready for any role in the Roos

Oar's ready for any role in the Roos

WITH a solid club season behind him, Tommy Oar is ready for whatever's thrown at him as the Socceroos go into Tuesday’s crunch World Cup qualifier against runaway Group B leaders Japan. 30 May 2013
Langerak: Next gen looking good

Langerak: Next gen looking good

BORUSSIA Dortmund goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has backed a new generation of Socceroos to come of age as the World Cup qualifying campaign goes down to the wire. 30 May 2013
Archie: We need to put the fear back...

Archie: We need to put the fear back...

VETERAN striker Archie Thompson knows the Socceroos need a good result against Japan next Tuesday to keep their World Cup qualification hopes on track. 29 May 2013
Vidosic: Everything's at stake...

Vidosic: Everything's at stake...

SHOULD Dario Vidosic get a run against Japan in Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier it will be almost two years to the day since the attacking midfielder lined up for the Socceroos. 28 May 2013
Euro benchmark for Japan

Euro benchmark for Japan

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has urged his players to take inspiration from the best clubs in Europe going into FIFA World Cup qualifying. 24 May 2013
Sydney FC confirm Japanese date

Sydney FC confirm Japanese date

SYDNEY FC’s international brand will be reinforced in Japan with Alessandro Del Piero to lead the Sky Blues in a friendly against J-League side Sagan Tosu in Tosu City on 24 July. 11 May 2013
Osieck turns attention to Japan

Osieck turns attention to Japan

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck concedes the pressure is on his side to get a result from their next World Cup qualifier against Japan. 27 Mar 2013
Japan's shock loss to Jordan

Japan's shock loss to Jordan

Japan suffered a surprise 2-1 loss in Jordan in AFC World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, while Australia came from behind to draw 2-2 with Oman. 27 Mar 2013
Japan get past Canada

Japan get past Canada

Mike Havenaar scored the winner as Japan recorded a 2-1 win over Canada in an international friendly in Doha on Friday. 23 Mar 2013
injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

injury-hit Japan primed to qualify for Rio

Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura is hoping the loss of two key players will not hinder their progress to the 2014 World Cup in Rio. 22 Mar 2013
Zaccheroni looks to seal qualification

Zaccheroni looks to seal qualification

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni wants his side to remain focused on the job at hand as they stand on the cusp of World Cup qualification. 15 Mar 2013

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