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Argentinian fans still remember Garang Kuol...

Argentinian fans still remember Garang Kuol...

FTBL Analyst, Adrian Deans, is travelling in South America and took the opportunity to interview some Argentinian fans about their victory in the World Cup. 1 Mar 2023
Kisnorbo set for Ligue 1 coaching debut

Kisnorbo set for Ligue 1 coaching debut

Patrick Kisnorbo is set to coach ES Troyes AC in Ligue 1 for the first time and is adamant Australian players can crack it in France's top division. 28 Dec 2022
Socceroos WC hero Goodwin tipping France

Socceroos WC hero Goodwin tipping France

Craig Goodwin believes he will get offers for his services after his World Cup performance but says it will take a "ridiculous" offer to leave Adelaide United. 17 Dec 2022
Milk went sour but life's sweet for Harry

Milk went sour but life's sweet for Harry

Harry Souttar has returned to life in English soccer with a glowing reputation after his World Cup adventure with the Socceroos - but he's ignoring the noise. 13 Dec 2022
Devlin tried his luck, scooped Messi prize

Devlin tried his luck, scooped Messi prize

Socceroo Cam Devlin has revealed the story behind how he secured the shirt of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi after Australia's last-16 match. 6 Dec 2022
Kuol the youngest to play a knockout World Cup game since Pele

Kuol the youngest to play a knockout World Cup game since Pele

Socceroo Garang Kuol has become the youngest player since Brazilian icon Pele to feature in a knockout game at the World Cup. 4 Dec 2022
Young Socceroo rubs shoulders with Messi

Young Socceroo rubs shoulders with Messi

Fledgling Socceroos midfielder Keanu Baccus says it was surreal to spend chunks of time marking Argentina's megastar Lionel Messi at the World Cup. 4 Dec 2022
Degenek on Messi: 'It's not an honour to play against him'

Degenek on Messi: 'It's not an honour to play against him'

The Socceroos admit awe at the talents of Argentinian ace Lionel Messi ahead of their knockout clash at the World Cup. 3 Dec 2022
Messi to play 1000th professional game against Australia...but he has a huge drought to break

Messi to play 1000th professional game against Australia...but he has a huge drought to break

Some key facts about Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, who will play his 1000th professional game against Australia at the World Cup in Qatar. 3 Dec 2022
Socceroos coach - who faced Maradona - tells players not to make Poland's mistakes

Socceroos coach - who faced Maradona - tells players not to make Poland's mistakes

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is telling his players to get in the face of Argentina's megastar Lionel Messi in their knockout World Cup clash. 2 Dec 2022
'Freak', 'animal', 'beast', 'great European career': No, it's not Messi - it's Leckie

'Freak', 'animal', 'beast', 'great European career': No, it's not Messi - it's Leckie

Socceroos teammates are hailing their Lionel Messi esque hero Mathew Leckie, who scored the match-winning goal against Denmark to secure a World Cup round of 16 spot. 1 Dec 2022
Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

Socceroos message to Messi: 'We have also got the very best'

The Socceroos are already eagerly anticipating their World Cup knockout clash with Argentina and their megastar Lionel Messi. 1 Dec 2022
'It's fair to be pretty pissed off' - MCG fans down as Argentina-Brazil tie off

'It's fair to be pretty pissed off' - MCG fans down as Argentina-Brazil tie off

Brazil's glamour friendly with South American champions Argentina, set for the MCG in June, has been called off, drawing the ire of the Victorian government. 12 May 2022
South American Superclasico returns to the MCG

South American Superclasico returns to the MCG

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil are headed to Melbourne for a June 11 Superclasico de las Americas at the MCG. 20 Apr 2022
Socceroos’ new Spanish star ‘blindsided’ by career setback

Socceroos’ new Spanish star ‘blindsided’ by career setback

He won't get to test himself against the departed Lionel Messi but Socceroo Mat Ryan is eager to get his career back on track in Spain with Real Sociedad. 11 Aug 2021
I wanted to come home: Homesick Sam on conquering the UK

I wanted to come home: Homesick Sam on conquering the UK

Australia's star striker Sam Kerr admits there were times during her stunning season with Chelsea that she wanted to come home. 14 May 2021

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