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Culina: We Deserved Win

Culina: We Deserved Win

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Culina said the Socceroos were the better team after scraping a last gasp 2-1 victory over New Zealand on Monday night. 25 May 2010
Bertos Bounces Back

Bertos Bounces Back

LEO Bertos refused to criticise Vince Grella after the tenacious Aussie midfielder’s tackle could’ve left the Kiwi flyer’s World Cup dreams in tatters during Monday night’s friendly. 25 May 2010
With The Fans At The MCG Pic Special

With The Fans At The MCG Pic Special

In and around Melbourne's landmark stadium with the Socceroo and All Whites fans. Pucs by Aidan Ormond. 24 May 2010
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
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
Clap Your Eyes On The Future

Clap Your Eyes On The Future

NEW Zealand could be set to unleash their next generation of stars on Australia in their friendly clash at the MCG tonight. 24 May 2010
Phoenix Admit Fallon Interest

Phoenix Admit Fallon Interest

WELLINGTON Phoenix admit they are keen to talk to All Whites striker Rory Fallon but there are obstacles in the way of any potential deal. 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
Jedi's Mind Tricks

Jedi's Mind Tricks

WITH a decision on Pim Verbeek's final 23-man squad for the World Cup less than nine days away, you could forgive some tension creeping into the Socceroos camp. 21 May 2010
All Whites In Auckland Pic Special

All Whites In Auckland Pic Special

The All Whites prepare for their World Cup farewell clash with Australia on Monday with a meet and greet with fans and a training session in Auckland. Pics by Getty Images. 21 May 2010
Nelsen Tipping England For WC Glory

Nelsen Tipping England For WC Glory

NEW Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is backing England to reach the World Cup final this summer. 21 May 2010
Culina: Beware The Kiwis

Culina: Beware The Kiwis

THEY might be ranked 58 places behind Australia on FIFA's official world rankings but Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina knows better than anyone not to underestimate New Zealand in Monday night's World Cup farewell friendly at the MCG. 21 May 2010
Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

Harry Keeps It Roos-Light

SOCCEROO star Harry Kewell was restricted to light training duties as Australia's training camp ahead of the World Cup officially got underway tonight at AAMI Park in Melbourne. 19 May 2010