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Asian Cup puts Qatar back in the spotlight

Asian Cup puts Qatar back in the spotlight

Qatar will host the Asian Cup for the third time but the first as champions, just over a year after it was the scene of the 2022 World Cup. 12 Jan 2024
Victory boss uncertain on availability of Olyroos pair

Victory boss uncertain on availability of Olyroos pair

Victory coach Tony Popovic is uncertain how much Ryan Teague and Nishan Velupillay can play against Macarthur FC after a tight turnaround from Olyroos duty. 23 Nov 2023
The changing face of the marque-less A-League Men

The changing face of the marque-less A-League Men

The A-League Men has no big-name foreign marquees this season but is building its profile as a development league for Australia's next stars. 19 Oct 2023
Aussies nominated for top Asian soccer awards

Aussies nominated for top Asian soccer awards

A host of Australians are in line to take out top honours at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Qatar. 14 Oct 2023
Wanderers' Antonsson keen to make instant ALM impact

Wanderers' Antonsson keen to make instant ALM impact

Swedish striker Marcus Antonsson ditched Saudi Arabia for Sydney's west and knows the level of pressure that is coming his way at the Wanderers. 12 Oct 2023
Could the AFC split into two confederations?

Could the AFC split into two confederations?

So the Asian Confederation has already thrown its support behind the Saudi bid for the 2034 World Cup. That was quick… 5 Oct 2023
Saudis' $1.4bn transfer spend puts ALM at back of queue

Saudis' $1.4bn transfer spend puts ALM at back of queue

Marko Rudan says A-League Men clubs are struggling to recruit due to Saudi Arabia's splash in the global transfer market. 28 Aug 2023
Australia to battle Saudis for Women's Asian Cup 2026

Australia to battle Saudis for Women's Asian Cup 2026

Football Australia want to ensure the Women's World Cup isn't a flash in the pan by bringing the 2026 Asian Cup to these shores. 18 Aug 2023
Herve Renard confident of taking France to WWC glory

Herve Renard confident of taking France to WWC glory

New high-profile France coach Herve Renard is relishing his time at the helm and believes his charges can make a splash at the Women's World Cup. 13 Jul 2023
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones retires

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones retires

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones has announced his retirement following a knee injury that has kept him out of action for more than a year. 24 May 2023
Ronaldo to be loaned to Newcastle United if Magpies reach Champions League

Ronaldo to be loaned to Newcastle United if Magpies reach Champions League

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said he chose Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for a new challenge despite offers from elsewhere including Australia. 4 Jan 2023
Asia's best ever World Cup signals a possible power shift

Asia's best ever World Cup signals a possible power shift

With South Korea, Japan and Australia reaching the round 16, Asian Federation nations are having their best World Cup, signalling a possible power shift. 5 Dec 2022
Arnold names Socceroos squad for World Cup play-offs

Arnold names Socceroos squad for World Cup play-offs

Returning striker Adam Taggart is one of nine changes to Graham Arnold's squad as the Socceroos prepare for crucial World Cup play-off matches. 29 May 2022
Jason Cummings in dark over Socceroos call

Jason Cummings in dark over Socceroos call

The A-League's Jason Cummings isn't holding his breath that he will be included in Graham Arnold's latest Socceroos squad. 23 May 2022
Qatar experience a bonus for Socceroos: Arnold

Qatar experience a bonus for Socceroos: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold believes Australia's experience of playing in Qatar during their World Cup qualifiers gives them an edge for June's play-offs. 2 Apr 2022
Popovic backs Arnold after Socceroos reprieve

Popovic backs Arnold after Socceroos reprieve

Football Australia has chosen not to swing the axe on Graham Arnold with the Socceroos coach receiving a reprieve for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. 31 Mar 2022

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