socceroos

Troisi: I channelled Thierry Henry

Troisi: I channelled Thierry Henry

James Troisi says his goal celebration in the Big Blue win last night was inspired by French great Thierry Henry. 27 Jan 2019
Thoughts on Oz v UAE

Thoughts on Oz v UAE

Not only can I hardly bear to write this, I can hardly bear to think about it. Australia are out. 26 Jan 2019
Degenek: 'I cost our country'

Degenek: 'I cost our country'

Milos Degenek has launched a remarkable mea culpa across television interviews and social media this morning, taking full responsibility for costing his "brothers a chance to live the dream." 26 Jan 2019
Asia gets its revenge: Every incredible, devastating moment from the Socceroos' Asian Cup

Asia gets its revenge: Every incredible, devastating moment from the Socceroos' Asian Cup

We recap Australia's painful Asian Cup defence, with one or two highlights thrown in to hold back the tears. 26 Jan 2019
'Can Stajcic take the Socceroos?': Fan reaction

'Can Stajcic take the Socceroos?': Fan reaction

While Australian football fans aren't renowned for their cool heads under pressure, there is a growing swell of momentum on social media for Graham Arnold to relinquish the Socceroos role, less than a year after succeeding Bert van Marwijk. 26 Jan 2019
Socceroos vs UAE Player Ratings

Socceroos vs UAE Player Ratings

FTBL dissects the action as the Socceroos exit stage left, succumbing to a 1-0 loss to hosts United Arab Emirates in the Asian Cup. 26 Jan 2019
The Kings of Asia lose their crown: Socceroos pic special

The Kings of Asia lose their crown: Socceroos pic special

The best, the worst, and that we haven't properly had time to come to terms with yet as the Socceroos crash out of the Asian Cup against United Arab Emirates. 26 Jan 2019
Irvine: 'Now we have to face the music'

Irvine: 'Now we have to face the music'

A lapse of judgement brings a tumultuous and ultimately bitterly disappointing Asian Cup campaign to an end, the Socceroos losing 1-0 to United Arab Emirates. 26 Jan 2019
Is it time for Aaron Mooy to move on?

Is it time for Aaron Mooy to move on?

Aaron Mooy has enjoyed two fantastic seasons at Huddersfield Town. 24 Jan 2019
Giannou: Let's play two upfront

Giannou: Let's play two upfront

Apostolos Giannou has thrown his support behind a possible formation change that would see the Socceroos start with two strikers against the UAE. 23 Jan 2019
Zaccheroni: I don't know anything about Australia

Zaccheroni: I don't know anything about Australia

UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni admits he does not “know anything” about Australia ahead of their quarter-final clash at the Asian Cup. 23 Jan 2019
Thoughts on Oz vs Uzbekistan

Thoughts on Oz vs Uzbekistan

Yet another ordeal for Socceroos fans, but somehow we scraped through. 22 Jan 2019
Arnold surprised by Uzbek tactics

Arnold surprised by Uzbek tactics

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold admitted he was surprised that Uzbekistan parked the bus in their round of 16 clash at the Asian Cup. 22 Jan 2019
Shootout king Ryan saves Australia

Shootout king Ryan saves Australia

As a child fan, Mat Ryan watched from the stands as Mark Schwarzer's penalty shoot out heroics sent Australia to Germany 2006. Today he tasted that joy for himself at the Asian Cup. 22 Jan 2019
Spotkick hero Leckie: It was all Ryan!

Spotkick hero Leckie: It was all Ryan!

Super sub Mat Leckie came off the bench to score the crucial spot kick to take Australia to the Asian Cup quarter finals - but laid all the credit in the hands of his keeper hero Mat Ryan. 22 Jan 2019
Australia v Uzbekistan player ratings

Australia v Uzbekistan player ratings

Our player ratings might shed some light on why it took penalties for Australia to see off Uzbekistan. 22 Jan 2019