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Arzani on playing in the World Cup: "Jesus Christ, this is pretty cool...'

Arzani on playing in the World Cup: "Jesus Christ, this is pretty cool...'

As he prepared to come on against France at the World Cup, just one thought went through Daniel Arzani's mind: "Jesus Christ - this is pretty cool!" 18 Jun 2018
Turnbull: Optus says World Cup problems will be fixed

Turnbull: Optus says World Cup problems will be fixed

The worst should be over for frustrated World Cup watchers in Australia with Optus assuring Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that technical problems will be fixed. 18 Jun 2018
Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

It was a recovery day for the Socceroos who played the most minutes against France the day before... but for the others it was a chance to force themselves into contention for place in the team against Denmark. 18 Jun 2018
TV presenter's epic rant over Optus World Cup coverage: Let SBS do it!

TV presenter's epic rant over Optus World Cup coverage: Let SBS do it!

Channel Nine's Today Show presenter Karl Stefanovic went on an epic rant over the shoddy coverage of the World Cup by Optus. 18 Jun 2018
The fans were unreal says Behich

The fans were unreal says Behich

Full-back Aziz Behich praised the Aussie fans who turned out in force for their World Cup opener against France on Saturday. 18 Jun 2018
Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Fans gave Socceroos extra zip - Jedinak

Mile Jedinak has hailed the Aussie fans who turned up to Kazan Arena on Saturday, revealing it gave the team palpable excitement. 17 Jun 2018
Jedinak: Let it hurt, then move on

Jedinak: Let it hurt, then move on

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak says the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is here to stay and people need to move on. 17 Jun 2018
Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Mat Ryan says the Socceroos can be proud of the way they matched France at the World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Risdon on VAR penalty: 'I got the ball'

Risdon on VAR penalty: 'I got the ball'

Josh Risdon claims the officials made the wrong call in giving a penalty against him yesterday in Australia’s World Cup loss to France. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark midfielder William Kvist injured a rib during the World Cup game with Peru and may not play again at the tournament, head coach Age Hareide said. 17 Jun 2018
Socceroos' France clash a ratings winner for SBS

Socceroos' France clash a ratings winner for SBS

The Socceroos fell just short in a 2-1 loss to France,but the World Cup clash proved a massive ratings winner for SBS. 17 Jun 2018
Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Australia's new all-gold Nike kit made its World Cup debut in an unlucky loss to football giants France. 17 Jun 2018
6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

With the Socceroos looking to secure wins over both Denmark and Peru we take a look at what can they take away from the other Group C game. 17 Jun 2018
Juric: France didn't create much

Juric: France didn't create much

Tomi Juric believes France struggled to create attacking opportunities against the Socceroos, and the Green and Gold can take plenty of positives from their 2018 World Cup opener. 17 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that his team "lacked speed and passing accuracy" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with Australia, which took place in Kazan earlier on Saturday and  ended in a 2-1 victory for the French side. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Antoine Griezmann has denied any claims he dived in France’s 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018