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Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

The Soccceroos were immense but couldn't prevent France taking all three points through a deflected Paul Pogba shot. The final score line read 2-1 (including a penalty apiece) but Aussie fans, and the team, will take great heart from the performance against the world's No.7 16 Jun 2018
Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

France salvaged a 2-1 win over Australia in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Saturday after midfielder Paul Pogba scored a late winner for his team. 16 Jun 2018
Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

A fine performance by Australia was undone by technology, as they went down 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup clash. 16 Jun 2018
C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

We were with the Aussies fans as they went into Kazan Arena for the World Cup kick off match against France. Pics by Kevin Airs 16 Jun 2018
Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will start for France in their first FIFA World Cup match against Australia, the team announced on Twitter Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
The Socceroos backroom staff at their 4th World Cup

The Socceroos backroom staff at their 4th World Cup

Tim Cahill and Mark Milligan are not the only members of the Socceroos team notching up a fourth World Cup... 16 Jun 2018
Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

"Welcome to our change room, Prime Minister..." 16 Jun 2018
Australia to Play as 'Great Team,' Not Individuals, says Leckie

Australia to Play as 'Great Team,' Not Individuals, says Leckie

France's footballers play for top clubs, but Australia are striving to be "a great team" rather than a bunch of individuals at the FIFA World Cup, Australia forward Mathew Leckie said on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
X-factor Arzani not ready for full 90 - van Marwijk

X-factor Arzani not ready for full 90 - van Marwijk

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk says Daniel Arzani isn’t ready to play 90 minutes at a World Cup but believes he can make an impact off the bench. 16 Jun 2018
Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Bert: We Must Be 'Well-Organised' to Beat France

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Friday that his team must be "very well-organised" if they want to beat France in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 15 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Van Marwijk refuses to consider Saudi-style smashing

Bert van Marwijk says if he thought that the Socceroos might be mauled by France like Saudi Arabia were in their World Cup opener yesterday, he wouldn't be turning up. 15 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

Guus Hiddink saves the day...again!

An Australian fan in Moscow was greeted with a pleasant surprise in Moscow this week. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Lloris on Roos clash: 'It’s going to be a battle'

Gloveman Hugo Lloris is adamant France will be treating Australia with respect when the pair lock horns in Kazan Arena tomorrow night (8pm AEST). 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Socceroos have 'offensive potential'

Deschamps: Socceroos have 'offensive potential'

France coach Didier Deschamps has paid the Socceroos several compliments ahead of their World Cup clash, describing them as a "dangerous" team that has quality players. 15 Jun 2018
France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France Captain Lloris Says Important to Start 2018 FIFA World Cup 'Well'

France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said Friday that it was important for the team to start the 2018 FIFA World Cup "well." 15 Jun 2018

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