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Payet and Pogba complete France’s comeback
PAUL Pogba and Dimitri Payet scored as France fought back to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier. It was marked by tributes to victims of the Paris terror attacks.
Cahill misses vital Thailand qualifier
TIM Cahill has been omitted from the Socceroos squad to face Thailand in their World Cup qualifier later this month due to ‘muscle soreness’.
Fans told: don’t sing if you’re winning
SOCCEROOS fans attending next month’s World Cup qualifier in Bangkok will be forced to watch in virtual silence due to period of mourning for Thailand’s king.
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WHEN is a 4-0 defeat a victory of sorts? How bad does a foul need to be to see red in the A-League? These questions and more pondered by our national team of football writers. LISTEN HERE!
King’s death may prompt Socceroos venue change
THE Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Thailand on November 15 is set to be moved from Bangkok following the death of Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej.
FIFA set to make call on expanding World Cup
FIFA wants to decide in January if the 2026 World Cup will expand from its 32-team format, with 40 or 48 teams the favoured options.
‘We’ll be ready’: Tim tipping big night
TEN years on from his World Cup heroics in Kaiserslautern, Tim Cahill is predicting a “special” night in the Socceroos’ decisive World Cup qualifier against Japan.
Heat on for ‘Roos in high-stakes clash
ROBBIE Kruse declared that Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying clash with arch rival Japan is high stakes after the Socceroos dropped points in Saudi Arabia.
Satisfied with a point? That’s b*****ks
DEFENDER Trent Sainsbury admitted Saudi Arabia got under his skin, but was even more frustrated with the Socceroos’ two dropped points.
Roos renew rivalry with public enemy No.1
SOCCEROO Matthew Spiranovic has warned teammates to expect a Saudi Arabian cauldron as he prepares to renew his running battle with an old rival.
Dramatic plan to change World Cup
WORLD Cup expansion plans got even bigger overnight, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlined a radical idea.
Only three points will do: Ange
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou has declared that he wants three points from his sharp and confident team’s trip to Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Jeggo jumps into Socceroos squad
FORMER Adelaide United midfielder James Jeggo is the shock inclusion for the Socceroos for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Socceroos now take their show on the road
AN assured win in UAE suggests this Socceroos squad have the match intelligence to play the game on their own terms no matter the location or the conditions.
No sweat! Ange’s ‘mature’ side handle the heat
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou has hailed his players for sticking to a positive game plan in stiffing heat in the UAE to earn a vital World Cup qualifying win.
Super-sub Cahill fires impressive Socceroos to top
THE Socceroos are well on the road to the World Cup, after defeating the UAE 1-0 in the Abu Dhabi heat to top their group. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE.
Socceroos skipper could miss UAE clash
SOCCEROOS captain Mile Jedinak is in doubt for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with the UAE, though coach Ange Postecoglou still believes he’ll be fit.
Is this our next golden generation?
THE Socceroos may no longer have the household names of the “golden generation”, but Ange Postecoglou’s side is on track to be our best team ever.
Think China’s easy? Try marking Pelle ...
HIS Socceroos boss may be sniffy about the standard, but Ryan McGowan has given a passionate defence of his decision to play in the Chinese Super League
Milligan wary of challenges ahead
SOCCEROOS midfielder Mark Milligan says it would be foolhardy to underestimate the strength of Australia’s final qualifying group for 2018 World Cup.
Socceroos shuffle squad for Greece visit
ANGE Postecoglou has promised to shuffle his entire pack, as every member of his squad gets the chance to impress when Australia faces Greece twice in 72 hours.
Deal averts Greek tragedy for Socceroos
ANGE Postecoglou has expressed relief at a deal struck by FIFA and the Greek government to ensure the Socceroos will face Greece in twin June friendlies.
Smith making strides for club and country
SHARED ethos of club manager Jurgen Klopp and Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has seen Liverpool defender Brad Smith blossom in the last 12 months.
Ange seeks protection for Aussie coaches
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou has warned against “burning” young Australian football coaches through unfair expectations.
‘Arry lost for words after Jordan win
NEW Jordan manager ’Arry Redknapp finds a post-match interview a touch more taxing than his side did in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.
Qatar’s fake football fans exposed
WORLD Cup host Qatar has been accused of a lack of footballing pedigree — here is proof the accusations have merit.
Re-live: Socceroos dominate in seven goal win
AUSTRALIA has secured their biggest win under coach Ange Postecoglou with a 7-0 rout of Tajikistan in the World Cup qualifying group match at Adelaide Oval.
Leckie: We’ll be hard to beat at home
Former Adelaide United star Mathew Leckie, now a regular for the Socceroos, says the national side will be hard to beat on its home turf.
Persian Lions arrive in SA in blaze of anonymity
SUPPORT for Tajikistan to be at a premium in Adelaide, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics listing just three SA-born people with Tajik heritage.
Ex-Greek striker adds to Roos depth: Cahill
SOCCEROOS superstar Tim Cahill says former Greek striker Apo Giannou adds to the Socceroos’ depth.
Optus bags EPL and World Cup in single deal
OPTUS has struck a deal with SBS that will see one EPL game a week on free-to-air TV and allow Optus to broadcast every game of the 2018 World Cup.
‘I’m at the point now where solid is not enough’
ANGE Postecoglou opens up on the standard of A-League talent, ‘aggressive’ Socceroo squad selections and the risks for players seeking a Chinese payday.
SA sharpshooter on target for Roos call-up
ADELAIDE native Bradden Inman is in the frame for a maiden call-up for Australia for their World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan in his home town.
FFA confident of no FIFA blacklash
FFA chairman Steven Lowy expects no repercussions from Australia’s very public show of support for the man who came third in FIFA’s presidential elections.
‘Extraordinary find’ under stadium
EXCAVATORS at the Qatar Foundation Stadium reached 17 metres in depth when they discovered something unexpected.
Etihad set to host Greece friendly
ETIHAD Stadium is back in line to host the Socceroos and Greece in June as part of vital preparation for Australia’s final round of World Cup qualifiers.
‘Sorry I’m a punching ball’
SEPP Blatter has given a less than sincere apology after the FIFA watchdog slapped the former president with a hefty ban.
Olyroos players’ Rio prep blocked
THE Olyroos’ preparations are in disarray with a host of European clubs set to block their players from January’s Rio 2016 qualifying tournament.
FBI probes Blatter’s role in bribe scandal
SEPP Blatter is at risk again from the World Cup bribery scandal that tainted much of his FIFA presidency as FBI investigation intensifies.
Socceroos commit to full throttle attack
A DEFIANT Ange Postecoglou will insist on a “relentless” commitment to attack in the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.
‘No one’s compelled’ to play Bangladesh
THE Socceroos will be told they can make individual decisions about whether to travel to Bangladesh for next month’s World Cup qualifier.
Ange’s surprise Socceroos selection
PERTH rightback Josh Risdon is the biggest raiser of eyebrows in the Socceroos squad to face Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh in World Cup qualifiers in November.
Even Ange ‘Posteelgott’ laughed
VIDEO: SOCCEROOS’ coach Ange Postecoglou is a tough man to rattle, but even he was working hard to maintain his poker face throughout this farcical press conference.
Mooy committed to national service
MIDFIELDER Aaron Mooy was tempted by overseas offers, but is confident of retaining his Socceroos spot after committing his future to the A-League.
Leckie loving life with ‘exciting’ Socceroos
ATTACKER Mathew Leckie declared that he’s never had as much fun as now playing with the Socceroos.
Ange pleased players kept it classy
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou praised his players for not taking shortcuts in their 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh.
Player ratings for Socceroos v Bangladesh
THE new-look Socceroos crushed Bangladesh in Perth - so who shone brightest of the fresh faces in green and gold? Find out in our Player Ratings.
Decision to go west pays off for Socceroos
PERTH might have been denied a football showpiece this past decade, but on there’s no doubt the city will play a bigger part in the Socceroo’s future.
Rogic stars as Socceroos thrash minnows
ANY risk of complacency was extinguished as the ruthless Socceroos tore minnows Bangladesh to shreds in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Perth.
Injury forces Ryan out of qualifiers
THE Socceroos No. 1 shirt is up for grabs for the first time in years after Mat Ryan was omitted from the World Cup qualifying squad due to injury.
Russian president’s praise for disgraced FIFA boss
DESPITE facing major corruption charges, Sepp Blatter has been identified as deserving of one of the most esteemed awards imaginable.
The man who wants to replace Lowy
AN insurance executive who signed the cheque for the Wanderers’ first sponsorship deal set to join FFA board when Frank Lowy stands down.
Mysterious Nigeria keep preparation under wraps
MATILDAS defender Servet Uzunlar says the veil of secrecy surrounding Nigeria ahead of their weekend women’s FIFA World Cup clash with Australia won’t help them.
Cahill defends slow start to life in China
TIM Cahill is relishing being back with the Socceroos after admitting he is still finding his feet with Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League.
Socceroos demand $100,000 from FFA
START of Socceroos’ World Cup campaign overshadowed by a pay dispute between the players and their bosses at Football Federation Australia.
FIFA suspends 2026 WC bidding process
FIFA has suspended the 2026 World Cup bidding process amid a widening corruption scandal implicating previous bid contests.
Blatter reign could last a while longer
YOU thought you had seen the end of him, but Sepp Blatter could be in charge for FIFA for a while yet.
Young gun De Silva eyes first Socceroos start
HE was the second-youngest player in A-League history and recently signed with AS Roma, but Daniel De Silva says a Socceroos debut would trump both those.
Hargitay World Cup help no one-off
THE consultant who has become a key figure in questions over the conduct of Australia’s World Cup bid was previously employed by Frank Lowy.
‘Australia hosting World Cup still a long shot’
FIFA executive committee member Moya Dodd says Australia potentially hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup is too early to call.
Powerbrokers eye Melbourne World Cup
MELBOURNE could throw a cooler, fairer, safer and more enjoyable World Cup party than Qatar if the Gulf nation is stripped of hosting rights to the 2022 tournament.
What would an Aussie World Cup look like?
WITH Sepp Blatter gone there is an admittedly slim chance Australia could be back in the mix to host the 2022 World Cup. Just imagine ...
Tide of corruption finally takes Blatter under
FOR years Sepp Blatter has claimed to be shocked at the habitual mention of corruption at FIFA ... even as the rest of the world saw the evidence mount.
The life and times of Septic Sepp
AFTER joining FIFA some 40 years ago Sepp Blatter’s rise and, ultimately, fall has been riddled with controversies. Here’s how it all played out.
Dodd our voice of reason in FIFA madhouse
WHILE Australia’s influence in world football is negligible, there is a local with a voice at FIFA’s dwindling main table in the form of Moya Dodd.
Could Australia host the 2022 World Cup?
THE hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup may be up for grabs again now Sepp Blatter’s gone. Here’s how Australia would do it. Dare to dream ...
Interpol issue Red Notices for FIFA executives
INTERPOL puts six men linked to FIFA scandal on their most wanted list on racketeering, corruption charges, with Red Notices issued.
Who’s who in the FIFA zoo
SEPP Blatter’s resignation is the latest twist in the daily soap opera that is FIFA’s corruption scandal. Here are names you need to know.
Europe’s radical plan to ruin World Cup
AS IF there wasn’t enough drama in football right now, reports have emerged of a sensational plot to destroy the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Sepp Blatter’s FBI nightmare
SEPP Blatter is the focus of an FBI corruption investigation in the US, American media reported after his shock resignation as president of FIFA.
The man who brought down FIFA
ANDREW Jennings calls it ‘the best day of all’. After a decade on the trail of Sepp Blatter and FIFA corruption, the FBI finally knocked on his door.
World reacts to Blatter bombshell
UNDER enormous scrutiny, Sepp Blatter made the shock announcement that he would finally be standing down as FIFA president after 17 years.
Paid $50 a week to work in a living hell
A SHORT walk from one of the world’s flashiest cities, a dozen people are crammed into a tiny, squalid room. And it’s for our entertainment.
Football great’s World Cup threat
FOOTBALL’S showpiece event could be under threat if a proposal by former England skipper Gary Neville is followed through.
Is this the dumbest FIFA exec of all?
THIS former top level FIFA executive has said something so ridiculous it has made him the laughing stock of the sporting world.
Prince William stands up to FIFA
PRINCE William has called on football’s international governing body to “put the sport first” after an investigation was launched into corruption allegations.
Sepp’s ridiculous victory speech
HE WASN’T trying to be funny but it was difficult not to laugh as Sepp Blatter produced one of the most uninspiring victory speeches of all time.
Blatter rejects calls for resignation
UNDER siege FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected calls for him to stand down, saying he cannot “monitor” every official.
Australia may be dragged in to FIFA investigation
THE scandal that swept through FIFA on Wednesday has shocked the world. But its reverberations could yet come lapping at these shores.
Who is Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter?
IN A week in which seven of his cronies were arrested on corruption charges, Sepp Blatter is set to be re-elected FIFA President. How does he do it?
How one man rocked the football world
CHARGES laid out against 14 high-ranking FIFA officials may never have come to a head had it not been for the behind the scenes workings of this man.
Will the World Cups be moved?
IN DRAMATIC raids that have shocked the sporting world, FIFA has had a host of officials arrested. What does it mean for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups?
Arrests should force FIFA change: Mersiades
FORMER Australian football official and campaigner for FIFA reform says arrests of senior officials marks “unprecedented step” in pressure on governing body.
FIFA officials arrested in FBI corruption probe
FIFA officials held in early morning raid over bribery and money laundering allegations worth more than US$100 million over two decades.
Russia’s bizarre World Cup prison plot
A POLITICIAN from Vladimir Putin’s party has come up with a controversial plan that would help keep World Cup construction costs down.
Qatar World Cup hits a new low
AS DISTURBING reports continue to come out of Doha, FIFA has been urged to intervene before the situation gets completely out of hand.
Inside the city being built by slaves
IT has been accused of modern day slavery, subjecting immigrant workers to inhumane conditions in its billion dollar pursuit of the 2022 World Cup.
Socceroos group a logistical nightmare
THE Socceroos face lengthy travel times and dodgy pitches after being drawn against the likes of Tajikistan and Bangladesh on the road to Russia 2018.
Kiwi’s crazy World Cup bid plan
NEW Zealand sports identity Martin Snedden wants the Kiwis to bid for the FIFA World Cup (along with Australia) but his Prime Minister is among the sceptics.
Power has gotten to this man’s head
IN AN extraordinary interview, FIFA boss Sepp Blatter tells of just how much influence he believes football’s governing body has on the world.
Winter World Cup sparks uproar
FIFA’s controversial choice of Qatar for the 2022 World Cup has sparked further fury after a task force recommended playing it in winter.
Task force wants 2022 World Cup in winter
A FIFA World Cup task force on Tuesday recommended the 2022 World Cup in Qatar be shortened and held in November-December to avoid the summer temperatures.
Euro clubs ‘won’t pay Cup bill’
EUROPEAN clubs will not foot the bill if the 2022 World Cup is moved to a different time of year, a soccer official has said.
FIFA’s ultra-exclusive Cup final guest list
UP FOR THE CUP: Victoria’s Secret models, James Bond, LeBron James - all on FIFA’s epic World Cup final guest list. Plus, check out Mario Goetze’s Super WAG singing.
Germany the World Cup champ
BABY-FACED midfielder Mario Goetze scored a brilliant winner in extra time, as Germany defeated Argentina the World Cup final.
WORLD CUP: More humiliation for Brazil
BRAZIL had one shot to restore a bit of pride in the World Cup 2014 playoff against the Netherlands, but failed miserably as the Dutch piled on more pain.
Your vote: Brazil, Dutch player ratings
ARJEN Robben was brilliant again but should the Dutcvh star earn top marks for his effort against Brazil in the World Cup third place play-off? Vote now!
Argentina v Germany: How they stack up
THE 2014 World Cup final pits the perfect team unit, Germany, against the world’s greatest one man team, Argentina. It’s the ultimate contrast in styles.
How our Socceroos can become great again
HOW will the next Socceroos golden era be created? After an encouraging World Cup showing, David Davutovic looks at the way forward for Aussie football.
Why the world’s most pointless game matters
BRAZIL’S humiliated players can’t go home yet. They can’t hide from the spotlight, because they still have to play one more game at the World Cup.
