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8 Jan 2015 - 3:00pm

Asian Cup Interactive - Your one-stop destination

The AFC Asian Cup 2015 is the 16th edition of the tournament and commences on Friday 9 January in Melbourne, Australia, so get to know more about it with our...

By Philip Micallef

The past sorted, Oz football needs to work on its future

Australian football has taken giant strides forward in recent years and tasted unprecedented continental success but it can't rest on its laurels and must...

13 Mar 2015 - 11:15am

World's lowest ranked side Bhutan scores historic World Cup qualifying win

Bhutan, ranked 209 and last in FIFA's world ranings, stunned host Sri Lanka as a late Tshering Dorji goal secured a 1-0 win in a 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC...

10 Mar 2015 - 7:47am

United Arab Emirates to host AFC Asian Cup 2019

United Arab Emirates will host the AFC Asian Cup 2019 after defeating a rival bid from Iran, the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed.

By Philip Micallef

The hard bit comes now for triumphant Socceroos

Now that Australia has got the monkey off its back and won a first major honour in Socceroos history, it is expected to lead the way and fly the flag for Asia in...

20 Feb 2015 - 6:47pm

One brave woman's noble cause

One Iranian woman travelled to Australia not only to support her nation in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup but to raise awareness for a campaign much closer to her heart,...

18 Feb 2015 - 11:26am

AFC satisfied with efforts to stop Asian Cup match-fixing

The AFC Asian Cup 2015 in Australia was completed with no evidence of match-manipulation, the Asian Football Confederation announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 16:45

Dodd says she 'may be crazy'

TWG's Vitor Sobral chats to FFA director Moya Dodd, a co-opted member of FIFA's...

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 00:00

Shootout - team of the tournament

Scott McIntyre and Michael Church present their team of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup...

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 00:00

Shootout: Final march

The there were two. Scott McIntyre is joined by Michael Church to discuss the...

Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 00:00

Shootout

Les and Fozz analyse Australia's scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates...

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 20:30

Sydney FC v Adelaide United

A-League: Sydney FC v Adelaide United

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 18:30

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

A-League: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 17:01

Leonardo's stunning strike in Korea

Brazilian midfielder Leonardo got Jeonbuk Motors' latest K-League Classic match...

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 13:23

Coach's view of El Clasico

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique and his Real Madrid opposite number Zinedine...

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 13:05

Benfica v Braga

Portuguese Primeira Liga: Benfica v Braga

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 12:00

New England Revolution v New York Red Bulls

MLS: New England Revolution v New York Red Bulls

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10 Feb 2015 - 1:02pm

Spiranovic still walking on sunshine

Western Sydney Wanderer's Australia defender Matthew Spiranovic admits he is still overwhelmed by the enormous achievement of becoming the champion of Asia on two...

By Les Murray

Russia here we come

I shook a lot of hands before and after the AFC Asian Cup final, an occasion right up there with the Uruguay epic of 2005 in terms of atmosphere, drama and...

By Scott McIntyre

Asian Cup legacy gives Australian football a huge leg up

It’s hard to believe it’s all over. A fantastic month of football with vibrant, raucous crowds, a high standard of play, some upset results and the crowning...

2 Feb 2015 - 2:34pm

Asian Cup runneth over (and out)

The World Game presents the final instalment of the column designed to get to the heart of the AFC Asian Cup or, failing that, any other part of its anatomy that...

2 Feb 2015 - 9:55am

Socceroos striker Kruse faces lengthy layoff

Australia striker Robbie Kruse is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Bayer Leverkusen confirmed he suffered "serious ligament damage in his left ankle"...

1 Feb 2015 - 7:23pm

Lowy, Gallop predict big future for Socceroos

Australian football's powerbrokers have hailed the Socceroos and are predicting that their AFC Asian Cup triumph will deliver priceless rewards from the elite...

1 Feb 2015 - 2:04pm

Luongo caps off breakout tournament in style

After a breakthrough showing in Australia's triumphant AFC Asian Cup 2015 campaign, Massimo Luongo is set to be the Socceroos' next star.

1 Feb 2015 - 1:31pm

Postecoglou urges Aussies to show belief

National coach Ange Postecoglou said that the Socceroos' first major honour in their history should make the football family in this country show belief in the...

By Craig Foster

Socceroos win a timely message for the Abbott government

If ever there was a strong case for more government funding for major football tournaments and the game itself, it was made last night by those 23 warriors...

1 Feb 2015 - 11:48am

Goal hero Troisi hails Socceroos team-mates

Australia match-winner James Troisi was quick to deflect praise onto his team-mates for the Socceroos' epic AFC Asian Cup 2015 final win over Korea Republic.

1 Feb 2015 - 9:51am

Glory for Socceroos as Troisi sinks Koreans in extra-time

Australia completed a dream run at the AFC Asian Cup by overcoming Korea Republic 2-1 after extra time in the final at Stadium Australia on Saturday night to take...

1 Feb 2015 - 6:59am

Stielike believes Korea Republic still champion

Korea Republic coach Uli Stielike believes his team does not need the AFC Asian Cup 2015 to consider itself champion after falling short in a dramatic 2-1 loss to...

1 Feb 2015 - 6:48am

Ki says Australia deserved Asian Cup victory

Ki Sung-yueng has conceded that Korea Republic did not deserve to beat a well-drilled Australia team in the AFC Asian Cup 2015 final.

1 Feb 2015 - 2:21am

Postecoglou aiming to give World Cup a shake

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou was already looking ahead to Russia in 2018 after guiding the Socceroos to AFC Asian Cup glory in dramatic fashion on Saturday.

1 Feb 2015 - 2:14am

Cahill says Socceroos triumph will take game to new heights

Australia veteran Tim Cahill's international career may be coming to an end but he expects the game to reach unheard of heights off after its AFC Asian Cup win.

1 Feb 2015 - 2:00am

Glory for Socceroos as Troisi sinks Korea in extra time

Australia completed a dream run at the AFC Asian Cup by overcoming Korea Republic 2-1 after extra time in the final at Stadium Australia on Saturday night to be...

1 Feb 2015 - 12:52am

Dawn of a new era for victorious Socceroos

The Socceroos ushered in a new era for the game in Australia by snaring the first major honour in their long and colourful history.

31 Jan 2015 - 11:37am

UAE coach backs local support to steer Socceroos to victory

United Arab Emirates coach Mahdi Ali thinks crowd support will get Australia over the line in a tight contest with Korea Republic in the AFC Asian Cup final in...

31 Jan 2015 - 7:15am

Asian Cup set to leave great legacy for Australian football

Australia could celebrate one of the finest moments in its football history on Saturday night when it meets Korea Republic in the AFC Asian Cup final, but for...