Australia's forward James Troisi (C) celebrates scoring with team mates during the 2017 Confederations Cup group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 25, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yuri KADOBNOV

Socceroos deliver on Postecoglou promise

THE Socceroos made good on coach Ange Postecoglou’s claim that his team are capable of mixing it with the very best after a 1-1 draw with Chile.

Better side Ange has Socceroos right where he expects them

FEW gave the Socceroos a chance. But they looked for long periods like pulling it off. And arguably were worth more than a solitary point for their efforts.

Women’s World Cup Aussies confident heading into World Cup defence

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DESPITE being dealt a devastating loss last time they took on West Indies, Australia head into their opening match of the World Cup in a confident mood.

Highlights VAR mess, wrong man sent off, as Germany progress

Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan (R) sends off Cameroon's defender Ernest Mabouka (L) after a foul during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup group B football match between Germany and Cameroon at the Fisht Stadium Stadium in Sochi on June 25, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

CAMEROON coach Hugo Broos slammed the decision to send off Ernest Mabouka in Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Germany as the video assistant referee (VAR) system again came under scrutiny.

Australia's forward Mathew Leckie (L) vies with Chile's defender Eugenio Mena during the 2017 Confederations Cup group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 25, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV

End of debate Merits of Ange philosophy finally shine through

AFTER a display of genuine quality, the Socceroos can now look ahead to a more significant meeting with Japan in two months time with absolute confidence.

Australia's coach Ange Postecoglou attends a press conference at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 24, 2017 on the eve of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup group B football match between Chile and Australia. / AFP PHOTO / Yuri KADOBNOV

Dated intel Ange still struggles to find true believers

ANGE Postecoglou was asked to explain his side’s uncultured tactics. His inquisitors clearly hadn’t done their homework. And it’s unlikely Chile’s intel is so dated.

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De Silva training ’Before I was weak and scrawny, now I’m stronger’

AUSSIE starlet Danny De Silva has declared he’s never been better placed physically to make an on-field impact after a militant training regimen.

FIFA Women's World Cup

New culture ‘Different’ FIFA give FFA women’s bid confidence

FFA chairman Steven Lowy insists that today’s FIFA are “very different” and they can move forward with their bid to host the 2023 women’s World Cup with confidence.

Australia's forward Tim Cahill attends a press conference at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 24, 2017 on the eve of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup group B football match between Chile and Australia. / AFP PHOTO / Yuri KADOBNOV

Cahill praise ‘Tim’s a great Aussie. He transcends football’

ANGE Postecoglou believes Tim Cahill’s longevity puts him on a level standing with any Aussie sportsman or woman who has claimed a world title or Olympic gold.

Overnight deals as Salah stuns fans on Anfield tour

Mohamed Salah finds his spot in the Liverpool dressing room.

TRANSFER LATEST: Mo Salah’s wonderful first impression on Liverpool fans at Anfield, overnight done deals and a prospective Arsenal target coy on speculation.

Ronaldo, Nani feast on All Whites, City star injured

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo sings the national anthem ahead of the 2017 Confederations Cup group A football match between New Zealand and Portugal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV

CRISTIANO Ronaldo expressed his delight at firing Portugal into the Confederations Cup semi-finals after netting his 75th international goal.

Catastrophic Russia goal ends hosts’ campaign

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MEXICO winger Hirving Lozano has pounced on an awful Russian defensive mix-up to score an extraordinary goal and give his side a 2-1 win to knock the Confederations Cup hosts out.

100th Socceroos cap adds to Cahill’s legend

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SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill will keep his emotions in check for the crunch match against Chile, despite the incredible personal landmark of earning a 100th cap for his country.

‘People look at me differently now’

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A REMORSEFUL Mitch Nichols has broken his silence after being arrested for cocaine possession, saying the hardest part of the situation was calling his mum.

Socceroos crying out for next ‘Cahill’

Australia's forward Tim Cahill (L) eyes the ball along with Cameroon's defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui during the 2017 Confederations Cup group B football match between Cameroon and Australia at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOV

FOR over a decade, Tim Cahill has been the Socceroos go-to-man when they needed something special. Now two names have emerged to take that mantle.

Players not good enough for Ange’s experiment

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IF we’re looking at this experiment that is the back three - which appears to no longer be an experiment - we have to take note of the damning facts, writes Robbie Slater.

Gersbach’s change of gear for Socceroos

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A COUPLE of weeks ago, Alex Gersbach woke up on the Greek island of Santorini and decided to check his phone — the news forced a change from beers and bathers to boots.