Mooy angry over shock drop from Socceroos and Ange snub
Aaron Mooy was given no explanation why he was sensationally cut from the Socceroos starting lineup for their most crucial game of the campaign.
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Tim Cahill rescues Socceroos' World Cup hopes
Of Tim Cahill's 50 international goals, none have been more important than his last two as he scored a brace to keep Socceroos' hopes of qualification alive.
Cahill starts, Mooy benched for do-or-die clash with Syria
A clean sheet or a win of any kind will see Australia advance to a November play-off against a North American team for a spot at the 2018 World Cup.
Five Canberra United players picked to play for Young Matildas
Georgia Boric, Ellie Carpenter, Grace Maher, Georgia Plessas and Amy Sayer will play for Australia in China.
Ronaldo and Messi lead the way on Ballon d'Or shortlist
​Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite to retain the Ballon d'Or trophy as his Real Madrid side dominated the 30-man shortlist announced by France Football on Monday.
Sydney set on cup triumph to complete the treble: Arnold
Sydney coach Graham Arnold will bring former Socceroo left-back Michael Zullo back into the starting line-up for the club's FFA Cup semi-final against South Melbourne on Wednesday night as the A-League champions look to make it back-to-back wins in the Victorian capital inside four days.
Socceroos shock as Ange Postecoglou drops Aaron Mooy
Ange Postecoglou has made the shock decision to drop Aaron Mooy from the starting lineup for Australia's World Cup Qualifier against Syria.
'Are you kidding! We are going to the World Cup!'
Iceland became the smallest country to qualify for the World Cup when they beat Kosovo 2-0 on Tuesday (AEDT) to book a place at their first finals in Russia next year as winners of group I.
Syria coach says 'there is no divide' in the country
Syria have been accused of being Bashar Al-Assad's propaganda tool. Their coach made the outlandish claim there is no division in his native country.
There are no excuses for the Socceroos against Syria... not this time
Referees, facilities, pitches, conditions, playing styles, travel and gamesmanship have all provided obstacles for the Socceroos. On Tuesday night, they should have none to complain about.
The Lowdown: Australia v Syria
Likely teams, key battles and the players to watch for Australia's World Cup Qualifier against Syria.
Kane scores again as Poland, Egypt book spot in Russia
England have rounded off an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign with Harry Kane's first-half penalty sealing an uninspiring 1-0 victory over Lithuania in rainy Vilnius.
Syria showdown to shape Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos legacy
At the start of every Socceroos camp, Ange Postecoglou reiterates a message to his players that this call-up could be their last.
South Melbourne hope the memory of Rio and Manchester United will inspire against Sydney
Seventeen years ago the part-timers of South Melbourne took on the might of Manchester United, the then reigning European champions, and Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama in the inaugural FIFA World Club Championship in Rio de Janeiro.
Wanderers satisfied after historic win puts coach loss to bed
A week of turbulence was ended by a historic win for Western Sydney who were satisfied with their victory over Perth.
'A good weapon to have': Rogic the Socceroos' X-factor
Rogic's absence from the starting XI five ago has less to do with that first leg and more about what he can bring to the second.
Juric keen to run Syrians off their feet after 'cabbage patch' meltdown
It's been a long time since striker Tomi Juric has experienced conditions quite like those the Socceroos endured in Malaysia.
Cometh the hour: Cahill firms as starter in Australia's hour of need
Tim Cahill is in the frame for a surprise start in the Socceroos' crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Syria.
No Poppa, no problem for Wanderers as marquees show class
No Popovic, no problem for Western Sydney Wanderers who secure historic win over Perth Glory
Muscat's handshake snub of Arnie adds fire to the Big Blue
A handshake snub from Melbourne Victory's coaches proved the pre-game barbs with Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold was not just theatre.
Reds pay for lack of killer touch in stalemate with Phoenix
A blistering start promised so much more as Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix ground out a 1-1 draw in their opening A-League encounter in New Zealand.
Troisi returns to the scene of Asian Cup glory
​There's a small patch of grass at ANZ Stadium bearing the historic indentation of James Troisi's right boot.
Victory downed, but plenty of reasons for optimism
If there are some positives to be taken out of the loss to Sydney, Victory coach Kevin Muscat is entitled to take them.
If Socceroos advance ... Likely playoff opponents narrowed down
Panama or Honduras loom as the most likely opponents for Australia should the Socceroos progress in their World Cup play-off tie against Syria.
Sydney to treat South Melbourne as top-tier opponents
Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold says his A-League champions are determined to win every title and trophy they can – which is why they will treat NPL Victoria side South Melbourne as if they were a top-tier challenger when they clash in an FFA Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
A big blue: Own goal sinks Victory
Sydney FC won the A-League championship last year by being tight at the back, relentless in midfield and good enough to take the chances that came their way once they took control of a game.
Why Wanderers won't change anything under Foxe
Hayden Foxe says nothing changes at the Wanderers, because the plans left by Popovic were as much his own.
O'Donovan torments old club as reinvented Jets rout Mariners
Newcastle striker Roy O'Donovan has bagged a first-half A-League hat-trick to help the Jets thrash his former club Central Coast 5-1 in Gosford.