Socceroos
‘Make a decision’: Kewell wants quick answer from Volpato on Socceroos future
Harry Kewell has urged Socceroos coach Graham Arnold to force Roma star Cristian Volpato into a choice between Italy and Australia by picking him for the World Cup.
- by Vince Rugari
Latest
Kuol does it again off the bench to all but lock in Socceroos World Cup spot
Garang Kuol is surely bound for the World Cup after another stunning performance for the Central Coast Mariners in their 3-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
- by Vince Rugari
The World Cup is weeks away. Will Qatar be ready?
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard - as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
- by Christina Goldbaum
‘Focus on the football’: FIFA tells World Cup teams to drop Qatar protests
The Socceroos are bracing for a frosty reception at the World Cup after their public stance against Qatar’s human rights record.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
FIFA World Cup
One World Cup to rule them all: Why Groups of Death breathe life into tournaments
The competition in Qatar will be ferocious just to get through to the knockout rounds, which is what you expect from the one true global sport.
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Crunching the numbers: Who will make Socceroos’ 26-man World Cup squad?
Graham Arnold will unveil his squad next week. We take a look at his biggest selection dilemmas, who’s battling injury and which players have played the most for their clubs.
- by Vince Rugari
Boyle reportedly given Socceroos green light, but who will be missing in Qatar?
While Socceroos winger Martin Boyle looks set to line up at the World Cup this month, some of the game’s most recognisable names are at long odds to join him.
Major League Arnie? Socceroos coach may head abroad if contract not renewed
Graham Arnold’s deal with Football Australia ends at the World Cup, and while he is eager to stay on, he’s contemplating his options overseas.
- by Vince Rugari
‘He’s already at the level’: Volpato mounts Socceroos case with goal, assist for Mourinho’s Roma
Cristian Volpato has thrown a late selection curveball at Socceroos coach Graham Arnold, scoring a goal and setting up another off the bench in a match-winning performance for José Mourinho’s AS Roma.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Cheer for this golden generation that takes a stand
The actions of the Diamonds and Socceroos show our rising sporting stars are really something for all of us to be proud of.
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘There’s an element of hypocrisy in everything we do’: Why the Socceroos had to speak up
Jackson Irvine, the driving force behind the Socceroos’ statement on Qatar, has a unique take on mixing sport and politics - and it’s been moulded by the renegade German club he captains.
- by Vince Rugari