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Playoff success proof of how vital the World Cup is for Australian football
A 1008-day journey ended two weeks ago, as the Socceroos secured a fifth consecutive World Cup birth in their intercontinental playoff...
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Antonis Pagonis
- Jun 27
- 4 min
It's not the cattle, it's the farm
The “Aussie DNA” dominated the discourse leading into Australia’s cut-throat clash with Peru. But it was another cliché that the result...
Ian Pulczynski
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Confident yet anxious - What Peru fans think ahead of Australia clash
As the Socceroos prepare for their intercontinental playoff against Perú, the atmosphere within the South American country is relatively...
Ian Pulczynski
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Socceroos Opposition Watch: United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates hasn't qualified for a World Cup since Italy in 1990 but will be looking to move one step closer to 2022...
Ian Pulczynski
- May 19
- 6 min
Five Aussies abroad that need to move immediately
With the 2021/22 season coming to a close, we look at five Socceroo internationals based overseas that should move away from their...
Antonis Pagonis
- Apr 11
- 5 min
Australian football needs a sustainable system, not a saviour
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results, and Football Australia does not...
Matt Olsen
- Jan 27
- 4 min
The Socceroos World Cup qualification hopes can still firmly be in their own hands
As the Socceroos World Cup qualifiers reach match days seven and eight, Graham Arnold's side will enter a fascinating situation. With...
Jeremy Magan
- Jan 12
- 5 min
Socceroos recall unlikely as Gersbach struggles at French club in disarray
A last-minute signing in the summer window for Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 (GF38), Australian Alex Gersbach has played almost every...
Matt Olsen
- Jan 1
- 4 min
The time has come for Australia to take its place in the South-East Asian game
The 2021 AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore - South-East Asia's premier football competition - concludes tonight when Thailand face Indonesia in...
Thomas Pombart
- Dec 26, 2021
- 5 min
The five youngsters who could shape Australia's next golden generation
Australian football fans are desperate for more young stars to take European shores by storm. Since the days of Harry Kewell and Tim...
Sha Nen
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
Riding Shotgun book review: Former Socceroo Andy Bernal's incredible tale of resilience
As a passionate football fan, I tend to read many football books. There have been several that I have enjoyed over the years, and Andy...
Ian Pulczynski
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
Socceroos Opposition Watch: Saudi Arabia
Undefeated in 2021 and with an experienced manager at the helm, Saudi Arabia will aim to break Australia's 13-year long undefeated home...
Thomas Pombart
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
Breaking down Australia's heartbreaking defeat to Japan in Saitama
Graham Arnold made several changes in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Japan, as the Socceroos failed to capitalise on the opportunity to edge...
Jeremy Magan
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Socceroo Denis Genreau becoming a key player in France
Denis Genreau made the headlines this winter with his transfer to historic French club Toulouse. Three months later, Genreau is living...
Sha Nen
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
"I lost all respect for him" - Former Oldham defender slams Harry Kewell
It's been a rough few weeks for former Socceroos legend Harry Kewell. After being sacked from his most recent job with Barnet FC, details...
Ian Pulczynski
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Socceroos Opposition Watch: Vietnam
The Socceroos next opponents in FIFA World Cup qualifying, Vietnam, have never qualified for the tournament in its history. But a golden...
Ian Pulczynski
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Socceroos Opposition Watch: China PR
China's new strategy to make a World Cup is to naturalise players and prepare for the qualifiers with a fourteen-day training camp. They...
Patrick Brischetto
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Despite the positives, the Olyroos were ultimately a disappointment
Disappointment. It was the word of the moment for Australian football fans last night as Egypt extinguished the Olyroos’ Olympic campaign...
Christian Marchetti
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
Football Belongs: Why the Optus Sport documentary should be watched by all Australians
Football belongs. In the Australian sports landscape and the everyday lives of many Australians, it belongs. But more important, football...
Thomas Pombart
- Apr 26, 2021
- 1 min
Why the Olyroos Olympics draw is beneficial for Australian football
We all saw and reacted to it. The Olyroos have drawn the “group of death” at the upcoming Tokyo 2021 Tournament, which was delayed in...