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Gauci set to join Villa amid Socceroos transfer fever

Gauci set to join Villa amid Socceroos transfer fever

Joe Gauci's expected dream move to Aston Villa is set to headline a busy transfer period for the Socceroos in their Asian Cup camp in Qatar.

Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid 'backbone'

Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid 'backbone'

Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid 'backbone'

Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid 'backbone'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza" while Israeli officials want it replaced.

Japan's EPL stars chasing Asian Cup glory

Japan's EPL stars chasing Asian Cup glory

Japan's EPL stars chasing Asian Cup glory

Japan's EPL stars chasing Asian Cup glory

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo and Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu says there is plenty of room for improvement in Japan's Asian Cup tilt.

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Top Aussie player Lucas Herbert joins LIV Golf circuit

Top Aussie player Lucas Herbert joins LIV Golf circuit

Lucas Herbert has been confirmed as the latest Australian to join the LIV Golf tour while leading European player Adrian Meronk has also been signed up.

Israeli forces hit Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire bid

Israeli forces hit Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire bid

As Hamas ponders the most serious potential ceasefire proposal in months, Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.

Socceroos' Behich joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Socceroos' Behich joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Amid the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, defender Aziz Behich has sealed a loan move to Saudi club Al-Nassr, where he will be teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea

Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea

The Socceroos will relish facing familiar foes South Korea, who they beat in the 2015 Asian Cup final and must overcome to reach this year's semis in Qatar.

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Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Australia will take on South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after Jurgen Klinsmann's charges beat Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round of 16.

Japan out to avoid past mistakes, heartbreaks at Cup

Japan out to avoid past mistakes, heartbreaks at Cup

Japan out to avoid past mistakes, heartbreaks at Cup

Japan out to avoid past mistakes, heartbreaks at Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu insists it is a compliment that people believe they are struggling at the Asian Cup ahead of their round-of-16 clash with Bahrain.

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

Referee Alireza Faghani is being supported by Football Australia after being targeted online over his officiating of Iraq's Asian Cup loss to Jordan.

Israeli undercover forces in deadly Jenin hospital raid

Israeli undercover forces in deadly Jenin hospital raid

Israeli undercover forces in deadly Jenin hospital raid

Israeli undercover forces in deadly Jenin hospital raid

Armed Israeli forces disguised themselves women and medics when they stormed a West Bank hospital and "neutralised" militants they say were planning an attack.

Diver Rousseau opts out of world-title defence

Diver Rousseau opts out of world-title defence

Diver Rousseau opts out of world-title defence

Diver Rousseau opts out of world-title defence

Cassiel Rousseau won't defend his 10m platform title at the world championships in Doha, with the Aussie diver instead focusing on a synchro Olympic quota spot.

Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

The Socceroos will have two days' rest on either South Korea or Saudi Arabia ahead of their Asian Cup quarter-final and plan on taking full advantage.

Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Either Saudi Arabia's Roberto Mancini or South Korea's Jurgen Klinsmann will exit the Asian Cup at the round-of-16 when their powerhouses clash in Doha.

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Socceroos reach Asian Cup quarters, finding feet

The Socceroos are into the Asian Cup quarter-finals after beating Indonesia 4-0 and coach Graham Arnold feels they are finding their feet at the right time.

US troops killed in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

President Joe Biden says the US “shall respond” after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group killed three American troops in Jordan and injured dozens more.

More Palestinians displaced amid battles in south Gaza

Israel's army says it has engaged in "intensive battles" with Palestinian militants in Khan Younis and found "large quantities of weapons".

Palestine dreaming of Asian Cup quarter-final berth

Palestine will hope to continue their against-all-odds run at the Asian Cup when they take on hosts and reigning champions Qatar in the round-of-16.

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UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid

The head of the UN has called on countries to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza while vowing to punish any staffers involved in the Hamas attack on Israel.

Tanker blaze extinguished after attack in Gulf of Aden

A fire on the tanker Marlin Luanda has been extinguished after the vessel was struck by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden, Trafigura says.

'Rock-eroo' Souttar is the key to Asian Cup progression

Harry Souttar is belying his lack of club game time to keep the Socceroos grounded at the Asian Cup, and will be crucial again against Indonesia.

Tajikistan daring to dream of more Asian Cup triumphs

After Tajikistan reached the Asian Cup round-of-16 for the first time, coach Petar Segrt now believes they can upset the United Arab Emirates.

Arnold backs Roos' attack to click in Indonesia clash

Australia will take on Indonesia in Doha for a spot in the Asian Cup quarter-finals and Craig Goodwin has declared himself fit to play.

Socceroos to face Indonesia in Asian Cup round of 16

The Socceroos will take on Indonesia an Asian Cup round-of-16 clash, with the winners to face the victors of the Saudi Arabia-South Korea blockbuster.

Israel braces for World Court ruling

UN judges will rule on South Africa's request for emergency measures against Israel over its war with Hamas in Gaza, while talks continue for a new ceasefire.

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