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'Something's changed': post-Cup Socceroos playing brave

'Something's changed': post-Cup Socceroos playing brave

Fresh off drawing with Brazil, Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has detailed the tactical shift since the World Cup as they prepare for a Brisbane rematch.

Late Brazil leveller denies Socceroos a famous victory

Late Brazil leveller denies Socceroos a famous victory

Late Brazil leveller denies Socceroos a famous victory

Late Brazil leveller denies Socceroos a famous victory

A sensational second-half strike from Nestory Irankunda was not enough as Australia fell agonisingly short of an upset win over mighty Brazil.

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Joe Montemurro has explained why selecting overseas talent over A-League Women's players is more enticing for the Matildas mentor.

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Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission

With the FIFA Women's World Cup less than a year away, coach Joe Montemurro has unveiled his Matildas squad ahead of two stern tests against Germany and Haiti.

'Big loss': Socceroos gun suffers setback for Asian Cup

'Big loss': Socceroos gun suffers setback for Asian Cup

Injured Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure faces months on the sidelines, with teammate Nestory Irankunda unable to shed light on his recovery for the Asian Cup.

Mixed fortunes for Matildas in WCL, Luik sets record

Mixed fortunes for Matildas in WCL, Luik sets record

Mary Fowler's Manchester City have earned an impressive draw at Bayern Munich, while Arsenal scraped a win over part-timers Koge and Aiva Luik broke a record.

Brazil friendlies a 'reality check' for new Socceroos

Brazil friendlies a 'reality check' for new Socceroos

With seven potential debutants in the squad, veteran Milos Degenek is backing the new Socceroos generation to prove their mettle against Brazil.

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Sky Blues teen lands 'record-breaking' MLS transfer

Sky Blues teen lands 'record-breaking' MLS transfer

Sky Blues teen lands 'record-breaking' MLS transfer

Sky Blues teen lands 'record-breaking' MLS transfer

Akol Akon is the latest Australian teenager to land a multi-million dollar transfer, joining MLS outfit Colorado Rapids after a breakout season with Sydney FC.

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Snub isn't the end of Ryan's Socceroos career: coach

Maty Ryan hasn't been selected for Australia's first games since the World Cup but coach Tony Popovic insists the captain's Socceroos career isn't over.

Toure benched amid Norwich hammering at Man City

Toure benched amid Norwich hammering at Man City

Toure benched amid Norwich hammering at Man City

Toure benched amid Norwich hammering at Man City

Socceroo Mohamed Toure looked sharp in a 20-minute cameo off the bench but Norwich were already down and out in their glamour League Cup tie at Manchester City.

Retired Socceroo scores Asian Champions League worldie

Retired Socceroo scores Asian Champions League worldie

Retired Socceroo scores Asian Champions League worldie

Retired Socceroo scores Asian Champions League worldie

Mitch Duke, newly retired as a Socceroo, is still thriving in international club soccer, scoring a dazzler for his Japanese club in the Asian Champions League.

Reds get new Asian adventure off to winning note

Reds get new Asian adventure off to winning note

Reds get new Asian adventure off to winning note

Reds get new Asian adventure off to winning note

Adelaide United have made easy work of Hong Kong outfit Tai Po FC, running out 3-0 winners in their Asian Champions League Two debut.

Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test

Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test

Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test

Court battle looms for Socceroos star after drug test

Cristian Volpato is set to go to court after the young Socceroos star tested positive for driving with cocaine in his system.

Postecoglou defends Ronaldo amid Saudi grilling

Postecoglou defends Ronaldo amid Saudi grilling

Postecoglou defends Ronaldo amid Saudi grilling

Postecoglou defends Ronaldo amid Saudi grilling

Australia's top soccer coach Ange Postecoglou has jumped to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence after the worst defeat of the Portuguese great's Saudi spell.

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South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final

A Bul Juach hat-trick has dragged South Melbourne to a 3-1 comeback win over Lions FC in the Australia Cup, setting up a final against Melbourne Victory.

Fab Fowler strikes for WSL champs as Matildas shine

Mary Fowler has scored a beauty for champions Manchester City again as fellow Matildas Ellie Carpenter and Holly McNamara also shone in England.

Socceroos lock in final friendlies before Asian Cup

The Socceroos will face Jordan and Qatar in their final two hit-outs before next year's Asian Cup.

Spanish superstar makes call on Victory future

The best player in the A-League Men competition, Juan Mata, has decided not to continue playing at Melbourne Victory.

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Socceroo's 'crazy' Champions League debut falls flat

Gianni Stensness has suffered disappointment with the Socceroo's Norwegian side Viking FK falling to a 3-1 loss to Stuttgart on their Champions League debut.

Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot

Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC.

Socceroo Volpato learns fate over failed cocaine test

Cristian Volpato has been fined by police for testing positive for cocaine while driving, with Football Australia now facing a big call on the Socceroos star.

Why Socceroos coach has no regrets about shootout calls

Coach Tony Popovic claims even with hindsight he would still substitute Maty Ryan on for Australia's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt at the World Cup.

Aussie teen ends Man Utd 'dream' for ALM adventure

Perth-born teenager James Overy knew his time at the Manchester United academy was over and a call with a Socceroos star helped him make the move to Sydney FC.

Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record

Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record.

To Hull and back: Socceroo thriving after Cup heartache

Lucas Herrington has put his World Cup shootout miss firmly behind him and is blazing a trail for Australians in the English Premier League.

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