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'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

'Time to come home': why Volpato joined Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Youth taking charge in Socceroos' defence

Apart from stalwart Harry Souttar, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has turned to a youthful defence to get the job done ahead of the World Cup.

Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

The Matildas insist Mexico are a team much harder to beat than the FIFA rankings suggest in the lead-up to their first friendly in Newcastle on Saturday.

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Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance

Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance

Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.

With injury scare over, Socceroo dares to dream

With injury scare over, Socceroo dares to dream

Aiden O'Neill's World Cup dream briefly looked in peril when he went down with an ankle injury in May, but the Socceroos midfielder is out the other side.

Best way to end US trash talk? Win: former Socceroo

Best way to end US trash talk? Win: former Socceroo

An average team, a lay-up, an easy fixture - the US can talk as much trash as they want, but Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer knows the distraction is futile.

'Wouldn't feel Italian': Socceroos great on Volpato

'Wouldn't feel Italian': Socceroos great on Volpato

Speaking from experience, Socceroos great John Aloisi knows why time spent in Italy would have only pushed World Cup-bound Cristian Volpato closer to Australia.

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Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.

World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.

Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

Socceroos get back down to business as World Cup nears

The Socceroos will turn their focus fully towards facing Switzerland in their final World Cup warm-up match, and will want to be in control from the start.

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

'Underdog' Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match

Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.

Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years

Perth Glory's finals hopes went up in smoke when Tom Lawrence injured his foot, but the Welsh international will be back after signing a contract extension.

'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

'Fortunate' Socceroo keen to repay coach's faith at WC

Mathew Leckie at one point thought reaching a fourth World Cup was out of reach and now is willing to do whatever coach Tony Popovic requires.

Title winner Vidmar extends Melbourne City reign

Title winner Vidmar extends Melbourne City reign

Title winner Vidmar extends Melbourne City reign

Title winner Vidmar extends Melbourne City reign

Melbourne City have shown their faith in Aurelio Vidmar, re-signing the A-League Men championship-winning coach for a further two seasons.

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Yengi making up for lost time with Adelaide's Socceroos

Tete Yengi has finally joined other South Australian talents like Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda in the Socceroos fold and is ready to seize his chance.

Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker

Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.

Sky's the limit for emerging Socceroos pair

Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.

Joe Lolley leaving Sydney FC, eyes move to ALM rival

Ex-Nottingham Forest winger Joe Lolley has left Sydney FC after playing four seasons with the A-League Men club.

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Popular Socceroo suffers more World Cup heartbreak

The Socceroos cut four players from their final World Cup squad with veteran forward Martin Boyle the big heartbreak story.

Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

Vidosic woe as Fowler's City Double up at Wembley

Mary Fowler has won an English league and cup Double after her Manchester City team beat Dario Vidosic's Brighton 4-0 at Wembley in the Women's FA Cup final.

Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss

The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.

'Long time coming'; Socceroos to welcome Volpato at WC

Cristian Volpato's shock defection from Italy to Australia didn't surprise his friend Alessandro Circati, who's adamant he can make an impact for the Socceroos.

Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico

Socceroos players will have their final audition for the World Cup squad in Australia's friendly against Mexico in front of a hostile crowd.

Socceroos to relish hostile Mexico crowd in Pasadena

The Socceroos will face a huge parochial pro-Mexico crowd in their friendly match, but defender Harry Souttar can't wait.

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