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Friends Geria and Deng relish competing as Socceroos

Friends Geria and Deng relish competing as Socceroos

Jason Geria and Thomas Deng have both played right-back for Melbourne Victory and are happy to compete against each other for a Socceroos berth against Japan.

New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.

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Past failures 'redundant' as Stajcic targets WSW glory

Past failures 'redundant' as Stajcic targets WSW glory

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic believes his side can take out the A-League Men championship after nearly a decade without silverware.

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

It will take moments of quality for the Socceroos to get a result against the odds against Japan, but Riley McGree believes he can bring that.

Vidosic's Brighton a point off top spot in English WSL

Vidosic's Brighton a point off top spot in English WSL

Australian coach Dario Vidosic has taken Brighton to within a point of the top in the Women's Super League, while Mary Fowler's Man City now lead the way.

Free kick wizard Hrustic ready for another Japan moment

Free kick wizard Hrustic ready for another Japan moment

Ajdin Hrustic has had a tough run since his magical free-kick against Japan three years ago but is ready to repeat his trick if called upon.

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Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Joe Gauci was picked ahead of captain Mat Ryan to start against China but is adamant his spot isn't locked in ahead of the blockbuster clash with Japan.

Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Caitlin Foord has scored a superb goal for Arsenal in the Women's Super League derby with Chelsea but it didn't prevent another loss for the struggling Gunners.

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

The chairman of Central Coast Mariners has quit on the eve of the season, citing funding cuts made by A-League bosses earlier this year.

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says the win over China will count for nothing if Australia can't produce a strong display against Japan in a World Cup qualifier.

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Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.

New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.

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Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Melbourne City attacker Mathew Leckie is no certainty to feature in their A-League Men season opener but is confident he can quickly hit his straps.

Rejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

New Sydney FC striker Kyah Simon wants to force her way back into the Matildas' set-up after a wretched run with injury, as does Emily Gielnik.

Macarthur face transfer ban over Yorke sacking payout

Dwight Yorke's wait for unfair dismissal compensation could lead to A-League Men club Macarthur being placed under a transfer embargo.

Auckland to confirm ALM squad with Colombian Moreno

With Latin flair, Kiwi internationals and confirmed Australian winners, Auckland FC have an inaugural ALM squad among the most valuable in the competition.

Popovic expects instant happiness as Socceroos coach

Tony Popovic expects to be instantly happy when he makes his debut as Socceroos coach in a World Cup qualifier against China in Adelaide.

Mata's arrival can bring glitz back to ALM: Borrello

Western Sydney's Brandon Borrello says the arrival of Sydney FC's Douglas Costa and new Wanderers teammate Juan Mata can rekindle interest in the A-League.

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