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'They just surprise you': how teen can add to Socceroos

'They just surprise you': how teen can add to Socceroos

Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

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Socceroos boss sets out Volpato's path to selection

Socceroos boss sets out Volpato's path to selection

Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Injured Socceroos ace could miss World Cup send-off

Injured Socceroos ace could miss World Cup send-off

Norwich ace Mohamed Toure's groin injury will keep him sidelined for four to six weeks, so he could miss the Socceroos' key World Cup warm-up matches.

Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup

Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup

Lewis Miller's World Cup dream is over after undergoing surgery, while fellow Socceroo Riley McGree scored again but Boro lost to Championship rivals Coventry.

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No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

Injury could dent veteran Socceroo's World Cup hopes

Injury could dent veteran Socceroo's World Cup hopes

Injury could dent veteran Socceroo's World Cup hopes

Injury could dent veteran Socceroo's World Cup hopes

A groin injury suffered while playing for Adelaide United could strike a hammer blow to veteran Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin's World Cup hopes.

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.

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Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

Injury-prone paceman to miss early T20 World Cup games

T20 skipper Mitch Marsh is adamant Australia can still thrive at a spin-friendly World Cup, but an injury-prone paceman will miss the early stages of the event.

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

After Australia's Ashes triumph, the country's top teenage cricketers will seek to emulate their seniors by defeating England in the U19 World Cup semi-final.

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Ollie Peake's Australia U19s have won the fourth-straight match of their World Cup defence thanks to another scintillating display by their young quicks.

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Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Melbourne Victory gun Nishan Velupillay wants to hit form in a huge match against Sydney FC and make his case to return to the Socceroos.

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Mitchell Duke has revealed the dietary changes he is making to ensure he has a spot in Tony Popovic's squad for this year's World Cup.

Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant

The Socceroos will host two friendlies in the next FIFA window, while FA has also announced ex-captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's coaching staff.

Socceroos striker's ALM return postponed due to rain

Macarthur FC's clash with Central Coast at Polytec Stadium has been postponed due to weather, delaying Socceroos striker Mitch Duke's return to the league.

Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt

The Brisbane Roar have unveiled their newest signing, Nick D’Agostino, as the star striker pushes for a spot in the Socceroos side for this year's World Cup.

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

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