Les Murray put his arm around Australians with his love of the 'World Game'...
Les Murray brought the beauty of the 'World Game' into the homes of so many Australians who were enriched by the game's majesty, writes Richard Hinds.
View ArticleWorld Cup: Japan feeling pressure against Socceroos for crucial qualifier
Socceroo Milos Degenek says local discontent with the Japanese national team is so intense, some of his club teammates have told him they want Australia to win Thursday's crunch World Cup qualifier.
View ArticleSocceroos' World Cup door now open after UAE's wondergoals against Saudi Arabia
Two absolutely spectacular goals sees UAE shock Saudi Arabia 2-1, meaning the Socceroos can qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup outright if they beat Japan on Thursday night.
View ArticleSocceroos' World Cup qualifier against Japan: Australia loss will mean big...
It could happen, and our fate would be out of our hands if it did, but a loss to Japan could see the Socceroos take an even longer route to the World Cup in Russia — one fraught with danger.
View ArticleSocceroos v Japan: Blue Samurai qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup after...
Japan qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after beating Australia 2-0, with the Socceroos needing to beat Thailand in Melbourne and hope other results go their way.
View ArticleWorld Cup fate out of Socceroos' hands after 2-0 loss to Japan hurts chances...
Australia misses the opportunity to keep World Cup qualification in its hands, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat to Japan that leaves the Socceroos relying on other results going their way.
View ArticleWorld Cup qualification: Socceroos did not deserve to beat Japan, says Ange...
Australia had 60 per cent of possession against Japan but coach Ange Postecoglou says they did not do enough with it in the 2-0 loss at Saitama Stadium.
View ArticleSocceroos to stick to the game plan for crucial World Cup qualifier against...
The Socceroos should get Aaron Mooy back for their World Cup qualifier against Thailand, but no big tactical changes are being planned, according to midfielder James Troisi.
View ArticleWorld Cup wobbles leave the Socceroos and football in Australia in a tight spot
The Socceroos are not merely carrying our hopes of a World Cup party in Red Square next year, but of keeping the game in the national consciousness, writes Richard Hinds.
View ArticleSocceroos vs Thailand: What Australia must do to secure direct qualification...
Australia's hopes of direct qualification for the 2018 Russia World Cup are on the line when the Socceroos play Thailand in Melbourne tonight.
View ArticleSocceroos v Thailand: World Cup 2018 qualifier at Melbourne's AAMI Park live...
It's one of the biggest nights in Australian football history as the Socceroos face Thailand with World Cup 2018 qualification up for grabs.
View ArticleSocceroos beat Thailand 2-1 but Australia now waits on Japan and Saudi Arabia...
Australia huffs and puffs to a 2-1 win over Thailand, but must now wait on Japan getting at least a draw against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning (AEST) to qualify for the World Cup.
View ArticleSocceroos to run World Cup qualifying gauntlet after Saudi Arabia do the...
The Socceroos fall short of direct World Cup qualification after results in Melbourne and Jeddah and now face daunting twin play-offs in order to reach Russia 2018.
View ArticleWorld Cup: Socceroos' nightmare is Syria's dream come true as qualification...
The Socceroos' playoff route to the World Cup may be a gut punch for Australian football circles, but it is cause for celebration for their upcoming opponents, Syria.
View ArticleWorld Cup: Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says he 'won't be pushed into the...
Defiant Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou fires back at his critics after his side fluffed its lines in World Cup qualification, declaring he has "survived worse than this" and won't change his style in...
View ArticleSocceroos miss direct World Cup qualification, face greatest test on road to...
It is a desperate, frightful proposition that faces the Socceroos now.
View ArticleAustralia v Syria World Cup qualifier to be held in Malaysia, AFC confirms
The venue of Australia's crucial away World Cup qualifier against Syria is confirmed, with the Hang Jebat Stadium in Malaysia to host the match.
View ArticleSyria v Socceroos: Ange Postecoglou sticks to his guns as World Cup fate...
Even a glance down the abyss of a potential first World Cup qualifying failure in 12 years is not enough to diminish the resolve of a Socceroos coach famous for his full-throttle philosophy and...
View ArticleSocceroos' World Cup hopes face test of Syria's in-form strikers and Malaysia...
They may not be household names, but Syria boasts two in-the-zone strikers that could seriously hurt the Socceroos on a spongy pitch in tonight's crucial World Cup qualifying play-off.
View ArticleSyria v Socceroos: Australia held in first leg of World Cup Qualification...
The Socceroos have to settle with a draw with Syria from the first leg of their Asian qualifying play-off for the 2018 World Cup.
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