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Klinsmann, Arnold ready for Asian Cup coaching showdown

Klinsmann, Arnold ready for Asian Cup coaching showdown

Socceroos mentor Graham Arnold will pit his wits against German playing great Juergen Klinsmann, now coach of South Korea at the Asian Cup. 1 Feb 2024
Socceroos' Behich joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Socceroos' Behich joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Amid the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, defender Aziz Behich has sealed a loan move to Saudi club Al-Nassr, where he will be teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo. 31 Jan 2024
Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea

Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea

The Socceroos will relish facing familiar foes South Korea, who they beat in the 2015 Asian Cup final and must overcome to reach this year's semis in Qatar. 31 Jan 2024
Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Australia will take on South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after Jurgen Klinsmann's charges beat Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round of 16. 31 Jan 2024
Brotherly battles have Baccus primed in physical Cup

Brotherly battles have Baccus primed in physical Cup

Physical midfielder Keanu Baccus doesn't hold back and his rough-and-ready approach is paying dividends in Australia's Asian Cup run. 31 Jan 2024
Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

Socceroos embrace extra rest on Asian Cup QF opponent

The Socceroos will have two days' rest on either South Korea or Saudi Arabia ahead of their Asian Cup quarter-final and plan on taking full advantage. 30 Jan 2024
Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Big-name coaches clash in Saudi-South Korea blockbuster

Either Saudi Arabia's Roberto Mancini or South Korea's Jurgen Klinsmann will exit the Asian Cup at the round-of-16 when their powerhouses clash in Doha. 30 Jan 2024
Fit-again Duke eyeing Socceroos starting return

Fit-again Duke eyeing Socceroos starting return

After returning from injury off the bench against Indonesia, Socceroos striker Mitch Duke is putting his hand up to start in the Asian Cup quarter-final. 30 Jan 2024
Socceroos relish different defensive test at Asian Cup

Socceroos relish different defensive test at Asian Cup

Aziz Behich believes Australia's back four are well placed to handle whatever is thrown at them at the Asian Cup after their last-16 win over Indonesia. 29 Jan 2024
Socceroos to face Indonesia in Asian Cup round of 16

Socceroos to face Indonesia in Asian Cup round of 16

The Socceroos will take on Indonesia an Asian Cup round-of-16 clash, with the winners to face the victors of the Saudi Arabia-South Korea blockbuster. 26 Jan 2024
Lack of club minutes won't affect my form: Souttar

Lack of club minutes won't affect my form: Souttar

Socceroos mainstay Harry Souttar will lead Australia's defence against Syria and he's confident he can still hit top form despite his lack of club minutes. 18 Jan 2024
Asian Cup puts Qatar back in the spotlight

Asian Cup puts Qatar back in the spotlight

Qatar will host the Asian Cup for the third time but the first as champions, just over a year after it was the scene of the 2022 World Cup. 12 Jan 2024
Victory boss uncertain on availability of Olyroos pair

Victory boss uncertain on availability of Olyroos pair

Victory coach Tony Popovic is uncertain how much Ryan Teague and Nishan Velupillay can play against Macarthur FC after a tight turnaround from Olyroos duty. 23 Nov 2023
Australia confident of hosting Women's Asian Cup: FA

Australia confident of hosting Women's Asian Cup: FA

Football Australia is confident of hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup as Anter Isaac is elected the new chair of the organisation. 22 Nov 2023
Ruthless Socceroos set sights on beating Palestine

Ruthless Socceroos set sights on beating Palestine

The Socceroos will be aiming to back up their 7-0 thrashing of Bangladesh with a big win over Palestine in another World Cup qualifier to be played in Kuwait. 19 Nov 2023
Mariners strikers on notice as goalscoring woes drag on

Mariners strikers on notice as goalscoring woes drag on

Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses, and new coach Mark Jackson is putting the heat on his team's strikers. 5 Nov 2023