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Posted: 18:33:22 Monday, July 9, 2007

Socceroos in a lather over sapping Asian heat

Australia are grappling with how to play their best football in the sapping Asian Cup heat, as their star names described the conditions as the toughest they have ever encountered.

Posted: 20:13:17 Sunday, June 17, 2007

Schwarzer confident of Asian Cup win

Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says the Socceroos will be the team to beat at next month's Asian Cup.

Posted: 20:25:52 Friday, June 15, 2007

Japan request more time to finalise Asian Cup squad

Reigning champions Japan have asked the Asian Football Confederation for a two-day extension before naming their Asian Cup squad.

Posted: 18:28:08 Friday, June 15, 2007

Kewell, Cahill on target for Asian Cup: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says English Premier League stars Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill are ready to be unleashed at next month's Asian Cup.

Posted: Friday, June 15, 2007

Arnold convinces Viduka to stay with Socceroos

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has reportedly convinced veteran striker Mark Viduka not to retire from international football.

Posted: 06:39:26 Thursday, June 14, 2007

Socceroos slide in FIFA rankings

Australia has dropped six places to be 48th in the latest FIFA world soccer rankings.

Posted: 20:42:10 Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Olyroos draw tough qualifying group

The Australian under 23 men's football team have been drawn alongside Iraq, North Korea and Lebanon for the final stage of Asian qualifying for next year's Beijing Olympics.

Posted: 12:55:32 Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Australia unfazed by Japanese revenge talk: Cahill

Australia midfielder Tim Cahill is unfazed by Japanese talk of revenge in the run-up to the Socceroos' maiden Asian Cup appearance next month.

Posted: 16:29:42 Friday, June 8, 2007

We want to be the pride of Asia: Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has spoken of his desire to leave a long-lasting legacy with an impressive Asian Cup campaign next month when he announced his 23-man squad earlier today.

Posted: 14:02:48 Friday, June 8, 2007

Schwarzer considers Boro exit

Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he will consider his future at English Premier League side Middlesbrough after team-mate Mark Viduka decided to leave the club.

Posted: 11:36:13 Friday, June 8, 2007

Celtic star McDonald out of Socceroos squad

Glasgow Celtic striker Scott McDonald was the shock omission as Socceroos coach Graham Arnold announced his 23-man squad for next month's Asian Cup today.

Posted: 06:04:02 Friday, June 8, 2007

Viduka signs for Newcastle

Socceroos captain Mark Viduka has completed his move from Middlesbrough to English Premier League rivals Newcastle after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms overnight.

Posted: 18:44:17 Thursday, June 7, 2007

Cahill gets Asian Cup all-clear

Tim Cahill boosted Australia's hopes of winning next month's Asian Cup by announcing he would be fit for the tournament opener against Oman on July 8.

Posted: 17:37:07 Thursday, June 7, 2007

Baan surprised by Olyroos triumph

Olyroos coach Robert Baan admits he was shocked by Australia's 4-0 victory over Jordan during their Olympic Qualifier in Amman overnight.

Posted: 17:31:55 Thursday, June 7, 2007

Skoko out of Asian Cup

Veteran midfielder Josip Skoko says he will not be available to play for Australia in next month's Asian Cup and is looking to retire from international football.

Posted: 15:14:10 Thursday, June 7, 2007

Waugh lauds O'Neill return

Wallabies captain Phil Waugh has welcomed the return of John O'Neill to the role of the managing director and chief executive of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

Posted: 12:47:03 Wednesday, June 6, 2007

McDonald fears Celtic v Socceroos dilemma

Celtic recruit Scott McDonald says he is worried what effect a club-versus-country dilemma may have on the start to his career with the Scottish champions.

Posted: 16:45:08 Sunday, June 3, 2007

Arnold urges Boro to give Jones action

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has urged English Premier League side Middlesbrough to get under-used goalkeeper Brad Jones more playing time, hoping to prepare him for his national duties.

Posted: 10:46:44 Sunday, June 3, 2007

FFA reschedule Argentina clash

Football Federation Australia has confirmed the the Socceroos' MCG clash with Argentina has now been set down for Tuesday, September 11.

Posted: 07:31:12 Sunday, June 3, 2007

Jones apologises for costly blunder

Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones has apologised to his team-mates for the mistake he says cost them last night's match against Uruguay in Sydney.


Football Top Stories

Audio

The ABC's Trevor Thompson brings you all the action from Asian football.

[RealMedia 28k+][WinMedia 28k+][MP3] (22/06/2007)

Grandstand discussed the hopes of the Socceroos in the upcoming Asian Cup with the man leading their campaign, coach Graham Arnold.

[WinMedia 28k+][RealMedia 28k+][MP3] (09/06/2007)



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