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'What an introduction!': Ray Gatt's special Frank Arok experience

They were different days in Australia, both football and media-wise - times when the two almost walked hand in hand. There was no trying to control the narrative or trying to keep players away from the media….no  trying to sanitise things.  It was raw but it was fun. Sta

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Micallef: How the 1974 Socceroos raised eyebrows worldwide

The 1974 World Cup group match between Australia and East Germany was eagerly awaited by a group of friends as we waited for kickoff in a social club in Floriana, Malta. We all knew about the mean machines from the DDR that had taken mechanical football to the next level. What pi

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Tournament Profile: 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™

As we celebrate a century of Socceroos memories in the lead-up to September's series against New Zealand, each week we'll be looking back at a major tournament the team have played in over the years.  We'll be working back in time, covering 11 tournaments that are all signific