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Opponent Watch: Denmark suffer Bendtner injury blow

Nicklas Bendtner’s chances of featuring at the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in doubt while France enjoyed their official team photo shoot as the tournament in Russia nears. There was also a friendly win for Argentina as the host nation fell flat in a pre-tournament friendly. It'

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Risdon: Everyone is desperate to impress in friendly

Caltex Socceroos right back Josh Risdon has declared everyone is desperate to impress coach Bert van Marwijk before the 27-man squad gets cut to 23 on Sunday. With just one lead up game before four players learn their fate – against the Czech Republic on Friday night, 9pm AEST

The Caltex Socceroos during Day 11 training

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Day 11 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos jet off to Austria

We are just one day away from finally seeing our Caltex Socceroos in action as they gear up for Friday night’s pre-FIFA World Cup friendly with the Czech Republic. With the third game of Bert van Marwijk’s era so near, there was still time for the players to finish one final s

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FIFA World Cup Ultimate Guide: Matches

The FIFA World Cup is just around the corner which means long nights and early mornings are set to become the norm for four weeks of footballing heaven. Thankfully, when it comes to the Caltex Socceroos, alarm clocks won't need much of a working out with our three group fixtur

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14 days to go: Matthew Spiranovic's FIFA World Cup Story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Matthew Spiranovic, one of Australia's defenders at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the

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Opponent watch: Peru showing strong form

Peru looks in ominous form heading towards the FIFA World Cup, beating Scotland 2-0 in a friendly in Lima on Wednesday. Ricardo Gareca’s side dominated from the outset, pushing the undermanned Scots – who had four debutants - back with their offensive game-plan. DAY 10 WRAP

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Day 10 Wrap: Juric's unique training in build up to Czech clash

It was back to double sessions for the Caltex Socceroos in Antlaya, Turkey on Tuesday (local time), with captain Mile Jedinak watching on having arrived in camp the previous night. Midfielder Aaron Mooy trained despite having a wisdom tooth taken out the day before, while a co

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15 days to go: Jason Davidson's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Jason Davidson, one of Australia's defenders at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the Calt

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Opponent watch: France flex their muscles

France continued their build-up to a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup opener against the Caltex Socceroos, seeing off the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Paris on Tuesday morning. Didier Deschamps fielded an experimental side in 4-3-2-1 formation, with Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud p

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Three-year drought Caltex Socceroo is desperate to end

924 days and counting. That's how long it's been since James Meredith last wore the Caltex Socceroos jersey. Now the Millwall left-back is closing in on not only a return to the national side, but a place in Australia's 23-man World Cup squad as well. “I love being among

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 9 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos were back out on the park on Monday (local time) after a well-earned day off and were put through their paces during the one training session. Tom Rogic and Jamie Maclaren arrived in Antalya, Turkey and joined in with the group as Bert van Marwijk and his

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Day 9 Wrap: Juric training update as final players arrive

The Caltex Socceroos got back out on the training park in Antalya, Turkey with two new players joining in Bert van Marwijk’s lone session of the day. With players also engaging in a media session – with headshots taken ahead of the FIFA World Cup, there was also positive news

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16 days to go: Ivan Franjic's FIFA World Cup story

Russia 2018 is fast approaching and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we re-live the experience of Ivan Franjic, a member of the Brazil 2014 squad and later an AFC Asian Cup winner. REA

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Jamie Maclaren joins Caltex Socceroos in Turkey

Football Federation Australia (FFA) can confirm that attacker Jamie Maclaren has joined the Caltex Socceroos’ pre-2018 FIFA World Cup™ training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Maclaren – who was selected in van Marwijk’s 32-player preliminary squad ahead of the tournament – joined th

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Opponent Watch: France draw Aussie, Ireland style comparison

France’s coach has drawn comparisons between Australia and Ireland as his team prepare for their first pre-FIFA World Cup friendly match. Plus, as Peru prepare to play Scotland, one of their stars explains his Danish connection and excitement ahead of Group C. READ: Denmark