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Socceroo Sainsbury gunning for starting role

Matthew Spiranovic and Alex Wilkinson are likely to face some stiff competition during the lead-in to the AFC Asian Cup, with Trent Sainsbury desperate to earn a place in the Socceroos' starting XI.

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Juric ready to take on goal-scoring mantle

​Socceroo striker Tomi Juric says he has what it takes to succeed veteran star Tim Cahill as his country's chief attacking threat.

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Final tickets released for Socceroos v Kuwait

Socceroos fans have one last chance to snap up tickets to next Friday’s opening AFC Asian Cup match, with a number of additional tickets set for release at 9am AEDT tomorrow (Friday 2 January).

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Oz music stars headline opening ceremony

Aussie singer Havana Brown and pop band Sheppard will headline the Asian Cup opening ceremony at Melbourne's Rectangular Stadium before the Socceroos kick-off their Cup campaign against Kuwait.

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Socceroo opponents Kuwait finalise squad

The Socceroos’ first opponents at the Asian Cup Kuwait have finalised their 23-man squad for the tournament, with players from Al Qadsia dominating the squad.

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Troisi hints at Bresciano partnership

James Troisi is determined to earn a starting role for Australia at the Asian Cup, but some tactical tweaks from Ange Postecoglou mean he could yet do so alongside - rather than ahead of - fellow playmaker Mark Bresciano.