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Ryan rues defensive frailties in Brazil

Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan says conceding nine goals at the World Cup was "disappointing" but admitted the short preparation time and the quality of opposition were factors in the three group stage losses.

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Asia's glorious failures

Glorious failure is not something to be celebrated too often and for too long but when the World Cup is not exactly going to plan for Asia then fans will take anything they can get.

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Socceroos: performance versus results

Do we judge the Socceroos on performance or results? It's a philosophical question that can only be answered with proper perspective.

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Hong: South Korea to fight for place

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo promised supporters his team will do everything they can to progress to the FIFA World Cup last 16.

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Shaqiri hat-trick fires Switzerland into last 16

Xherdan Shaqiri scored a hat-trick as Switzerland sealed their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup by beating Honduras 3-0 in Manaus.

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Balotelli hits back at critics

Mario Balotelli has refused to shoulder personal blame for Italy's disappointing FIFA World Cup exit.