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Deng reflects on 'special' J League debut v defending Champions

Australia U-23’s captain Thomas Deng opens up on life in Japan and what it was like to make his J League debut for Urawa Red Diamonds. Deng’s dream move overseas arrived in January, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world. The ex-Melbourne Victory defender had spe

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Quiz: Guess the Socceroos XI from first ever AFC Asian Cup match

On July 8, 2007, the Socceroos played their first ever match at an AFC Asian Cup tournament.  It was a fixture against Oman at the famous Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.  But how well do you know your Socceroos history?

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Aussies Abroad: Mooy tees up winner for Brighton, Taggart bags brace for Suwon

Aaron Mooy was on hand to provide the assist for the crucial goal in Brighton’s must win fixture against Norwich whilst Adam Taggart was back amongst the goals as he fired home a double for Suwon Bluewings. In the English Premier League, Socceroos duo Aaron Mooy and Maty Ryan

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Bailey Wright departs Bristol City

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright took to social media on Friday morning to confirm his departure from English Championship club Bristol City. Wright posted a farewell message on social media to confirm that he had departed Bristol City after his contract expired on June 30.

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Aussies Abroad Preview: More Socceroos return as J League season resumes

The Japanese J.League resumes this weekend so this means it will be our first chance to see Aussie duo Mitch Langerak and Thomas Deng in action for their respective clubs. Mitch Langerak’s Nagoya Grampus restart their league campaign on Saturday night when they visit Shimizu S

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How to watch the Socceroos when the Hyundai A-League returns

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the schedule of matches for the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season, and this is how you can watch the Socceroos when it returns.  The revised regular season schedule will feature 27 matches to be played in 28 day

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Equation: How each Aussie earns Champions League spot, promotion or avoids relegation

We take a look at what every Aussie needs to achieve for their respective sides to earn a UEFA Champions League or Europa spot or avoid relegation as we close in on the business end of the season. Starting off with Aaron Mooy and Maty Ryan whose Brighton & Hove Albion currentl

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Aussies Abroad Wrap: Luongo scores winner, Rukavytsya fires 20th of season

Nikita Rukavytsya scored his 20th league goal for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League while Massimo Luongo was on target for Sheffield Wednesday in the English Championship on Sunday. Trent Sainsbury and Nikita Rukavytsya secured their third win on the bounce in the Is

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Australia – New Zealand 2023 to host ground-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and New Zealand Football (NZF) are delighted their ground-breaking vision to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2023 will be realised after being awarded the hosting rights by FIFA. FFA and NZF would like to thank the FIFA Council for their la

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Adam Peacock's Peru Diary: The passion that showed how special a FIFA World Cup is

In the last of his series looking back on the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Adam Peacock revisits the trip to Sochi, and the Socceroos meeting with Peru which took place nearly two years ago to the day. And with hosting rights almost decided for the Women's 2023 showpiece, Peacock look

Johanna Wood, New Zealand Football President and Chris Nikou, FFA chairman with Australia and New Zealand players Stephanie Catley and Rebekah Stott during the announcement of Australia & New Zealand's Joint Bid to host the FIFA Women's 2023 World Cup
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How to watch the announcement for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosts

On early Friday morning AEST, FIFA will make the announcement on who will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.

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Watch Football Stories: The Heroes of 1974

Nearly half a century on from Australia’s first appearance at the FIFA World Cup finals, Socceroos.com.au reunites six pioneers of the game in the exclusive series - Football Stories: The Heroes of 1974.The entire series is out now!The roundtable discussion includes legendary coa

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Fan Diary: A Socceroos supporter's incredible first FIFA World Cup experience

A Socceroos fan recounts the incredible experience of travelling to Brazil for his first FIFA World Cup experience in 2014. After the Socceroos’ valiant effort in Germany, I became obsessed with the FIFA World Cup. Whilst South Africa was not nearly as successful for our na

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How Johan Cruyff stole the Cruyff turn from a Socceroo

It is widely celebrated how Dutch legend Johan Cruyff popularised the ‘Cruyff turn’ at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, but according to Australian striker Adrian Alston he was not even the first player to execute the manoeuvre at that tournament.

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'It was my time': The purple patch that lead Holman to FIFA World Cup glory

Tuesday marks the ten year anniversary of Brett Holman’s iconic goal that put the Socceroos 2–0 up against Serbia at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Picking the ball up from deep, Holman drove forward at pace before cracking a thunderbolt from 35 yards to beat Serbia keepe