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Opponent Watch: Guerrero's brace as Peru continue ominous form

Peru talisman Paolo Guerrero marked his return to the national side with a double as Australia’s Group C opponents eased past Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their second last friendly before the FIFA World Cup. After gaining clearance to appear at the tournament in Russia late last week

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Confirmed: Denmark cut ex-Arsenal star from FIFA World Cup squad

Denmark have confirmed their final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, with former Arsenal and Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner missing the cut. Coach Age Hareide confirmed the four players who will not go with the team to Russia, having previously narrowed his list down fro

Jamie Maclaren and Bert van Marwijk
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'I think I need him': Van Marwijk explains Maclaren inclusion

Jamie Maclaren's swift adjustment from Dubai holidaymaker to the Caltex Socceroos' last-chance saloon convinced Bert van Marwijk to include him in a beefed-up attacking arsenal. The 24-year-old striker was on Sunday (AEST) named in Australia's final 23 for this month's FIFA Wo

Daniel Arzani
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What Bert Said: Caltex Socceroos boss on bolters, unheralded inclusions

Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk hinted at Daniel Arzani's "something extra" as the reason for picking Australia's youngest ever FIFA World Cup squad member. Arzani, 19, could yet be the youngest player at the entire tournament after Van Marwijk named him in a final 23-m

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10 days to go: Ben Halloran'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 Ben Halloran who featured in all three of Australia's games at the 2014 World Cup. REA

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World reaction to 23-man squad: ‘He’s skilful, quick and could flourish’

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup which has seen a host of players earn headlines around the world. Fresh off the 4-0 win over the Czech Republic on Friday night (AEST), van Marwijk finalised the players who will battle to take to the field

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Opponent watch: Star misses out in Denmark’s draw

Denmark have played the first of their two pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies, with star playmaker Christian Eriksen missing out the 0-0 draw to Sweden. Meanwhile, Peru prepare for their next friendly match after Paolo Guerrero arrived in camp and France’s coach gives his assessmen

Mathew Ryan
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How Ryan proved Premier League giants wrong to reach the pinnacle

Graham Arnold admits that, like Premier League giants Tottenham, he had doubts about Mat Ryan. In fairness, neither could have expected the unfinished product they first viewed several years ago would be heading to a second successive FIFA World Cup by the age of 26. That r

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Caltex Socceroos finalise squad for Russia

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Bert van Marwijk has today finalised Australia’s 23-player squad to venture to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ this month.  Van Marwijk’s final 23-player selection features three players from the Hyundai A-League – Daniel Arzani, Dimitri Petratos, a

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Squad Breakdown: How 23 players will battle for XI roles

It’s official – Bert van Marwijk has finalised his 23-man squad to take on France, Denmark and Peru at the FIFA World Cup. With Jamie Maclaren’s inclusion, as well as three Hyundai A-League players booking their ticket to Russia – Josh Risdon, Dimitri Petratos and Daniel Arzan

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What’s next for the Caltex Socceroos on the road to Russia

The test of the Czech Republic has been passed with flying colours. A 4-0 win, a double from Mathew Leckie and a first international strike from Andrew Nabbout gives Bert van Marwijk plenty to ponder before the next challenges to come. Immediately, van Marwijk has confirmed

Adam Taggart
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11 days to go: Adam Taggart's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just over a week away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today's Caltex Socceroo is Adam Taggart, a member of Australia's World Cup journey in Brazil 2014

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Behich: Hard work paying off for Caltex Socceroos

Aziz Behich says the big pre-FIFA World Cup friendly win over the Czech Republic is confirmation the Caltex Socceroos are on the right track heading towards Russia. Coach Bert van Marwijk got his first win as boss as the Aussies ran out 4-0 winners at St Polten’s NV Arena on F

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Opponent Watch: France cruise over Italy

France maintained their impressive form ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup match against the Caltex Socceroos, overcoming Italy 3-1 in Nice on Saturday morning (AEST). Coach Didier Deschamps put out a strong line-up for Les Blues, including Hugo Lloris in goal and the likes

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FIFA World Cup Ultimate Guide: Travelling fans

With the FIFA World Cup about to get underway, fans will be flocking to Russia to watch the 64 matches it will take to decide the 2018 champion. Not everyone in Russia will be lucky enough to snag a ticket to the matches, meaning they’ll be cramming into bars, restaurants and