Japan pose for a team photo prior to their World Cup group match against Ivory Coast.
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Japan's 'Golden Generation' return for Aussie clash

When Australia takes the field against Japan next Tuesday, there are going to be some familiar faces on the opposite side of the pitch.

Nutmeg the Wombat with former Socceroo Brett Emerton.
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Nutmeg the Wombat named AFC Asian Cup Mascot

A wombat called Nutmeg whose two great loves are football and welcoming overseas visitors has been unveiled as the official mascot for AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015.

Former Kuwait and Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira.
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Kuwait lie in wait for Socceroos

In Kuwait, they still reminisce about the night their national team stunned the Socceroos on Aussie soil in a 2009 Asian Cup qualifier.

Terry Antonis has been ruled out of the Socceroos' clash with Japan.
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Antonis ruled out of Socceroo squad for Japan clash

Sydney FC midfielder Terry Antonis has been ruled out of the Socceroo squad for the clash with Japan in Osaka on 18 November.

Bailey Wright in action for Preston North End.
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Wright return 'weeks away'

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright should return to action for Preston North End later this month after undergoing minor groin surgery.

Alex Wilkinson in action for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup in June.
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Aussies abroad update

Alex Wilkinson played the full 90 minutes and helped Jeonbuk Motors keep a clean sheet as they wrapped up the K-League title with three matches to spare, beating Jeju United 3-0 away from home.

Adam Taggart in action for the Socceroos at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Taggart suffers 'minor' setback

Socceroos striker Adam Taggart has suffered a minor setback in his rehabilitation from a groin injury after slipping in training with Fulham.

Foxtel Tim Cahill All-Stars Ambitions Tour.
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Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour wraps up

A group of football-mad teenagers from around Australia have just arrived home after the experience of a lifetime at the Foxtel All-Stars Tim Cahill Ambitions Tour.

Japan's Keisuke Honda on the ball against Jamaica.
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Japan recall Hasebe, Uchida for Socceroos clash

Javier Aguirre is confident he has the majority of his squad set for Japan's AFC Asian Cup defence after naming his side to face Honduras and Australia over the next fortnight.

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Melbourne City sign Josh Kennedy as Aussie marquee

Melbourne City FC have announced the signing of Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy as its Australian marquee for the 2014/15 and 2015/16 Hyundai A-League seasons.

Scott Galloway in action for the Young Socceroos at the AFC U-22 Championship.
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Victory rising star eyes Brazil test in China

Melbourne Victory defender Scott Galloway is looking forward to locking horns with the best up-and-coming talent Brazil has to offer after being named in the latest Olyroo squad.

Scott Galloway in action for the Young Socceroos at the AFC U-22 Championship.
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Victory rising star eyes Brazil test in China

Melbourne Victory defender Scott Galloway is looking forward to locking horns with the best up-and-coming talent Brazil has to offer after being named in the latest Olyroo squad.

Tomi Juric in action for the Socceroos against China.
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ACL triumph sets the scene for Asian Cup

Asian football has never been better known, more followed or more popular in Australia than it is now. Asia needs an Australia with football strength and football passion. The Wanderers have provided both.

Johnny Warren being honoured with the FIFA Centennial Order of Merit alongside FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
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Johnny Warren’s legacy lives in us all

Everyone in Australian football has a Johnny Warren story. That’s the beauty of Johnny’s legacy. He touched so many lives and influenced so many football people.

Tommy Oar in action for the Socceroos against Saudi Arabia.
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Asian Cup attack set in stone

If you consider Josh Brillante a defender and Tommy Oar a forward, there were only six midfielders in the squad named to face the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in friendlies last month.