Aguirre has been appointed as Japan's new head coach.
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Aguirre appointed as Japan coach

Japan have announced that Javier Aguirre is to take over from Alberto Zaccheroni as their new coach.

Suarez celebrates after scoring against England at the FIFA World Cup.
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Suarez could make sensational Clasico debut

Luis Suarez could make his Barcelona debut in a mouth-watering El Clasico clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in October.

McGowan in action for the Socceroos at the World Cup in Brazil.
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Socceroo stitched up on Instagram

Ange Postecoglou has a defensive hard-man at his disposal if he needs one, with Ryan McGowan casually filming himself receiving stitches following a match this week

Spiranovic will miss at least two months of football after undergoing ankle surgery.
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Spiranovic injury a massive blow for Wanderers

In a massive blow for the Wanderers, key defender Matt Spiranovic will be out for around 10 weeks due to an ankle injury, meaning the star Socceroo will miss the club’s ACL quarter finals in August.

Mile Jedinak is back in action for Crystal Palace.
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Aussies abroad update

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has returned to action with Crystal Palace but Adam Taggart was cut from Fulham’s squad that flies to the US today.

Mile Jedinak is preparing for another tough season with Crystal Palace.
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Jedinak rested and raring to go for Palace

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says he's ready to throw himself into pre-season training with Crystal Palace after enjoying his longest break in two years.

Spanish players look on following their World Cup loss to Chile.
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Puyol against Spain overhaul

Carles Puyol does not believe a drastic overhaul of the Spain national team is necessary despite their failure at the FIFA World Cup.

Tim Cahill's incredible Volley against the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup.
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Boffins say Cahill volley can be taught

There is some exciting news for thousands of young kids who have dreams of being able to ‘kick it like Tim Cahill’.

Van't Schip has called for the World Cup in Russia to be boycotted.
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Van't Schip's Twitter call for Russia 2018 boycott

​Melbourne City’s Dutch coach John van’t Schip has taken to Twitter to implore the game's world governing body and the Netherlands FA to boycott FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

James Rodriguez won goal of the tournament for his strike against Uruguay.
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Fans vote Rodriguez goal no.1, Cahill outside top 5

​It will probably go down as the Socceroos’ greatest-ever goal but Timmy Cahill’s stunning volley against the Netherlands at the World Cup in Brazil wasn’t good enough to be in the top five at the recent tournament.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks at a press conference in Zurich.
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World Cup bidding report due in September

The report on the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups is expected to be handed to FIFA's Adjudicatory Chamber in September.

Gerrard has announced his retirement from international football.
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Gerrard retires from England duty

England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his immediate retirement from international football.

Ospina starred for Colombia at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Arsenal bring in Ospina

Arsenal have signed David Ospina for an undisclosed fee after an impressive World Cup campaign for the Colombia goalkeeper.

Brillante has impressed Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella.
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Brillante’s brilliant fitness impresses Italians

​Josh Brillante could be closer to making his Serie A debut than first expected, with Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella declaring the young Australian to be 'physically ready'.

Rodriguez is reportedly in the sights of Real Madrid.
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Germain: Monaco can replace Rodriguez

Monaco striker Valere Germain is confident the club cope with the loss of Real Madrid-bound star James Rodriguez.