Jason Davidson was a bright spark for the Socceroos against Croatia.
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Socceroos downed by Croatia

The Socceroos have come through unscathed after going down to Croatia 1-0 in a feisty final hit-out before they meet Chile in their World Cup opener next week.

Tim Cahill's famous 'art work'.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inked-up Socceroos

Tim Cahill's left arm is undoubtedly the most recognisable Socceroo 'ink' but just how many of the players are following the same trend? FFA TV went behind-the-scenes to find out.

Vidosic will face the nation of his birth when the Socceroos tackle Croatia in Salvador.
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Vidosic previews Croatia clash

Speaking exclusively with FFA TV at the Socceroos’ training camp in Salvador, Vidosic previews Australia's clash with Croatia and their preparations for the World Cup.

McKay credits Postecoglou for taking his game to a new level with the Socceroos.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘How Ange changed my career’

On the eve of the Socceroos’ final friendly before meeting Chile, Aussie midfielder Matt McKay says he wouldn’t be a World Cup player if it wasn’t for his former Brisbane Roar mentor Ange Postecoglou.

Mark Bresciano controls possession in Australia's Asian World Cup qualifier loss to Jordan.
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Socceroos' road to Brazil with the skipper

Socceroo captain Mile Jedinak takes time out to look back on one of the crucial games on the Road to Brazil.

Defender Matthew Spiranovic contests the ball in the Socceroos last freiendly against Ecuador.
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Socceroos feeling strong ahead of Croatia challenge

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak hopes his hard work will pay off when he returns to action in Australia's friendly against Croatia on Saturday morning.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is aiming to field a full-strength starting XI against Croatia.
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Bresh, Jedinak set to play against Croatia

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou says Mark Bresciano and Mile Jedinak are set to see game time in Saturday morning’s friendly with Croatia in Salvador, and he hinted at a slightly different role for Tommy Oar.

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Pimp your desktop with the Socceroos!

Now that the Socceroos’ 23-man World Cup squad has been finalised and the World Cup kicks off next week, it’s time to show your support.

David Villa will have a guest stint in the A-League with Melbourne City.
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New A-League superstar wary of Socceroos

David Villa says he will be 'giving everything' for Melbourne City during his guest stint at the club and claims Spain are expecting a tough game when they play the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.

Mile Jedinak is hoping to return from injury against Croatia on Saturday morning.
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Jedinak 'itching to go' for Croatia clash

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says he is raring to go ahead of Australia’s friendly with Croatia on Saturday morning.

The Socceroos will get a tough test against Croatia on Saturday morning.
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Socceroos v Croatia preview

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE LIVE MATCH CENTRE Of course, for many Australians ‘the Croatia game’ at the 2006 World Cup is one of the sweetest memories after a 2-2 draw ensured the Socceroos’ passage to the knockout stages. But going back to 1998, the Croatians hammered Austra

Croatia boss Niko Kovac is expecting a tough hit-out against the Socceroos.
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'Vertical’ Socceroos can surprise, say Croatia

Croatia coach Niko Kovac is looking forward to playing 'serious opponents' in the form of Australia and says an 'aggressive' Socceroos side can cause shocks at the World Cup.

Spanish superstar David Villa will play at newly renamed Melbourne City FC next season.
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Spanish great Villa to play in Australia

Australia are set to face David Villa at the World Cup when they meet Spain in the group stage, and the Spanish superstar will also play in Australia later this year with Melbourne City FC confirming he will join the club for a period of the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season.

Dutchman Jeremain Lens celebrates after scoring the second goal in win over Wales.
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Robben and Lens fire Oranje to victory

Netherlands rounded off their pre-World Cup friendly schedule with a lacklustre 2-0 victory against a depleted Wales.

Tim Cahill at the Socceroos' training camp in Vitoria.
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Cahill invokes the spirit of 2006

On the eve of the Socceroos’ friendly with Croatia on Friday, Socceroo Tim Cahill has compared the Socceroos’ preparations for this World Cup to the successful campaign in Germany eight years ago.