Toughest training ever, says Swindon's Socceroo

Massimo Luongo has admitted the Socceroos training camps have been the toughest of his career as the underdog Australians prepare to out-run and out-think their group opponents in Brazil.

Day 8 at the Socceroos’ boot camp for Brazil

After yesterday’s punishing session in Gosford, today was far from arduous, though the players got a workout of sorts signing hundreds of autographs for fans in Sydney’s CBD, visiting sick kids in hospital before suiting up for a glitzy farewell dinner at the Opera House.

Belgium my platform for Brazil

Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan is still pinching himself after his dream season in Belgium, one which has him on the cusp of first World Cup finals as the Socceroos’ number one.

Bozanic hoping versatility counts

Oliver Bozanic has talked up his chances of making the Socceroos' World Cup squad and says he'll be happy to perform any role assigned to him by Ange Postecoglou.

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Meet the Socceroos plus Samantha Jade performs

Sydney’s CBD is the place to be with your entire Socceroo squad making an exclusive public appearance Thursday lunchtime just a week before they leave for Brazil, plus singing her official Socceroo song is the sensational Samantha Jade.

Cahill hails the new ‘Roo revolution

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill has dismissed suggestions he's disappointed to miss out on the captaincy, and has launched into an impassioned speech about the future of football in Australia.

Bresh back and fighting fit

Having gone from a four-month ban to being named vice-captain of the Socceroos, Mark Bresciano is grateful to Ange Postecoglou for keeping his World Cup hopes alive.

New Socceroo leadership vital for Brazil, says Ange

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou says he could see leadership qualities in Mile Jedinak from a young age and declared the midfielder the outstanding choice to lead Australia to the World Cup.

Day 7 at the Socceroos’ boot camp for Brazil

The Socceroos completed one final torturous training session on the NSW Central Coast before shifting base to Sydney tonight (Wednesday).

Jedinak to lead by example

Mile Jedinak says being named Socceroos skipper for the FIFA World Cup is the biggest honour he has received and, despite the size of the challenge ahead, insisted it will be business as usual under his leadership.

Jedinak to skipper Socceroos at World Cup

Mile Jedinak will become the fourth Australian football player to lead the Socceroos to the FIFA World Cup Finals after being named as captain by head coach Ange Postecoglou today.

Bafana Bafana coach upbeat

With South Africa set to jet off tomorrow bound for Australia, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund remains confident his squad to play the Socceroos will do the nation proud as he prepares for an Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

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Chile injury blow ahead of Socceroo opener

In a blow to the Socceroos’ group opponents Chile, midfielder Matias Fernandez will miss the World Cup due to injury.