Rukavytsya ready to step up
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Rukavytsya ready to step up

Of all the Qantas Socceroos in Beirut, only striker Nikita Rukavytsya was involved in frantic European transfer deadline day activity, when he sealed a terrific move to Bundesliga outfit Mainz.

Sarota ‘in the picture’ for Middle East impact
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Sarota ‘in the picture’ for Middle East impact

Perhaps one of the selection bolters in Holger Osieck’s 22-man squad to have assembled in Lebanon is Adam Sarota, whose domestic form has earned him a shot at a third Qantas Socceroo cap.

Qantas Socceroos Centurion - Ask Schwarzer
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Qantas Socceroos Centurion - Ask Schwarzer

When the Qantas Socceroos take on Lebanon, Mark Schwarzer could become the first Australian player to earn 100 caps in A internationals - and now's your chance to ask him anything.

Aussies Abroad | August Review
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Aussies Abroad | August Review

For those football-starved fans enduring a long off-season in Australia, we have some respite as the big European leagues returned to action in August.

Holland ‘delighted’ by recall
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Holland ‘delighted’ by recall

Emerging Qantas Socceroo James Holland has expressed his delight at earning a national team recall ahead of the friendly against Lebanon.

Jones replaces Federici in Qantas Socceroos Squad
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Jones replaces Federici in Qantas Socceroos Squad

Liverpool FC goalkeeper Brad Jones has been drafted into the Qantas Socceroos squad for the international friendly match against Lebanon and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier against Jordan.

Aussies Abroad: Holman put to the test
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Aussies Abroad: Holman put to the test

Brett Holman's tough introduction to life in the Barclays Premier League continued but his club, Aston Villa, picked up their first point of the season.

Thompson hopes for solid Lebanon performance
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Thompson hopes for solid Lebanon performance

Archie Thompson has underlined the importance of a strong Qantas Socceroo showing against Lebanon in Thursday’s friendly in Beirut.

Qantas Young Socceroos go down to Uzbekistan
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Qantas Young Socceroos go down to Uzbekistan

The Qantas Young Socceroos have been defeated by Uzbekistan 2-1 in their opening match of the AFF U19 Tournament at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

McKay back to bolster World Cup bid
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McKay back to bolster World Cup bid

Matt McKay has put his recent injury woe behind him and arrived in Lebanon eager to re-stake his claim for a Qantas Socceroos starting berth.

Qantas Young Socceroos go down to Uzbekistan
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Qantas Young Socceroos go down to Uzbekistan

The Qantas Young Socceroos have been defeated by Uzbekistan 2-1 in their opening match of the AFF U19 Tournament at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Osieck by numbers
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Osieck by numbers

It’s been two years since Holger Osieck first took the reins of the Australian national team – so how do the stats rack up for the Qantas Socceroos head coach?

Aussies Abroad: Williams facing lengthy lay-off
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Aussies Abroad: Williams facing lengthy lay-off

Qantas Socceroo Rhys Williams is facing a long spell on the sidelines after scans confirmed he has damaged ankle ligaments.

Australia to enter EAFF East Asia Cup 2013
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Australia to enter EAFF East Asia Cup 2013

FFA have confirmed the Qantas Socceroos and Westfield Matildas have accepted invitations to participate in the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) East Asia Cup 2013.

Qantas Young Socceroos win in Hong Kong
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Qantas Young Socceroos win in Hong Kong

The Qantas Young Socceroos have completed their preparations for the AFF U19 Tournament with a 3-0 win over a combined Hong Kong U-21/U-19 National Team in hot and humid conditions at Mongkok Stadium in Hong Kong.