Qualifiers are a shop window for Kennedy
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Qualifiers are a shop window for Kennedy

Striker Josh Kennedy is preparing to put himself in the shop window in Australia's World Cup qualifiers this month after admitting he wants to leave his German club Karlsruhe.

Qualifying feeling will be the same as four years ago
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Qualifying feeling will be the same as four years ago

Clinching World Cup qualification on a quiet summer's night in the Middle East may seem anti-climactic compared to the Qantas Socceroos' penalty shootout heroics in Sydney four years ago.

Neill wants to stay a Hammer
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Neill wants to stay a Hammer

Qantas Socceroos captain Lucas Neill says he wants to stay with West Ham and is hopeful of reaching a pay agreement to stay at the English Premier League club.

Tough day for Under 13 Boys in Malaysia
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Tough day for Under 13 Boys in Malaysia

It was a mixed day two for the Australian U13 Boys team at the AFC U13 Boys Festival of Football being played in Sabah, Malaysia.

Viduka would be welcomed back with open arms
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Viduka would be welcomed back with open arms

Qantas Socceroos players say they will welcome Mark Viduka back with open arms if the veteran striker still wants play in the World Cup next year.

Kewell's ship shape
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Kewell's ship shape

Australia's World Cup qualifying opponents will take a look at Harry Kewell and be very concerned.

McDonald had enough of goal talk
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McDonald had enough of goal talk

It's the nagging statistic that follows Qantas Socceroos striker Scott McDonald around and he's well and truly had enough of it. Eleven games for Australia, no goals.

What is the AFC Festival of Football
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What is the AFC Festival of Football

The AFC Under 13 Boy and Under 14 Girls Festival of Football tournaments heralds a new era for Australia’s national teams.

New era for Australian football kicks off in Malaysia
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New era for Australian football kicks off in Malaysia

The Qantas Under 13 Boys team kicked off a new era for the development of Australian national team players, when they played in the opening day of the 2009 AFC Under 13 Festival of Football in Sabah, Malaysia.

Only focus is on beating Qatar says Kewell
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Only focus is on beating Qatar says Kewell

Harry Kewell says the Qantas Socceroos are only focused on beating Qatar to secure World Cup qualification, and not how good they look in the process.

Burns to show he can be Qantas Socceroos regular
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Burns to show he can be Qantas Socceroos regular

New Perth Glory recruit Jacob Burns is determined to show Hyundai A-League players they still can be Qantas Socceroos regulars when he returns to Australia next season.

Grella itching to get back in the green and gold
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Grella itching to get back in the green and gold

After a frustrating first season in England in which he admits he paid for being "naive", Qantas Socceroos linchpin Vince Grella can't wait to get back in the green and gold.

Six players to arrive in Dubai on Tuesday
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Six players to arrive in Dubai on Tuesday

The remaining members of the Qantas Socceroos squad will head for Dubai on Tuesday to prepare for Sunday's (AEST) World Cup qualifier against Qatar.

Qantas Young Socceroos in dramatic final win
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Qantas Young Socceroos in dramatic final win

The Qantas Young Socceroos (Australian U20 team) coach Jan Versleijen has praised the efforts of his players after they secured a dramatic win in the International Cor Groenewegen Tournament (ICGT), being played in the Netherlands.

Late bloomer Garcia hoping dream year gets better
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Late bloomer Garcia hoping dream year gets better

Qantas Socceroos winger Richard Garcia is hoping to round out an "eye opening" season by helping Australia seal their World Cup qualification against Qatar.