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It’s a celebration!

The Qantas Socceroos, have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is your chance to see the team before their blockbuster clash against Japan at the MCG.

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Australians urged to join the World Cup Bid

The people of Australia are the “secret weapon” of Australia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup ™ according to the Chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA), Frank Lowy.

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Schwarzer stunned with double success

Qantas Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was stunned to be the big winner at the inaugural Australian Football Awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday night.

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Mile backs Cup hopes

Qantas Socceroo Mile Sterjovski believes his hopes of making a second consecutive World Cup squad can only be enhanced by his decision to sign for Hyundai A-League side Perth Glory.

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Japan leaves out Nakamura

Shunsuke Nakamura will not play for Japan in its final World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next Wednesday after coach Takeshi Okada decided to leave the Celtic star and three other players out of his travelling party.

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Asian qualifying set for dramatic conclusion

The final qualification match day is set to be a nail biter, with all but one game having an impact on places in next year's World Cup.

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Goalscorers looking for better 'club' fortunes

It was quite ironic that the two players that secured the Qantas Socceroos a solid 2-0 win over Bahrain, have struggled to win a lot of game time when it comes to their club football.

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28 Socceroos presented with 'caps'

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that twenty eight Socceroos will be presented with ‘caps’ prior to the Australia v Bahrain FIFA 2010 World Cup qualification match at Stadium Australia in Sydney last night.

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Verbeek delighted with players

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek was delighted with how his players performed in the 2-0 win over Bahrain that kept Australia in the box seat to win Group A.

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Qantas Socceroos celebrate with solid win over Bahrain

The Qantas Socceroos have celebrated their second successive FIFA World Cup appearance with a hard fought 2-0 win over Bahrain at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night.

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Australia 2 v Bahrain 0

Australia has proven too good for Bahrain with a 2-0 win at ANZ Stadium. Mile Sterjovski and David Carney scored second half goals to keep Australia at the top of the Group A table.

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Beach Soccer squad put through paces in Sydney

The preliminary squad for the Australian Men’s Beach Football team gathered together for the first time over the June long weekend, with coach Airton Andrioli pleasantly surprised with what he saw.

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Kennedy and Garcia will not be risked against Bahrain

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will not risk striker Josh Kennedy and midfielder Richard Garcia for Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain at ANZ Stadium , after the pair pulled up sore after the long flight from Bahrain.

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Keep it clean – Schwarzer vows to maintain defensive steel

Few nations involved in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying process can boast a defensive record on par with that of the Qantas Socceroos, who have goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to thank for much of their backline resolve.

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FFA Chairman thrilled by Qantas Socceroos qualification

Football Federation Australia Chairman Mr Frank Lowy AC is absolutely thrilled and delighted by the Qantas Socceroos qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.