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Matt Spiranovic Interview

www.footballaustralia.com.au catches up with young defender Matt Spiranovic

Kewell captain for Ghana match

PIM Verbeek today handed Harry Kewell the captaincy of the Socceroos for the match against Ghana on Friday night at the Sydney Football Stadium and is confident his star player will last the full 90 minutes.

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Good things come to those that wait

They say good things come to those that wait and in the case of Chris Coyne that wait has been for quite sometime.

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Qantas Under 23's smash Togo 4-0

The Qantas Under 23’s have finished the group phase of the Intercontinental Cup unbeaten, after an emphatic 4-0 win over Togo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Australia topped Group B and will play in the semi finals on Friday.

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Kewell all set to go for qualifiers

Harry Kewell insists he will right for the upcoming AFC World Cup qualifiers in June and is looking forward to showing a few people just what he can do now that he back to fitness.

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Prime Minister confirms bid backing

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd met with members of the Socceroos and Matildas squads today, as he reiterated his government’s stance of bidding for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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North determined to buck the A-League trend

It’s no secret that the Hyundai A-League players are at a distinct disadvantage, when it comes to playing in the AFC World Cup qualifiers throughout June. But Jade North is one player that’s determined to buck the trend.

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No backward steps for Culina

It was a long time coming, but since making his debut for the Socceroos against South Africa in February 2005, Jason Culina hasn’t taken a backward step.

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Jedinak's whirlwind ride

Two years ago Mile Jedinak probably didn’t know where his football career was heading.

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Wilkshire and Holman in Dutch play-off success

Qantas Socceroo midfielders Luke Wilkshire and Brett Holman will come into the AFC World Cup qualifiers on an absolute high, after both were involved in play-off success overnight.

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Zadkovich earns Qantas Under 23's 2-1 win over Chile

The Qantas Under 23's are virtually assured of a place in the semi finals of the Intercontinental Cup being played in Malaysia, after a hard fought 2-1 victory over Chile on Sunday.

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Young guns added to Matildas squad

Coach Tom Sermanni has added three stars of the future to his Matildas squad that will face Canada this Friday as part of a double-header at the Sydney Football Stadium preceding the Socceroos match against African powerhouse Ghana.

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Qantas Under 23's start with good win over Croatia

The Qantas Under 23’s kicked off their Intercontinental Cup tournament with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Croatia at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras, Malaysia overnight.

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Late News: Zullo to make Qantas Under 23's debut

Qantas Under 23 coach Graham Arnold will give Queensland Roar winger Michael Zullo his debut for the team in tonight's opening game against Croatia at the Intercontinental Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

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More play-off success for Aussies

There was more play-off success for several Aussies overnight, with Socceroos Brett Holman and Neil Kilkenny playing in winning teams. Meanwhile Josip Skoko has been released by Wigan Athletic.