Australia draw defending champs for Olympic Games finals
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Australia draw defending champs for Olympic Games finals

The Australian Men’s Under 23 team faces a tough challenge at the 2008 Olympic Games after drawing reigning Champions Argentina, along with Ivory Coast and Serbia at the official draw earlier tonight.

Young Matildas complete Canberra camp with a win
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Young Matildas complete Canberra camp with a win

The Under 20 national women's team, the Young Matildas, completed their training camp in Canberra with a 4-2 win over the New Zealand under 17 team today.

Sermanni optimistic after draw for AFC Women's Asian Cup
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Sermanni optimistic after draw for AFC Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas have been drawn into Group B for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2008 alongside Japan, Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei at the official draw ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam this afternoon.

Next generation of Matildas beaten by New Zealand
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Next generation of Matildas beaten by New Zealand

Australia's youngest women football team, the Under 17 women's team, have been defeated in a two match series against New Zealand in Canberra.

Thompson desperate to be ready for World Cup qualifiers
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Thompson desperate to be ready for World Cup qualifiers

Socceroos striker Archie Thompson says he is desperate to be fit and ready when Australia's next 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers take place in June, presented by FOXTEL.

Matildas squad named to tackle world number one
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Matildas squad named to tackle world number one

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named a number of young players including teenage Indigenous striker Kyah Simon in his squad that will meet world number one United States in their two match series later this month.

Next generation of Matildas to tackle New Zealand
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Next generation of Matildas to tackle New Zealand

The next generation of Matildas will gather in Canberra this week for training matches against New Zealand at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Qantas Futsalroos draw Japan at AFC Championship
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Qantas Futsalroos draw Japan at AFC Championship

The Qantas Futsalroos have drawn 2nd-ranked Japan, along with Turkmenistan and Chinese Taipei for next month’s AFC Futsal Championships being held in Thailand.

PSV title celebrations on hold
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PSV title celebrations on hold

A fourth successive title for PSV Eindhoven and third for Jason Culina was put on hold, after they failed to beat Luke Wilkshire’s FC Twente at the Philips Stadium on Saturday.

Socceroos slip five places in rankings
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Socceroos slip five places in rankings

The Socceroos have slipped five places to number 43 in the latest world rankings released by FIFA.

McDonald in line for Player of the Year title
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McDonald in line for Player of the Year title

Qantas Socceroo striker Scott McDonald has been named as one of four players in contention for the PFA Scottish Player of the Year award.

Qantas Young Socceroos get fair draw for AFC Championship
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Qantas Young Socceroos get fair draw for AFC Championship

The Qantas Young Socceroos (Under 19) have drawn Jordan, Thailand and Uzbekistan in the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Under 19 Championship to be held in Saudi Arabia later this year.

Viduka scores in front of national team boss
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Viduka scores in front of national team boss

Mark Viduka showed Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek just what a benefit he could be still to the Australian national team with a goalscoring performance for Newcastle United on Saturday.

Socceroos to play Iraq at Suncorp Stadium
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Socceroos to play Iraq at Suncorp Stadium

Queensland’s sporting fans will get their chance to support the Socceroos campaign to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after today’s announcement that Suncorp Stadium will host the blockbuster match between Australia and Iraq on Sunday 1 June, which will be presented by FOXTEL

Socceroos to play Ghana and China in Sydney
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Socceroos to play Ghana and China in Sydney

The defining moment of the Australia’s 2010 World Cup campaign could take place in Sydney after today’s announcement of two blockbuster matches in May and June that will be presented by FOXTEL.