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The Socceroo - get your issue at the game

If you're heading along to cheer on the returning Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium and Aussie Stadium don't forget to pick up a copy of the official souvenir match day programme - The Socceroo.

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Moore suspended following non-arrival in Brisbane

Craig Moore has been suspended from the Socceroos squad for the match against Paraguay this coming weekend. Moore had not reported for training when the squad assembled in Brisbane on Wednesday.

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Kalac and Popovic confirm retirement plans

The list of Socceroos international retirements that will occur after Saturday’s night friendly against Paraguay at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has risen to four.

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Mark Schwarzer's World Cup Destiny

Mark Schwarzer will be forever etched in Australian sporting folklore, when his second penalty save at Sydney’s Telstra Stadium on a balmy Wednesday night in November 2005, virtually guaranteed Australia’s passage through to its first World Cup finals appearance in 32 years.

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McDonald on the double for Motherwell

Qantas Socceroo striker Scott McDonald continued his recent good form with a brace of goals, as Motherwell trounced Kilmarnock 5-0 in the Scottish Premier League.

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Aussie success in the UEFA Cup

Seven clubs featuring Australian players have advanced to the next round of the UEFA Cup, after the second legs of the first round were completed overnight.

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Paraguay to be swansong for several players

The Socceroos Powerade Cup match against Paraguay on Saturday October 7 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, will mark the end of an era, with possibly up to five players set to call a day on their international careers for Australia.

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Paraguay name strong side for Australia clash

Paraguay have named a near full strength squad for the upcoming Powerade Cup match against the Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane early next month. 16 of the 19-man squad were present at the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany, where they bowed out after the first round.

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World Cup squad heading home in October

The Socceroos World Cup squad members are heading back to Australia for the first time since they captured the heart of the nation at Germany 2006, with 21 of the 23 squad members from the World Cup to assemble in Brisbane from early next week.

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12-man squad named for Cerebral Palsy team

The Australian Cerebral Palsy (CP) team has been announced for November’s all-important FESPIC tournament that is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head Coach Paul Brown has named a 12-man team, with David Barber from Queensland named as captain.

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Cahill to Everton's rescue again

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Tim Cahill continues to show no ill-effects from the hectic off-season at the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany, after scoring his fourth goal of the season in Everton’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United on Sunday.

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Keeper wins prestigious 'Deadly' Award

Qantas Matildas and Young Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams last night won the prestigious title of Female Sportsperson of the Year at the 2006 Deadly Awards.

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Vidosic seals a win for Qantas Young Socceroos

The Qantas Young Socceroos has finished the four-nation tournament undefeated after accounting for hosts Malaysia 1-0. In difficult conditions, Queensland Roar midfielder Dario Vidosic scored the only goal.

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Qantas Matildas face tough path to Beijing

The Qantas Matildas will need to get past Asian women’s heavyweights DPR (North) Korea if they are qualify for the Beijing Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. DPR are the 7th highest ranked Asian nation in the FIFA women’s world rankings.

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14 tough matches await Qantas Under 23's

The Qantas Under 23s will have to overcome at least one of perennial regional heavyweights Iran or Saudi Arabia simply to reach the final stage of qualifying for the Beijing Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, following today’s draw in Singapore.