Seven changes to Qantas Matildas line-up
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Seven changes to Qantas Matildas line-up

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has made seven changes to the line-up that will face Myanmar tomorrow in the team’s second outing at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.

U/17 Development squad makes tournament final
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U/17 Development squad makes tournament final

An Australian Under 17 Development squad has made the final of the 10th International Youth Football in Niigata Tournament (Japan) and will play Hungary’s Under 17 national team later today.

Australia thump Korea 4-0 in Adelaide
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Australia thump Korea 4-0 in Adelaide

The Qantas Matildas have won their opening match of the AFC Women’s Championships, thumping Korea Republic (South Korea) 4-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.

Socceroos v Lebanon ticketing details
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Socceroos v Lebanon ticketing details

Football Federation Australia (FFA) released details of the ticketing program for the upcoming Socceroos v Lebanon AFC Asian Cup 2007 Qualifying match which will be played at Adelaide Oval (Adelaide - South Australia) on Thursday 31 August 2006.

Kennedy breaks down at first training session
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Kennedy breaks down at first training session

Qantas Socceroo Joshua Kennedy has begun life back in the Bundesliga in the worst possible fashion, suffering an Achilles Tendon injury with his new club Nurnberg FC.

Socceroos give Matildas a boost
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Socceroos give Matildas a boost

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni says the performances of the Socceroos during their FIFA World Cup campaign has given his team a boost ahead of tomorrow’s crucial opening qualifying match for the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup against Korea Republic at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.

Blayney looking forward to tournament start
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Blayney looking forward to tournament start

Qantas Matildas midfielder Leah Blayney just can’t wait for this Sunday, even though she expects to be sitting around for most of it.

Socceroos are Highest Ranked Team in Asia
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Socceroos are Highest Ranked Team in Asia

The Socceroos are the highest ranked nation in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at number 33 according to the latest FIFA World Rankings released today, ahead of Iran (now ranked 47 – down 24 places), Japan (49 – down 31 places) and Korea Republic (56 – down 27 places).

Italy crowned World Champions
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Italy crowned World Champions

Italy overcame their penalty shoot-out hoodoo, to be crowned 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Champions, in a tense and pulsating final played in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, Germany. It’s the fourth time Italy has been crowned World Champions.

Vidmar given all clear to play
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Vidmar given all clear to play

Socceroos defender Tony Vidmar has been cleared to play again by doctors and rather than end his international career, he says he wants to force his way back into the national team.

Qantas Matildas Squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup
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Qantas Matildas Squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has announced a 20-strong squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup to be played in Adelaide from 16-30 July 2006. The tournament has added importance as it also serves as the qualifier for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup which will be held in China.

Asian Cup tickets on sale to public on Tuesday
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Asian Cup tickets on sale to public on Tuesday

Public tickets to the Socceroos Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait at Sydney’s Aussie Stadium on August 16 will go on sale on at 9am Tuesday (11 July) and fans are urged to move quickly to buy the remaining 10,000 available tickets.

World Cup squad commit to Asian Cup qualifiers
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World Cup squad commit to Asian Cup qualifiers

Australian fans can expect to see the bulk of the World Cup squad play a part in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers that start in mid-August, according World Cup hero Lucas Neill.

Italy through to World Cup final
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Italy through to World Cup final

Australia’s conquerors Italy are through to the final of the 2006 World Cup™ final after defeating host nation Germany 2-0 in a gripping semi-final in Dortmund earlier this morning.

Australia Post celebrates World Cup journey
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Australia Post celebrates World Cup journey

Australia Post today will complete their celebration of the Socceroos journey by commemorating their outstanding achievements at the 2006 FIFA World Cup with the release of a Souvenir Stamp Sheet (SSS) titled ‘Socceroos 2006 World Cup Dream’.