Viduka to put friendships aside
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Viduka to put friendships aside

Qantas Socceroo captain Mark Viduka will need to overcome personal friendships with several players from Croatia, when the two teams meet in Thursday’s do or die World Cup group match in Stuttgart, Germany.

Kewell was fortunate: O'Neill
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Kewell was fortunate: O'Neill

Football Federation Australia CEO Mr John O’Neill believes that Qantas Socceroo striker Harry Kewell was rather fortunate to escape punishment, following his clash with Markus Merk after the full-time whistle against Brazil last Sunday.

FIFA clears Harry Kewell
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FIFA clears Harry Kewell

Harry Kewell has been cleared by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee to play for the Socceroos in the World Cup group match against Croatia in Stuttgart on June 22.

Aussies still recovering
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Aussies still recovering

Around 4-5,000 mostly Australian supporters watched the Socceroos go through their paces in Oehringen today with the majority now heading the hours drive to Stuttgart, to prepare for Thursday’s crunch match against Croatia.

Socceroos reputation unfair: Arnold
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Socceroos reputation unfair: Arnold

Socceroos assistant coach Graham Arnold has said the reputation Australia developed many years ago, as a hard physical side, is still hurting this current squad unfairly.

Kewell to face disciplinary hearing
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Kewell to face disciplinary hearing

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell will face a disciplinary hearing after he exchanged words with German referee Markus Merk after the final whistle of the match against Brazil.

Qantas Matildas Defeated in Shanghai
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Qantas Matildas Defeated in Shanghai

The Qantas Matildas have completed their two match tour against China with a 2-0 loss in hot & humid conditions in Shanghai (China) tonight.

We want to beat Croatia, not draw
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We want to beat Croatia, not draw

The Socceroos will go into Thursday’s crunch match against Croatia looking to win the game, rather than holding on for a draw, which would also safely see them through in the second phase of the competition.

We have nothing to fear from Croatia - Aloisi
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We have nothing to fear from Croatia - Aloisi

Striker John Aloisi believes the Socceroos have nothing to fear from Croatia, after turning in a good, but ultimately unsuccessful performance reigning world champions Brazil.

Hiddink proud of team
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Hiddink proud of team

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink had nothing but praise for the effort of his players against Brazil and believes that morale is high going into crunch final group game against Croatia.

Socceroos down but not out
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Socceroos down but not out

Beaten, but not disgraced was the best way to describe Australia’s 2-0 loss to Brazil that sets up a mouth-watering clash with Croatia in their final group match, to see which team is to make the second phase of the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

Hiddink to play best team
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Hiddink to play best team

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink all but poured cold water on the idea of saving those players on a yellow card for the Croatia game and they will be included for selection in the match against Brazil tomorrow at Munich’s World Cup Stadium.

Socceroos v Brazil Preview
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Socceroos v Brazil Preview

Some might call the Brazil v Australia as the princes versus the paupers, but if confidence is anything to go by than the Brazilians had better watch out for the paupers from down under.

Socceroos most exciting
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Socceroos most exciting

Football fans from around the world are voting Australia’s dramatic 3-1 win over Japan, as the most exciting match of the World Cup first round.

Skoko presses for starting position
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Skoko presses for starting position

If Guus Hiddink is to make changes to his squad for Sunday’s Brazil match, one player that is certain to come under consideration for a starting spot will be experienced midfielder Josip Skoko.