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Arnold expects professional performance

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is disappointed but isn’t too concerned about Bahrain supposedly bringing it’s Olympic team to play against Australia on Wednesday night at Aussie Stadium and expects a very professional performance from his side.

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Socceroos thrilled by raucous reception

The Socceroos received a raucous welcome home today from around 6,000 Sydney football fans, at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, the final public appearance before Wednesday nights Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

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Socceroos at Tumbalong Park

The Socceroos have urged fans to get out to Sydney's Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour today so they can thank the Australian public for the fantastic support the team has received over the past 12 months.

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Australia draw with Paraguay

Australia has drawn 1-1 with Paraguay in its international friendly match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium tonight.

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Arnold to fine-tune for Bahrain against Paraguay

Despite the match against Paraguay, being a farewell and celebration for four players in recognition of their long and successful international careers, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will still use the match to fine-tune for the Bahrain match, which ultimately has much more signi

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Neill becomes 50th player to captain Australia

Qantas Socceroo defender Lucas Neill was today announced as the 50th captain of the Australian national team, for the upcoming matches against Paraguay and Bahrain.

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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.