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Bresciano on World Cup, Brazilians and Marriage

It’s a long way from junior football in the Melbourne suburb of Bulleen to one of the cathedrals of world football, Milan’s San Siro Stadium, but it’s a journey Australia’s World Cup hero Marco Bresciano knows very well.

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Hiddink disappointed after friendly win

The Socceroos may have won their final practice game before playing Japan in their first game at the 2006 World Cup finals, but the performance against Liechtenstein left coach Guus Hiddink very disappointed.

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Australia v Liechtenstein - Live Match Update

Australia has won its final practice game before the World Cup finals start with a 3-1 win over tiny European country Liechtenstein in Ulm. Australia's goals were scored by Mile Sterjovski, Josh Kennedy and John Aloisi.

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Socceroos happy with accomodation

While Germany is abuzz with the excitement of the FIFA World Cup™ kicking off in just two days time when the host nation plays Costa Rica in Munich, you could be forgiven if you thought the Australian players were in a different country, such is the serene and quiet surroundings

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Changes expected for friendly

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is set to give a number of players a chance to make a last ditch impression for a place in the starting eleven against Japan, by making a number of changes for the Liechtenstein game tonight in Ulm.

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FFA announces Pioneering Elite Player Development

Football Federation Australia today announced the launch of a ground-breaking elite player development initiative, designed to ensure Australia’s future competitiveness in international Football.

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Qantas Matildas Squad to Tour China Announced

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has announced a 20-strong squad to China later this month. The squad will depart on Monday for an 8-day tour that will incorporate two international matches against China.

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Aussies Arrive in Germany

The Socceroos have arrived in Germany today to a warm reception at their plush hotel base in Friedrichsruhe and then got straight down to business, with a light run at their training base in nearby Oehringen.

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Schwarzer stars in gallant Aussie draw with Dutch

Mark Schwarzer went a long way to securing the No.1 goalkeeper’s jersey for Australia’s first game of the World Cup Finals against Japan, with a commanding performance in the 1-1 draw with The Netherlands at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam.

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The Netherlands v Australia - Live Match Update

Australia has produced a terrific battling display to draw 1-1 with The Netherlands aat the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, after being reduced to ten-men following Luke Wilkshire's send off in the 60th minute.

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Wilkshire set for starting berth

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is set to unveil his latest surprise selection by including Bristol City midfielder Luke Wilkshire in the starting eleven against The Netherlands on Sunday.

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Alan Vest in charge at Perth Glory FC

Football Federation Australia today announced that Alan Vest has been appointed as Acting-Head-Coach of Perth Glory, whilst Mich d’Avray will continue in his role as Director of Football with player recruitment his top priority.

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Kewell returns in win over amateur side

Harry Kewell made a successful return to the playing field, playing 87 minutes of the Socceroos practice match against amateur side V.V. Kloetingen, based in the Zeeland district in southern Holland on Friday evening.

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Hiddink trains Socceroos hard

Hiddink has been working hard with the players on the technical aspects of their game in the past few days, varying the training match situations based on different formation they might face on Sunday and against Japan in 12 days time.

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Kewell trains with team

The Socceroos received a boost on Friday, after injured midfielder Harry Kewell trained as part of the team in training matches for the first time since arriving in Holland.