Aloisi's Double Not Enough For Socceroos
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Aloisi's Double Not Enough For Socceroos

Osasuna striker John Aloisi scored twice, but his goals proved not enough to earn Australia a result, going down 4-3 to host nation Germany at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt.

Confederations Cup Profile - Germany
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Confederations Cup Profile - Germany

49,000 partisan fans, a world class opponent and one of the biggest stages in world football. The stage is set for Australia’s third tilt at the FIFA Confederations Cup and firstly, in their way is the hosts - Germany, an unquestioned giant of world football.

Aloisi And Milicevic Win Starting Spots
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Aloisi And Milicevic Win Starting Spots

No Viduka and a starting spot for Ljubo Milicevic were the key talking points after Frank Farina announced the starting eleven for the opening game of the Confederations Cup against Germany tomorrow morning (AEST).

Australia's Attacking Options Looking Much Brighte
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Australia's Attacking Options Looking Much Brighte

Australia’s attacking options for the first game of the Confederations Cup against Germany are suddenly looking much, much better after key striker Mark Viduka got through his first couple of training sessions with his Socceroos teammates with no apparent problems.

Aloisi Goal Not Enough For Osasuna
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Aloisi Goal Not Enough For Osasuna

Socceroos striker John Aloisi warmed up for next week’s Confederations Cup with a goal for Osasuna, but it was not enough to earn their team victory in the Kings Cup final in Spain.

Fulham Announce Elrich Signing
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Fulham Announce Elrich Signing

Fulham Football Club has today announced the signing of Australian International Midfielder Ahmad Elrich for an undisclosed fee.

Venezuela And Peru Bow Out As Potential Opponents
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Venezuela And Peru Bow Out As Potential Opponents

Venezuela and Peru have bowed out of the running as potential opponents for the Oceania World Cup play-off winner, following Wednesday nights South American qualifying matches.

Colosimo's Late Goal Earns Australia Win Over Arch
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Colosimo's Late Goal Earns Australia Win Over Arch

Australia has turned in a patchy performance, but still did enough to earn a 1-0 win over a gallant New Zealand in this morning’s international at Craven Cottage in London. Simon Colosimo socred the winner, five minutes from the end.

Farina Decides Not To Risk Viduka Against The Kiwi
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Farina Decides Not To Risk Viduka Against The Kiwi

Socceroos coach Frank Farina has decided not to name Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka in the starting side to play against New Zealand tomorrow morning (AEST), with Swiss-based Mile Sterjovski surprisingly getting the starting strikers role.

All Whites Looking To Move Forward
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All Whites Looking To Move Forward

New Zealand's All Whites are a team looking to move forward from one of the more grim periods of their proud history. They will attempt to start against its traditional arch rival Australia, when they clash on Friday morning (AEST) at Craven Cottage in London.

Squad Named To Represent Australia At Fifa Confede
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Squad Named To Represent Australia At Fifa Confede

Football Federation Australia today named the squad that will represent Australia at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany which starts on June 15.

Still No Clear Picture In Conmebol Qualifiers
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Still No Clear Picture In Conmebol Qualifiers

There is still no clear picture as to who will be either Australia or the Solomon Islands opponent in the Oceania/South American World Cup play-off in November, following a full round of matches over the weekend.

Sydney To Host Fifa World Cup Play-offs
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Sydney To Host Fifa World Cup Play-offs

The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced that Sydney will host the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Australia and the fifth placed South American nation – the winner of which will proceed to 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.*

Kewell Ruled Out Of Confederations Cup
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Kewell Ruled Out Of Confederations Cup

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell has today been officially ruled out of the Confederations Cup tournament after undergoing surgery to repair a torn groin muscle, suffered in Liverpool's thrilling win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final last week.

Thwaite Named In Squad For New Zealand Clash
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Thwaite Named In Squad For New Zealand Clash

Football Federation Australia today named a strong squad ahead of the Powerade Series match against New Zealand to be played at Craven Cottage in London on June 9, with Romanian-based defender Michael Thwaite receiving his first call up to the national team.