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Mathew Leckie to remain with the Socceroos squad

Graham Arnold has confirmed that Hertha BSC attacker Mathew Leckie will remain with the Australian squad at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after making great progress on his hamstring injury with the help and guidance of the Socceroos’ medical team over the past ten days. Leckie

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Smiling winger ready to get down to serious business in the UAE

Livewire forward Awer Mabil has announced himself to Socceroos fans in recent months with some electrifying performances, as well as two goals in his four international appearances so far. As the 23-year-old looks forward to Australia’s opening match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE

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‘I am really happy to be here’: Giannou delighted to be part of Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign

It may just be the best ‘Happy New Year’ message that Apostolos Giannou ever gets. The 28-year-old forward was relaxing at home in the early hours of the morning on January 1 when he received an unexpected call from Socceroos coach Graham Arnold. Soon afterwards, the Melb

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Nabbout ready to shoulder responsibility at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

Socceroos forward Andrew Nabbout insists he has come back from his FIFA World Cup shoulder injury at “an even better level” as he sets his sights on helping fire Australia to success at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The Japan-based player was forced off the field in the second

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Match preview: Socceroos v Jordan

The Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup campaign begins with an enthralling Group B contest against Jordan this Sunday evening (10.00pm kick-off AEDT). Graham Arnold's side take on the Middle East nation aiming to issue a statement of intent. It's a great chance for Australia to hit t

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'It's all about what we do': Behich calls for Socceroos to show their authority

Total focus and belief on Australia’s strengths will be Graham Arnold’s mandate for the Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign, says Aziz Behich. Australia are aiming to lay down a marker and commence their AFC Asian Cup defence this Sunday against Jordan in style when the

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'There's great depth in the whole of Australia': Maclaren welcomes Giannou arrival

Jamie Maclaren says the arrival of Apostolos Giannou underlines the great striking depth within Australia. Giannou joined up with the Socceroos in Al Ain as a replacement for the injured Martin Boyle, who was ruled out of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 two days ago. And fellow

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How to watch the Socceroos take on Jordan

The Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup campaign gets underway on Sunday night 10:00pm AEDT when they meet Jordan at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. The match-up kicks off action in Group B at the tournament. The match-up looms a key battle for dominance in the Group so be sure not

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'I'm living my dream': Mat Ryan's transformation from Hyundai A-League rookie to Premier League star

Mat Ryan has never had everything go to plan but it's those experiences that have led him exactly where he wants to be. The Socceroos and Brighton and Hove Albion shot-stopper has had an eventful career to date, including winning consecutive NAB Young Footballer of the Year aw

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Apostolos Giannou added to Socceroos squad for AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today added Cyprus-based striker Apostolos Giannou to his 23-player squad for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Giannou’s addition to the squad comes following news that attacker Martin Boyle will miss the tournament due to a knee injury. 'SENS

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Local journalists preview: excitement at fever pitch ahead of AFC Asian Cup

A Premier League standard stadium, Middle Eastern culture and stunning views are what the Socceroos and Aussie fans can expect during the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup in the UAE. Socceroos.com.au spoke to two journalists from a couple of the leading newspapers in the country to g

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Socceroos arrive in Al Ain ahead of AFC Asian Cup opener

Rhyan Grant says the start of the Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup campaign is starting to feel real after the Australian squad arrived in Al Ain ahead of Sunday’s tournament opener against Jordan. Graham Arnold’s squad wrapped up their pre-tournament training camp in Dubai and arrive

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Simon Hill's AFC Asian Cup preview: Nabbout can shine for Socceroos

Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill has backed fit-again forward Andrew Nabbout to play a prominent role in the Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup campaign in the United Arab Emirates. Nabbout, 26, is back in the international fold after overcoming the shoulder injury that cut short his i

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Brenton Speed's AFC Asian Cup preview: Socceroos to 'play sensational football'

The Socceroos are bound to thrill at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, according to Fox Sports commentator Brenton Speed. Graham Arnold's men put five past Oman over the weekend and will take sustained scoring form into their Group B opener against Jordan

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History-maker Ryan has only just begun after ‘special moment’

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan said it was a ‘special moment’ to play his 50th cap for Australia, but insisted this is only the beginning of his hard work. When Ryan started in goals against Oman, he became the youngest ever Australian player to reach 50 ‘A’ International caps