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'No-one believed in Lebanon': how West Asian minnows are thriving ahead of Caltex Socceroos clash

It might not be a name to strike fear into the hearts of Australian fans, but it would be folly for the Caltex Socceroos to underestimate Lebanon when the pair meet on November 20. Football is thriving like never before for the West Asian nation, who are reaping the benefits o

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Caltex Socceroos call-up just reward for impressive Dougall

From being relegated in the Netherlands to a fresh start in England’s League One, it’s been an interesting few months for midfielder Kenneth Dougall. But the 25-year-old has made an excellent start to life with promotion hopefuls Barnsley, earning Dougall a first call-up for t

Graham Arnold addresses the assembled media at ANZ Stadium

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Arnold keen to get to know European-based Caltex Socceroos

Graham Arnold and his Caltex Socceroos coaching staff are about to board a plane and head to Antalya. After football around the world this weekend has wrapped up, 31 players will head to Turkey for the first gathering of some of Australia’s best and brightest in Graham Arnold’

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Behich joins Sainsbury in exciting PSV switch

Aziz Behich has joined fellow Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury at PSV Eindhoven after completing a dream move from Bursaspor. Left-back Behich became the Eredivisie champions' second Australian signing in the space of a month when he put to paper on a four-year deal o

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Confirmed: Harry Kewell appointed Notts County boss

Caltex Socceroos legend Harry Kewell has been announced as the new manager of Notts County, the English League Two club confirmed today. Kewell has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting young coaches in the English Football League and joins the Magpies from Crawl

The Socceroos get around skipper Mile Jedinak after his penalty.

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Why the Lebanon clash at ANZ Stadium is crucial for Caltex Socceroos

November is shaping as a big month for the Caltex Socceroos on home soil ahead of their AFC Asian Cup title defence in January. A blockbuster match against Korea Republic in Brisbane will be followed by a clash against another AFC nation in Lebanon a few days later in Sydney.

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24 players selected as Young Socceroos prepare for AFC U19 Championships

Twenty-four aspiring Australian footballers will convene on the Central Coast tomorrow for the start of a Young Socceroos training camp in preparation for the 2018 AFC U19 Championship which will be held in Indonesia. The Young Socceroos will be put through a week-long camp on

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11 Caltex Socceroos on Arnie's radar

Surprise selections, forced absentees, experienced heads and young prospects – Graham Arnold covered a variety of talking points during his 15-minute squad announcement press conference yesterday. CONFIRMED: Caltex Socceroos lock-in clash with Lebanon READ: How to get ticke

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New era under way: Social media reacts as Arnold announces 31-man squad

With another November friendly in the pipeline and his first Caltex Socceroos squad confirmed, the Graham Arnold era is in full swing. Arnold today announced an exciting blend of uncapped talent and familiar faces to take part in September's training camp in Antalya. READ:

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What's ahead for your Caltex Socceroos this weekend?

Our Caltex Socceroos have one more weekend of league action before heading off to Antalya for Graham Arnold’s first ever training camp as boss. Here’s what’s in store for our overseas Australians this weekend. ALL KICK OFF TIMES AEST READ: Arnold selects fresh faces in f

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How to get your tickets to see the Caltex Socceroos play Lebanon

Don’t miss out when the Caltex Socceroos crank up their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 by facing off against fellow finalists Lebanon. Watch Graham Arnold’s new look team when Australia return to the ANZ Stadium in Sydney for the first time since the victory over

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Aussies Abroad: Giannou’s double sends Larnaca into Europa League

A day after earning a Caltex Socceroos recall, striker Apostolos Giannou has put in a man-of-the-match performance to send his club into the UEFA Europa League. After the first leg against Slovakian outfit Trencin ended 1-1, Giannou bagged a brace as his AEK Larnaca won 3-0 on

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Sainsbury’s PSV to face Messi’s Barcelona in Champions League

Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury is set to take on some of the biggest clubs in Europe after the draw for the UEFA Champions League on Friday morning (AEST), including Lionel Messi’s Barcelona. In a hugely tricky draw for the Dutch champions, PSV have been pitted agai

Graham Arnold announces his first Caltex Socceroos squad

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New era for Caltex Socceroos gives Arnie 'goosebumps'

Imagining the impact this group of Caltex Socceroos could make on world football gives Graham Arnold ‘goosebumps’, the new head coach said after revealing his first squad. Arnold and his coaching team fly to Antalya in Turkey on Saturday to join up with the 31 players who have

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Throwback Thursday: When Caltex Socceroos played Lebanon in 2012

The Caltex Socceroos’ build-up towards their AFC Asian Cup title defence will continue in November when they host Lebanon in Sydney. Lebanon has also qualified for the 2019 tournament in the UAE, meaning both nations will be keen to put their best foot forward at ANZ Stadium.