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Leckie, Nabbout star as Caltex Socceroos crush Czech Republic

Andrew Nabbout's first international goal and a Mathew Leckie brace gave the Caltex Socceroos a convincing 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in a pre-FIFA World Cup friendly in Austria. In just his third appearance, 25-year-old Nabbout fired in a brilliant 54th-minute finish as

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Analysis: Van Marwijk's evolution, Rogic's role in thumping win

The Bert van Marwijk era finally has its first win, just two weeks out from game one at the FIFA World Cup. Mathew Leckie, twice, Andrew Nabbout and an own goal was the big difference as the Caltex Socceroos sealed a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic at the NV Arena in Austria i

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 12 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos had their final session ahead of tonight’s pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against the Czech Republic at the NV Arena in Austria. It was the last chance to work on everything they have learned over the last 11 days, while back at the hotel there was time for r

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Day 12 Wrap: Cards, cricket and Ryan’s insight into Caltex Socceroos’ style

It’s game day for the Caltex Socceroos, with all focus on tonight’s (Friday) pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against the Czech Republic in Austria. With this the final game before Bert van Marwijk names his 23-man squad for Russia, the players had a familiarisation session at the

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How to watch the FIFA World Cup: Ultimate Guide

Australian football fans have the chance to watch every Socceroos game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia LIVE and FREE on SBS and LIVE on Optus Sport. Optus Sport will show all 64 matches, while SBS will screen a total of 25 matches in high definition including the tourname

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Opponent watch: Backflip again as Peru skipper cleared to play at World Cup

Peru has been handed a major psychological boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup with skipper Paolo Guerrero having his drugs ban lifted again. Guerrero was set to miss the tournament in Russia after being handed a 12-month ban after testing positive to cocaine metabolite benzoyle

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13 days to go: Mathew Leckie's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Mathew Leckie, one of Australia's goalscorers at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the Cal

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Full Countdown List: Every Socceroo to play at a FIFA World Cup

With less than three months to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we're profiling every Australian who's been to a FIFA World Cup. From the 1974 pioneers to the most recent players to represent the Caltex Socceroos at Brazil in 2014, we'll celebrate the men who have g

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No time to tinker as van Marwijk focuses on performance

Bert van Marwijk will shun experimentation in a friendly which could provide the first real window into how the Caltex Socceroos will shape up at the FIFA World Cup. The Dutchman would not discuss which players he was considering for the clash with Czech Republic in St Polten,

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Opponent Watch: Denmark suffer Bendtner injury blow

Nicklas Bendtner’s chances of featuring at the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in doubt while France enjoyed their official team photo shoot as the tournament in Russia nears. There was also a friendly win for Argentina as the host nation fell flat in a pre-tournament friendly. It'

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Risdon: Everyone is desperate to impress in friendly

Caltex Socceroos right back Josh Risdon has declared everyone is desperate to impress coach Bert van Marwijk before the 27-man squad gets cut to 23 on Sunday. With just one lead up game before four players learn their fate – against the Czech Republic on Friday night, 9pm AEST

The Caltex Socceroos during Day 11 training

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Day 11 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos jet off to Austria

We are just one day away from finally seeing our Caltex Socceroos in action as they gear up for Friday night’s pre-FIFA World Cup friendly with the Czech Republic. With the third game of Bert van Marwijk’s era so near, there was still time for the players to finish one final s

Davidson is well placed to play in his first World Cup in Brazil.

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Aussies Abroad: Jason Davidson lifts more club silverware

AFC Asian Cup winner Jason Davidson has lifted more silverware with his club side NK Olimpija Ljubljana to cap off a promising six-month spell in Slovenia. Davidson, on loan from Croatian club Rijeka, had already helped Olimpija to the Slovenian league title over the weekend a

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FIFA World Cup Ultimate Guide: Matches

The FIFA World Cup is just around the corner which means long nights and early mornings are set to become the norm for four weeks of footballing heaven. Thankfully, when it comes to the Caltex Socceroos, alarm clocks won't need much of a working out with our three group fixtur

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14 days to go: Matthew Spiranovic's FIFA World Cup Story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Matthew Spiranovic, one of Australia's defenders at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the