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19 days to go: David Carney's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is looming large and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we feature seven-year national team servant David Carney, who won 48 caps and made a habit of scori

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Listen to the official 2018 FIFA World Cup song 'Live It Up'

Live It Up, the official song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, has landed. The Diplo-produced tune is a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Nicky Jam, Hollywood star Will Smith and singer Era Istrefi. The official music video is due to be released on June 7. For

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Czech Republic announce squad for Caltex Socceroos friendly

Czech Republic has announced its squad for its upcoming friendly meeting with the Caltex Socceroos next week in Sankt Pölten, Austria. Bert van Marwijk’s side will take on Czech Republic next Friday 1 June (9pm kick-off (AEST) at the NV Arena in one of their final hitouts befo

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Reborn Rukavytsya never lost hope in Caltex Socceroos re-call

Caltex Socceroos forward Nikita Rukavytsya is relishing the opportunity to make up for lost time when the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia commences next month. After bursting onto the national scene as a fleet-footed attacker under Pim Verbeek at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South

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Hungary name squad ahead of Caltex Socceroos friendly

Hungary, the Caltex Socceroos’ final warm-up opponents before the FIFA World Cup begins, have named their provisional squad for next month’s friendly in Budapest. The squad of 22 players doesn’t yet contain anyone from the Hungarian league, with more names to be added before t

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Everyone at Millwall is a little crazy: Meredith

Caltex Socceroos defender James Meredith has held Tim Cahill as the catalyst for a superb season at Millwall and says Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer is a galvanizing influence in the dressing room as kick-off looms in Russia. Neil Harris’ Lions side lost just three of

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Jurman not about to let FIFA World Cup dream slip

As the frustration of missing the start of the season in Korea started to get to Matthew Jurman, there was one thing at the front of his thoughts to help get him through the rehab. The Caltex Socceroos defender underwent minor knee surgery at the start of 2018 which kept him s

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 5 training wrap

Day 5 of Caltex Socceroos camp in Antalya, Turkey saw a double field session for the players as they build up towards the FIFA World Cup. Bert van Marwijk had his squad doing some running and rondo drills in the morning before returning for more intense, small-sided games in t

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Why fit and firing Jedinak is primed to lead Villa's play-off final promotion push

Mile Jedinak has been there, done that and now he's back for more. As their players prepare to face Fulham in front of a worldwide audience of millions, Aston Villa fans will be comforted by the knowledge the mountainous man in the middle has previously scaled the Championship

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Vukovic chasing Europa League qualification before FIFA World Cup quest

Danny Vukovic is just weeks away from realising a childhood dream when he goes to the FIFA World Cup with the Caltex Socceroos. But before the gloveman can switch his focus to that and link up with Bert van Marwijk’s squad in Turkey, he has one more job to finish with his club

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Day 5 Wrap: Intensity continues to rise for Caltex Socceroos

The intensity is continuing to ramp up for the Caltex Socceroos ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Bert van Marwijk putting his team through two field sessions on Day 5 of camp. Every player in camp completed both sessions, with goalkeepers Mat Ryan and Brad Jones standing out

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20 days to go: Richard Garcia's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is less than three weeks from getting underway and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with a versatile attacker, Richard Garcia w

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Jeggo to depart Austrian club Sturm Graz

Fringe Caltex Socceroo James Jeggo has decided to leave Austrian outfit Sturm Graz after rejecting a contract extension. The midfielder has opted to pursue a fresh opportunity following more than 60 league appearances since his arrival from Adelaide United in January 2016.

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France coach responds after youngster’s squad withdrawal

France coach Didier Deschamps has responded to Adrien Rabiot after the young midfielder opted to withdraw himself from the stand-by list for the FIFA World Cup. Plus Argentina announce their 23-man squad and FIFA confirm their official song for the 2018 tournament. DAY 4 WR

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Risdon looking forward to France test

Facing one of the favourites for the FIFA World Cup in the opening game of the tournament is a monumental task which some might shy away from. Australia's first opponents France boast some of the world’s undisputed superstars, including the likes of Paul Pogba, Antoine Greizma