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FIFA reveal VAR will be used at 2018 World Cup

FIFA have confirmed that the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. FIFA’s ruling council confirmed on Saturday morning (AEDT) that they will provide match officials with the technological assistance during the tournament, which be

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Revealed: Your Caltex Socceroos XI to face Norway

You've had your say and now we can reveal the starting side Caltex Socceroos fans hope to see in the upcoming friendly against Norway in Oslo. Following confirmation of Bert van Marwijk's final 26-man squad, we turned over the teamsheet to find out who you think should be in t

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Jones opens up on Caltex Socceroos recall

He hasn’t featured for the Caltex Socceroos for four years but goalkeeper Brad Jones admits he never gave up hope of earning a recall to the national team. The Feyenoord shot-stopper was one of three goalkeepers included in Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man squad for Australia’s upcom

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How Norway move catapulted ex-Caltex Socceroo's career

The Caltex Socceroos upcoming clash with Norway in Oslo has brought back some special memories for former national team defender Shane Stefanutto. Having spent almost six years of his career playing in Norway, the Scandinavian nation will always hold a special place in his hea

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Aussies abroad weekend preview: Vukovic chasing silverware in Belgium

A few of Australia’s overseas brigade will be involved in some vital matches this weekend, with a couple of Caltex Socceroos gloveman set for some huge Cup matches in their respective countries. And with Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk trimming his squad for the upcomin

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Caltex Socceroos fall in latest FIFA world rankings

The Caltex Socceroos have dropped one spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday night (AEDT), sitting in 37th spot. While there was little movement in the top 50 due to a lack of international action over the last month, Australia have fallen behind Romania. But

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Desire to entertain the secret behind Petratos’ Caltex Socceroos selection

Bolter Dimitri Petratos says a mindset of trying to “entertain the fans” has helped him achieve his dream of a call-up to Bert van Marwijk’s Caltex Socceroos squad. The Newcastle Jets attacker was this week named in the final 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against No

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Social media reaction to Caltex Socceroos call-ups

Social media has been abuzz following the announcement of Bert van Marwijk's 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad for this month's friendlies with Norway and Colombia. A number of fresh faces were named in the squad including uncapped duo Andrew Nabbout and Dimi Petratos, along with

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Van Marwijk flags big opportunity for Caltex Socceroos newcomer

Uncapped 22-year-old Aleksandar Susnjar will get the chance to impress in the Caltex Socceroos' upcoming friendlies as Bert van Marwijk assesses his defensive options. Van Marwijk named the Mlada Boleslav man as one of three new faces in a 26-man squad for the matches against

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Norway squad named ahead of Caltex Socceroos friendly

Norway manager Lars Lagerbäck has today named a 24-man squad for next week’s friendly against the Caltex Socceroos in Oslo. Ex-Real Madrid starlet Martin Ødegaard has been included in the squad, along with Bournemouth striker Joshua King and Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen.

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Slow burn to bolter: Andrew Nabbout's Caltex Socceroos success story

Andrew Nabbout's ascension to the Caltex Socceroos ranks caps an incredible individual couple of weeks and an inspiring Hyundai A-League redemption tale. Bert van Marwijk named the versatile attacker as part of a final 26-man squad to face Norway and Colombia in a pair of frie

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Poll: Choose your Caltex Socceroos starting XI to face Norway

Bert van Marwijk has settled on his final squad for the Caltex Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies, naming a squad of 26 players to take on Norway and Colombia. There’s a good mix of established stars and fresh faces in the squad, with the likes of Dimi Petratos, Andrew Nabbout and

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Bert van Marwijk settles on 26 players for March friendlies

Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his final 26-player squad for the team’s forthcoming international friendlies against Norway in Oslo, and Colombia in London. While a core of the squad from November’s successful 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Inter-Confederation play

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The fresh faces in van Marwijk’s first Caltex Socceroos squad

Bert van Marwijk has stuck with a number of bolters in his final 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad for the upcoming friendlies against Norway and Colombia. Here’s a look at some of the fresh faces in the Australian squad for the matches later this month. Bert van Marwijk settle

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Championship wrap: Irvine stars in Hull City’s big win

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has continued his excellent form in the English Championship, setting up a goal in Hull City’s demolition of Ipswich Town on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Irvine provided the assist for the opening on 18 minutes, finding Markus Henriksen