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Caltex Socceroos sweat it out in Saudi

Amid soaring temperatures the Caltex Socceroos have again hit the training track in Jeddah as they prepare for Friday morning's WCQ.

Caltex Socceroos striker Tim Cahill celebrates scoring against Jordan in a World Cup qualifier.

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FFA welcomes Nine Network broadcast of Caltex Socceroos WCQ's

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today welcomed the announcement that the Nine Network will broadcast the Caltex Socceroos’ two 2018 World Cup Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan over the coming week.

Caltex Socceroos fans can meet the players at the team's Fan Day on Sunday in Melbourne.

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Melbourne to welcome Caltex Socceroos stars at Fan Day

Victorian sports fans will have the opportunity to see the stars from the Caltex Socceroos at a special Fan Day event to be held at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park this Sunday (9 October 2016).

Mat Ryan has been nominated for the La Liga World Player of the Year award for season 2015/16.

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Aussie keeper's La Liga nomination alongside world stars

Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan has been nominated alongside stars like Luis Suarez and Diego Godin for the La Liga World Player of the Year award for season 2015/16.

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Caltex Socceroos get to work in Jeddah

The Caltex Socceroos have landed in Saudi Arabia and begun acclimatising to the conditions ahead of Friday morning's WCQ.

Caltex Socceroos defender Bailey Wright on the training ground in Jeddah.

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Wright's magic memories of Saudi Arabia clash in London

Caltex Socceroos defender Bailey Wright has great memories of meeting Saudi Arabia and he hopes that continues when the two nations meet in Friday morning’s (AEDT) World Cup qualifier in Jeddah.

Caltex Socceroos Ryan McGowan and Mark Milligan in Jeddah.

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Caltex Socceroos to embrace cauldron in Saudi Arabia

Defender Ryan McGowan has declared the Caltex Socceroos won’t be intimidated by the hostile 65,000 crowd and a fired-up opponent in Friday morning’s (AEDT) FIFA World Cup qualifier in Saudi Arabia.

Massimo Luongo celebrates after scoring against Iraq in World Cup Qualifying.

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Luongo thrilled by Caltex Socceroos' goal threats

Massimo Luongo says the Caltex Socceroos' ability to create goals from all over the pitch is their biggest strength heading into Friday morning’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

Craig Goodwin at his unveiling at Sparta Rotterdam.

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New Caltex Socceroo on his Eredivisie breakthrough

Sparta Rotterdam have been an ideal first European club for self-proclaimed "late developer" Craig Goodwin, who has earned immediate Eredivisie game time and a subsequent Caltex Socceroos call-up.

Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou talks to assistants Ante Milicic and Josep Gombau.

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Milicic confident analysis can give Australia the edge

Caltex Socceroos assistant coach Ante Milicic is confident Australia’s scouting network is of the highest standard possible as Australia's World Cup qualification campaign ramps up over the coming week.

Jackson Irvine celebrates scoring for Burton Albion in this season's Championship.

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Aussies abroad: Irvine scores again, teenager fires in Italy

There were some strong performances from our Aussies abroad ahead of the international break which will see the Caltex Socceroos face Saudi Arabia and Japan in important World Cup qualifiers. Here's the wrap of the weekend results.

The Young Socceroos squad has been named for the AFC U-19 Championship.

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Young Socceroos squad named for AFC U-19 Championship

The Young Socceroos squad has been announced for the AFC U-19 Championship 2016 in Bahrain from 13-30 October.

Tom Rogic was one of Celtic's best in their 3-3 draw with Manchester City.

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Rogic stars against Man City in UEFA Champions League

Caltex Socceroo Tom Rogic has helped Celtic stun Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the UEFA Champions League overnight.

Apostolos Giannou has been called into the Caltex Socceroos squad.

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Giannou replaces Degenek in Caltex Socceroos squad

Striker Apo Giannou has been brought into the Caltex Socceroos squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah (6 October) and Japan at Docklands Stadium on Tuesday 11 October.

Massimo Luongo on the ball for QPR against Burton Albion in the Championship.

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Caltex Socceroos shine in the Championship

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo has inspired QPR in the Championship this morning (AEST), while Aaron Mooy’s Huddersfield moved back to the top of the ladder.