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Daniel McBreen in training with club side South China.

Aussies abroad update: McBreen bangs in a brace

Aussie striker Daniel McBreen is showing no signs of slowing down his goal-scoring exploits, bagging a brace overnight in South China’s big win over Global FC in the AFC Cup.

Coach of the 1974 Socceroos Rale Rasic speaking at an Asian Cup event.

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Socceroos the movie: Green and gold set for silver screen!

The legendary Socceroo 1974 team is set to be immortalised in a new film from the makers of feel-good cricket movie Backyard Ashes.

Mark Bresciano has announced his retirement from the Socceroos.

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Bresciano retires from international football

Socceroo legend Mark Bresciano today announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on an international career that places him in the upper echelon of Australia’s greatest-ever football players.

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Gallop and Postecoglou laud Bresciano

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop and Socceroos Head Coach Ange Postecoglou have both described Mark Bresciano as a “great” of Australian football, following his decision to retire from international football.

Tim Cahill on the training ground with his new Shanghai Shenhua teammates.

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Cahill encounters ex Jet as CSL opener looms

Tim Cahill was given a watching brief on Tuesday night as his new club Shanghai Shenhua played out a 2-2 pre-season friendly against Liaoning Whowin ahead of the Chinese Super League season starting next month.

Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo on the ball for Swindon Town.

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Aussies abroad update: Luongo scores a double!

Massimo Luongo’s stunning season has continued, with the Socceroo midfielder scoring a double for Swindon Town in League One on Wednesday (AEDT).

Tommy Oar in action for his Dutch club FC Utrecht.

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Socceroo striker set to leave Utrecht

Socceroo Tommy Oar has revealed he is set to leave Utrecht when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Eli Babalj celebrates scoring for former club Melbourne Heart.

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Revitalised Babalj relishing loan spell at PEC Zwolle

Eli Babalj remains confident of earning regular football at PEC Zwolle despite Thomas Necid's proposed move to Italy falling through.

Socceroo Mathew Leckie in action for German club side FC Ingolstadt.

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Aussies abroad update

Socceroos Mathew Leckie and Mark Bresciano were on target for their club sides this weekend, while Mile Jedinak will have to wait another week to make his return in the EPL.

Tim Cahill celebrates the Socceroos' win in the Asian Cup final with fans.

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Cahill lands in China

Tim Cahill has landed in China to huge fanfare with the Socceroos striker swamped by hundreds of supporters on his arrival at Pudong Airport overnight.

Herd suffered a knee injury playing for Wigan Athletic.

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Socceroo Herd suffers another injury blow

Socceroo Chris Herd has suffered another injury blow, stretchered off in Wigan’s 1-0 win over Adam Federici’s Reading on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

Tim Cahill with his trademark goal celebration for the Socceroos.

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Socceroo superstar Cahill No.5 on rich list

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill has come in at No.5 on BRW’s rich list for Aussie sports stars in 2014.

Mile Jedinak fires home a penalty for Crystal Palace.

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Jedinak targets Arsenal clash as EPL return

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak is hopeful of returning to club duty with Crystal Palace against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Manchester United superstar Falcao is challenged by Aussie defender Bailey Wright.

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Aussies abroad: FA Cup heartbreak

There was FA Cup heartbreak for two Aussies on Tuesday morning as a brave Preston North End were beaten 3-1 by EPL powerhouse Manchester United.

The Socceroos celebrate Trent Sainsbury scoring the opening goal in their Asian Cup semi-final.

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Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers: how it works

The Socceroos will start their campaign for qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Perth after Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the West Australian Government today announced Australia's first home qualifier will be played at nib Stadium.