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Johnny Warren is honoured with the Centennial Medal of honour in 2004.

Johnny would be happy

In a year when football smashed club attendance and ratings records and the Socceroos took on the world’s best in the spiritual home of football, Brazil, at a World Cup, and in a week when the Wanderers rocked Riyadh and brought home an Asian Champions League trophy… it’s worth r

Socceroos James Troisi and Mark Bresciano in training at the World Cup.

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Aussies abroad: Bresciano, Troisi on target in wins

The Wanderers weren't the only players flying the Aussie flag overseas this weekend with a couple of Socceroos finding the back of the net for their clubs.

Nathan Burns has been a standout for Wellington Phoenix this season.

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Socceroo bolters for the Asian Cup

With the AFC Asian Cup on Australian soil just a couple of months away, Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou will be keeping an eye on every player to see who will make his final squad.

Masato Kudo of Japan and Yu Dabao of China compete for the ball during the EAFF East Asian Cup.

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China recharged for Asian Cup in Oz

It is just over ten years ago when China came close to becoming Asian champion. Even without playing Japan in the final, the atmosphere at Beijing Worker's Stadium, was always going to be as raw as those famous winds that early spring brings.

Mile Jedinak fires home a penalty for Crystal Palace.

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Aussies abroad update

Plenty of Aussies around the globe were in action this weekend, with big Robbie Cornthwaite taking the plaudits in the K-League after a brilliant brace.

Tonight's Asian Cup opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait is officially sold out.

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ABC TV to broadcast the Socceroos at Asian Cup

ABC Television will screen major matches from the biggest football tournament staged in Australia, the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015, after signing an agreement with national rights holder Fox Sports.

Socceroo Josh Kennedy celebrates scoring against Iraq in a World Cup qualifier.

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Kennedy in possible City coup

Josh Kennedy is the latest Socceroo to be linked with a move to Melbourne City, with reports suggesting an agreement is in place for the 32-year-old's services.

Socceroo Tommy Oar tries to weave past Saudi Arabia's defence.

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Oar in sights of Dutch champions

Socceroo forward Tommy Oar is a target for Eredivisie champions Ajax, according to a local media outlet in the Netherlands.

Socceroos legend Harry Kewell poses with the Asian Cup trophy.

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Tweet for chance to be an Asian Cup mascot

The AFC Asian Cup is the biggest sporting event in Australia in 2015 and there is an opportunity for your child to be a big part of it. But hurry, you don't have long.

The Socceroos have slipped to 94th in the FIFA rankings.

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Socceroos drop to 94 in FIFA rankings

The Socceroos have tumbled to 94th to now sit outside the best 10 nations in Asia in the latest FIFA rankings.

Liverpool's Brad Smith replaces Joe Allen to make his Premier League debut.

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Smith recalled by the Reds

Socceroos defender Brad Smith is on his way back to Liverpool after being recalled from his loan spell at League One side Swindon Town.

James Trosi was on target for his new club Zulte Waregem over the weekend.

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Aussies abroad update

After playing for the Socceroos last week, James Troisi has scored his first goal new club Zulte Waregem as a host of Aussie stars performed well for their clubs over the weekend.

Peter de Roo is the Technical Director of the FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS.

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Joeys can only get better: de Roo

Peter de Roo, Technical Director of FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS, believes the current crop of Joeys can only get better as they prepare for the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup in Chile.

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Joeys can only get better: de Roo

Peter de Roo, Technical Director of FFA Centre of Excellence at the AIS, believes the current crop of Joeys can only get better as they prepare for the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup in Chile.

Japan pose for a team photo prior to their 4-0 loss to Brazil.

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Experimental Japan also building for future

You have to admire the 'cojones' of Javier Aguirre. The Mexican appointed in July to instill some fire, brimstone and bloody-mindedness into the Japan national team, was not fazed at all by the prospect of a friendly with Brazil on October 14.