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Midfielder James Holland talks to media at the Socceroos Fan Day on Sunday.

Socceroos in global first on Facebook

Socceroos stars Adam Taggart, Jason Davidson and James Holland will take part in a global live streamed Facebook event from Australia today (Tues) from 5pm AEST where they’ll be guests of SBS TV’s David Zdrilic.

H.G. Nelson is urging all Australians to get along to the Asian Cup this January.

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HG Nelson fronts AFC Asian Cup TV ad campaign

H.G.Nelson has been revealed as the face of the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 TV advertising campaign as venue packs for the tournament go on sale.

Jets youngsters Adam Taggart and Josh Brillante are desperate to make Australia's World Cup squad.

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The pest and the bush kid

One has had the season of his life and his aim is to score goals by “pestering” defenders, while the other is the ultra-dependable country kid who can be the team's Mr Fix-it.

Spiranovic is looking to lead the inexperienced Socceroos backline in Brazil.

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‘Veteran’ Spira a leader at 25

He considers himself a 'young veteran' and Matthew Spiranovic says he's ready to be the Socceroos defensive leader as part of a green-horn back four in Brazil.

Aussie goalkeeper Mat Ryan capped off a stellar season with another clean sheet playing for Club Brugge.

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Aussies Abroad: Ryan stars again!

With the World Cup fast approaching most Aussies abroad had their final club matches before Brazil kicks off. And Socceroo shot-stopper Mat Ryan kept another clean sheet in Belgium.

The new Socceroos mascot debuted at Sunday's Fan Day at Central Coast Stadium.

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Aussie kids design official Socceroo mascot

Talented Brisbane twins Tom and Harrison Searle won an Australia-wide competition to design the Socceroos’ official mascot, and the proud pair were on hand in Gosford on Sunday for the unveiling at the first of two Socceroo Fan Days.

Midfielder Tom Rogic back at Central Coast Stadium for the Socceroos Fan Day.

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Rogic ramping up for Brazilian adventure

Back where it all started in the Hyundai A-League and with his fitness reaching its peak, Tom Rogic says he is ready to make his World Cup dream a reality.

James Holland controls possession under pressure from France's Loic Remy.

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Socceroo ready for Spanish hardmen

Midfielder James Holland says his UCL experience with club side Austria Vienna has him ready to fight fire-with-fire against the Socceroos' tough – and in some cases "dirty" - World Cup opponents.

The Socceroos signing autographs at today's Fan Day at Central Coast Stadium.

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Day 4 at the Socceroos' boot camp for Brazil

Socceroo fever hit Gosford on Sunday as hordes of Green and Gold fans converged on Central Coast Stadium to meet their World Cup heroes on day four of the national team's boot camp for Brazil.

AFC Asian Cup ambassador Alessandro Del Piero encourages all Australians to get to a match.

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Del Piero hails Asian Cup ticket prices

Alessandro Del Piero is not only a fan of AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 but of the family-friendly ticket bargains that will help cement its place in Australian football folklore next summer.

Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak will miss Dortmund's Cup final appearance with a knee injury.

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Langerak out for two weeks, says Klopp

More headaches for the Socceroos with Borussia Dortmund’s Aussie goalkeeper Mitch Langerak unavailable for tonight’s (Sat) DFB-Pokal final due to a knee injury, reports Goal.com.

The Socceroos squad listen intently to coach Ange Postecoglou at their training camp in Gosford.

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Day 3 at Socceroos’ boot camp for Brazil

The Socceroos stepped up their training intensity on Saturday as the World Cup hopefuls do their best to impress coach Ange Postecoglou.

James Troisi training alongside fellow Socceroos squad members Mark Milligan and Josh Brillante in Gosford.

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Troisi’s gratitude after Ange’s Italian SOS

For James Troisi, it was a phone call that came out of the blue but one that has changed his career and has him on the cusp of the World Cup.

Adam Sarota evading the Welsh defence in the Socceroos 2-1 win in 2011.

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Sarota realistic about World Cup selection chances

Adam Sarota says his exploits in Europe are no guarantee of World Cup selection and he is desperate to make up for lost time to show coach Ange Postecoglou he deserves a berth in Brazil

The Socceroos first assignment at the World Cup will be against South American qualifiers Chile.

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What are Chile’s strengths and weaknesses?

We examine Chile's recent matches to determine their strengths and weaknesses ahead of a World Cup showdown with the Socceroos on June 13 at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba.