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Kennedy off to Japan?

Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy has expressed his admiration for the J-League and has confirmed that his management is in discussions with Nagoya Grampus on a transfer.

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Dynamic duo a chance

Melbourne football fans could be treated to a striking double act from Josh Kennedy and Scott McDonald, with the two Victorians a chance to team-up up-front when Australia plays Japan at the MCG on Wednesday.

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Kewell and Coyne ruled out

Qantas Socceroos Head Coach, Pim Verbeek, announced today that Harry Kewell and Chris Coyne will not be available for the Australian squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 matches against Japan in Melbourne.

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Neill happy with style

Qantas Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has no issues with the style of football Australia has played in qualifying for the World Cup, saying that the ultimate aim of qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa had been achieved.

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Nakazawa likely to miss

Japan is likely to go into Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Australia at the MCG without skipper Yuji Nakazawa.

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It’s a celebration!

The Qantas Socceroos, have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is your chance to see the team before their blockbuster clash against Japan at the MCG.

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Australians urged to join the World Cup Bid

The people of Australia are the “secret weapon” of Australia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup ™ according to the Chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA), Frank Lowy.

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Schwarzer stunned with double success

Qantas Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was stunned to be the big winner at the inaugural Australian Football Awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday night.

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Mile backs Cup hopes

Qantas Socceroo Mile Sterjovski believes his hopes of making a second consecutive World Cup squad can only be enhanced by his decision to sign for Hyundai A-League side Perth Glory.

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Japan leaves out Nakamura

Shunsuke Nakamura will not play for Japan in its final World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next Wednesday after coach Takeshi Okada decided to leave the Celtic star and three other players out of his travelling party.

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Asian qualifying set for dramatic conclusion

The final qualification match day is set to be a nail biter, with all but one game having an impact on places in next year's World Cup.

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Goalscorers looking for better 'club' fortunes

It was quite ironic that the two players that secured the Qantas Socceroos a solid 2-0 win over Bahrain, have struggled to win a lot of game time when it comes to their club football.

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28 Socceroos presented with 'caps'

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that twenty eight Socceroos will be presented with ‘caps’ prior to the Australia v Bahrain FIFA 2010 World Cup qualification match at Stadium Australia in Sydney last night.

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Verbeek delighted with players

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek was delighted with how his players performed in the 2-0 win over Bahrain that kept Australia in the box seat to win Group A.

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Qantas Socceroos celebrate with solid win over Bahrain

The Qantas Socceroos have celebrated their second successive FIFA World Cup appearance with a hard fought 2-0 win over Bahrain at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night.