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FFA Concludes Farina Investigation

Football Federation Australia today concluded its investigation into an alleged incident between national coach Frank Farina and an SBS television journalist after the match between Australia and Iraq at Telstra Stadium on Saturday March 26.

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Fifa World Cup Tickets Sales Resume

The second sales period for 2006 FIFA World Cup™ match tickets has now commenced. Tickets will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, i.e. applications will be processed in the order they are received.

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Kewell Closer To European Glory

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell is just one step away from achieving a long-term goal of achieving European glory, after Liverpool beat Chelsea in their Champions League semi final second-leg match at Anfield overnight, to advance to the final later this month in Istanbul, Turkey.

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New Zealand Name Squad For Aussie Clash

A predominantly overseas-based squad has been named by New Zealand All White coach Ricki Herbert for next months international match against Australia in London.

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Action Abroad - 03-05-05

Its a tense time of the season for many players and their clubs with promotion and relegation battles taking place. Click here to find out how our Aussies are faring at the business end of the season.

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Culina Does No Harm To Confederation Cup Hopes

Qantas Socceroo Jason Culina has once again helped his chances of a berth in Australia’s Confederations Cup squad, with a goal in FC Twente’s 2-2 with European Champions League semi-finalist PSV Eindhoven yesterday.

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Aloisi Grabs Late Winner For Osasuna

Qantas Socceroo striker John Aloisi earned Osasuna its second successive three points in the Spanish Primera Liga, with a last minute goal in its 3-2 win over Villarreal.

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Kewell Named In Liverpool Squad

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell has been named in the Liverpool traveling squad for the Champions League semi-final first leg clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow morning (AEST).

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Action Abroad - 26-04-05

It was a busy week for many of our overseas stars, with a lot of interest in the Everton/Liverpool for the 4th spot in the EPL, while Parma's fight for relegation hit a setback with a big thumping from AC Milan. Click here to see how all the players fared over the past week.

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Aloisi Heads Osasuna To An Important Win

Qantas Socceroo striker John Aloisi, starting his first match in some time, grabbed the only goal, as Osasuna accounted for Atletico Madrid 1-0 in Osasuna.

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Australia Climbs Three Places In Official Rankings

Australia has climbed three places to 56 in the official FIFA World (Men’s) Rankings released overnight. Victories over Iraq and Indonesia late last month saw Australia pick up 6 points and clim above Mali, China and Oman.

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Action Abroad - 12-04-05

It was a mixed bag for our Aussies Abroad with Tim Cahill and Jason Culina among the goals, while three players Craig Moore, Mark Bresciano and Stephen Laybutt all saw red. Click here to see how all our overseas professional players fared over the past week.

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Cahill Brace Sends Everton Four Clear Of Arch Riva

Qantas Socceroo Tim Cahill has once again made the headlines with a brace of goals in Everton’s 4-0 defeat of Crystal Palace and extended their lead over Liverpool back to four points in the race for the fourth European Champions League place for next season.

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Viduka Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Season

Middlesbrough have confirmed that Qantas Socceroo striker Mark Viduka will miss the remainder of the English Premier League season, after re-injuring his troublesome hamstring last weekend.

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Action Abroad - 05-04-05

Qantas Socceroo Mark Viduka made a surprise return to the playing field this week, although it didn't last as long as he or his manager would have hoped. Click here to find out how Mark and the rest of the overseas brigade fared over the past week.