Socceroos News

Olyroos' Isaka Cernak during a 2012 London Olympics Asian qualifier against Yemen.
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Olyroos kick-off their own Road to Rio

Glorious success; classic mullets and outrageous goals; our national U-23 Olympic team - dubbed the Olyroos - have always exuded an undeniable swagger.

Olyroos' Isaka Cernak during a 2012 London Olympics Asian qualifier against Yemen.
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Olyroos kick-off their own Road to Rio

Glorious success; classic mullets and outrageous goals; our national U-23 Olympic team - dubbed the Olyroos - have always exuded an undeniable swagger.

The Socceroos celebrate after winning the Asian Cup final.
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Socceroos' latest FIFA rankings revealed

The latest FIFA rankings have been released with the Socceroos dropping two spots to No.65 in the world despite not playing during the latest scoring period.

Ange Postecoglou celebrates the Socceroos triumph in the Asian Cup final.
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Nothing left to prove for Asian Cup winner

"I'm well past the stage of testing my own coaching ability." That was an instructive comment from the national team boss, who bristled ever so slightly at the suggestion he might be looking forward to testing himself against World Cup winner Joachim Loew.

Mark Bresciano celebrates the Socceroos' Asian Cup triumph.
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Bresciano reveals approach by Italian national team

Socceroos legend Mark Bresciano has revealed he’d all but made up his mind about retiring heading into the Asian Cup while also explaining an approach from Italy to play for the Azzurri.

Bradford City's James Meredith on the ball in the FA Cup against Sunderland.
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Ange casts Socceroo net across the Universe

Ange Postecoglou feels the Socceroos are still lacking depth in defence and says the door isn't closed to James Meredith and other hopefuls as he casts his net far and wide.

Match Details Article | Macedonia v Socceroos
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Match Details Article | Macedonia v Socceroos

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Chris Ikonomidis is one of three uncapped players in the latest Socceroos squad.
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Bluffer’s guide to new Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis

He may be an unknown name at national team level, but new Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis has been steadily building his career in the hothouse of Italian football. Just ask our Asian Cup final hero James Troisi.

Ange Postecoglou announces his 23-man squad for friendlies against Germany and FYR Macedonia.
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Ange: Ikonomidis committed to the Socceroos

Ange Postecoglou says securing Chris Ikonomidis for Australia isn't the reason for his call-up to the senior Socceroos set-up.

Brisbane Roar defender Luke DeVere is one of the new faces in the Socceroos squad.
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New faces in Socceroo squad

​The inclusion of Lazio youngster Chris Ikonomidis is the biggest surprise in Ange Postecoglou's latest Socceroos squad, which also includes Luke DeVere and Tarek Elrich.

New faces in the Socceroos squad Luke DeVere, Chris Ikonomidis and Tarek Elrich.
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Ange names squad to face Germany and FYR Macedonia

Ange Postecoglou has named a strong 23-man squad to face World Champions Germany and FYR Macedonia in Europe later this month as the Socceroos take the first steps along the path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The AFC Asian Cup trophy during its tour of Australia.
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UAE to host 2019 Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the 2019 Asian Cup will be staged in the United Arab Emirates, following a meeting of its executive committee.

Clayton Zane celebrates scoring the winner against France in 2001.
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Our stunning record against reigning world champions

Germany are on the horizon for the Socceroos later this month, and with this in mind we re-live Australia's surprisingly good record against reigning world champions.

Video: Cahill debuts as Shanghai thrash local rivals
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Video: Cahill debuts as Shanghai thrash local rivals

All eyes were on the Chinese Super League's newest star as Tim Cahill made his debut for Shanghai Shenhua against city rivals Shenxin. See the highlights here!

Cahill provided an assist in his side's 6-2 win over Shanghai Shenxin.
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Analysis: Cahill's stellar Chinese debut augers well

​Our Asian football expert reflects on Socceroo Tim Cahill's eye-catching debut for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua as his new club smashed Shenxin in a Shanghai derby on Sunday.