Socceroos News

Tim Cahill performs his trademark goal celebration after scoring against Kuwait.
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Cahill honoured to wear armband

Tim Cahill says it will be a “massive honour” to captain the Socceroos in his home town and has vowed to deliver the goods against Oman on Tuesday night.

Matt McKay juggles the ball during a Socceroos Asian Cup training session.
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FFA TV | McKay's birthday celebrations

The Socceroos celebrated Matt McKay's birthday in camp on Sunday night - see how the midfielder was surprised for the occasion.

Nathan Burns
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Nathan Burns

After a hiatus from the national team, Burns returned to the Green and Gold for the Asian Cup 2015 following a sizzling season with Wellington in the Hyundai A-League. And he proved his worth with some excellent appearances to help the Socceroos to continental glory.

Postecoglou congratulates Socceroo defender Matt Spiranovic after Australia's 4-1 win over Kuwait.
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Ange forecasts changes for Oman clash

Determined not to overcook his players, Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says he will make at least a couple of changes for Tuesday night’s clash with Oman as they aim to keep their scintillating start to the Asian Cup going.

Terry Antonis poses at last year's farewell function for the Young Socceroos.
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Terry Antonis

The Bankstown-born midfielder has always seemed to possess qualities beyond his years. It’s why EPL club Everton wanted to sign him to a five-year deal at just 14 and why he made his professional debut for Sydney FC at just 16 years of age.

Robbie Kruse
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Robbie Kruse

A star for the Socceroos at Asian Cup 2015, though the final ended in heartbreak for the talented striker after he sustained a serious injury.

Aziz Behich
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Aziz Behich

One of the new brigade of the Socceroos squad, the Bursaspor defender was brought into the international scene in time for the 2015 Asian Cup.

Trent Sainsbury
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Trent Sainsbury

After securing a dream move to the Eredivisie with PEC Zwolle in 2014, Sainsbury suffered a serious knee injury on debut curtailing his ambitions of playing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Chris Herd
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Chris Herd

Versatility has been a feature of Herd’s rise to the Socceroos squad, with the ability to play anywhere across the backline and also in midfield.

Mitchell Langerak
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Mitchell Langerak

The 26-year-old is one of a string of fine Australian gloveman and has been a part of the squad for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as well as the successful Asian Cup campaign in January 2015.

Chinese goalkeeper Wang Dalei celebrates with teammates after his side's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
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Ball boy becomes China's lucky charm

A 12-year-old Brisbane ball boy who has become something of a lucky charm for China’s team at AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 has been invited to attend China’s training session on Monday.

Match Details Article | China PR v Uzbekistan
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Match Details Article | China PR v Uzbekistan

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Match Details Article | DPR Korea v Saudi Arabia
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Match Details Article | DPR Korea v Saudi Arabia

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Match Details Article | Kuwait v Korea Republic
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Match Details Article | Kuwait v Korea Republic

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Massimo Luongo and Khaled Alqahtani vie for the ball at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
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New star Luongo hails Socceroos' professionalism

He announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with courtesy of a goal and an assist in Australia's 4-1 Asian Cup win over Kuwait on Friday, but despite his relatively low profile prior to the game at AAMI Park, the star turn produced by Massimo Luongo was no accident.