Socceroos News

Farina Decides Not To Risk Viduka Against The Kiwi

Socceroos coach Frank Farina has decided not to name Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka in the starting side to play against New Zealand tomorrow morning (AEST), with Swiss-based Mile Sterjovski surprisingly getting the starting strikers role.

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All Whites Looking To Move Forward

New Zealand's All Whites are a team looking to move forward from one of the more grim periods of their proud history. They will attempt to start against its traditional arch rival Australia, when they clash on Friday morning (AEST) at Craven Cottage in London.

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Squad Named To Represent Australia At Fifa Confede

Football Federation Australia today named the squad that will represent Australia at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany which starts on June 15.

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Still No Clear Picture In Conmebol Qualifiers

There is still no clear picture as to who will be either Australia or the Solomon Islands opponent in the Oceania/South American World Cup play-off in November, following a full round of matches over the weekend.

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Sydney To Host Fifa World Cup Play-offs

The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced that Sydney will host the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Australia and the fifth placed South American nation – the winner of which will proceed to 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.*

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Kewell Ruled Out Of Confederations Cup

Qantas Socceroo Harry Kewell has today been officially ruled out of the Confederations Cup tournament after undergoing surgery to repair a torn groin muscle, suffered in Liverpool's thrilling win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final last week.

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Thwaite Named In Squad For New Zealand Clash

Football Federation Australia today named a strong squad ahead of the Powerade Series match against New Zealand to be played at Craven Cottage in London on June 9, with Romanian-based defender Michael Thwaite receiving his first call up to the national team.

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Kewell Celebrates Liverpool's Amazing Comeback

Harry Kewell has become the first Australian international to win a European Champions League (European Cup) medal, after Liverpool staged one of the most amazing comebacks in Champions League history.

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National Futsal Coaches Re-appointed

Football Federation Australia is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Scott Gilligan as Futsal National Men's Coach and Gui Costa as Futsal National Women's Coach.

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Action Abroad - 24-05-05

Scott McDonald stole the headlines on the weekend, with his two late strikes denying Celtic the Scottish Championship. Click here to see how Scott and the remaining Aussies Abroad fared over the past week.

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Aloisi's European Silverware Dream Still Alive

Qantas Socceroo John Aloisi will chase his first piece of European silverware, after Osasuna made it through to their first Kings Cup (Copa Del Rey) final.

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Beach Boys Bow Out Of World Cup

The Australian Beach Soccer team has, as expected, bowed out of the inaugural FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, after losing its two games against France and Argentina.

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Action Abroad - 10-05-05

They play in a variety of leagues around England but for the likes of Tim Cahill, John Filan, Paul Reid, Chris Coyne, Scott Guyett, Gareth Edds and Jon Brady, they all had something to celebrate on the weekend.

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Australian Beach Soccer Team At World Cup

The Australian Beach Soccer team will make history on Sunday when they play their first match in the inaugural FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Rio, Brazil.

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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.