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Under a scorching Jeddah sun, Socceroos plot winning end to qualification
As they prepare to meet Saudi Arabia, notions of being 'all but' qualified for the World Cup aren't being countenanced in Socceroo camp. But given how…
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Joseph Lynch
Video -- Arzani on the precipice of returning to World Cup stage
Daniel Arzani got a taste of the World Cup as a teenager back in 2018, only for injury and a series of misadventures in clubland to conspire to see him…
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Joseph Lynch
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From unselected to jubilation, Duke takes chance to be there for more history
Mitch Duke wasn’t supposed to be a part of this month's Socceroos squad. His room even had a 'Welcome Mat Leckie' greeting in it when he walked in. And…
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Joseph Lynch
Injury-hit McGree desperate to press Socceroo case
As he presses his case for selection for next month’s crucial World Cup qualifiers at an Abu Dhabi training camp, snakebit Socceroo attacker Riley…
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Joseph Lynch
After potential Ironbark sendoff, Botić says “It’s been a pleasure.”
Out-of-contract Western United striker Noah Botić is tight-lipped on his future but, if Friday 3-2 elimination final win over Adelaide was his last game…
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Joseph Lynch
Fresh off a plane and challenged to go 90, Nishan Velupillay delivers.
Arthur Diles had one demand for Nishan Velupillay ahead of Saturday's 5-3 win over Adelaide. If he wanted to start fresh off international duty, he…
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Joseph Lynch
Belief grows in Socceroos after seeing off China and the record crowd at their backs
After defeating China 2-0 in front of a raucous home crowd to take another step towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a sense of belief and a hunger for more…
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Joseph Lynch
Clear in purpose, adaptable in execution; Socceroos ready for China test
As they prepare for the tough task of breaking down China in front of 70k partisan home fans, Socceroo leadership is confident they have all the…
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Joseph Lynch
The conversations that led Miloš Degenek to Bačka Topola and a Socceroo recall
Miloš Degenek stood at a crossroads in January, amid interest from across Europe and the A-League Men. And it was new and old relationships in the…
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Joseph Lynch
Duke eager to contribute against China and fight for his spot in Socceroos
A week ago, Mitch Duke was literally on the beach. But after being drafted into the Socceroos as an injury replacement player, he's ready to contribute…
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Joseph Lynch
Expectations mount as Socceroos look to break down Indonesian defence
Tony Popovic is confident that his side has the range of profiles required to break down Indonesia's defence in their World Cup qualifier and wants…
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Joseph Lynch
Playing well and playing often all Marco Tilio can do
Stringing together starts for the first time in two years, on-loan Celtic attacker Marco Tilio knows the best thing he can do for his Socceroo and club…
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Joseph Lynch
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