Australian soccer
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
As unpleasant as it is to say, Australia’s struggles in possession against anything resembling an organised defence are starting to look like a Graham Arnold problem.
- by Emma Kemp
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‘All guns blazing’: 80,000 Indonesians await as Socceroos seek salvation in Jakarta
Long regarded as one of world football’s sleeping giants, Indonesia is a nation on the rise - which could mean a tricky night at the office for Graham Arnold’s under-pressure side.
- by Vince Rugari
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A-League Men
‘Vindicated’ Dwight Yorke awarded $290,000 compensation for Macarthur FC sacking
Macarthur FC fired their high-profile coach after a controversial dressing room address. It wound up costing the club hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- by Riley Walter
Analysis
Socceroos
Suffering from stasis, Socceroos wake up with a brutal hangover
While Australia’s loss to Bahrain was a surprise, the way they played was sadly not.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Not good enough’: Socceroos searching for answers after Gold Coast nightmare
It was supposed to be a relatively simple outing to start the third round of World Cup qualification, but it ended up as a night of historical lows for Graham Arnold’s men.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Out-of-sorts Socceroos suffer horror start in World Cup qualifying bid
Follow all the action as Australia play the first of a series of critical clashes in the tougher third round of World Cup qualifying.
- by Emma Kemp
Updated
Socceroos
‘He’s really growing’: Why Arnold believes Irankunda can live up to the hype
A long list of players have crumbled under the pressure Nestory Irankunda is facing as the Socceroos’ next great hope, but coach Graham Arnold has faith he can handle it.
- by Vince Rugari
‘A hug and we’re together’: Sydney FC’s new marquee Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans
The former Brazilian international has joined a growing number of athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on the subscription-based platform, which is typically known for adult entertainment.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I know I’ll prove you wrong’: The shortest Socceroo is ready to make new doubters look silly
Josh Nisbet is used to being overlooked because of his 160cm stature, so he knew what to expect when his agent began floating his name to European clubs.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
A-League Men
Why Douglas Costa could be Del Piero’s greatest assist for Sydney FC
Times have changed since Alessandro Del Piero’s arrival 12 years ago - but Douglas Costa has the potential to outstrip the former Sydney FC captain on the field.
- by Vince Rugari
Updated
Socceroos
Why Arnold left highly rated Man City product out of Socceroos squad
Alex Robertson’s strong start to life at Cardiff City wasn’t enough to earn a call-up for next week’s World Cup qualifier.
- by Vince Rugari