From Maradona to Messi:Arnold’s Socceroos journey comes full circle

From Maradona to Messi:Arnold’s Socceroos journey comes full circle

Time is a circle. It’s the only way to make sense of Graham Arnold’s life as a Socceroo and the line of destiny that links his journey as a player and a coach.

  • byVince Rugari

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Six burning questions as the Socceroos prepare for Messi’s Argentina

Six burning questions as the Socceroos prepare for Messi’s Argentina

We take a deeper look at Australia’s historic World Cup round-of-16 showdown with the South American champions.

  • byVince Rugari
Socceroos unite:C’mon Lionel Messi,show us what you’ve got

Socceroos unite:C’mon Lionel Messi,show us what you’ve got

They came with humble hopes and began with a thrashing from France,but the Socceroos now are the talk of the World Cup.

  • byGreg Baum
Things will get Messi:Argentinian-Australian family cheer both sides

Things will get Messi:Argentinian-Australian family cheer both sides

With an Argentinian father and an Australian mother,the two Fratantoni children have a hard decision to make on Sunday morning.

  • byAnthony Segaert
Sorry seems to be the hardest word:ex-PM misses point of ire over self-appointments
Letters
Letters

Sorry seems to be the hardest word:ex-PM misses point of ire over self-appointments

If the former PM’s actions were not intended to mislead parliament and voters,why were they kept secret?

Socceroos’ turn on the world stage deserves respect
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Socceroos

Socceroos’ turn on the world stage deserves respect

We should be proud of how far the Socceroos have come at the World Cup,whether they win their next match against Argentina or not.

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‘I’ve felt the love so strongly’:Reflective Messi prepares for final bow

‘I’ve felt the love so strongly’:Reflective Messi prepares for final bow

When Lionel Messi was confirmed to be speaking at Qatar’s National Convention Centre it suddenly became the hottest ticket in town. The Herald was there.

  • byVince Rugari
Ronaldo v Messi:You can’t beat them,and you can’t split them

Ronaldo v Messi:You can’t beat them,and you can’t split them

Neither Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have anything left to prove - except perhaps to one another. Qatar 2022 will be their World Cup swansongs.

  • byGreg Baum
Argy-bargy over Brazil clash creates confusion over Superclasico at MCG

Argy-bargy over Brazil clash creates confusion over Superclasico at MCG

FIFA mandated the two countries play another match in Brazil on September 22,just days after the Superclasico in June at the MCG was announced.

  • byDominic Bossi
Messi returns to Paris after negative COVID test,Liverpool cup clash called off

Messi returns to Paris after negative COVID test,Liverpool cup clash called off

Messi was among four Paris Saint-Germain players who returned positive results on Sunday. Meanwhile,Liverpool’s coronavirus outbreak has taken a toll.

Messi tests positive as COVID plays havoc with European football

Messi tests positive as COVID plays havoc with European football

Four Paris Saint-Germain cases are the latest in a raft of positives to sweep through European football,playing havoc with draws and leading to the postponement of fixtures.