‘He’s really growing’:Why Arnold believes Irankunda can live up to the hype

‘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.

  • byVince Rugari

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‘I know I’ll prove you wrong’:The shortest Socceroo is ready to make new doubters look silly

‘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.

  • byVince Rugari
Why Arnold left highly rated Man City product out of Socceroos squad

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.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas,Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years

Matildas,Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years

Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.

  • byVince Rugari andCalum Jaspan
Big in Japan:The Socceroo in the middle of world football’s ultimate underdog tale

Big in Japan:The Socceroo in the middle of world football’s ultimate underdog tale

It’s the J.League’s answer to Leicester City:a team of no-name battlers,managed by an ex-high school coach,which is on track to win the title in their first top-flight season.

  • byVince Rugari
Premier hints at Matildas home clash;Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November

Premier hints at Matildas home clash;Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November

The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.

  • byRoy Ward
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‘He wants to be No.1’:Socceroos captain gambling on game time with Italian giants

‘He wants to be No.1’:Socceroos captain gambling on game time with Italian giants

Maty Ryan is not joining AS Roma to be a back-up goalkeeper and is ready to challenge for the No.1 jersey,Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.

  • byVince Rugari
‘My brain was smashed’:Knocked unconscious for nine minutes,this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

‘My brain was smashed’:Knocked unconscious for nine minutes,this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

Almost 30 years later,Warren Spink has still not recovered from the traumatic head injury he suffered playing for Australia against Japan in 1996.

  • byVince Rugari
Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision

Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision

Football Queensland has unveiled its vision for a dedicated stadium in Brisbane to be built at the sport’s spiritual home at Perry Park.

  • byCameron Atfield
Despite World Cup expansion,this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos

Despite World Cup expansion,this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos

But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points,Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead,they are facing a familiar,but no less formidable challenge.

  • byVince Rugari
Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan,Saudi Arabia

Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan,Saudi Arabia

Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea,but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.

  • byVince Rugari