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Socceroos' steel came from arduous preparation

Sebastian Hassett Physically and mentally drained after three of the most intense games in recent years, Australian captain Lucas Neill concedes the Socceroos were nowhere near their best against Iraq on Tuesday.

Socceroos rake in millions for FFA

Dominic Bossi Football Federation Australia will receive a cheque for more than $9.5 million thanks to the Socceroos reaching next year's World Cup finals.

Soccer

A-League more crucial than World Cup: Gallop

Sebastian Hassett FFA chief executive David Gallop says A-League is the defining yardstick for the code's success.

Soccer

Well done Socceroos, but improvement is needed

Michael Lynch On paper, it looks as though qualification had been achieved in straightforward fashion. But Australia must make changes to be competitive at the World Cup.

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Soccer

May decider in A-League

Sebastian Hassett Football Federation Australia will push the finale of the A-League season to its latest finish.

A-League will leave it late to end season

Sebastian Hassett Football Federation Australia will push the climax of the A-League season to its latest ever finish, with a May grand final next year bringing the competition end into line with the European season -...

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Football

Grand final rematch for A-League's opening round

Dominic Bossi A-League champions Central Coast will begin their title defence at home against Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Saturday night fever as A-League aims to top record season

Dominic Bossi Attracting fans to games has been prioritised in the draw for the upcoming A-League season despite Football Federation Australia signing a record television deal in which the competition will be...

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Football

A-League must look abroad for coaches, says Cannavaro

Dominic Bossi Former world player of the year Fabio Cannavaro says foreign coaches are essential for transforming the A-League into one of Asia's best competitions, and revealed he would be interested in beginning...

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Football

In A-League of his own

David Polkinghorne Nikolai Topor-Stanley among fan favourites to play for All Stars against Manchester United.

A-League Grand Final: what the experts say

The grand final predictions of A-League coaches,

Soccer

Sun shines on A-League

Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.

Soccer

Neill urges A-League finals move

Daniel Lane, Sydney Socceroos captain wants next season's domestic competition to finish in May.

Soccer

A-League role with Liverpool thrills Reds fan Postecoglou

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss might have his focus on the A-League finals, particularly Friday night's clash with Perth Glory, but he is still enough of a fan to treasure the opportunity to go up against...

FOOTBALL

Bravo, A-League: smarter analysis is raising our football IQ

Craig Foster One of the most glorious elements of the A-League today is the clash of styles, a broad mix of approaches that provides a fascinating spectacle.

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