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Postecoglou set to be named Australia coach - reports
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 From YAHOO SportMELBOURNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Football Federation Australia were in talks on Tuesday with A-League team Melbourne Victory about releasing Ange Postecoglou to become the national coach, local media reported. Postecoglou was last week named one of three can... [View All]
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Brazil players disappointed in Ronaldo's absence for friendly
Sunday, September 08, 2013 From YAHOO SportBrazil defender Thiago Silva admits he is disappointed that Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will not be available to face his side on Tuesday, The Paris Saint-Germain stopper, fresh from the Selecao's 6-0 friendly win against Australia on Saturday, had hoped... [View All]
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Brazil 6 Australia 0 - international friendly result
Sunday, September 08, 2013 From YAHOO SportSept 7 (Reuters) - Brazil 6 Australia 0 - international friendly result. At the Mane Garrincha in Brasilia Scorers: Jo 8, 33, Neymar 35, Ramires 58, Alexandre Pato 72, Luiz Gustavo 83 Halftime: 3-0 ... [View All]
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Australia defender McKay returns to Brisbane
Sunday, August 11, 2013 From YAHOO SportAustralia midfielder-turned-defender Matt McKay has left China to rejoin former A-League club Brisbane Roar, the Queensland side said on Sunday. McKay, 30, skippered the Roar to the A-League grand final in 2011 before leaving for unsuccessful spells in Sc... [View All]
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South Korea, Australia kick-off East Asian Cup with draw
Sunday, July 21, 2013 From YAHOO SportSouth Korea dominated the opening match of the East Asian Cup against Australia on Saturday but had to be content with a 0-0 draw as they failed to capitalise on the numerous chances they created during the one-sided affair. The July 20-28 four-nation eve... [View All]
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Australia, Iran and S.Korea head for Brazil
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 From YAHOO SportJune 18 (Reuters) - Australia and Iran booked their fourth World Cup finals appearances with nervous 1-0 victories in a dramatic finale to Asian qualifying on Tuesday. South Korea joined them and Japan in qualifying for the finals after sneaking thro... [View All]
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Kewell all Heart for second A-League stint in Melbourne
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 From YAHOO SportMELBOURNE, June 5 (Reuters) - Former Liverpool and Leeds forward Harry Kewell will return home to Australia to play with Melbourne Heart in his second stint in the country's top-flight A-League.The 34-year-old, Australia's best-known footballer, was relea... [View All]
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Neill urges crowds to will Australia to Brazil
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 From YAHOO SportJune 5 (Reuters) - After experiencing the atmosphere that "sucked the ball into the net" in Saitama, Australia captain Lucas Neill has demanded local crowds emulate their Japanese counterparts at the Socceroos' final two World Cup qualifiers at home.Japan... [View All]
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Draw against Japan will satisfy Australia's Thompson
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 From YAHOO SportMay 28 (Reuters) - An Australia team in transition would be happy to snatch a draw against Japan in next Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Socceroos striker Archie Thompson said on Tuesday. Leading Group B with 13 points, Asian champions Japan nee... [View All]
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Nagatomo recalled for Japan's World Cup qualifier
Thursday, May 23, 2013 From YAHOO SportMay 23 (Reuters) - Flying fullback Yuto Nagatomo was recalled to the Japan squad on Thursday for the crunch 2014 World Cup qualifier against Australia next month, where victory would secure a berth in Brazil and damage the Socceroos' hopes of joining them... [View All]
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