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Sam Kerr is still waiting to be cleared for a return to competitive football.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his side are on the uptick.

Socceroos only going to get better after Indonesia victory

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says his side are on the uptick and while there is still progress to be made, they should see it as a positive ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against China.

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Former Socceroo Ruon Tongyik has been acquitted of rape. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-Socceroo cleared of raping woman in his home

A jury has acquitted an A-League star and would-be Olympian whose dreams were cut short by a rape allegation.

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Tony Popovic speaks to the media ahead of their qualifying clash.

Time Popovic’s greatest ally in World Cup quest

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes his principles have been more thoroughly embedded in the team since his first games in charge as his side prepare for the first of two seismic World Cup qualifiers.

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Tony Popovic’s intensity has been noted by his Socceroos squad.

‘Different, new intensity’: Socceroos feeling Popovic impact

Jason Davidson has spent two seasons under Tony Popovic, Jackson Irvine just two national team camps — but they agree the intensity the coach has brought to the Socceroos has raised standards.

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Lionel Messi will miss World Cup qualifers for Argentina in coming days with a leg injury.

Shock as Messi forced out of World Cup qualifiers

Football superstar Lionel Messi has had to withdraw from Argentina's World Cup qualifiers after being ruled out with injury.

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Newcastle United lift aloft the League Cup, their first major domestic trophy for 70 years.

Newcastle end 70-year drought with major win over Liverpool

Newcastle United have won their first major domestic trophy in 70 years beating hot favourites Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.

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Mary Fowler’s Manchester City lost to Chelsea in the League Cup final.

Mary Fowler’s dream crushed in heartbreaking blow

The Matildas superstar’s day was ruined by one unfortunate moment.

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Melbourne Victory's Daniel Arzani has earned a surprise recall for upcoming Socceroos matches. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Popovic hands Arzani a Socceroos reprieve as Duke axed

Tony Popovic has recalled a player to the Socceroos he slammed for his attitude only two months ago.

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Sam Kerr has been named in Chelsea's Champions League squad as she nears a return from injury. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Major update on Sam Kerr’s return to the pitch

The Matildas captain has not played in more than year but a promising development has been revealed by her coach.

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Sydney fans show their delight after Patryk Klimala (right) scored against Jeonbuk. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Classy Costa, Klimala push Sydney into ACL2 semi-finals

Douglas Costa and Patryk Klimala have helped Sydney FC reach an Asian Champions League semi-final for the first time ever.

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Melbourne Victory have been given a boost with Brighton boss Tony Bloom buying shares in the club. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Premier League club owner buys into Melbourne Victory

A Premier League club’s owner has bought into Melbourne Victory, as a new day dawns for the A-League giants.

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Real Madrid players celebrate their Champions League penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid. (AP PHOTO)

Champions League: Real Madrid edge out Atletico in thrilling shootout

The bitter rivals fought out a drama-filled epic, while Arsenal made change to their side before their key game.

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Australia's Sam Kerr, right, sits with her teammates following their loss to Sweden in the Women's World Cup third place playoff soccer match in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Are the Matildas overrated? Maybe, but they’re being let down too

When Graham Arnold quit as Socceroos coach, he was replaced in three days. Where is that foresight now?

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Gus Poyet has slammed the Asian Football Confederation in a wide-ranging rant.

‘I’m not crazy’: Poyet hammers 'stupid' AFC ahead of Sydney clash

Gus Poyet has gone on an extraordinary rant before his Jeonbuk side’s second leg clash against Sydney FC.

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