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Socceroos
What reaction to Redmayne’s antics says about good old Aussie bottle
It’s always fun to observe the double, triple and quadruple standards of Australians when it comes to sportsmanship. The rest of the world wasn’t impressed.
- by Malcolm Knox
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New Zealand likely opponent for Socceroos’ World Cup farewell
The Socceroos won’t play a World Cup farewell, meaning the two games against New Zealand in September will be fans’ only chance to see the team before Qatar.
- by Dominic Bossi
‘Everyone has caught the bug’: Fans flock to welcome Socceroos home
The loudest cheer was reserved for Andrew Redmayne as players and staff arrived at Sydney Airport from Qatar, where the Socceroos qualified for the World Cup.
- by Dominic Bossi
Andrew Redmayne tidies up the goal
As players leave items by the goal, Socceroos goalie Andrew Redmayne throws some of it away.
Opinion
Socceroos
The Socceroos win took me back to my penalty kick in 2005
It was far more nerve-racking watching a penalty shootout as a fan than participating in one as a player.
- by John Aloisi
Forget the Wiggles dance, this was penalty shootout hero’s best move
When Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne spotted notes on Australia’s penalty takers on the water bottle of Peru’s gloveman, he was quick to seize an opportunity.
- by Dominic Bossi
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‘Absolutely atrocious’: Kiwi coach blasts ref after World Cup play-off loss
Joel Campbell’s third-minute goal was enough to send Costa Rica to a third straight World Cup as the All Whites twice fell on the wrong side of crucial decisions.
- by Ed Jackson
World Cup qualification set to net Socceroos, FA $17m pay day
The Socceroos’ penalty shootout triumph over Peru is set to inject a cash bonanza into the governing body’s coffers, with each player guaranteed over $220,000.
- by Dominic Bossi
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‘What’s he doing?!’ The decision that saw Graham Arnold silence his critics
Mark Bosnich’s mobile phone lit up with criticism as the Socceroos coach rolled the dice against Peru.
- by Andrew Webster
Cahill could be part of fifth World Cup as Socceroos advisor
Football Australia has sought advice from Tim Cahill as an advisor for the Socceroos, with the former star having worked as an ambassador for Qatar 2022.
- by Dominic Bossi
‘The greatest thing he has ever been a part of’: Vindication for Arnold, Socceroos as they slay the doubters
The Socceroos’ win over Peru is the ultimate vindication for Graham Arnold, who kept the faith in his players despite mounting criticism of him and his methods.
- by Michael Lynch