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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Mike Hytner

Graham Arnold avoids axe as Football Australia gives backing to Socceroos coach

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will take charge of at least one more game after being given the backing of Football Australia.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will take charge of at least one more game after being given the backing of Football Australia. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Football Australia has opted for short-term stability after giving its backing to the under-fire Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold, who will remain in charge of the national team until the end of the 2022 World Cup qualification campaign.

The vote of confidence comes despite a woeful recent run of results that has put his team’s chances of reaching the tournament in Qatar in the balance.

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