The Latest Breaking News from Archie Thompson

SOC:'Every little thing counts': Socceroos squad cull looms

Archie Thompson knows just what it's like to be on the cusp of a Socceroos' World Cup squad, as Tony Popovic prepares to cut his squad.

AAP · May 29

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

AAP · May 29

What is the biggest football scoreline without anyone grabbing a hat-trick?

Plus: four different players scoring twice, winning a competition after being reinstated and injured physios (revisited)

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

Victory, City need to stand up and be counted in derby

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have plenty to play for when they meet in the first derby since Patrick Kisnorbo quit the Victory.

AAP · Dec 20, 2024

Victory can't waste shot at silverware: Thompson

Club great Archie Thompson has mapped out what Melbourne Victory and players must get right in the aftermath of Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit as coach.

AAP · Dec 20, 2024

What is the latest meeting between two football teams with perfect records?

Plus: the biggest age difference between scorers, swift strikes, more tattoos and generational international talent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Fan turned Victory gun Velupillay set for ALM decider

Nishan Velupillay grew up supporting Melbourne Victory from the terraces and will now represent the club in the A-League Men grand final against Central Coast.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Players who scored four or more goals in a match

Hat-tricks are fairly common in football. Scoring four or more in a match, less so. Here, a look at some players who managed it...

FourFourTwo · Apr 15, 2024

Sweet feeling of Socceroos call-up driving Fornaroli

Bruno Fornaroli says he never gave up hope of a Socceroos recall after his electrifying form has catapulted him into contention for Graham Arnold's squad.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

Arnold urged to consider Langerak amid Mat Ryan scare

Mitch Langerak is being tipped to step in if first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan fails to be passed fit for the start of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023