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Socceroos rue 'soft penalty', virus after lopsided loss

The Socceroos have been outclassed by Colombia in New York, where coach Tony Popovic lamented a contentious penalty and a pre-game virus that floored his squad.

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Colombia 3-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos slumped to a third defeat in a row after a second-half blitz from the South Americans settled the friendly in New York

The Guardian - AU

Containing superstar a perfect challenge for Socceroos

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wants his charges to welcome the challenge of handling Colombia and their superstar winger Luis Diaz.

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Why Socceroos boss doesn't regret big selection call

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is welcoming a brutal test against Colombia and has no regrets about fielding a less experienced group in their loss to Venezuela.

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Socceroos regroup ahead of Colombia showdown

The Socceroos suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Venezuela but will need to quickly rebound and find form against Colombia.

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Tony Popovic nears World Cup deadline with negatives piling up for the Socceroos

A callow Australia side confirmed in defeat by Venezuela that the head coach needs his big hitters back before facing Colombia in New York

The Guardian - AU

Passive Socceroos problems exposed in disappointing defeat to Venezuela

Australia lose 1-0 after La Vinotinto attacker Jesús Ramírez scores in the 38th minute, while debutant goalkeeper Patrick Beach impresses in Houston

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Socceroos learn lessons from frustrating Venezuela loss

The Socceroos have suffered their second consecutive loss, with Tony Popovic admitting a "soft goal" wasn't the only issue in the 1-0 defeat to Venezuela.

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Venezuela 1-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos fail to fire against La Vinotinto in Houston as their 2026 World Cup preparations take a hit with a second straight defeat

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos ready to go toe-to-toe with Venezuela

The Socceroos are back to their combative style under Tony Popovic and are ready to see how it stands up in their friendly match against Venezuela.

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Defender delivers tough message to doubtful Socceroos

Socceroos defender Milos Degenek chose to play for Australia over Serbia and has given his thoughts on how players in similar positions should handle that call.

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Why Socceroos legend isn't writing off goalkeeper Ryan

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes captain Mat Ryan will relish the challenge of trying to stave off Paul Izzo as No.1 goalkeeper.

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Newest Socceroos brothers out to make special memories

Whenever one of the Toure brothers is playing, the family home is abuzz with new Socceroo Al Hassan Toure hoping he and Mohamed can give them a reason to cheer.

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Who is James Overy? Manchester United starlet could get shock World Cup call

Red Devils starlet yet to make senior Old Trafford debut but has been fast-tracked at international level

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Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up 18-year-old Manchester United defender James Overy, who is now in contention to push for a World Cup berth.

The Guardian - AU

Manchester United prodigy James Overy in frame for Socceroos World Cup squad

The 18-year-old has emerged as a contender to make Australia’s World Cup squad next year, even though he is yet to play a competitive senior match

The Guardian - AU

Manchester United teenager James Overy handed shock Socceroos call-up

17-year-old defender named in first Australia squad as Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree return from injury for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia

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Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

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Victory stars buoyed by Socceroos' open door

Melbourne Victory pair Jason Davidson and Denis Genreau know Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is watching the A-League Men and has an open mind on his squad.

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Gun defender adds to Socceroos' mounting injury woes

The Socceroos' injury toll continues to mount ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia with defender Alessandro Circati suffering a sprained ankle.

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'I can't fathom that': Coach's Socceroos non-negotiable

Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos have gone away from their DNA as a team in regards to physicality and need to recapture that.

AAP

Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is contracted until the end of Australia's World Cup campaign and is somewhat reluctant to talk about what comes after that.

The Guardian - AU

‘Why do we have to wait?’: Tony Popovic puts no limits on what Socceroos can achieve

The Australia head coach insists the time is now for the emerging side to rise above expectations and ‘go very far’ at a men’s World Cup

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'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has challenged his team to do something special at next year's World Cup and make a deep run.

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Key A-League issue hampering players making Euro 'jump'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes the shorter A-League Men season contributes to players battling with injuries when they make the jump to Europe.

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