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‘Not only rely on long balls!’ Egypt boss delivers Socceroos verdict in front of media that expect to face Argentina
Absolute chaos in the press pack and one beautiful conversation sums up how big the stakes are for Australia’s opponent
Popovic’s comment about this photo tells you everything. Tomorrow, they can take Australian sport into the unknown
DALLAS, TEXAS — When Alessandro Circati was asked if he has sought any advice from his coaches about the knockout stages of a World Cup, the Socceroos defender’s polite answer hit home what rarefied air this is. “I don’t think many of them have done it,” he answered, quietly. Tony Popovic was part of the […]
The plan Popovic is postponing to create history in Dallas: the ‘exciting’ part of the ‘challenge’ his squad presents
DALLAS, TEXAS — The Socceroos have had to ride the highs and lows of waiting eight days for a World Cup knockout game but Tony Popovic says his squad is “ready to enjoy the moment” when they face Egypt in the Round of 32. While Popovic has named the youngest average XI so far at […]
Unpacking Popovic’s XI for the Round of 32 clash with Egypt as Pharaohs make Salah call
The mystery over Egypt’s ‘next Salah’ and his international eligibility: why was his switch not registered like Volpato?
The best of Australia in the Socceroos’ most crushing moment as keeper swap can’t stop Egypt’s historic triumph
‘Those things keep going against Australia’: Popovic says Socceroos not yet respected as he responds to Bos injury
DALLAS STADIUM, TEXAS — The 50-50 calls that went against Australia in the Round-of-32 defeat to Egypt are a symptom of the country’s standing in the world football order, said Socceroos boss Tony Popovic after the World Cup loss. When Popovic, speaking to the media in Dallas after the penalty shootout heartbreak, was asked about […]
Popovic explains his keeper gamble as Beach, Ryan, Souttar reveal how it played out: ‘I found out when you did’
Egypt boss reveals Socceroos’ ‘big, big danger’ they stopped, admits he ‘played everyone’ with pre-game bluff as journos mob him on stage
DALLAS STADIUM, TEXAS — Egypt’s iconic coach Hossam Hassan was greeted by adoring media in the post match press conference after his nation’s first ever World Cup knockout win. In scenes unlike anything this reporter has witnessed, he was given a standing ovation, hugged by the Egyptian press pack and then allowed them all to […]
FA’s answer to ex-Socceroos skipper’s emotional call for a football identity: It’s ‘one thing missing in Australia’
Football Australia responds to criticism over Popovic’s penalty decisions & questions over his pre-World Cup re-appointment
FA CEO promises to seize World Cup momentum but says: ‘look what football can do to unite Australia, we need more investment!
Reflective Ronaldo drops World Cup news as Spain showdown looms
DALLAS, TEXAS — Cristiano Ronaldo dropped the news that the football world was all expecting but seemed to be never coming, admitting that this will be his last World Cup, but he hopes the Round of 16 clash with Spain will not be his last World Cup game. Speaking to a packed media conference in […]
Socceroos Big Picture: The lesson World Cup minnows taught Australia. Will we finally get it right & seize the moment?
DALLAS, TEXAS — 48 hours on from Australia’s World Cup elimination, it’s time to move on from the penalties and the emotion to sit back and take a broader look at what happens now. Conversation has been intense on our social channels – exactly the kind of passion, rigour and care we want to generate […]
Our front row seat to the Ronaldo circus & why the comical moment he selected a journalist for a question was so revealing
‘Burn it all down…I’m done with FIFA!’ All time rant over stunning backflip to allow US star to play after red: ‘It’s greed’
Witnessing Ronaldo’s Last Dance & the ironic Spanish masterstroke that ended his World Cup dream
Ronaldo refuses to confirm retirement after World Cup bow as Portugal boss doubles down on use of icon, but announces his exit
Spain’s winner exposes Portugal’s Ronaldo stuborness as coach makes surprise Yamal call
DALLAS, TEXAS — When Roberto Martinez failed to use his bench, leaving Croatia match winner Goncalo Ramos unused for the entire game, Luis de la Fuente was celebrating how his substitutes sealed a stoppage time triumph for Spain. The completeness of Spain’s display was a contrast to Portugal’s, who left Cristiano Ronaldo out on the […]