Australia National Football Team

Aussie ace Kisnorbo set to miss out on World Cup

Australian international defender Patrick Kisnorbo was almost certainly ruled out of playing in the World Cup finals in South Africa this June after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.
 

US, Australia book final World Cup tuneup in June

Australia and the United States will meet on June 5 in a World Cup 2010 tune-up match in suburban Johannesburg on the weekend before each team plays its opener in the global football showdown.
 

Tommy's Oar-some debut draws Kewell comparisons

Coach Pim Verbeek has hosed down post-match hype that teenager Tommy Oar is the "next Harry Kewell" following his outstanding debut to help the Socceroos into the 2011 Asian Cup finals.
 

Australia, Kuwait, Jordan secure Asian Cup spots

Australia qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals with a 1-0 defeat of Indonesia on Wednesday, while Kuwait and Jordan snatched the last berths at the tournament on the final day of qualifying.
 

Australia, Japan win last Asian Cup qualifiers

Australia qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals with a 1-0 defeat of Indonesia while Japan finished top in their group with a face-saving 2-0 against Bahrain on Wednesday.
 

Australia down Indonesia to reach Asian Cup finals

Australia qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals with 1-0 win over plucky Indonesia Wednesday.
 

Aussie football coach hopes for Asian Cup finals

Coach Pim Verbeek is banking on a largely home-based Australian side to get past Indonesia on Wednesday and clinch a berth in next year's Asian Cup finals.
 

Celtic look to reduce Rangers lead

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says he is looking forward to seeing his team back in action against Falkirk on Saturday after recent postponements due to the wintry weather.
 

China, Iran qualify with Japan - but Aussies must wait

China, Iran, Japan, Bahrain and the UAE qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals on Wednesday, but Australia must wait after conceding a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in Kuwait.
 

Honours even in Old Firm, Edinburgh derbies

Rangers retained their seven-point advantage at the top of the Scottish Premier League over Celtic as two late goals meant the Old Firm derby ended 1-1 at Parkhead here on Sunday.
 

Honours even in Old Firm derby

Rangers retained their seven point advantage at the top of the Scottish Premier League as two late goals meant the Old Firm derby ended 1-1 at Celtic Park here on Sunday.
 

Everton's Cahill enjoys birthday to remember

Tim Cahill enjoyed a birthday to remember as the Australia midfielder's late equaliser helped Everton rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
 

Aussie star Cahill enjoys birthday to remember

Tim Cahill enjoyed a birthday to remember as the Australia midfielder's late equaliser helped Everton rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
 

Huge travelling support for Socceroos at World Cup

Australian supporter groups on Sunday welcomed their national team's draw at next year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa and predicted upwards of 6,000 fans would make the trip to follow the Socceroos.
 

Brazil get Portugal, England get lucky in W.Cup draw

Brazil and Portugal were propelled on a collision course, while Lady Luck smiled on England during the final draw for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
 

Brazil get Portugal, England lucky in World Cup draw

Brazil and Portugal were propelled on a collision course, while Lady Luck smiled on England during the final draw for .the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
 

Germany's Bierhoff glad to avoid France, Portugal

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff admitted Friday he was relieved his side had avoided both European giants France and Portugal in their group stage draw for the 2010 World Cup finals.
 

Adrenaline kicks in as Rovers eye Chelsea clash

A visit from Chelsea is never less than daunting: when they roll into your home stadium fresh from marmalising their supposed title rivals Arsenal on their own patch it becomes positively nerve-shredding.
 

Time running out for final-hungry Emerton

A visit from Chelsea is never less than daunting: when they roll into your home stadium fresh from marmalising their supposed title rivals Arsenal on their own patch it becomes positively nerve-shredding.
 

Celtic back on top as Rangers slip up

Celtic got back to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of St Mirren to return to the top of the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.