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A-League call-ups for Australia-Oman clash
Mar 12, 2013 21:41 EDT
Six players from Australia's domestic A-League were named Wednesday in a 23-man squad for the Socceroos' crucial World Cup qualifier against Oman in Sydney this month.
Del Piero signs for second season Down Under
Feb 20, 2013 23:00 EST
Italian World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero has signed on for a second season in Australia's A-League as his Sydney FC side push for a play-off place.
Australia's Neill misses out on Asian honour
Nov 23, 2012 05:43 EST
Australia captain Lucas Neill has missed out on being named Asian player of the year after he was omitted from the three-man shortlist, organisers said on Friday.
Cornthwaite the hero as Aussies edge S.Korea
Nov 14, 2012 09:02 EST
Late call-up Robert Cornthwaite was the unlikely hero with an 87th-minute winner Wednesday as Australia enjoyed a confidence-boosting 2-1 friendly win over South Korea.
Misfiring Aussies face Iraq mission
Oct 15, 2012 18:40 EDT
Australia face a tough away assignment against Zico's Iraq on Tuesday knowing defeat would rock their chances of reaching a third successive World Cup in 2014.
Tim Cahill recalled to Australia squad
Aug 29, 2012 07:28 EDT
Tim Cahill was recalled to the Australian squad on Wednesday for next month's friendly against Lebanon and World Cup qualifier against Jordan.
Australia keep Japan guessing over Cahill
Jun 12, 2012 02:58 EDT
Coach Holger Osieck kept Asian World Cup qualifying rivals Japan guessing as to whether Tim Cahill will start for Australia in Tuesday's crucial clash in Brisbane.
Aussie skipper Neill released by club
Jun 06, 2012 05:27 EDT
Australia captain Lucas Neill has been released by his UAE club Al Jazira, leaving his future unclear in the middle of World Cup qualifying, a report said Wednesday.
Fabio Grosso 'seeks Aus A-League club'
May 25, 2012 01:20 EDT
Italian defender Fabio Grosso, viewed as a villain by Australian fans for robbing the Socceroos of a quarter-final berth at the 2006 World Cup, wants to play in the Australian A-League, according to reports.
Saudi duo Al Hilal, Ittihad, into quarter-finals
May 23, 2012 16:26 EDT
South Korean striker Yoo Byung-Soo scored a four-timer as Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal crushed Baniyas of the United Arab Emirates 7-1 in the Asian Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.
Neill misses in penalty-kick drama as Al-Ahli advance
May 22, 2012 15:41 EDT
Former Australia skipper Lucas Neill missed a penalty in a dramatic Asian Champions League quarter-final shoot-out that saw his Emirati Al-Jazira club crash out to Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia.
Oliveira boosts Al Jazira in Asian Champions League
May 21, 2012 22:22 EDT
Former Brazil and AC Milan marksman Ricardo Oliveira is aiming to add to his remarkable tally for Sheikh Mansour's Al Jazira as the AFC Champions League race hots up this week.
Villa's Herd new face in Australia squad
May 15, 2012 05:41 EDT
Aston Villa's Chris Herd was the only new face in a 26-man Australian squad named Tuesday for next month's friendly against Denmark and their World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan.
World Cup dream over for Saudi, China
Feb 29, 2012 07:57 EST
Frank Rijkaard's Saudi Arabia side crashed out of 2014 World Cup qualification on Wednesday, going down to a late burst of goals in Australia as Oman leapfrogged them with a home win against Thailand.
Australia dump Saudis out of World Cup
Feb 29, 2012 07:24 EST
Australia scored three goals in five whirlwind minutes to come back from behind and dump Frank Rijkaard's Saudi Arabia out of World Cup qualification in Melbourne on Wednesday.
S. Korea aim to keep Brazil dream alive against Kuwait
Feb 28, 2012 19:23 EST
Former World Cup semi-finalists South Korea take on Kuwait on Wednesday in a crucial home clash, seeking to avoid becoming the highest-profile casualty of Asian qualifying for Brazil 2014.
Aussies hit trouble on road to Olympic football
Nov 27, 2011 00:37 EST
Australia host Uzbekistan on Sunday under pressure to kick-start their misfiring Olympic qualifying campaign after a pair of unimpressive draws.
Eight-goal Japan steal show in Asia
Oct 11, 2011 16:51 EDT
Japan trounced hapless Tajikistan 8-0 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday as Asia's big guns fired and Iran launched a security crackdown before their clash with Bahrain.
China, Iraq face 'critical' World Cup qualifier
Oct 11, 2011 06:47 EDT
China and Iraq face a "critical" World Cup qualifying clash on Tuesday as Asia's big powers look set to step closer to the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
China, Iraq face 'critical' clash
Oct 10, 2011 18:15 EDT
China and Iraq face a "critical" World Cup qualifying clash on Tuesday as Asia's big powers look set to step closer to the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Lucas Neill | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Lucas Edward Neill | |
| Date of birth | 9 March 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |
| Playing position | Right Back / Centre Back | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Everton | |
| Number | 23 | |
| Youth career | ||
1994–1995 | Wakehurst Tigers Manly United AIS | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1995–2001 2001–2007 2007–2009 2009– | Millwall Blackburn Rovers West Ham United Everton | 152 (13) 188 (5) 79 (1) 10 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 1997 1999–2000 1996– | Australia U20 Australia U23 Australia | 8 (3) 13 (0) 53 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
