With COVID restrictions remaining tight in Australia, Doha became the Socceroos’ alternative home base as they were offered a sneak peak of a 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium with their 3-0 victory over China in Qatar. Exposed to immense heat…
“I’m Doing Everything On The Ground Here” – Arnie Upbeat Despite Staff Test
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold insists spirits remain high in Australia’s ‘home away from home’ in Doha, despite a positive COVID-19 case for assistant Rene Meulensteen ruling him out of the international break. Australia will kick off the next phase of…
Tactical analysis: How the Socceroos should line up against China and Vietnam
Australia will kick off their 3rd round of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a crucial fixture against China on Friday morning (September 3 AEST). After naming a 27-man squad for the China match as well as 7 September’s…
Australia vs China: Opposition Preview
In Australia’s first of ten 3rd Round qualifying matches, they will come up against a formidable Chinese outfit in a ‘home’ match in Doha. The ‘Dragon’s Team’ were in sparkling form during the 2nd Round of qualifying, finishing just two…
Arnold confirms 27-man squad for Socceroos WCQs against China and Vietnam
Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has named a 27-man squad for the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying against China and Vietnam. There is an Olympic feel to the squad with Denis Genreau, Daniel Arzani, Riley McGree, Harry Souttar and Mitch…
Juan Manuel D’Angelo: How interviewing Marcelo Carrusca led to falling in love with Australian football
On August 18, 2021, Argentinian writer Juan Manuel D’Angelo announced the publication of his new book on the history of Australian football. D’Angelo’s lockdown project has caught the attention of many around Australia’s football community. First, a Brazilian publishing company…
Kick360 selects prospective squad for upcoming Socceroos qualifiers
By Thomas Williams and Jack George The Socceroos will kick off their 3rd round of World Cup qualifying with two must-win fixtures. This week Graham Arnold is expected to name a 30-man squad for the September fixtures where Australia will…
“Thank God now it’s paid off!” – Brandon Slunjski’s arduous journey to HNK Šibenik
“I still remember the day – it was the first time I’d seen my Dad cry – when he told me I couldn’t play football until I was 18.” After leaving Australia in 2017 to pursue a career in football,…
OPINION | Why Australia must not miss another opportunity with “aspirational” 2034 World Cup bid
“The winner to organise the 2022 World Cup is… Qatar”. These words from former FIFA President Sepp Blatter were the words that shocked the planet. They were also the words that stuck a dagger into the hearts of football-loving Australians…
James Johnson pleads for governments to act on “facts, figures and logic” ahead of crucial qualifying campaign
After months of speculation, Football Australia CEO James Johnson has confirmed that Australia’s crucial World Cup Qualifying home fixture against China will not take place in Australia due to government concerns over quarantine exemptions and the need for players and…