
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has described qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as a "beautiful feeling" and vindication of his methods.
ABC - June 19, 5:15 amThe Socceroos' World Cup qualification came down to the last-gasp, and Holger Osieck's brave substitutions proved a masterstroke.
June 19, 12:07 am
Australia has qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after a nervy 1-0 win over Iraq in Sydney.
ABC - June 19, 12:00 am
The Socceroos booked a place at next year's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iraq - a victory coach Holger Osieck rates among the best of his career.
June 18, 11:52 pmLewis Italiano became the first signing for new Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick when he agreed to a one-year contract.
June 18, 4:13 pmIraq are out of World Cup contention and without their best players but they're just as motivated to get a result against the Socceroos on Tuesday.
June 17, 5:27 pmSocceroos skipper Lucas Neill has declared his camp a samba-free zone as they stand one win away from World Cup qualification.
June 17, 4:10 pm
For many of the Socceroos a victory against Iraq in their crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday represents their last chance to play in a World Cup.
June 17, 7:05 am
Juan Mata insists he has not been told he is surplus to requirements under new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and is ignoring stories to the contrary.
June 15, 10:17 pm
Lionel Messi eclipsed Diego Maradona's goal tally for Argentina with a hat-trick in his side's 4-0 friendly win in Guatemala.
June 15, 10:16 pm
Socceroos Brett Holman has been substituted off after 70 minutes against both Japan and Jordan but hopes to go the distance against Iraq.
June 15, 5:49 pm
Two of Iraq's biggest stars, captain Younis Mahmoud and midfield maestro Nashat Akram, have pulled out of Australia's final Word Cup qualifying match.
June 14, 5:10 pm
Solomon Islands international Benjamin Totori has quit the Wellington Phoenix after agreeing to terminate the final year of his contract.
June 14, 12:35 pm
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is trying to cool expectations following his return to the London club
June 13, 10:13 pmSome brilliant early saves from young Matildas goalkeeper Brianna Davey earned Australia a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in their international soccer friendly.
June 13, 9:04 pm
Disgruntled Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has bemoaned his treatment in the UK and says he is keen to move to Real Madrid.
June 13, 8:12 pm
Socceroo Luke Wilkshire says even though they'll face a likely understrength Iraq in their final World Cup qualifier on Tuesday the job is far from done.
June 13, 5:52 pm
Former Brisbane Roar coach Rado Vidosic has been appointed as Sydney FC's assistant under Frank Farina.
June 13, 5:18 pm
Lionel Messi has pipped Cristiano Ronaldo for top spot on a new list of Europe's top 50 players with Franck Ribery third.
June 12, 11:17 pm
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck insists he meant to cause no offence with a seemingly sexist jibe after the win over Jordan.
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