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Your ultimate guide to Caltex Socceroos v Jordan

The Caltex Socceroos will begin their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign against Jordan at 10:00pm (AEDT) this evening. Four years on from the last AFC Asian Cup held on home soil and won by Australia, the Socceroos will commence their fourth appearance at Asia’s premier footba

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GALLERY: Caltex Socceroos put through paces on AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ eve

The Caltex Socceroos continued final preparations in Al Ain ahead of their opening Group B fixture at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Australia are in great form, recently firing to a 5-0 win against Oman thanks to goals from Andrew Nabbout, Chris Ikonomidis, Awer Mabil, Milo

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LIVE BLOG: Leckie nearing full fitness after 'great' progress

We're just days away from the start of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ with the Caltex Socceroos gearing up for the start of their campaign. Positive news has come out of camp, with Mathew Leckie revealing he will remain with the Caltex Socceroos camp after making great progress o

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“I’m living my dream”: Mat Ryan’s transformation from Hyundai A-League rookie to Premier League star

Mat Ryan has never had everything go to plan but it's those experiences that have led him exactly where he wants to be. The Caltex Socceroos and Brighton and Hove Albion shot-stopper has had an eventful career to date, including winning consecutive NAB Young Footballer of the

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Apostolos Giannou added to Caltex Socceroos squad for AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today added Cyprus-based striker Apostolos Giannou to his 23-player squad for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Giannou’s addition to the squad comes following news that attacker Martin Boyle will miss the tournament due to a knee injury.

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Local journalists preview: excitement at fever pitch ahead of AFC Asian Cup

A Premier League standard stadium, Middle Eastern culture and stunning views are what the Caltex Socceroos and Aussie fans can expect during the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup in the UAE. Socceroos.com.au spoke to two journalists from a couple of the leading newspapers in the count

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Caltex Socceroos arrive in Al Ain ahead of AFC Asian Cup opener

Rhyan Grant says the start of the Caltex Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup campaign is starting to feel real after the Australian squad arrived in Al Ain ahead of Sunday’s tournament opener against Jordan. Graham Arnold’s squad wrapped up their pre-tournament training camp in Dubai and

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Simon Hill's AFC Asian Cup preview: Nabbout can shine for Caltex Socceroos

Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill has backed fit-again forward Andrew Nabbout to play a prominent role in the Caltex Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup campaign in the United Arab Emirates. Nabbout, 26, is back in the international fold after overcoming the shoulder injury that cut shor

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Brenton Speed's AFC Asian Cup preview: Caltex Socceroos to 'play sensational football'

The Caltex Socceroos are bound to thrill at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, according to Fox Sports commentator Brenton Speed. Graham Arnold's men put five past Oman over the weekend and will take sustained scoring form into their Group B opener against

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History-maker Ryan has only just begun after ‘special moment’

Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan said it was a ‘special moment’ to play his 50th cap for Australia, but insisted this is only the beginning of his hard work. When Ryan started in goals against Oman, he became the youngest ever Australian player to reach 50 ‘A’ Internationa

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Stats analysis: Ikonomidis shines as Caltex Socceroos fire in front of goal

The Caltex Socceroos warmed up for the AFC Asian Cup with their biggest win in two and a half years on Sunday. Five individual scorers were on target in a confident 5-0 victory over Oman as Graham Arnold’s men flexed their attacking muscles in Dubai. Impressive passing numb

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Confidence flowing through Ikonomidis and Caltex Socceroos for AFC Asian Cup tilt

He’s been tearing it up in the Hyundai A-League and Chris Ikonomidis continued his rich vein of form in the Caltex Socceroos’ dominant win over Oman in their AFC Asian Cup warm-up match on Sunday night. Ikonomidis capped his first appearance for Australia since 2016 with a goa

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'We won't take our foot off the gas': Degenek's Caltex Socceroos vow ahead of AFC Asian Cup

Milos Degenek says the Caltex Socceroos are only just getting started after their solid 5-0 win over Oman. Graham Arnold’s troops warmed up for their opening clash against Jordan next week with another all-action, attacking display against Pim Verbeek’s men in Dubai. The Ca

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Arnold: Liverpool the template for free-scoring Caltex Socceroos

Graham Arnold revealed the Caltex Socceroos are taking inspiration from Premier League leaders Liverpool for the fluid attacking style which delivered a 5-0 dismantling of Oman. Australia issued a stern warning a week out from the AFC Asian Cup with a dominant display against

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Five-star Caltex Socceroos cruise to crushing win in AFC Asian Cup warm-up

The Caltex Socceroos will take confidence and fine scoring form into the AFC Asian Cup after outclassing Oman 5-0 in their final pre-tournament friendly. Chris Ikonomidis and Milos Degenek opened their international accounts while Andrew Nabbout, Awer Mabil and substitute Jack