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Cahill rejects suggestions he needs to move from Everton

Qantas Socceroos star Tim Cahill has rejected suggestions he needs to actively pursue a move to to a bigger club to fulfil his potential.

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Qantas Socceroos want win not draw

Coach Pim Verbeek says the Qantas Socceroos will go all out for a win despite needing just a point to secure World Cup qualification against Qatar on Sunday morning, Australian time.

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Westfield Young Matildas complete clean sweep

The Westfield Young Matildas have wrapped up their 3-week tour of Europe and Asia with a hard fought 1-0 win over a Thailand Select on Friday in Bangkok.

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Qatar still have hope

Qatar insist they have not given up hope of World Cup qualification despite having to field a young and inexperienced side against the Qantas Socceroos on Sunday (AEST).

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Verbeek: We're primed to finish the job

After a near-flawless World Cup qualification campaign spanning almost 18 months, Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says his side is primed to "finish the job" against Qatar on Sunday morning (AEST).

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Mark Bresciano happy in Italy

Mark Bresciano has shed his concerns about playing in Italy and says he could even extend his contract with Palermo beyond next season.

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Australia jumps three places

Australia has jumped three places to number 29 in the latest FIFA World Rankings released overnight in Zurich. This is despite Australia not playing in any matches during the month of May.

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Qualifiers are a shop window for Kennedy

Striker Josh Kennedy is preparing to put himself in the shop window in Australia's World Cup qualifiers this month after admitting he wants to leave his German club Karlsruhe.

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Qualifying feeling will be the same as four years ago

Clinching World Cup qualification on a quiet summer's night in the Middle East may seem anti-climactic compared to the Qantas Socceroos' penalty shootout heroics in Sydney four years ago.

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Neill wants to stay a Hammer

Qantas Socceroos captain Lucas Neill says he wants to stay with West Ham and is hopeful of reaching a pay agreement to stay at the English Premier League club.

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Tough day for Under 13 Boys in Malaysia

It was a mixed day two for the Australian U13 Boys team at the AFC U13 Boys Festival of Football being played in Sabah, Malaysia.

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Viduka would be welcomed back with open arms

Qantas Socceroos players say they will welcome Mark Viduka back with open arms if the veteran striker still wants play in the World Cup next year.

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Kewell's ship shape

Australia's World Cup qualifying opponents will take a look at Harry Kewell and be very concerned.

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McDonald had enough of goal talk

It's the nagging statistic that follows Qantas Socceroos striker Scott McDonald around and he's well and truly had enough of it. Eleven games for Australia, no goals.

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What is the AFC Festival of Football

The AFC Under 13 Boy and Under 14 Girls Festival of Football tournaments heralds a new era for Australia’s national teams.

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New era for Australian football kicks off in Malaysia

The Qantas Under 13 Boys team kicked off a new era for the development of Australian national team players, when they played in the opening day of the 2009 AFC Under 13 Festival of Football in Sabah, Malaysia.

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Only focus is on beating Qatar says Kewell

Harry Kewell says the Qantas Socceroos are only focused on beating Qatar to secure World Cup qualification, and not how good they look in the process.

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Burns to show he can be Qantas Socceroos regular

New Perth Glory recruit Jacob Burns is determined to show Hyundai A-League players they still can be Qantas Socceroos regulars when he returns to Australia next season.

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Grella itching to get back in the green and gold

After a frustrating first season in England in which he admits he paid for being "naive", Qantas Socceroos linchpin Vince Grella can't wait to get back in the green and gold.

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Muscat commits to Melbourne Victory

Inspirational captain and club stalwart Kevin Muscat has committed his future to Melbourne Victory, signing a landmark deal to lead the club in its 2009/10 campaign and maintain a role beyond his playing years.

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Six players to arrive in Dubai on Tuesday

The remaining members of the Qantas Socceroos squad will head for Dubai on Tuesday to prepare for Sunday's (AEST) World Cup qualifier against Qatar.

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Qantas Young Socceroos in dramatic final win

The Qantas Young Socceroos (Australian U20 team) coach Jan Versleijen has praised the efforts of his players after they secured a dramatic win in the International Cor Groenewegen Tournament (ICGT), being played in the Netherlands.

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Late bloomer Garcia hoping dream year gets better

Qantas Socceroos winger Richard Garcia is hoping to round out an "eye opening" season by helping Australia seal their World Cup qualification against Qatar.

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Port Augusta Indigenous Participation Visit

Popular football figurehead and current Indigenous Adelaide United Captain - Travis Dodd together with W-League Perth Glory Captain Tanya Oxtoby, were the main attractions at the Indigenous Participation Day recently held on Saturday 30th May at Braddock Park Oval, Port Augusta.