Nestory Irankunda has addressed his exclusion from Australia’s squad for this month’s Paris 2024 qualifiers,saying he would have liked the call-up.
Cristian Volpato,the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues,will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
As the European season reaches its conclusion,a number of Socceroos are vying for a spot in the top tiers of England,Italy,Germany,Spain and France.
Australia has reached the next round of qualifying with two games to spare – but with precious FIFA ranking points on offer,that is not to say they are meaningless fixtures.
Follow along for all the live action for the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Lebanon in Canberra. A win will see the Aussie’s go through to the third round.
The South Australian scored two goals,and would have four assists if his teammates – Harry Souttar in particular – converted more of his exquisite left-footed crosses.
Ever since Tim Cahill’s retirement in 2018,Australia have been searching for a dependable replacement up front.
Joe Gauci is not even two months into life at Aston Villa,one of the Premier League’s rising powers,and says he can already feel the growth in his game – thanks,in large part,to Emiliano Martinez.
With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined,and Keanu Baccus banned,Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.
Australia claimed a 2-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier,but another dysfunctional performance made it a tough night at the office.
Australia face Lebanon twice in the next five days and head into their third World Cup qualifier with an unblemished record,conceding no goals and scoring eight.