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World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos

Socceroos midfielder Max Balard and uncapped defender Jack Iredale are determined to seize their tickets to a maiden World Cup.

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Canada 0-1 Australia: international men’s football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos defeat Les Rouges as Nestory Irankunda snatches a goal with the visitors’ only shot on target at Stade Saputo in Montreal

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Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

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Tony Popovic expects more confident Socceroos in second clash with New Zealand

The Socceroos coach has called for his side to play with more ‘confidence and belief’ but is no certainty to back his most dynamic young talents from the start

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Popovic expects more 'confident and positive' Socceroos

Tony Popovic wasn't satisfied with the Socceroos' 1-0 win over New Zealand but has reason to expect a better performance in their second match.

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Inside meeting where Socceroos drew a line in the sand

Tony Popovic is not concerned with the past glories of his Socceroos as he looks for 26 players who can live by his elite standards for next year's World Cup.

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Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

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Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

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Emerging talent wants to fill Socceroo's big shoes

Max Balard is yet to earn his first Socceroos cap but knows there are opportunities for midfielders after Jackson Irvine's injury.

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Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival

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'Aussie Kante' Balard taking different road to the top

New Socceroo Max Balard has taken a winding road to his first call-up and the NAC Breda midfielder is ready to show what he is capable of.

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Nestory Irankunda dropped for Socceroos’ crunch World Cup qualifiers

Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda has been dropped while Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant has been handed an unexpected international lifeline

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Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.

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Balard, Hall join treble-winning Mariners exodus

Overseas-bound Max Balard has exercised a clause in his contract to leave Central Coast Mariners, while defender Dan Hall has joined ALM new boys Auckland FC.

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Mariners into GF after contentious ALM win over Sydney

Central Coast Mariners will play Melbourne Victory in next week's A-League Men grand final after a 0-0 (2-1) win against Sydney FC.

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Bid for treble glory keeps Mariners celebrations on ice

Central Coast Mariners are refusing to celebrate their trophy-laden season as they look to add the A-League Men championship to their collection.

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Sydney can't clock off to Mariners' Fergie Time threat

Sydney FC ought to be wary of a Central Coast side who have made a habit of scoring late, says Mariners midfielder Max Balard.

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Mariners clinch ALM premiership with win over Adelaide

Jacob Farrell and Max Balard have scored in a 2-0 win over Adelaide to secure a first A-League Men premiership for the Central Coast Mariners in 12 years.

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Mobile Mariners turn to Asia after moving top of ALM

A 2-0 win at Western United has taken Central Coast Mariners one step closer to the A-League Men premiership, next stop Kyrgyzstan and the AFC Cup.

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Mariners strike late to maintain ALM top-spot battle

Max Balard's dramatic late winner against Melbourne City has helped the Mariners keep the heat on Wellington in the battle for the A-League Men premiership.

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