Alessandro Circati has just three international caps to his name, but the Perth SC and Glory product already looms as the Socceroos’ starting centre-back for the next decade.
Ben Smith
One game into the pivotal third phase of their World Cup qualifying campaign, and the Socceroos are already facing some “harsh truths” following their shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
A 10-man Socceroos have stuttered out of the blocks in their opening third-round AFC Asian Qualifier as they fell to a dismal 1-0 loss to Bahrain on the Gold Coast.
They may be ranked 66 places lower than Australia, but Socceroos Kye Rowles and Mitchell Duke are treating Bahrain with the utmost respect ahead of their World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has noticed a difference in wunderkind Nestory Irankunda since his off-season move to Bayern Munich — and it bodes well for the national team.
Optimism is abounding within the Socceroos squad, with added depth and the rise of several first-team players giving Australia a shot in the arm ahead of a pivotal phase of World Cup qualifying.
Three West Australian products will fly to Queensland next week as the Socceroos begin what they hope will be their final qualifying phase before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has backed Adam Taggart to keep himself in the mix for World Cup selection as the countdown to North America in 2026 hits two years.
Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja says he is confused as to why the Socceroos are playing against ‘a country that our government doesn’t even recognise’ when they meet Palestine in Perth.
Jackson Barrett
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has vowed to swing the changes ahead of their clash with Palestine on Tuesday night, with three WA boys firming for a chance to start in their hometown.
Socceroos winger Martin Boyle has given his endorsement to Australia’s young guns and backed wunderkind Nestory Irankunda to flourish in the next stage of his career.
The last time the Socceroos came to Perth, Perth Glory skipper Adam Taggart was watching on in the stands. On Tuesday night, he might get a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.
It has been almost two decades since Gethin Jones last spent time in Perth, but the WA-born, Welsh-raised full-back is making the most of his time back in his place of birth.
Socceroos young gun Alessandro Circati says winning his second international cap in front of friends and family in his hometown would be a dream come true.
After a a dizzying past year which has improved with each passing month, Perth-product Cam Burgess says representing the Socceroos in front of friends and family would be the icing on the cake.
Striker Mitch Duke is unsure how much longer he can contend with cameos from the bench at club level if he wants to continue leading the line for the Socceroos.
George Clarke
Australia have the chance to hold all major senior ICC trophies if the men win the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Scott Bailey
Sandeep Lamichhane will not participate at the T20 World Cup for Nepal after the legspinner's US visa application was again rejected.
Staff Writers
Former teen prodigy Daniel Arzani believes he has become a more well-rounded footballer and human as he returns to the Socceroos set-up after a six-year hiatus.
Jacob Shteyman
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has lauded Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart’s leadership skills and says the striker will be part of his leadership group for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
There will be a local flavour to the Socceroos’ first game in WA since 2016, with three Perth products named in Graham Arnold’s side to face Bangladesh and Palestine.
Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.
Alessandro Circati left Perth as a teenager to pursue his dreams; when he returns for his first game in his hometown since his departure, he will do so as one of the Socceroos’ highest-rated young prospects.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says the pedal will be firmly planted to the floor when they head to Perth as he targets a higher seeding in the next phase of World Cup qualification.