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Old coaching ties run deep for Socceroos, Japan bosses

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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Japan a happy breeding ground for Socceroos

A plethora of Socceroos players and coaches have plied their trade in Japan and reaped the benefits - including coach Tony Popovic.

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Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster

Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.

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Fit-again Riley McGree ready to fire with Socceroos

It will take moments of quality for the Socceroos to get a result against the odds against Japan, but Riley McGree believes he can bring that.

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Free kick wizard Hrustic ready for another Japan moment

Ajdin Hrustic has had a tough run since his magical free-kick against Japan three years ago but is ready to repeat his trick if called upon.

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Rising sons, shifting shadows: how Japan football left Australia in the shade

Samurai Blue once felt inferior to the Socceroos, but a 60-team J League has created such depth that Australia enter the World Cup qualifier as underdogs

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Luke Brattan relishing long-awaited Socceroos recall

Luke Brattan's decorated club career hasn't been recognised with a Socceroos cap yet but he is still dreaming after receiving a recall under Tony Popovic.

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Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

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Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

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Lewis Miller riding his Socceroos redemption story

After Lewis Miller's Asian Cup redemption moment in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against China, he has his sights set on staying in Tony Popovic's plans.

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'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

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Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says the win over China will count for nothing if Australia can't produce a strong display against Japan in a World Cup qualifier.

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Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

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Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos’ World Cup campaign back on track after vital win over China

Socceroos get Tony Popovic-era off to winning start with 3-1 victory as Lewis Miller, Craig Goodwin and Nishan Velupillay goals seal points

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Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos recovered after going a goal down in the first half to secure a crucial 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval

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Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Melbourne City attacker Mathew Leckie is no certainty to feature in their A-League Men season opener but is confident he can quickly hit his straps.

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Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

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Popovic expects instant happiness as Socceroos coach

Tony Popovic expects to be instantly happy when he makes his debut as Socceroos coach in a World Cup qualifier against China in Adelaide.

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New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift

Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.

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Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China

Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.

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Low expectations in China put pressure on Socceroos in World Cup qualifying

Anything would be a bonus for Australia’s opponents in Adelaide, who are still looking for a first point in this stage of qualification

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Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.

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Luongo, Metcalfe ruled out of World Cup qualifiers

The Socceroos have been dealt a double blow ahead of World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan, with Massimo Luongo and Connor Metcalfe cut down by injury.

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Luongo back in Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.

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