News about Ajdin Hrustic
Following a huge A-League season, Australia's shortest footballer defies his stature to earn a Socceroos callup
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March 16, 2024
Big things can come in small packages, as diminutive Aussie midfielder Josh Nisbet has proven after getting his maiden Socceroos callup by coach Graham Arnold
New Zealand clash set to be a testing ground for young Socceroos pressing for selection in the World Cup qualifiers to kick off next month
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October 17, 2023
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits he has selection 'headaches' ahead of the start of Australia's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign next month in Melbourne
Alex Robertson of Manchester City is a surprise inclusion in the Socceroos team's match against Ecuador
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March 13, 2023
Alex Robertson (pictured left), a Manchester City midfielder, is expected to declare his allegiance to Australia after being selected in the Socceroos squad for two upcoming friendlies against Ecuador. Coach Graham Arnold is also confident that he will convince Cristian Volpato (pictured right) - who is eligible for Italy - to follow Robertson's example and become a future Socceroo.
Before the Asian Cup, Graham Arnold says his main aim is to be 'the best Socceroos team in history.'
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March 2, 2023
As he tries to convince a group of dual-eligible players to stay in Australia ahead of the 2024 Asian Cup, socceroos manager Graham Arnold (pictured left) has confirmed that he will continue to widen the net globally. Cristian Volpato (right), Manchester City playmaker Alex Robertson, and Huddersfield goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic are only two of the new faces he is targeting.
Napoli is one of the top candidates to win the Serie A after AC Milan, Juventus, and Inter Milan
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January 4, 2023
Serie A is finally back! There has been no top-flight action in Italy since November 13, with a long break for the World Cup and the festive season. Fortunately for those with Calcio withdrawal symptoms, the game is back in a big dollop on Wednesday, with a full slate of ten Serie A games distributed fairly throughout the day. ALVISE CAGNAZZO provides us with the state of play at all 20 of the clubs ahead of its return.
How will Socceroos line up in US, Canada and Mexico for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener?
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December 7, 2022
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and Australia's Daily Mail Australia has taken out the crystal ball and boldly predicted who will wear the gold jersey. Harry Souttar, Garang Kuol, and Keanu Baccus (pictured) all appear to be pick locks, but Marco Tilio and Joel King will have to prove themselves.
How Graham Arnold won one of Australia's biggest victories as a Socceroos make World Cup history
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November 30, 2022
Graham Arnold, the socceroos boss, has achieved what many considered impossible - qualifying for the round of 16 in Qatar at the World Cup. Not bad for a coach who is leading Australia's 'worst ever' team. In recent years, Arnold has been a point of contention for criticism, but those who called for his dismissal are now eating their words.
Australia vs. Denmark 2022: Team news, kick-off time, television network, and stream, head-to-head
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November 27, 2022
After defeating Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday, Australia is on the verge of emulating the class of 2006. Graham Arnold's men will progress and become only the second socceroos team in history to reach the Round of 16 at the tournament after a draw against Denmark. Mitchell Duke's header was the difference between Australia and Tunisia in the first game after a 4-1 loss at the hands of France.
Socceroos tumble down the FIFA rankings ahead of 'very, very physical' Tunisia World Cup match
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November 26, 2022
The latest FIFA world rankings have added insult to injury for the Socceroos ahead of their must-win World Cup match against Tunisia tonight that will make or break their chances of progression from a very tough Group D in Qatar
Nathaniel Atkinson has been ruled out of the World Cup tie against Tunisia, which is a blow for the Socceroos
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November 25, 2022
Nathaniel Atkinson has been ruled out of Australia's match against Tunisia on Saturday, but Ajdin Hrustic has been named fit to start in a big boost for the Socceroos. In the 4-1 loss to France on Wednesday morning (AEDT), Atkinson sustained an ankle injury, and was shown with ice strapped to the start after the match. The right-back did not train on Friday and is expected to be replaced by full-back Fran Karacic, with Thomas Deng and Milos Degenek as viable options.
Tunisia v Australia - World Cup 2022: Team news, kick-off time, TV channel, stream, head-to-head
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November 23, 2022
They are locked in Group D on zero points on Saturday and know that a victory over their African rivals will give them a chance to progress to the knockout stages. However, the Socceroos will not be able to play. Tunisia demonstrated their mettle in a tense 0-0 draw with dark horses Denmark and will happily go toe with Arnold's physical presence in Al-Wakrah.
With a comeback at the World Cup, Graham Arnold hits a French celebrity who doesn't know any Socceroos
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November 22, 2022
Graham Arnold, Australia's coach, has struck back at a French star who said he had never heard of a single Socceroos player with a signature one-liner. In their cup opener on Tuesday night (Wednesday 0600 AEDT), the Socceroos are given the opportunity to upset reigning champions France, and some believe they are playing the best Aussie team to be in a World Cup.
How socceroos plan to imitate France's triumph as the defending FIFA World Cup champions
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November 18, 2022
With a new generation of Sudanese-Australian talent coming through, Australia's proud history of multiculturalism in football is evolving. And they are set to emulate the success of defending FIFA World Cup champions France who have also embraced the talent of African migrants
The Socceroos have released squad numbers for the World Cup, but we're still have questions about the team's history against France
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November 15, 2022
Before the World Cup in Qatar, socceroos coach Graham Arnold (pictured left) has announced the squad numbers of his players, but who will play against France on November 23 remains unknown. Defender Bailey Wright (pictured inset) was given the number eight jersey but it would be a surprise in the eyes of many if he starts from the outset against Les Blues.
In Qatar and Socceroos matches, the complete fixture and Australian kickoff times of 2022 FIFA World Cup were used
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November 9, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar from November 21 to December 19, where the Socceroos will make their fifth-straight appearance in the tournament. Here's what you need to hear about how and when to watch from Down Under.
With Ajdin Hrustic in question for the FIFA World Cup due to injury, the Socceroos dealt a SAVAGE blow
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October 21, 2022
Socceroos key midfielder Ajdin Hrustic is the latest player to suffer an injury problem at the worst possible time, however two defenders have returned in a timely boost for coach Graham Arnold ahead of the opening match against France in Qatar in November
The Socceroos have not lost in Qatar, according to Graham Arnold
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October 4, 2022
When asked whether Australia's results at the World Cup would determine his destiny, Graham Arnold said, "I'm not coaching for my career." The 59-year-old has a point, because only the most ardent supporters of Socceroos expect them to make it out of a group containing reigning champions France, Denmark, and Tunisia. One point has been earned across six games in Australia's last two World Cup appearances, and it's been 12 years since they last celebrated a triumph on football's biggest stage.
As coach Graham Arnold selects seven debutants, Tom Rogic is ruled out on the Socceroos squad to face NZ
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September 14, 2022
After Graham Arnold announced seven debutants to face New Zealand ahead of the World Cup in November, star midfielder Tom Rogic (pictured) was the glaring omission in the Socceroos squad. Rogic, 29, has played for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship in England.
In trans-Tasman friendly matches against Socceroos, Newcastle striker Chris Wood will lead Kiwis
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September 12, 2022
New Zealand have named Newcastle United striker Chris Wood and Empoli full-back Liberato Cacace in their squad to face Australia ahead of the Socceroos World Cup campaign however a host of A-League players have missed out