Australia World Cup News

At the time of writing, the Premier League wrapped up merely four days ago, and for Liverpool , Anfield bade farewell to a true legend on Sunday as Jamie Carragher made his final appearance in a Red shirt.

Harry Kewell should be part of Australia's tottering World Cup campaign even if he's not ready to play, says Fox Sports football expert Andy Harper.

Josh Kennedy returns to the Socceroos after nearly a year out of the national team for next month's three crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Holger Osieck will name the Socceroos squad on Thursday that will be charged with the responsibility of guiding Australia to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

EXCLUSIVE: Harry Kewell is fit and hungry for football but the Socceroos legend has been ignored by coach Holger Osieck for Australia's do-or-die World Cup qualifiers next month.

Football Federation Australia has pushed the end of the A-League season back even further, with the 2013/14 grand final to be contested on May 4 - the latest finish ever.

Australia's presence in the English Premier League could hit a new low next season as the future of two Socceroos stars hangs in the balance.

Football Federation Australia will push the finale of the A-League season to its latest finish, with a May grand final bringing the competition into line with the European season - but potentially causing significant scheduling headaches with competing local winter codes.

Australia's Central Coast Mariners operate under a salary cap of $2.48 million, approximately a quarter of what Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande pays Argentine star Dario Conca.

Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he's yet to be offered a new contract at Fulham but isn't worried about his future beyond this season.

Defender Jade North admits the Socceroos have their back against the wall as they eye a World Cup berth but says it's Asian heavyweights Japan who'll be fearful heading into their key clash next month.

HIS international career looked dead and buried, but Harry Kewell could be on the verge of miraculously ending his 12-month Socceroos exile.

Australia had several players involved in leagues around the world on Saturday and there were plenty of goals to be had.

Central Coast youngsters Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury have earned spots in the Socceroos Australian-based training squad ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

DEVONPORT'S forwards will be in the spotlight when they are pitted against one of Australia's most decorated soccer stars later this month.

THE next Socceroos coach, whether it's next month or after next year's World Cup, should be an Australian.

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has urged Football Federation Australia and the A-League to time next season's domestic competition to finish in May to allow for the nation's locally based World Cup players to arrive in Brazil ready for action - should Australia qualify for its third consecutive World Cup.

Ian Rush smiles as he looks out on the vast expanse of the MCG and says with understatement: ''I don't think it'll be hard to persuade the lads to want to come and play on this.'' Rush is in town to promote Liverpool's historic visit to Australia, where it will play its first game in this country at the famous old stadium against Melbourne Victory ... (more)

THE nation's best goalkeeping coaches are calling Tasmania home this week as part of a Football Federation Australia Advanced Level Two coaching course.

The Central Coast Mariners recovered from their Grand Final celebrations and got a vital Champions League result as they defeated Suwon 1-0 in Korea on Tuesday night.