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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Bruno Fornaroli of the Perth Glory celebrates his goal during the A-League match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United at HBF Park, on November 20, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Bruno Fornaroli to be called into Socceroos WCQ squad

A change in FIFA’s eligibility rules and Graham Arnold’s lack of striking options will result in a surprise Socceroos’ call-up.

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‘Traded for a TV’: Life as a Matildas pioneer

Alison Forman knows how much more women’s football can still achieve, because memories of when the game was a “professional hobby” and players were traded for appliances will always linger, writes TILLY WERNER.

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Aleksandr Erokhin of Russia in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H European qualification football match between Russia and Cyprus on November 11, 2021 at Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Shamed FIFA bans Russia from football, World Cup

FIFA has made a sharp U-turn on its decision to allow Russia to play football under another guise, with the nation to now be excluded from international matches including World Cups.

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$MOSCOW, RUSSIA JULY 1, 2018: Volunteers unfurl a Russian national flag ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS (Photo by Anton Novoderezhkin\TASS via Getty Images)$

No anthem or flags, but no FIFA ban for Russia

Russian footballers have been told to play without their flag or anthem but FIFA has stopped short of suspending them from upcoming competitions.

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Emil Forsberg of Sweden during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match between Spain and Sweden at the Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain on November 14, 2021. (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras/DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Swedes, Czechs refuse to face Russia in WC qualifiers

FIFA is facing further criticism over its position on Russia with Sweden and Czech Republic refusing to take on the nation in upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: (RUSSIA OUT) L-R: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup final awarding ceremony at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. French and Croatian Presidents have arrived to Moscow to watch the final game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

FIFA’s idiotic attempt to ignore Russia problem

It seems as if FIFA president Gianni Infantino is doing his damnedest to pretend that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not happening, writes DAVID WALSH.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Manuel Locatelli of Italy lifts The Henri Delaunay Trophy following his team's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Winter: How disliked England can host Euro 2028

The issues with the FA bidding for tournaments is the English aren’t very popular, but there is a way forward, writes HENRY WINTER.

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Nottingham Forest's manager Martin O'Neill during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Bolton Wanderers at City Ground on May 5, 2019 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Last of football’s dinosaurs wants one last crack

Martin O’Neill talks to MATT DICKINSON about wearing Eusebio’s shorts, throwing his medal at Clough, and why, as he prepares to turn 70, he wants one more chance in the dugout.

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 20: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Council meeting at the Home of FIFA on October 20, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Football warned as boxing dropped from Olympics

FIFA’s plan to have biennial World Cups has drawn the ire of Olympic chiefs, who have raised the threat of dropping football from the Games.

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MUSCAT, OMAN - FEBRUARY 01: Mitchell Duke and Aziz Behich of Australia look dejected following their side's draw in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match between Oman and Australia at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on February 01, 2022 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Adil Al Naimi/Getty Images)

Analysis: Socceroos in a cold-sweat nightmare

The Socceroos are paying the price of Australian football’s disunity and short-sightedness over many years, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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MUSCAT, OMAN - FEBRUARY 01: Jackson Irvine of Australia looks dejected following their draw in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match between Oman and Australia at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on February 01, 2022 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Adil Al Naimi/Getty Images)

Socceroos blow puts World Cup plan in disarray

The Socceroos’ bid for World Cup qualification has suffered a huge setback after a last-gasp penalty crushed them in Oman.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tom Rogic of Australia celebrates after scoring a goal only for it to be disallowed by VAR during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Vietnam at AAMI Park on January 27, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Rogic breathes life into Socceroos’ WC campaign

The Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying campaign is back on track thanks to A Tom Rogic masterclass against Vietnam.

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Australia's head coach Graham Arnold speaks to his players during the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers group B football match between Japan and Australia, at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, on October 12, 2021. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Slater v Arnold: Coaching WC qualifier over Zoom

Contracting Covid. Zoom coaching. Blooding youngsters. Graham Arnold discusses a World Cup qualifier like no other with ROBBIE SLATER.

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HAMBURG, GERMANY - MAY 25: The FIFA World Cup is pictured at the city hall on May 25, 2006 in Hamburg, Germany. The FIFA World Cup will be presented to the public on May 26, 2006 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

How football is hurting the LGBTQ community

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar brings LGBTQ issues in football firmly to the fore given the country’s stance on homosexuality, writes MATT DICKINSON.

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CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 16: Christian Eriksen of Denmark acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Nations League Group B match between Wales and Denmark at Cardiff City Stadium on November 16, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Cardiac arrest victim chasing World Cup return

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen, who went into cardiac arrest at the European Championships, has revealed plans to play in the World Cup in Qatar.

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How $30k and passport scam launched pioneer

Dave Mitchell had to buyout his own Australian contract and enter Europe illegally before forging a groundbreaking career at some of football’s biggest clubs. ROBBIE SLATER relives it all with the Socceroos legend.

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The call that conquered Ryan’s EPL demons

Socceroos skipper Maty Ryan can still pinpoint the moment, and the single phone call from the other side of the globe that turned his European career around.

Jamie Maclaren of Australia celebrates after scoring his third goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between the Australian Socceroos and Nepal at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Thursday, October 10, 2019. (AAP Image/James Gourley) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Melbourne to host crucial Socceroos clash

The Socceroos will play in Melbourne for the first time in four years, facing off with Vietnam in a must-win World Cup qualifier in January.

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Kyah Simon of the Matildas celebrates scoring her team's only goal during game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

FIFA confirms fixtures for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Sydney has netted a major coup for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with FIFA confirming the remaining venues and dates for the landmark tournament.

Australia's midfielder Ajdin Hrustic (L) vies for the ball with China's defender Wang Shenchao during the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers football match between China and Australia, at the Sharjah Football Stadium in the Emirati city, on November 16, 2021. (Photo by AFP)

Why Socceroos’ margin for error just vanished

The Socceroos’ mild throb between the temples after a World Cup qualifying loss in Japan and draw to Saudi Arabia has developed into a full-blown migraine, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Al-Thumama Stadium during the training camp of PSV Eindhoven at the Aspire Academy on January 08, 2019 in Doha, Qatar(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Workers facing torturous conditions building World Cup stadiums

Extreme heat and ‘torturous’ conditions for migrant workers building football stadiums for the Qatar 2022 World Cup have left many with chronic kidney disease. Their stories are devastating.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Paul Pogba of France celebrates with team mates after scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

FIFA’s collision course over biennial World Cups

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s attitude that increasing the frequency of World Cups will be good for the game at all levels has staunch opponents, including UEFA and the English Premier League.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Players scuffle after Abdulelah Saad Almalki of Saudi Arabia was tackled by Ajdin Hrustic of Australia during the FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between the Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at CommBank Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Take a dive: Fake football a pain for Socceroos

A big crowd braved the rain to watch the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia, they spent much of their time watching the visitors fake injury.

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SERRAVALLE, SAN MARINO - NOVEMBER 15: Emile Smith Rowe of England celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring their team's seventh goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between San Marino and England at San Marino Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Serravalle, San Marino. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Winter: History books await as England score 10

England have secured their place in the 2022 World Cup after blasting San Marino for 10 thanks largely to Harry Kane who is set to go down in the record books, writes HENRY WINTER.

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