If asked to name your favourite footballer, you’d probably opt for one of the all-time greats. The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona would top most lists, with the occasional hometown hero or fan favourite thrown into the mix. One thing is...
After more than a decade of unprecedented controversy, tumultuous preparations and a dramatic qualification campaign, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. Middle Eastern nation Qatar is hosting the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world, symbolic of the...
From an Egyptian refugee camp to the Socceroos. Garang Kuol’s journey to the top is one of remarkable dedication and perseverance against the odds. Kuol is poised to become the youngest Australian to ever play at the FIFA World Cup. Touted as Australian football’s...
For most, a call up to play for your nation would be an opportunity that couldn’t be passed up. But for 18-year-old Cristian Volpato, it’s much more complex. Volpato was born in Sydney’s inner-West to Italian parents and can represent either Australia or Italy on the...
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has always been controversial. From the moment Qatar was awarded the 22nd edition of the tournament in 2010, allegations of corruption marred celebrations of the first world cup hosted in the Arab world. Since then, Qatar’s appalling human...
The Socceroos defied the odds at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a record-breaking run on the world’s biggest stage. Here’s the best moments from the Socceroos campaign.
