There's this weird idea among a lot of the media that national teams, of whatever code/gender, are less so competing to win games but more so competing to prove their cultural prowess and earn respect among casuals or newcomers. It's quite weird.
Six changes to the Starting XI to face Paraguay 📋
Cristian Volpato makes first #Socceroos start 💪
Lucas Herrington makes #FIFAWorldCup debut 🫶
🇵🇾 v 🇦🇺 - 25.6.26 - 7:00pm local
🇵🇾 v 🇦🇺 - 26.6.26 - 12:00pm AEST
📱💻📺 Live on SBS & SBS On Demand
It’s pumping already at @FedSquare Melbourne
2 hours out, we’re full already.
It’ll be the same all around the country today.
Live sites, boardrooms, universities, schools..
@socceroos mania has taken hold.
Former Melbourne City academy coach & ex-Western United captain Alessandro Diamanti is reportedly set to become head coach of Cesena in Serie B.
He will replace Ashley Cole, who lasted 8 games.
The ex-Italy international has been back in his homeland working on his badges.