Anna Harrington

Tokyo-bound for @AAPSport and @AAPNewswire today to cover the @Socceroos’ huge World Cup qualifier and bring plenty of interviews and stories in the lead-up. Absolutely buzzing ✨

We have tonight confirmed the appointment of Mal Impiombato as Football Director, reinforcing the club’s commitment to strengthening its football structure and long-term strategy. Impiombato brings over 20 years of elite football management experience, having shaped programs across multiple A-League clubs and national competitions.  Read more here: wsw.football/4vdI0F7 #WSW

Words are meaningless. "Elites" - PVO went to Scots College, worked for Tony Abbott and is a uni lecturer and journalist BRS went to Hale, is the son of a judge and general and was feted by billionaires. But please go on about how "timid elites" are the problem.

The two Frankston players were cross-examined by St Kilda lawyer Michael Borsky KC for a combined time of more than an hour. Regardless of the outcome, there has already been a lot to deter players from speaking up if they believe they hear a slur during a game.

The simple answer to coefficient concerns is that if you want to stop an NPL side being in the ACL2, then A-Liga clubs should git gud and not let them make the final of the Australia Cup. Perhaps they could start by scoring a goal against them in the R16, QF, or SF.

Andrew Redmayne was summoned to a meeting at Sydney FC’s training ground last season where the goalkeeper was told it was in his best interest to retire. He ignored their advice and tomorrow plays his 300th A-League game. Signed on for next year too. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/VNQNnCEj

Mitch Duke will never die wondering, that’s for sure. A terrific interview and story by @joannaguelas for @aap_sports

LATE CHANGE: Ed Richards (knee soreness) has been withdrawn from tonight’s squad, and has been replaced by Lachie McNeil #AFLDogsDons

Few people are more excited for the @Socceroos to face @MilliTakimlar at the @FIFAWorldCup than @AzizBehich. A pleasure to chat with Aziz for @aap_sports about a country and people close to his heart and the challenge that awaits. thecourier.com.au/story/9213424/…

@DamirKulas Thank you! Hope you’re well!

@AnnaHarrington Great read and insights. Thanks for sharing.

Something I initially missed with Türkiye’s qualification and opening game clash with the Socceroos is just how special of an occasion it will be for Aziz Behich (should he play) given his Turkish background.

A report from the Leicester Mercury indicates Harry Souttar has taken another step towards his long-awaited return from injury, playing 45-minutes in an internal fixture during the international break.

@ejburke_ You poor thing! Rest up and let me know if there’s anything you need ❤️

sometimes u go to the drs with a stomach ache and u get some tests done, other times u go to the drs with a stomache ache and u end up in the er and having emergency surgery that afternoon to have a complex cyst removed and receive an endometriosis diagnosis 🤪🤪🤪

The moment Iraq qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years

He's done it again! There'll be two Australian coaches at this year's @FIFAWorldCup with Graham Arnold leading Iraq back to the world's biggest sporting event, with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in Mexico. It ends a 40-year drought for the Lions of Mesopotamia #AussieDNA

the magnetude of this achievement by Graham Arnold and Iraq really cannot be understated 16 matches in the 1st/2nd rounds 2 games in an unequal mini group at 🇸🇦 2 more GAMES H/A v 🇦🇪 Arab Cup QF WWIII looking like they can't travel/field a team FINALLY success v 🇧🇴 MABROOK 🇮🇶

Aussie coach Graham Arnold has done it in an intercontinental playoff again: leading Iraq to qualifcation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Mesopotamia will join France, Norway, and Senegal in Group I. @ESPNAusNZ

Group D is now confirmed for our #FIFAWorldCup campaign. 🇦🇺 v 🇹🇷 - 14.6.26 - 2:00pm AEST 🇺🇸 v 🇦🇺 - 20.6.26 - 5:00am AEST 🇵🇾 v 🇦🇺 26.6.26 - 12:00pm AEST #Socceroos

@StuartRandall yes

Og not overly. Impressed with Jordy

Interview with Graham Arnold for @aap_sports on taking 'one of the toughest jobs in the world' and helping Iraq qualify for their first World Cup in 40 years. Arnold reckons it would awaken a sleeping giant the way the 2005 Socceroos did. aapnews.aap.com.au/news/arnold-ou…