Socceroos

Ante Milicic has moved to Zagreb to monitor Aussies playing in Europe. This is the story of how he scouted the Socceroos World Cup squad ... including the incredible story of Fran Karacic.

The Elrich family have dealt with unimaginable heartache. For Tarek, it's time to come home.

Ray Baartz might be the only player ever to knock back the world's most famous club. Six years later, one of our greatest Socceroos almost died onfield.

Sydney FC have studied the best sporting teams on the planet. All have something in common ... and the Sky Blues are striving to replicate it.

Chris Ikonomidis still had much to learn when he arrived at Lazio as an 18-year-old. Then the World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer took him under his wing.

Adelaide United captain Isaías Sánchez grew up near Barcelona's famous Nou Camp but couldn't afford tickets. He ended up playing there. Now, he dreams of glory with Adelaide United and perhaps even the Socceroos.

Former Socceroos skipper Paul Wade is famous for marking Maradona in a World Cup qualifier. But real life has thrown up much more serious challenges than that.

There was a time, not so long ago, when A-League clubs turned their backs on Andrew Nabbout. This is the story of his remarkable transformation.

Valencia left Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan frustrated and confused. Then Brighton stepped in.

There's one thing Bert van Marwijk needs to master when he takes over the Socceroos. It was the secret to Guus Hiddink's success.