Miyaichi and Honda named in Japan squad for Azerbaijan friendly

Miyaichi and Honda named in Japan squad for Azerbaijan friendly
The Samurai Blue have named a squad of Europe-based stars and local talent for the friendly with the Euro...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, East Asia

Australians abroad: Everton’s Cahill sees red on final day, Langerak’s DFB-Pokal final heroics

Australians abroad: Everton's Cahill sees red on final day, Langerak's DFB-Pokal final heroics
The Socceroos superstar was given his marching orders after the final whistle following an incident with ...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Australians abroad: Kennedy returns with goal but early substitution, Bresciano stars in UAE

Australians abroad: Kennedy returns with goal but early substitution, Bresciano stars in UAE
The beanpole Socceroos striker got on the scoresheet on his return from a back problem, while Matt McKay,...

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Category:Al Nasr SC, All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe

Australians abroad: Kennedy returns with goal but worryingly replaced at break, Bresciano stars in UAE

Australians abroad: Kennedy returns with goal but worryingly replaced at break, Bresciano stars in UAE
The Socceroos striker got on the scoresheet on his return but had to be replaced at the break due to back...

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Category:Al Nasr SC, All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe

Japan’s Bundesliga champion Shinji Kagawa wins the Goal.com readers’ Asian Player of the Month for April

Japan's Bundesliga champion Shinji Kagawa wins the Goal.com readers' Asian Player of the Month for April
The votes are in and the readers have had their say following this week's Asian Best XI announcement, wit...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asians In Europe, Australia

Former Socceroo defender Craig Moore considers move abroad due to lack of post-playing career jobs in Australian football

Former Socceroo defender Craig Moore considers move abroad due to lack of post-playing career jobs in Australian football
The former defender misses full-time involvement in the game and wants a leading front office role, but h...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Craig Moore

Ali Al Habsi, Shinji Kagawa, Yasser Al Qahtani & Son Heung-Min – Who should be the Asian player of the month for April?

Ali Al Habsi, Shinji Kagawa, Yasser Al Qahtani & Son Heung-Min - Who should be the Asian player of the month for April?
Goal.com has announced its Asian Best XI for April, so now we want to give the readers the chance to vote...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asians In Europe, Australia

Goal.com’s Asian Best XI for April: Al Habsi, Kagawa & Al Qahtani make the list

Goal.com's Asian Best XI for April: Al Habsi, Kagawa & Al Qahtani make the list
Goal.com casts a studious eye over the best performers from the world's biggest continent this month

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Category:Al Sadd, Al Shabab, Al-Rayyan, Ali Al Habsi, All Tags:

Australians abroad: Cahill scores past Schwarzer while Dortmund’s Langerak gets a rare start

Australians abroad: Cahill scores past Schwarzer while Dortmund's Langerak gets a rare start
Everton's Socceroos midfielder netted just his third goal of the season, while Aussie keepers Adam Federi...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Australians abroad: Holman scores on return for AZ, Rhys Williams back from injury early

Australians abroad: Holman scores on return for AZ, Rhys Williams back from injury early
The Aston Villa-bound Socceroo returned to action with a goal in the Dutch Eredivisie, while Adam Federic...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

AFC Champions League Match Day 4 Results – Tuesday

AFC Champions League Match Day 4 Results - Tuesday
Goal.com rounds up all the exciting action from Tuesday's fourth matchday of the Asian Champions League f...

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Category:Al Hilal, Al Shabab, Al-Arabi SC-D??a, All, Asia Tags: , ,

Brad Jones happy he could play a part in Liverpool’s FA Cup run

Brad Jones happy he could play a part in Liverpool's FA Cup run
The third-choice Australian keeper was delighted that he could play a part in helping the Reds beat their...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Bradley Jones

Australians abroad: Brad Jones helps Liverpool into FA Cup final, Adam Federici’s Reading close in on promotion

Australians abroad: Brad Jones helps Liverpool into FA Cup final, Adam Federici's Reading close in on promotion
Liverpool's third-choice keeper held his own in the FA Cup semifinal although Tim Cahill was unusually ou...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia Tags:

Utrecht’s Socceroo Tommy Oar: Winner against Excelsior boosts my case for regular gametime but I need to find consistency

Utrecht's Socceroo Tommy Oar: Winner against Excelsior boosts my case for regular gametime but I need to find consistency
The 20-year-old, who has been billed as the 'next Harry Kewell' in Australia, has struggled for first-tea...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Eredivisie

Australians abroad: Aston Villa’s Chris Herd nets maiden strike at Liverpool, James Troisi runs riot in Turkey

Australians abroad: Aston Villa's Chris Herd nets maiden strike at Liverpool, James Troisi runs riot in Turkey
The young Australian midfielder scored his first senior goal for the Villans with a fine strike at Anfiel...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Aston Villa

Philippines’ AFC Challenge Cup hero Phil Younghusband wins Goal.com readers’ Asian Player of the Month for March

Philippines' AFC Challenge Cup hero Phil Younghusband wins Goal.com readers' Asian Player of the Month for March
The votes are in and the readers have had their say following this week's Asian Best XI announcement, wit...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asians In Europe, Australia

Koo Ja-Cheol, Suchao Nuchnum or Shinji Kagawa – Who should be the Asian player of the month for March?

Koo Ja-Cheol, Suchao Nuchnum or Shinji Kagawa - Who should be the Asian player of the month for March?
Goal.com has announced its Asian Best XI for March, so now we want to give the readers the chance to vote...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asians In Europe, Australia

Goal.com’s Asian Best XI for March – Shinji Kagawa, Suchao Nuchnum & Koo Ja-Cheol make the team

Goal.com's Asian Best XI for March - Shinji Kagawa, Suchao Nuchnum & Koo Ja-Cheol make the team
Goal.com's monthly feature from the world's biggest continent has a new format, drawing on all of our reg...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe

Australians abroad: Holman goes from AZ’s hero to villain, Oar, McGowan & Troisi score vital goals

Australians abroad: Holman goes from AZ's hero to villain, Oar, McGowan & Troisi score vital goals
The midweek Europa League hero had helped AZ Alkmaar level against Vitesse before being sent off, while T...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia Tags:

Australians abroad: Kennedy strikes in Japan, Rukavytsya helps Hertha Berlin to vital win

Australians abroad: Kennedy strikes in Japan, Rukavytsya helps Hertha Berlin to vital win
The big Nagoya Grampus striker claimed his third strike of the season, while Chris Herd and Tim Cahill ha...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

AFC Executive Committee makes extensive changes to Asian Player of the Year award

AFC Executive Committee makes extensive changes to Asian Player of the Year award
Three separate players will now receive awards from the confederation, and the ceremony will be reschedul...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, China/Hong Kong

Everton’s Tim Cahill: I was due a goal

Everton's Tim Cahill: I was due a goal
The Australia international scored just his second of the season with an instinctive finish against the B...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, England

Australians abroad: Everton’s Cahill returns to scorer’s list, Fulham’s Schwarzer battles again

Australians abroad: Everton's Cahill returns to scorer's list, Fulham's Schwarzer battles again
The Socceroos star scored just his second goal of the season for the Toffees, while there were strikes fo...

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Category:Alex Brosque, All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe

Tim Cahill looked ‘fresh and full of energy’, says Everton assistant manager Steve Round

Tim Cahill looked 'fresh and full of energy', says Everton assistant manager Steve Round
The Australia international scored just his second goal for the campaign with a smart header against Sund...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, England

Australians abroad: Schwarzer mistake costs Fulham, Kennedy nets for Nagoya Grampus

Australians abroad: Schwarzer mistake costs Fulham, Kennedy nets for Nagoya Grampus
The evergreen Australian keeper fumbled Gary Gardner's shot allowing Aston Villa to edge the Cottagers, w...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Bolton’s Japanese flyer Ryo Miyaichi wins Goal.com readers’ Asian Player of the Month award for February

Bolton's Japanese flyer Ryo Miyaichi wins Goal.com readers' Asian Player of the Month award for February
The votes are in and the readers have had their say following this week's Asian Best XI announcement, wit...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asians In Europe, Australia

World Player of the Week: Wojciech Szczesny – Arsenal & Poland

World Player of the Week: Wojciech Szczesny - Arsenal & Poland
Join Goal.com in saluting another player worthy of global recognition

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Category:Africans In Europe, Africans In Italy, Africans In Spain, All, Americas Tags:

Australians abroad: Rukavytsya and Jedinak score winners, another assist for AZ’s Holman

Australians abroad: Rukavytsya and Jedinak score winners, another assist for AZ's Holman
The Ukraine-born attacker netted a crucial winner for struggling Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga, while E...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Goal.com’s Asian Best XI for February – Ryo Miyaichi, Ashkan Dejagah & Harry Kewell make the cut

Goal.com's Asian Best XI for February - Ryo Miyaichi, Ashkan Dejagah & Harry Kewell make the cut
Goal.com's monthly feature from the world's biggest continent has a new format, drawing on all of our reg...

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Category:All, AlNejmeh, Asia, Asian Champions League, Asian Editorials

Australians abroad: Brett Holman provides the assists, Adam Federici keeps another clean sheet

Australians abroad: Brett Holman provides the assists, Adam Federici keeps another clean sheet
The AZ Alkmaar attacker was crucial in the 3-3 draw with Heerenveen, while Mark Schwarzer and Adam Federi...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia Tags:

Rangers’ Matt McKay set for move to South Korea club Busan I’Park – report

Rangers' Matt McKay set for move to South Korea club Busan I'Park - report
The former Brisbane Roar star has had a difficult time since moving to the Scottish champions and his age...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Korea

Australia international Rhys Williams pens new four-and-a-half year deal with Middlesbrough

Australia international Rhys Williams pens new four-and-a-half year deal with Middlesbrough
The highly sought-after talent has signed a long-term deal with the promotion hopefuls, and reiterated he...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Bolton

Australians abroad: AZ Alkmaar’s Brett Holman withdrawn early, while Monchengladbach’s Mathew Leckie gets extended run

Australians abroad: AZ Alkmaar's Brett Holman withdrawn early, while Monchengladbach's Mathew Leckie gets extended run
It was a lean weekend for the Australians in Europe, with a host of stars not in action, while Adam Feder...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia Tags:

Promising Socceroo Rhys Williams in talks with Middlesbrough about new long-term contract

Promising Socceroo Rhys Williams in talks with Middlesbrough about new long-term contract
The Australian has attracted interest from Newcastle, Liverpool, Bolton and West Bromwich but is in discu...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Bolton

Official: Socceroo David Carney joins Uzbek giants Bunyodkor

Official: Socceroo David Carney joins Uzbek giants Bunyodkor
The left-sided Australian has found a new home in uncharted territory, joining the Uzbek champions after ...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Bunyodkor

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi would prefer to stay in Europe despite Chinese interest

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi would prefer to stay in Europe despite Chinese interest
The Kayserispor man has been in prolific form of late following a pay dispute with his Turkish club. Subs...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, China/Hong Kong

World Player of the Week: Kennedy Mweene – Zambia

World Player of the Week: Kennedy Mweene - Zambia
Join Goal.com in saluting another player worthy of global recognition

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Category:2012 Africa Cup of Nations, All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia Tags:

Australians abroad: AZ Alkmaar’s Holman provides another assist, Schwarzer helps Fulham hang on

Australians abroad: AZ Alkmaar's Holman provides another assist, Schwarzer helps Fulham hang on
The Netherlands-based Socceroo once again played a big part in AZ Alkmaar's success, while Tim Cahill's E...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Socceroo David Carney begins trial with Uzbek giants Bunyodkor

Socceroo David Carney begins trial with Uzbek giants Bunyodkor
The Australia international left Spanish club Alcorcon after a disappointing six months in Madrid and has...

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Category:All, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia, Bunyodkor

Ange Postecoglou ends speculation of a Brisbane Roar return for Rangers midfielder Matt McKay

Ange Postecoglou ends speculation of a Brisbane Roar return for Rangers midfielder Matt McKay
The A-League champions won't entertain a return for the Rangers outcast, as long as the Scottish club hol...

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Category:All, Ange Postecoglou, Asia, Asians In Europe, Australia

Eamon Zayed ‘honoured’ to be named Goal.com’s World Player of the Week

Eamon Zayed 'honoured' to be named Goal.com's World Player of the Week
The Libyan striker was over the moon to earn recognition for his hat-trick in an Iran Pro League match by...

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Category:2012 Africa Cup of Nations, Africans In Europe, All, Americas, Asia Tags: ,

World Player of the Week: Eamon Zayed – Persepolis

World Player of the Week: Eamon Zayed - Persepolis
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Category:2012 Africa Cup of Nations, Africans In Europe, All, Americas, Asia Tags:

Australians abroad: Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer returns at Manchester City after two-month injury, Everton’s Tim Cahill replaced at half time

Australians abroad: Fulham's Mark Schwarzer returns at Manchester City after two-month injury, Everton's Tim Cahill replaced at half time
The veteran Socceroos keeper made some excellent reflex saves on his return after a spinal injury, while ...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia

Al Ahli’s Omani striker Amad Al Hosni wins Goal.com readers’ player of the month for January

Al Ahli's Omani striker Amad Al Hosni wins Goal.com readers' player of the month for January
The votes are in and the readers have had their say following this week's Asian Best XI announcement, wit...

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Category:Ahli Geddh, Al Hosni Amad, All, Asia, Asians In Europe

Goal.com’s Asian Best XI for January – Shinji Kagawa, Javad Nekounam & many more get the nod

Goal.com's Asian Best XI for January - Shinji Kagawa, Javad Nekounam & many more get the nod
Goal.com's monthly feature from the world's biggest continent has a new format, drawing on all of our reg...

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Category:All, Asia, Asian Editorials, Asians In Europe, Australia