Graham Arnold

Socceroos coach blasts 'dangerous and unacceptable' Bangladesh pitch

Australia coach Graham Arnold has lashed out at the "dangerous and unacceptable" pitch in Bangladesh for their football World Cup qualifier, saying he was stressed all match about potential injuries.

‘Bangladesh improving’: Australia coach Arnold praises counterpart Cabrera

The Australia coach did not hesitate to criticise the playing surface offered at Kings Arena.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers / Irankunda, Azrani in Australia squad for Bangladesh match

Australia coach Graham Arnold has included 18-year-old Nestory Irankunda in his 25-man squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine, days after the Bayern Munich-bound winger complained about being overlooked for selection.

Socceroos focused on football for Palestine game

Australia coach Graham Arnold said it has been "quite stressful" preparing to play Palestine next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but hopes football can bring some joy.

Australia coach wants to stop Messi

Australia said Wednesday they have maximum respect for Lionel Messi but will do everything they can to stop him when they meet Argentina in a Beijing friendly.

Australia coach wants 'revenge' over Messi's Argentina

Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

Socceroos coach blasts 'dangerous and unacceptable' Bangladesh pitch

Australia coach Graham Arnold has lashed out at the "dangerous and unacceptable" pitch in Bangladesh for their football World Cup qualifier, saying he was stressed all match about potential injuries.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

‘Bangladesh improving’: Australia coach Arnold praises counterpart Cabrera

The Australia coach did not hesitate to criticise the playing surface offered at Kings Arena.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Irankunda, Azrani in Australia squad for Bangladesh match

Australia coach Graham Arnold has included 18-year-old Nestory Irankunda in his 25-man squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine, days after the Bayern Munich-bound winger complained about being overlooked for selection.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Socceroos focused on football for Palestine game

Australia coach Graham Arnold said it has been "quite stressful" preparing to play Palestine next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but hopes football can bring some joy.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Australia coach wants to stop Messi

Australia said Wednesday they have maximum respect for Lionel Messi but will do everything they can to stop him when they meet Argentina in a Beijing friendly.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Australia coach wants 'revenge' over Messi's Argentina

Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.

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