Joining Asia gave us respect, say Aussie stars
- Published: 25/01/2011 at 03:31 PM
- Online news: Sports
Australia's switch from Oceania to Asia has been a huge positive for the Socceroos, who have finally earned respect, according to captain Lucas Neill and veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer takes part in a training session in the Qatari capital Doha. Australia's switch from Oceania to Asia has been a huge positive for the Socceroos, who have finally earned respect, according to captain Lucas Neill and veteran goalkeeper Schwarzer.
Australia defected to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in early 2006 to help improve standards and give them a fairer chance of qualifying for World Cups.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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