World Cup boost for Socceroos as A-League gets early start

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The Socceroos' World Cup preparations were given a boost on Wednesday when Football Australia said the new domestic league season would begin on Oct. 7, giving coach Graham Arnold time to run the rule over candidates for his squad.The A-League kicked off in November last season, and in December the season

The Socceroos' World Cup preparations were given a boost on Wednesday when Football Australia said the new domestic league season would begin on Oct. 7, giving coach Graham Arnold time to run the rule over candidates for his squad.

Australia secured their place at the finals in June after coming through a pair of playoffs and will meet Denmark, Tunisia and reigning champions France in Group D. The season will break for the World Cup from Nov. 14 until Dec. 16, with another break for the international window in March. The league's 'Grand Final' is scheduled to be held on the last weekend in May.

 

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