This week the Socceroos returned from Japan with a precious point towards qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Considering the game started without a single recognised striker on the pitch for Australia, the goalless stalemate was no surprise. The bigger surprise was some of our online readers criticising our negative approach to the game. Sure, we didn’t go there with an attacking mentality, but while we sit top of the table, undefeated and without conceding a goal, no complaints can really be made.

Elsewhere, FFA will donate $100,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal in support of communities affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria and Graham Arnold has agreed to talk with FourFourTwo about the Olympic aftermath and how we can continue to improve young footballers in this country.

Trevor Treharne
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

PS : The March issue of FourFourTwo is on sale - or subscribe now. This month we get the inside track on Australia’s favourite footballing son. Harry Kewell’s youth coaches, agent and physio all step forward to give an exclusive insight into the real Kewell. Plus for the first time ever we compile the FourFourTwo Australian Football Rich List, charting the 50 wealthiest people in Aussie football, we speak to Brazilian star Robinho, get training drills from Melbourne Victory’s Rodrigo Vargas and Nick Ward, and showcase all the latest football gear for the up-coming season.

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Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Dour 'Roos Get Point
AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A.

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Australia News
FFA's Bushfire Tribute Cash
THE FFA will donate $100,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal in support of communities affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.

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Australia News
Phoenix Fumes Over Shanegate
EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix say public comments by Gold Coast CEO Clive Mensink about the Shane Smeltz transfer saga are wrong and the NZ club have the records to prove it.

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Australia News
Fury Sign Up Felipe For Two
NORTH Queensland Fury FC have lured Brazilian midfielder Felipe back to A-League for the next two seasons.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Pim: It Was A Great Result
SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has praised the professionalism of his players after Australia took a point away from its World Cup qualifier against Japan in Yokohama.

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Australia News
Arnie Will Talk... Only To Us!
Showing he's not snubbing the football media, Graham Arnold has agreed to talk with FourFourTwo about the Olympic aftermath and how we can continue to improve young footballers in this country

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Australia News
Cahill Hailed As Magical
EVERTON new boy Jo has hailed Socceroo star Tim Cahill as 'magical' and believes the Aussie can help make him a better player.

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Australia News
Fury Hope To Kop Chippers
SCOTT Chipperfield's childhood love of Liverpool could bring him to North Queensland Fury to play alongside Anfield legend Robbie Fowler, the club hopes.

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Two... things that made us laugh

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Franck Ribery as The Pink Panther
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Cristiano Ronaldo - Nike Ignite Legends
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