About this episode
Tony Popovic discusses the Socceroos' preparations and aspirations for the World Cup.
Underdogs who can do something no other Australian team has achieved at a World Cup. That's how manager Tony Popovic sees this Socceroos group, as he readies to fly out for the pre-tournament training camp. Popovic has opened up on some big names, emerging talent and injury headaches as he set the scene for the biggest sporting event on earth. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, ABC Sport. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
People in this episode
Host: Patrick Stack
Guest: Amanda Shalala
Topics covered
- Socceroos
- World Cup
- sports
- Tony Popovic
- injuries
- emerging talent
Keywords
- Socceroos
- World Cup
- Tony Popovic
- sports news
- injuries
- emerging talent
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Organizations: ABC Sport, ABC Australia, ABC Sport Daily, ABC
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