Football Australia makes quick hire after Graham Arnold’s exitFormer defender takes charge ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers
Football Australia has moved swiftly to appoint a new Socceroos coach just three days after the resignation of Graham Arnold. Former international defender Tony Popovic has been handed the reins, with a priority to promptly reverse the team’s fortunes ahead of two imminent World Cup qualifiers.
Popovic described it as a “dream come true” and said he felt honour and pride at his appointment. “This is the ultimate challenge, and I’m excited by it,” he said.
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