Guardian Australia · Australia national football team – Socceroos

Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’

· By Caitlin Cassidy
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Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time

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