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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

3 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

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The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.S1 S2

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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.

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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.

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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

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3 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

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The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.S1 S2

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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

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Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no

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