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Socceroos wary of Jordan friendly due to security threats

Football Australia assesses security before Socceroos friendly in Jordan amid player safety concerns

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Football Australia will assess security conditions before the Socceroos play a friendly match in Amman against Jordan. Captain Maty Ryan and veteran players Jackson Irvine, Milos Degenek, and Aiden O'Neill were omitted from the squad amid player safety concerns. Professional Footballers Australia stated that players overwhelmingly want the fixture rescheduled or relocated. FA chief executive Martin Kugeler confirmed the team will continue providing timely updates and risk assessments to staff.

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Socceroos wary of Jordan friendly due to security threats

Football Australia is evaluating security conditions before the Socceroos play a friendly match in Jordan with a reduced squad due to safety worries. Coach Tony Popovic announced the team list at 10:30pm on Saturday for games against Qatar on November 13 and Jordan on November 16. These matches were originally intended to prepare for the Asian Cup, which has been delayed to December 2027 because of risks in Saudi Arabia. Prominent players including captain Maty Ryan, Jackson Irvine, Milos Degenek, and Aiden O'Neill were left out, though it remains unknown if they declined for safety reasons. FA chief executive Martin Kugeler stated that the organization will keep assessing the security environment and provide ongoing updates to the team.

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