From Blacktown to Qatar - the journey of Socceroo captain Mat Ryan

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One player certain of his place in the Socceroos World Cup squad is the captain, goalkeeper Mat Ryan. The 30 year-old is preparing to play at a third World Cup – a feat that was only a pipe dream as a young footballer growing up in Sydney's western suburbs.

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Published 7 November 2022 6:26pm

Updated 13 March 2023 10:36am

By Matt Connellan

Source: SBS News

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One player certain of his place in the Socceroos World Cup squad is the captain, goalkeeper Mat Ryan. The 30 year-old is preparing to play at a third World Cup – a feat that was only a pipe dream as a young footballer growing up in Sydney's western suburbs.

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From Blacktown to Qatar - the journey of Socceroo captain Mat Ryan

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One player certain of his place in the Socceroos World Cup squad is the captain, goalkeeper Mat Ryan. The 30 year-old is preparing to play at a third World Cup – a feat that was only a pipe dream as a young footballer growing up in Sydney's western suburbs.

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One player certain of his place in the Socceroos World Cup squad is the captain, goalkeeper Mat Ryan. The 30 year-old is preparing to play at a third World Cup – a feat that was only a pipe dream as a young footballer growing up in Sydney's western suburbs.

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