There's only ever going to be one Rale Rasic

Rale Rasic (at front) showing he hasn't lost his skills at an event in 2006

Rale Rasic (at front) showing he hasn't lost his skills at an event in 2006 Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS

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The coach who guided the Socceroos to their first ever FIFA World Cup in 1974 has died at the age of 87. Rale Rasic was a trailblazer who changed football in Australia.

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