Peter Kokotis
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Redefining football: Unveiling Australia’s triumphs and transformations in 2023
2023 has been a remarkable year for the World Games in this country, and it’s important to celebrate the positives in the game. The highlight was hosting the Women’s World …
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From Greek Australian roots to European giants – Valkanis’ journey in football philosophy and leadership
Former FIFA accredited agent and board member of South Melbourne FC Hellas, Peter Kokotis, recently caught up with his old friend, Michael Valkanis, to delve into his remarkable ascent as …
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Postecoglou: the remarkable journey from Melbourne to Spur
Much has been said and written in media about Ange Postecoglou lately. Undoubtedly, ” Big Ange” is living his best life at the moment and handling it like a real …
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The King is dead…
Edson Arantes do Nascimento anointed as simply, Pele, the legendary Brazilian football (soccer) player who rose from poverty to become the King of Football, died December 29, 2022, at 82. …
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A League’s decision to hold all grand finals in Sydney divides the football community
Just one week after the great result by our Socceroos in the Qatar World Cup in reaching the Second Round, Australian Football missed the excellent opportunity to maintain the positive …
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Graham Arnold restored the Australian football DNA
Australia achieved the honourable loss we were looking for against Argentina and the genius of Lionel Messi. The 2-1 score line does not detail all the chances, twists and turns, …
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Arnold and the Socceroos confound the critics
I was in transit to Los Angeles when that moment – that will long live in Australian football history – was created by Graham Arnold and his team. Mathew Leckie’s …
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The Socceroos’ huge victory was needed
Any World Cup needs its stars to fire, especially Qatar with all the negative criticism over corruption and human rights issues it has attracted. And the stars have not disappointed. …
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Socceroo DNA was missing in the disastrous game with France
The France 4 – Australia 1 score was no big surprise in the World Champions as superstars like Mbappe and Dembele ran our defence ragged. However, this defeat felt different …
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The shining star of Skapetis
Peter Skapetis talks about living and playing football in the UK, and reflects on his time at his boyhood club South Melbourne.