Popovic refuses to blacklist Socceroos who pull out of Jordan friendly

ABC Australia News - Nov 9, 2026

Australia coach Tony Popovic insists Socceroos players who are reluctant to play Jordan due to security concerns will not be blacklisted from the national team set-up if they elect to withdraw from his squad.

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