A-Leaque Soccer News Australia

Socceroos play a friendly international against Greece in Melbourne tonight. More than 90,000 fans are expected to attend the game. But not all fans will be barracking for the home side! Melbourne has the second largest Greek population outside of Athens.

Current betting on Sportingbet shows the home team Australia at 2.20 with Greece at 3.30 and the draw 3.25.

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has named Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka as Australia's captain for the 2006 World Cup in Germany next month. The 30-year-old Viduka first captained the national team in the play-off win over Uruguay with regular captain Craig Moore sidelined due to injury.

Australia begins their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 12 and betting is already open. Australia is priced at 2.40, Japan is priced at 2.95, and the draw at 3.20.