Sodden, rowdy and 7,000-strong, the crowd that gathered at Federation Square before dawn on Saturday for Australia's clash with the United States offered a vivid illustration of how much, and how little, has changed in Australian football support since Qatar 2022. The scenes themselves were familiar: fans queuing from 2am, flares lit during the anthem, a barrier breach as the precinct hit capacity within minutes of opening. But the fact the scre…
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