12 August 2026

The 12-year sacrifice behind Socceroo’s life-changing decision

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For 12 years, Socceroos attacker Awer Mabil made his dreams come true in Europe but paid a price with his beloved family back home. Mabil has gone to two World Cups, played in the UEFA Champions ...

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