Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportSoccerUS football pundit Mike Grella has doubled down on his criticism of the Socceroos while labelling Australians "insecure".Updated June 17, 2026 — 9:41am,first published 9:38amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:30Mbappe genius fires France to victoryVideo icon1:20Cat joins Romeo and Juliet ballet performanceVideo icon0:35Trump wanders off at the G7Video icon1:04FBI says it thwarted UFC plot, JD Vance respondsAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Grella doubles down on 'insecure' Aussies
US football pundit Mike Grella has doubled down on his criticism of the Socceroos while labelling Australians "insecure".















