Harry Kewell

Harry Kewell{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |title=FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010: List of Players: Australia |publisher=FIFA |page=3 |date=4 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418010111/https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |archive-date=18 April 2020}} was born on 22 September 1978 in Sydney, New South Wales,{{cite web |url=https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiId=1168319 |title=Harry Kewell |publisher=Turkish Football Federation |access-date=1 March 2021}} to an English father, Rod, and an Australian mother, Helen. Harry grew up supporting Liverpool in English football's First Division. Kewell received his early schooling at Smithfield Public School{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/default.asp?iNavCatID=51&iSubCatID=292|title=Fairfield Spotlight|publisher=Fairfield City Council|access-date=7 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702065522/http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/default.asp?iNavCatId=51&iSubCatId=292|archive-date=2 July 2011}} and secondary schooling at St. Johns Park High School before transferring to Westfield Sports High School.{{cite web|url=http://www.westfieldsports.nsw.edu.au/SPORTS/soccerpg15.html|publisher=Westfields Sports High School|title=Higher School of Learning|access-date=8 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822140228/http://westfieldsports.nsw.edu.au/SPORTS/soccerpg15.html|archive-date=22 August 2011}} Before becoming a teenager he played junior football for Smithfield Hotspurs (now Fairfield Hotspurs) before switching to Marconi Fairfield as a teenager.

At age 14, Kewell travelled to Thailand, Italy and England with the successful Marconi under-14 team that had recently won the state titles. The team played games against the junior team of Milan, as well as apprenticeship sides in England. This was the first time Kewell had been out of the country but provided him his first taste of football in Europe, having also attended a Premier League match for the first time as a spectator. At age 15, Kewell was offered the opportunity to travel back to England and trial with Premiership football club Leeds United for a period of four weeks as part of the Big Brother Movement in Australia. Kewell travelled to England with his future Socceroo teammate Brett Emerton. Both were successful during their trials at Leeds, however only Kewell was able to take up the club's offer due to his father's English heritage, which satisfied the visa requirements.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2391709/Emerton-no-longer-in-Kewells-shadow.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2391709/Emerton-no-longer-in-Kewells-shadow.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media|first=Mark|last=Jeffreys|title=Emerton no longer in Kewell's shadow|date=21 November 2004|access-date=8 July 2011}}{{cbignore}}

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Kewell played for three seasons in the Leeds United youth team. His first match for the youth team was against Sunderland in 1995, and he scored his first hat-trick against Rotherham on 7 December 1996. Kewell was handed his first team debut at age 17 in a 1–0 home defeat against Middlesbrough on 30 March 1996.{{cite web |url=http://www.lufctalk.com/stats/players/488.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910212314/http://www.lufctalk.com/stats/players/488.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 September 2012 |title=Leeds United Fans Forum |publisher=Lufctalk.com |access-date=3 April 2015 }}[http://www.gambling-guru.com/world-cup/soccer/football-world-cup-teams/australia/harry-kewell] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315184815/http://www.gambling-guru.com/world-cup/soccer/football-world-cup-teams/australia/harry-kewell|date=15 March 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/players_profiles/M/MatthewsLJ.php |title=Leeds United F.C. History |publisher=Ozwhitelufc.net.au |access-date=3 April 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/the-bridge/features/7562/harry-kewell-world-cup-2010 |title=Harry Kewell – The Bridge – Time Out Sydney |publisher=Au.timeout.com |access-date=3 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406133907/http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/the-bridge/features/7562/harry-kewell-world-cup-2010 |archive-date=6 April 2015}} In 1997, Kewell was part of the Leeds United youth-team that claimed the 1996–97 FA Youth Cup final in a 3–1 aggregate win against Crystal Palace. The first goal he scored for Leeds came some time later, in October 1997, in a 3–1 League Cup victory over Stoke City. Around that time, he was flatmates with Leeds goalkeeper Nicky Byrne,{{cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/tv/singer-a-soccer-tragic/story-e6freqj6-1111116659509|work=The Courier-Mail|publisher=Queensland Newspapers|first=Graham|last=Readfearn|title=Brian McFadden scores hosting role|date=18 June 2008|access-date=8 July 2011}} who would later become a member of boyband Westlife.

Kewell was sent off in the Leeds United-Galatasaray 1999–2000 UEFA Cup semi-final match.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/721107.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Leeds fall short of glory|date=20 April 2000|access-date=7 July 2011}} Playing mostly in a left midfield role and in attack, Kewell became one of Leeds' young stars in a troop of highly promising youngsters, eventually playing alongside fellow Australian Mark Viduka.

In the 1999–2000 season, on the back of his most successful season at Leeds where he also won PFA Young Player of the Year was selected in the PFA Team of the Year, Italian giants Internazionale had bid £25 million for Kewell, but Leeds rejected the offer, citing his value to their side.{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/feature/the-men-who-made-harry-142237/page0|work=FourFourTwo Australia|publisher=Haymarket Group|title=The Men Who Made Harry|date=March 2009}} The high point of this period was when Kewell helped Leeds to the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League in 2000–01.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/champions_league/1280092.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Leeds reach last four|date=17 April 2001|access-date=7 July 2011}} The club, however, began to suffer financial difficulties and, by 2002–03, having sold many of their best players, Kewell's efforts in front of goal merely delayed Leeds' slide from being relegated from the Premiership. Kewell's efforts at Leeds United gained him international recognition for his talents. He scored 45 goals in over 180 appearances for Leeds over eight years.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/teams/l/leeds_united/players/27407/html/profile1_hi.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=LEEDS UNITED STATISTICS – Harry Kewell|access-date=12 July 2011|date=7 May 2003|archive-date=12 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712002132/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/teams/l/leeds_united/players/27407/html/profile1_hi.stm|url-status=dead}}{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

Kewell left Leeds under acrimonious circumstances. In an interview given to the BBC shortly before his move to Liverpool, Kewell strongly criticised the staff at the club, stating that the medical staff loved Lucas Radebe and that his teammates had ostracised him.[https://archive.today/20081006183340/http://www.eslpodcards.com/australia/harry-kewell.php PodCards – Harry Kewell]

Having rejected more financially enticing offers from Milan, Chelsea, Manchester United,{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2407506/Ferguson-failed-in-late-bid-for-Kewell.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2407506/Ferguson-failed-in-late-bid-for-Kewell.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|first=Sam|last=Wallace|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph Media Group|title=Ferguson failed in late bid for Kewell|date=11 July 2003|access-date=11 July 2011|location=London}}{{cbignore}} Arsenal and Barcelona,{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2009/07/06/1366175/harry-kewell-i-rejected-barcelona-to-join-liverpool|publisher=Goal.com|title=Harry Kewell: I Rejected Barcelona To Join Liverpool|date=6 July 2009|access-date=12 July 2011}} Kewell moved to the club he supported as a boy, Liverpool, for the start of the 2003–04 season.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3048042.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Liverpool sign Kewell|date=9 July 2003|access-date=7 July 2011}} Kewell was handed the famous number seven shirt, surrendered by Vladimír Šmicer.{{cite news

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Kewell's transfer was controversial because it was alleged by former England captain Gary Lineker in an article in July 2003 that a significant portion (£2 million of the £5 million) went to Kewell's unregistered agent Bernie Mandic to ensure that he ended up at Anfield.{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article531315.ece|first=Sam|last=Knight|work=The Times Online|title=Winger felt 'assaulted' by Lineker article|date=8 June 2006|access-date=11 July 2011}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1492155/Retrial-not-ruled-out-in-Lineker-libel-case.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1492155/Retrial-not-ruled-out-in-Lineker-libel-case.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Retrial 'not ruled out' in Lineker libel case|date=16 June 2006|access-date=11 July 2011|location=London}}{{cbignore}} In a related matter, Kewell sued Lineker in 2005 for defamation of character, but, with the jury unable to agree on a verdict, the parties had to settle out of court.{{cite news

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Kewell made his debut for Liverpool in the opening game of the 2003–04 Premier League season, a 2–1 home loss to Chelsea on 17 August 2003.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3140907.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Hasselbaink sinks Liverpool|date=17 August 2003|access-date=6 July 2011}} Kewell scored his first ever goal for Liverpool in a 3–0 away win over great rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby with a great first time strike. Kewell completed his first ever season at Anfield equal second with Emile Heskey by scoring seven goals, nine behind Michael Owen as Liverpool's top goalscorer for the 2003–04 Premier League season. Kewell also finished as Liverpool's top scorer in the 2003–04 UEFA Cup, scoring goals against Olimpija Ljubljana, Steaua București and Levski Sofia which ended Kewell's season total of ten goals. Kewell kicked off his 2004–05 season poorly, failing to score in his first 14 matches, due to injury problems. He did finally score his first goal in round 15 of the Premier League in a 1–1 away draw against Aston Villa, and that was his only Premier League goal of the season, making this one of his worst seasons ever. Kewell started and played in the 2005 League Cup final and the 2005 Champions League final.

On 25 May 2005, Kewell became the second Australian-born player (Craig Johnston was born in South Africa) to win a major UEFA competition, when he became the only Australian to win the UEFA Champions League, playing in Liverpool's win over Milan in the 2005 Champions League final on penalties (Craig Johnston won the predecessor tournament to the Champions League, the European Cup). Kewell was controversially selected by manager Rafael Benítez ahead of the defensive midfielder Dietmar Hamann, signalling the club's intent to attack from the outset. The gamble proved unsuccessful, and an injured Kewell was substituted early in the first half with a torn abductor muscle. Liverpool were losing 1–0 at the time and Kewell was booed off the pitch by Liverpool fans with many suggesting he had faked the injury.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4551678.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Kewell hits back at his critics|date=22 December 2005|access-date=7 July 2011}}{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2370145/Kewell-I-didnt-fake-injury.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2370145/Kewell-I-didnt-fake-injury.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Kewell: I didn't fake injury|date=22 December 2005|access-date=7 July 2011|location=London}}{{cbignore}} It also emerged during the summer of 2005 that Kewell had been playing throughout the season with an undiagnosed sports hernia, also known as Gilmore's groin.{{Cite news |last=Fifield |first=Dominic |date=26 May 2005 |title=Kewell limps off to groin surgery |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/may/27/newsstory.sport6#:~:text=Harry%20Kewell%20is%20to%20undergo%20surgery%20on,long-standing%20injury%20which%20forced%20him%20from%20the |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}{{Cite news |last=Hunter |first=Andy |date=2 February 2010 |title=Poor treatment blamed for Harry Kewell's injury-hit Liverpool career |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/feb/02/harry-kewell-liverpool |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} His record as the only Australian to win a major UEFA tournament stood until 18 May 2022, when Ajdin Hrustic became the second Australian to win a UEFA competition courtesy of Eintracht Frankfurt's victory over Rangers F.C. in the 2022 UEFA Europa League final.{{cite web | url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/watch-hrustic-scores-penalty-and-lifts-europa-league | title=WATCH: Hrustic scores penalty and lifts Europa League | date=19 May 2022 }}

In November 2005, after recovering from the injury sustained during the final, Kewell spoke to the official Liverpool website, saying that he had a strong desire to repay his manager Rafael Benítez for showing confidence in him by fielding him in the Champions League final.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kewell-i-need-to-repay-rafa|publisher=Official Liverpool FC Website|title=Kewell: I need to repay Rafa|date=14 November 2005|access-date=11 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418212506/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kewell-i-need-to-repay-rafa|archive-date=18 April 2013}} He also thanked his wife and friends for the support shown to him while he recovered from injury. He also re-stated the severity of the injury which had forced him off in the final and told his doubters that they were misguided to question the severity of his injury.

Kewell's form for Liverpool in the 2005–06 FA Premier League season showed what he was truly capable of, scoring goals and plenty of assists, lending support to his assertion that his prior mediocre performance was the result of poor health rather than apathy.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} Kewell scored his first league goal at Anfield in over two years when Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 in January,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4590268.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Liverpool 1–0 Tottenham|date=14 January 2006|access-date=7 July 2011}} he was also the only scorer when Liverpool beat Manchester City 1–0 at Anfield{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4726994.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Liverpool 1–0 Man City|date=26 February 2006|access-date=7 July 2011}} and scored the last goal in a 3–1 win over derby rivals Everton just under a month later.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4819962.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Liverpool 3–1 Everton|date=25 March 2006|access-date=7 July 2011}} Kewell was also one of Liverpool's best performers in the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea which Liverpool won 2–1.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4907012.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Chelsea 1–2 Liverpool|date=22 April 2006|access-date=7 July 2011}}

Kewell played in the 2006 FA Cup final, only to be substituted in the 48th minute due to abdominal pains (the supporters reaction this time was more sympathetic compared to the previous year's Champions League final). It was later confirmed by Liverpool that he had torn a groin muscle,{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kewell-injury-verdict|publisher=Official Liverpool FC Website|first=Steve|last=Hunter|title=Kewell injury verdict|date=14 May 2006|access-date=11 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907224922/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kewell-injury-verdict|archive-date=7 September 2012}} but was expected to be fit for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/kewell-given-world-cup-all-clear|publisher=Official Liverpool FC Website|title=Kewell given World Cup all clear|date=14 May 2006|access-date=11 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903153917/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/kewell-given-world-cup-all-clear|archive-date=3 September 2012}}

On 30 April 2007, Kewell made his comeback after almost a year out of club football. He came on as a 55th-minute substitute for Liverpool Reserves in a "mini-derby" against Everton Reserves.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/liverpool-res-3-1-everton-res-1|title=Liverpool Res 3–1 Everton Res 1|publisher=Official Liverpool FC Website|date=15 May 2006|access-date=6 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804153837/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/liverpool-res-3-1-everton-res-1|archive-date=4 August 2012}} On 5 May 2007, he came on as a substitute in the second half of Liverpool's match against Fulham at Craven Cottage, having not played for Liverpool since his substitution in the 2006 FA Cup final.{{cite news|last=Sinnott|first=John|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6602879.stm|title=Fulham 1–0 Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=5 May 2007|access-date=6 July 2011}} On 13 May 2007, Kewell came on as a substitute in the second half against Charlton Athletic in the last match of the Premier League season, where he scored his last ever goal for the club.{{cite news | last=Sanghera | first=Mandeep | title = Liverpool 2–2 Charlton | work = BBC Sport | publisher = British Broadcasting Corporation | date = 13 May 2007 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6627795.stm | access-date =6 July 2011 }} Speculation on whether he was to be selected in Liverpool's upcoming Champions League final in Athens rapidly became positive for Kewell after providing an excellent game against Charlton. Kewell provided a cross in for Dirk Kuyt to assist towards a Xabi Alonso goal and then scored a penalty on the 90th minute. He played in the Champions League final in Athens, appearing as a second-half substitute for Boudewijn Zenden, however Liverpool lost the final 2–1 to Milan.{{cite web|last=Harrold|first=Michael|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2006/round=2361/match=300099/report=rp.html|title=Inzaghi inspires Milan to glory|publisher=UEFA.com|date=23 May 2007|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018075040/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season%3D2006/round%3D2361/match%3D300099/report%3Drp.html|archive-date=18 October 2015|url-status=dead}}

Kewell was injured for the start of the 2007–08 season, and he faced an uncertain future at Liverpool having suffered yet another injury, which sidelined him for the first month of the Premier League season. Kewell returned as a substitute in Liverpool's League Cup victory over Cardiff City on 31 October, coming on in the 71st minute.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7065191.stm|title=Liverpool 2–1 Cardiff|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=31 October 2007|access-date=6 July 2011}} He then came on as a substitute in the Premier League and Champions League against Blackburn and Beşiktaş respectively.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7065155.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Blackburn 0–0 Liverpool|date=3 November 2007|access-date=15 July 2011}}{{cite news|last=Sanghera|first=Mandeep|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7076592.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Liverpool 8–0 Besiktas|date=6 November 2007|access-date=15 July 2011}} Kewell put in a great performance by setting up two goals for Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool beat Marseille in impressive fashion 4–0 away victory to secure qualification to the knockout phase of the Champions League. After his return, Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez stated on the club's website and to other members of the media that a new contract for Kewell to continue his career at Anfield was not out of the question.{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/soccer/new-kewell-contract-not-out-of-question-benitez/2007/11/02/1193619147886.html|work=The Age|publisher=Fairfax Media|title=New Kewell contract not out of question: Benitez|date=3 November 2007|access-date=7 July 2011}} Many believed that if Kewell could stay injury free until the season's end he would be offered the chance to remain with the club.

Kewell found himself unable to make the team after Liverpool's FA Cup defeat to Barnsley. His chances of a new contract were hindered, however; when seeking games and match fitness, he travelled with his national team to play in a game against Singapore. Kewell returned to England with a groin strain,{{cite news|title=Harry Kewell ruled out as injury, illness strike Socceroos|first=Tom|last=Smithies|work=The Courier-Mail|publisher=Queensland Newspapers|date=25 March 2008|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroos-play-on-minus-kewell/story-e6frepmf-1111115885253|access-date=7 July 2011}} unfortunately leaving less time to prove himself worthy of a new deal. His first goal of the 2007–08 season was for the Liverpool reserve team in their 2–0 win over rivals Manchester United.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/match/fixtures/reserves/liverpool-reserves-v-man-utd-2008-02-26-19-30-00/last-match-report|title=Liverpool Reserves vs Manchester United Reserves Match Report|publisher=Official Liverpool FC Website|date=26 February 2008|access-date=6 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316230440/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/match/fixtures/reserves/liverpool-reserves-v-man-utd-2008-02-26-19-30-00/last-match-report|archive-date=16 March 2012}} Because of injuries, his future at Liverpool was uncertain.{{cite news | last = Davutovic | first = David | title = Herry Kewell's groin OK, Liverpool future in limbo | work = Herald Sun | publisher = Herald and Weekly Times | date = 29 March 2008 | url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23448820-11088,00.html | access-date =2 December 2008 }} In May 2008, it was revealed Liverpool would not be offering Kewell a new contract at the club.{{cite news

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On 5 July 2008, reigning Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray signed Kewell to a two-year contract, presenting him with the number 19 shirt.{{cite web

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Upon signing, Kewell said, "I wanted to move on and this is the best way. I can't wait to get started, it's just what I'm looking forward to, a new challenge."{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7489144.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Kewell completes Galatasaray move|date=5 July 2008|access-date=8 July 2011}} His transfer to Galatasaray provoked strong criticism from fans and teammates of his former club Leeds United as he was a Leeds player when two of their fans were murdered in attacks before a UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray in Istanbul in April 2000.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/703283.stm|work=BBC News|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Fans killed in Turkey violence|date=6 April 2000|access-date=7 July 2011}}{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/police-turk-confesses-to-stabbing-death-of-leeds-fan-719288.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220509/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/police-turk-confesses-to-stabbing-death-of-leeds-fan-719288.html |archive-date=9 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=The Independent|publisher=Independent Print Limited|title=Police: Turk confesses to stabbing death of Leeds fan|date=7 April 2000|access-date=7 July 2011}} Kewell responded and in an open letter he stated, "I chose the No 19 shirt when I signed for Galatasaray SK as a sign of respect for Leeds because that was the number I got when I first became a regular member of the Leeds United starting XI. I felt that it might be a way to demonstrate that I had not forgotten where it all started and I was hoping that in a small way it would help the healing process of the tragedy that occurred on 5 April 2000. To blame the Galatasaray club for the tragedy in Istanbul is simply wrong and discriminatory."{{Cite news

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}}{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7493885.stm | work=BBC Sport | publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation | title=Kewell defends Galatasaray move | date=7 July 2008}}{{cite news| url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/kewells-gala-move-angers-leeds-fans/2008/07/06/1215282650310.html | work=The Sydney Morning Herald | publisher=Fairfax Media | title=Kewell's Gala move angers Leeds fans | date=7 July 2008}}

Kewell made his debut for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Cup where he came on as a substitute on the 66th minute, scoring his first goal for Galatasaray just 20 seconds later with his first touch in the 2–1 win over Kayserispor, while also providing the assist for the second goal.{{cite news| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/still-some-sparkle-left-in-jewel-that-is-kewell/story-e6frg7mo-1111117265098 | work=The Australian | publisher = News Limited | title=Kewell scores and sets up another to silence critics | date=22 August 2008|access-date=6 July 2011}} His second goal for the club came in the first league match of the season against Denizlispor, which Galatasaray won 4–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/futbol/superlig/haber/1755.php|title=Galatasaray 4 – Denizlispor 1|date=23 August 2008|publisher=Galatasaray.org|language=tr|access-date=9 July 2011}} On 23 October 2008, Kewell scored the only goal in Galatasaray's UEFA Cup win over Olympiacos.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01d2-0e702d48a369-c3e232b3cfc2-1000--kewell-head-wins-it-for-galatasaray/|title=Kewell head wins it for Galatasaray|publisher=UEFA|date=24 October 2008|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331130038/http://www1.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season%3D2009/matches/round%3D15285/match%3D304171/postmatch/report/index.html#kewell+head+wins+galatasaray|archive-date=31 March 2012|url-status=live}} One week later, Kewell played in Galatasaray's first Turkish Cup match where they drew 1–1 with Ankaraspor.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=77537|title=ANKARASPOR A.Ş. GALATASARAY A.Ş. – Maç Detayları|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|date=30 October 2008|language=tr|access-date=6 July 2011}}

On 2 November 2008, Kewell scored his fourth league goal in Galatasaray's home win over Gaziantepspor, after a week full of overwhelming speculations in the Turkish media about his injury.{{Cite news

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In a UEFA Cup round of 32 match against Bordeaux, Kewell scored a goal from 35 metres from goal,{{cite news | title=Sabri Scores Winner; Galatasaray Advances| publisher = World Sports Network (WSN)| date = 26 February 2009 | url = http://www.wsn.com/2009/02/26/football/news/champions-league-and-uefa-cup/sabri-scores-winner-galatasaray-advances_343931/ | access-date =31 March 2009}} bringing the score to 2–1. Galatasaray ended up winning the match and proceeding to the round of 16. On 12 March 2009, during the UEFA Cup round of 16 match against Hamburger SV, Kewell had to play as a centre-back for 40 minutes after the sending off of teammate Emre Aşık, but managed to fulfill the role adequately despite playing out of position. In the second leg of the round of 16 clash, he was again played as a centre-back, scoring a penalty while doing so.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=264646&cc=3436|work=ESPN Soccernet|publisher=ESPN|title=Report – Galatasaray v Hamburg SV – UEFA Cup|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026102826/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=264646&cc=3436|url-status=dead}}

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In the 2009–10 season, Kewell scored 14 goals in 28 matches in all competitions. He netted 9 times in 17 league appearances,{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiId=1168319|title=HARRY KEWELL – Player Details|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)| access-date =15 July 2011}} playing as the main striker in most matches due to an injured Milan Baroš. In a 2009–10 Turkish Cup play-off, Kewell scored in a 2–1 win against Bucaspor on 28 October 2009 to put the side into the group stage phase of the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=85093|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. BUCASPOR – Maç Detayları|date=28 October 2009|language=tr}} Finishing on top of their group, Galatasaray were eliminated at the quarter-final stage against Antalyaspor.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=86599|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=ANKARASPOR A.Ş. GALATASARAY A.Ş. – Maç Detayları|date=10 February 2010}} During the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, Kewell scored Galatasaray's second goal in a 4–1 away win against Israeli club Maccabi Netanya on 30 July 2009.{{cite web|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000035/match=2000650/index.html|publisher=UEFA|title=Maccabi Netanya FC v Galatasaray AŞ|date=30 July 2009|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018075040/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000035/match=2000650/index.html|archive-date=18 October 2015|url-status=dead}} Kewell would then score in a 5–0 win against Estonia's Levadia Tallinn on 20 August 2009.{{cite web|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000036/match=2000697/index.html|publisher=UEFA|title=Galatasaray AŞ v FC Levadia Tallinn|date=20 August 2009|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018075040/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000036/match=2000697/index.html|archive-date=18 October 2015|url-status=dead}} Galatsaray qualified for the group stage phase. On 22 October 2009, Kewell scored in a 4–1 win over Dinamo București in Istanbul.{{cite web|last=Mizrahi|first=Yakir|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01de-0e7326b1bfe8-e190f14b27f7-1000--ruthless-galatasaray-down-dinamo/|publisher=UEFA|title=Ruthless Galatasaray down Dinamo|date=23 October 2010|access-date=6 July 2011}} In the return leg on 5 November 2009, he scored after 22 minutes in an eventual 3–0 Galatasaray victory.{{cite web|last=Haylett|first=Trevor|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01df-0e7349d34945-5c9c0377c9ec-1000--galatasaray-breeze-through-in-romania/|publisher=UEFA|title=Galatasaray breeze through in Romania|date=6 November 2010|access-date=6 July 2011}} Galatasaray faced Atlético Madrid in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League knockout phase where they lost 3–2 on aggregate to the eventual champions.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0254-0d7cbe046b78-6828af2b92e9-1000--forlan-strike-sends-atletico-through/|publisher=UEFA|title=Forlán strike sends Atlético through|date=25 February 2010|access-date=6 July 2011}}

On 15 August 2009, Kewell scored two penalties in a 4–1 home win to Denizlispor.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79517|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. DENİZLİSPOR – Maç Detayları|date=15 August 2008|language=tr}} Almost two weeks later, on 31 August, he scored a goal after 74 minutes in a 2–0 away win to Ankaraspor on matchday 4 of the Süper Lig season.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79534|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=ANKARASPOR A.Ş. GALATASARAY – Maç Detayları|date=31 October 2008|language=tr}} Kewell scored his fourth goal of the campaign in a 4–3 win to Trabzonspor on 18 October.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79576|publisher=[Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. TRABZONSPOR A.Ş. – Maç Detayları|date=18 October 2009|language=tr}} Two weeks later, he scored in a 2–0 win to Sivasspor at home on 1 November.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79600|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. SİVASSPOR – Maç Detayları|date=1 November 2009|language=tr}} By matchday 13, Kewell scored his sixth goal of the domestic season in a 1–1 draw to Manisaspor on 22 November.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79617|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. MANİSASPOR – Maç Detayları|date=22 November 2009|language=tr}} Two weeks later, on 6 December, he scored after 56 minutes in a 1–1 draw to İstanbul BŞB.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79635|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. BÜYÜKŞEHİR BLD.SPOR – Maç Detayları|date=6 December 2009|language=tr}} Just five days later, in an away game against Antalyaspor, the game was locked at 2–2 until after 67 minutes Kewell broke the deadlock to win the match for Galatasaray 3–2 on 11 December.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79642|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=MEDİCAL PARK ANTALYASPOR GALATASARAY A.Ş. – Maç Detayları|date=11 December 2009|language=tr}} On 19 December, Kewell would score his ninth and final goal for Galatasaray in the 2009–10 season in a 1–0 win to Gençlerbirliği, where he netted on the 77-minute.{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=29&macID=79648|publisher=Turkish Football Federation (TFF)|title=GALATASARAY A.Ş. GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ – Maç Detayları|date=19 December 2009|language=tr}} In January, fellow Socceroo teammate and captain Lucas Neill would join Kewell at Galatasaray after he was transferred from Everton.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/everton/8458522.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|title=Galatasaray sign Everton defender Lucas Neill|date=18 January 2010|access-date=10 July 2011}} Under coach Frank Rijkaard, Galatasaray finished third on the 2010–11 Süper Lig table, thereby qualifying for the 2010–11 Europa League third qualifying round, where Kewell's contract with Galatasaray expired after the 2009–10 season.{{cite news | title = Galatasaray starts pre-season training, Keita heads to Qatar | url = http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-215273-5-galatasaray-startspre-season-training-keita-heads-to-qatar.html | work = Today's Zaman | date = 7 July 2010 | access-date = 7 July 2010 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121011011318/http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-215273-5-galatasaray-startspre-season-training-keita-heads-to-qatar.html | archive-date = 11 October 2012 | df = dmy-all }}

On 16 July 2010, it was revealed that Kewell had rejected an approach from A-League side Gold Coast United in favour of staying in Europe.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27418999-5000940,00.html|title=Harry Kewell snubs Gold Coast move|first=Marco|last=Monteverde|date=17 July 2010|work=Fox Sports|publisher=Premier Media Group}} Galatasaray offered a new one-year contract, but it is believed that Kewell preferred a longer-term contract. On 19 July 2010, Galatasaray announced via its official website that the parties had agreed to a one-year extension of Kewell's contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/futbol/futbol_as/haber/7381.php|title=Kamuoyuna Duyuru: Harry Kewell|date=19 July 2010|publisher=Galatasaray.org|language=tr}} On 21 July, the details of Kewell's contract were revealed: he would receive a lump sum fee of €1.8 million and a salary of €30,000 per match.{{cite web|url=http://kap.gov.tr/yay/Bildirim/Bildirim.aspx?id=121775|title=GALATASARAY SPORTİF SINAİ VE YATIRIMLAR A.Ş. / GSRAY 20.07.2010 14:56:04|publisher=Public Disclosure Platform|language=tr}} It was also revealed that Kewell would wear number 99 for the 2010–11 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/futbol/futbol_as/haber/7399.php|title=Harry Kewell ile Sözleşme İmzalandı|date=20 July 2010|publisher=Galatasaray.org|language=tr|access-date=8 July 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/172690,kewell-to-wear-number-99.aspx |first=Ben |last=Somerford |title=Kewell To Wear Number 99 |date=24 July 2010 |work=FourFourTwo Australia |publisher=Haymarket Group |access-date=6 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727190926/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/News/172690,kewell-to-wear-number-99.aspx |archive-date=27 July 2010}} Kewell scored his first goal of the 2010–11 season in a 1–0 win against Gaziantepspor on 14 September 2010.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/09/13/turkey/super-lig/galatasaray-sk/gaziantepspor/982403|title=Galatasaray vs. Gaziantepspor – 13 September 2010|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}} Kewell scored his second goal of the season against Beşiktaş in a 2–1 loss on 29 November; having been down 2–0, Kewell scored for Galatasary after 90 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/11/28/turkey/super-lig/galatasaray-sk/besiktas-jk/982488|title=Galatasaray vs. Beşiktaş – 28 November 2010|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}} Kewell opened the scoring after 27 minutes as Galatasary beat Kasımpaşa 3–0 on 5 December 2010.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/12/04/turkey/super-lig/kasimpasa-sk/galatasaray-sk/982498|title=Kasımpaşa vs. Galatasaray – 4 December 2010|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}}

On 7 February 2011, Kewell scored Galatasaray's third goal in a 4–2 win against Eskişehirspor, he was substituted off the field after 63 minutes for Milan Baroš, who would then score Galatasaray's fourth goal.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/02/06/turkey/super-lig/galatasaray-sk/eskisehirspor/982545|title=Galatasaray vs. Eskişehirspor – 6 February 2011|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}} Following a solid but not sensational season at Galatasaray, there had been continual speculation that Kewell could be heading back home to Australia, with the Newcastle Jets reportedly a keen investor. The interest in the Socceroo coincided with Nathan Tinkler buying out the Novocastrian club in late 2010. Kewell scored his last goal for Galatasaray in a 3–2 away win against Gençlerbirliği on 15 May 2011.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/05/14/turkey/super-lig/genclerbirligi/galatasaray-sk/982659|title=Gençlerbirliği vs. Galatasaray – 6 February 2011|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}} On 19 May 2011, Kewell's wife, Sheree Murphy, posted on Twitter that Harry would play his last game for Galatasary against Konyaspor because no contract had been offered to him.{{cite web|last=Landolina|first=Salvatore|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/467/turkey/2011/05/19/2494041/harry-kewell-set-to-leave-galatasaray-at-end-of-season|title=Harry Kewell set to leave Galatasaray at end of season|date=19 May 2011|publisher=Goal.com}} Galatasaray finished in eighth spot on the Süper Lig table with 46 points, as Kewell scored 5 goals in 20 appearances for the 2010–11 season.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/turkey/super-lig/2010-2011/regular-season|title=Süper Lig|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}}

Kewell was a fan favourite among Galatasaray supporters; his working discipline and dignified personality were appreciated by his teammates and board members in Galatasaray as well. He was described as fully professional with a charming character, always smiling and dedicated to his family.{{cite news|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/10391087.asp?gid=211|title=Gönülleri fethetti|first=İlhan|last=SÖYLER|date=19 November 2008|work=Hürriyet|language=tr}} His nicknames at Galatasaray were "Büyücü Harry", meaning "Harry the Wizard" (inspired by Harry Potter) and the "Wizard of Oz" (Turkish: "Oz Büyücüsü").

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On 20 August 2011, it was announced Kewell had signed a three-year contract with A-League club Melbourne Victory.{{cite news|title=Harry Kewell joins Australian side Melbourne Victory|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14600799.stm|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=20 August 2011|access-date=21 August 2011}}{{cite web|title=Harry Kewell signs for Melbourne Victory|url=http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40680|website=Melbourne Victory FC|date=20 August 2011|access-date=21 August 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web| last=Smithies | first=Tom | url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/harry-kewell-signs-three-year-deal-with-melbourne-victory/story-e6frexni-1226118523187 | title=Harry Kewell signs three-year deal with Melbourne Victory | work=The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) | publisher=Nationwide News Pty Limited | date=20 August 2011 | access-date=20 August 2011 | location=Sydney}} Melbourne was hyped up with "Kewell Fever" with many hundreds of fans welcoming him at Melbourne Airport and over two thousand fans attending AAMI Park, where he was given his number 22 jersey by chairman Anthony Di Pietro. Kewell played his first friendly against Adelaide United on 23 August at Hindmarsh Stadium, coming off at half-time. Coach Mehmet Durakovic rated his performance as "phenomenal" and went on to say, "Harry's really a professional footballer, and should be ready for 8 October."{{cite web|title=Kewell shines on debut|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/kewell-shines-on-debut/video-e6frf423-1226145000703?subcat=1111112039253|work=Fox Sports|publisher=Premier Media Group|date=24 September 2011}}

Kewell made his first appearance in the 2011–12 A-League season in a 0–0 draw against Sydney FC on 8 October in front of an attendance of 40,000 at Etihad Stadium.{{cite web|title=Melbourne Victory vs. Sydney – 8 October 2011|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/10/08/australia/a-league/melbourne-victory-fc/sydney-fc/1112696/|work=Soccerway|publisher=Perform Group|access-date=8 April 2016}} Kewell scored his first goal for the Victory from a penalty against Gold Coast United on 26 November 2011 at AAMI Park, Melbourne, after teammate Archie Thompson was brought down in the box in the first minute. On 31 December 2011, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Kewell scored his second goal in the fourth minute from a cracking shot outside of the box. After a slow start to his debut A-League season, he started to get his talented form back, resulting in a few best on ground performances. His fourth goal came from a free-kick just outside the box against Gold Coast United in Launceston, Tasmania, on 1 February 2012. His goal, however, was not enough to seal the match, as Melbourne conceded a late goal in the last minute from Gold Coast's Michael Thwaite to end in a 1–1 draw.

Kewell scored his fifth goal against Central Coast Mariners on 10 February from a cracking volley in the box which helped Melbourne get a crucial 2–1 win over the top side. It allowed Melbourne Victory a hope of making the finals with six matches remaining. On 18 February, Kewell scored two goals at Suncorp Stadium to give Melbourne a hope of drawing against Brisbane Roar in a classic 3–2 loss. He was taken off in the 77-minute which resulted in Melbourne Victory having a few less chances of scoring. He has scored three goals from two matches at Suncorp Stadium. Kewell did not continue with the club after his first season and returned to Europe to be closer to his mother-in-law as she battled cancer.{{cite web|title=Kewell's wife explains Victory exit |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-25/kewell27s-wife-explains-victory-exit/4090218|work=ABC|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=25 June 2012}}

On 6 April 2013, Kewell signed to Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League for the remainder of the 2012–13 season as an injury replacement for fellow Australian Mark Bresciano.{{cite web |url=http://www.algharafa.com/ar/news_2026.html |title=ŐÝÍÉ ÎŘĂ | ÇáăćŢÚ ÇáŃÓăí áäÇĎě ÇáŰŃÇÝÉ ÇáŃíÇÖě | ÇáăćŢÚ ÇáŃÓăí áäÇĎě ÇáŰŃÇÝÉ ÇáŃíÇÖě |publisher=Algharafa.com |access-date=3 April 2015 |archive-date=6 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506102128/http://www.algharafa.com/ar/news_2026.html |url-status=dead }} Kewell made his debut on 7 April as a substitute against Al Sadd.[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/06/qatar/stars-league/al-sadd-sc-doha/al-gharrafa-club-doha-/1443610/ Al Sadd v Al Gharafa – 6 April 2013] Soccerway[http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/aussies-abroad/harry-kewell-returns-to-competitive-football-as-a-substitute-for-al-gharafa-in-qatar/story-fn9kq5n4-1226615508006#.UWQBhb8ayc0 Harry Kewell returns to competitive football as a substitute for Al Gharafa in Qatar] FoxSports.com.au Kewell finished his third and final game of the season in Qatar with his only goal, against Qatar SC on 18 April.[http://www.qsl.com.qa/users/newsen/NewsDetailsNew.aspx?pid=1334 AL GHARAFA 2 QATAR 0 Match Report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421004215/http://www.qsl.com.qa/users/newsen/NewsDetailsNew.aspx?pid=1334 |date=21 April 2013 }} Qatar Stars League Official Site With the current terms of his contractual commitments to Al-Garafa completed, Kewell was seen back in Melbourne around 48 hours later,[http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/travis-clokes-tower-of-strength-seals-crucial-win-for-collingwood/story-fndv8g1a-1226625095090 Travis Cloke's tower of strength seals crucial win for Collingwood] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423002754/http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/travis-clokes-tower-of-strength-seals-crucial-win-for-collingwood/story-fndv8g1a-1226625095090 |date=23 April 2013 }} News.com.au with his future career uncertain.

In June 2013, it was announced that Kewell would play for Melbourne Heart in the 2013–14 A-League season.{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/socceroos-legend-harry-kewell-joins-melbourne-heart-on-a-one-year-deal-for-the-2013-2014-season/story-e6frfkp9-1226657799863 |title=Socceroos legend Harry Kewell joins Melbourne Heart on a one-year deal for the 2013–2014 season |work=News.com.au |date=5 June 2013 |access-date=3 April 2015}} Following the first match of the season against Melbourne Victory, Kewell was diagnosed with whiplash, ruling him out for three weeks. In training for his matchday 5 return, Kewell suffered an ankle injury.{{cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/harry-kewell-out-with-twisted-ankle-20131106-2x18i.html?skin=text-only |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131106053341/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/harry-kewell-out-with-twisted-ankle-20131106-2x18i.html?skin=text-only |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 November 2013 |title=Kewell's ankle injury is just more bad news for Aloisi |publisher=Canberratimes.com.au |date=6 November 2013 |access-date=3 April 2015 }} On 26 March 2014, it was announced that Kewell would retire from professional football at the end of the A-League season. His last match was on 12 April 2014 against Western Sydney Wanderers.{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/harry-kewell-to-retire-at-end-of-aleague-season-from-all-forms-of-football/story-fn63e0vj-1226865002116 |title=Harry Kewell to retire at end of A-League season from all forms of football |work=TheAustralian |publisher=Theaustralian.com.au |access-date=3 April 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/808/australia/2014/03/26/4709835/former-leeds-and-liverpool-midfielder-kewell-announces?ICID=PP_1897|title=Former Leeds and Liverpool midfielder Kewell announces retirement from football|date=26 March 2014|access-date=26 March 2014|publisher=Goal.com}}

On 19 October 2016, it was announced that Kewell had been chosen as the recipient of the Alex Tobin Medal, Australia's most prestigious football honour, for his achievements during the course of his career.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/19/harry-kewell-chosen-to-be-awarded-australias-top-football-honour|title=Harry Kewell chosen to be awarded Australia's top football honour|website=Guardian|publisher=Guardian Media Group|location=London|date=19 October 2016|access-date=19 October 2016}}

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Kewell became the third youngest player to debut for the Australia national team when he played against Chile on 24 April 1996, aged 17 years and 7 months.{{Cite news |last=Gibbons |first=Connor |date=22 April 2020 |title=Ranking Harry Kewell's top 5 moments in green & gold |language=en |work=MyFootball |publisher=Football Australia |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/ranking-harry-kewells-top-5-moments-green-gold |access-date=16 March 2023}}[http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/Socceroos/default.aspx?s=soc_player_profile&pid=185] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917021229/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/Socceroos/default.aspx?s=soc_player_profile&pid=185|date=17 September 2011}}{{cite web |last=Davis|first=Shane|url=http://www.ausfootballreview.com/afr/pmwiki.php/Commentary/Bring_On_The_Young_Blood |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205021556/http://www.ausfootballreview.com/afr/pmwiki.php/Commentary/Bring_On_The_Young_Blood|title=Bring on the Young Blood|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 February 2007}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Socceroo/1996A.html|title=Socceroo 1996 Matches|publisher=www.ozfootball.net}}

In November 1997, Kewell was selected to play for Australia in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Iran. At the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, in front of an estimated crowd of 100,000, Kewell scored his first ever goal for his country and gave Australia a 1–0 lead. Iran eventually drew level and the game resulted in a 1–1 draw, which set up a tense return game in Melbourne.

A then-record crowd for a football match in Australia of 85,513{{cite web|url=http://www.mcg.org.au/History/Attendances/~/media/Files/MCG_Attendances_Soccer.pdf|title=Highest MCG Attendances – Soccer|publisher=mcg.org.au|access-date=7 July 2011}} – at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – witnessed the second leg of the World Cup qualifier against Iran, as well as Kewell's second goal.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicqualifiers/news/newsid=1029557.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910062808/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/stories/classicqualifiers/news/newsid=1029557.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 September 2009|title=Celebration and Heartbreak|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=7 July 2011}} The Socceroos eventually stretched their lead to two goals but Iran fought back and scored two vital away goals to finish the game 2–2 and qualify for the 1998 World Cup in France on away goals.

A few months after failing to qualify for the World Cup, Kewell joined Australia as it competed in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. After advancing past the group stage Australia faced Uruguay in the semi-final. Kewell scored the decisive goal two minutes into extra time with a golden goal, immediately giving Australia a 1–0 victory. Australia then faced Brazil in the final, losing 6–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.11v11.com/matches/brazil-v-australia-21-december-1997-264744/ |title=Brazil v Australia, 21 December 1997 |work=11v11.com |access-date=20 November 2018}}

Kewell joined Australia as they faced Uruguay in both legs of the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC–CONMEBOL play-off). In the first leg that was played in Melbourne, Australia led Uruguay 1–0. However, Uruguay pulled away with a 3–0 win in Montevideo. This meant Kewell and Australia spent another World Cup on the sidelines.{{cite web|url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Socceroo/2001A.html |title=Socceroo 2001 Matches |work=Ozfootball.net |access-date=20 November 2018}}

In February 2003, Australia made headlines by upsetting England. Kewell scored Australia's second goal of the match that ended 3–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/13/1044927700559.html |title=Socceroos win 3–1 against England |work=Theage.com.au |date=14 February 2003 |access-date=20 November 2018}} Later that year Kewell once again added to his goal scoring record against Jamaica in a 2–1 win.{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2003/09/08/socceroos-down-jamaica |title=Socceroos down Jamaica |work=Theworldgame.sbs.com.au |date=30 April 2014 |access-date=20 November 2018}}

Kewell featured in the final of the 2004 OFC Nations Cup. He featured in the second leg of the final against Solomon Islands, scoring in the 8th minute of the first half. Australia would go on to win the leg 5–0, with an overall record of 11–1 after both legs.{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/report/oceania-nations-cup-2004-endspiel-australien-salomonen/ |title=Australia – Solomon Islands 6:0 (OFC Nations Cup 2004 Australia, Final) |publisher=Worldfootball.net |access-date=20 November 2018}}

On 16 November 2005, Australia qualified for the 2006 World Cup after they defeated Uruguay.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary=8905/matches/match=42917/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417031200/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary=8905/matches/match=42917/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 2008|title=Australia v Uruguay – Match Report|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=7 July 2011}}{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/11/16/1132016861225.html|title=Bound for football's big time|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|date=16 November 2005|access-date=7 July 2011}} It was the first time Australia had qualified for the World Cup since 1974 when it was held in West Germany. Kewell was considered instrumental in the Socceroos' defeat of Uruguay, turning the course of the match after he came on as a substitute. After just over half an hour in the first half, a flicked pass on the left wing from Mark Viduka opened up a chance for Kewell, who then scuffed the kick. However the ball fell perfectly for Mark Bresciano who went on to score the equalizer.{{cite web|url=https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/greatest-socceroos-moments-australia-bresciano-stuns-uruguay |title=Greatest Socceroos moments in Australia – Bresciano stuns Uruguay |date=21 July 2012 |publisher=Socceroos |access-date=20 November 2018}} Kewell also scored the first penalty for Australia in the deciding penalty shoot-out, which they went on to win 4–2.

Kewell played in Australia's opening game of the 2006 World Cup against Japan in Kaiserslautern. He did not start for Australia in their second group match against Brazil, but again came on as a substitute, missing an early opportunity when Brazilian goalkeeper Dida punched the ball out dangerously. Kewell was reported to FIFA by referee Markus Merk for verbal abuse after the match but he escaped being sanctioned.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/jun/21/worldcup2006.sport12|title=Merk angers Fifa as Kewell is cleared of verbal abuse|first=Jan|last=van Happen|date=21 June 2006|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media|access-date=6 July 2011}}

Kewell scored Australia's second goal in the 79th minute against Croatia to equal the score at 2–2 and qualify for the round of 16 for the first time.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4853428.stm|title=Croatia 2–2 Australia|date=22 June 2006|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}} Australia only needed a draw to qualify for the round of 16. He was also awarded Man of the Match for his performance, which made him the second Australian to win the Man of the Match award at a World Cup after Tim Cahill who had won the award earlier in the tournament for his performance against Japan.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4852706.stm|title=Australia 3–1 Japan|date=12 June 2006|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=7 July 2011}} Due to suspected gout,{{cite news | title = Kewell injury curse lingers | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/aussie-update/kewell-injury-curse-lingers/2006/06/27/1151174202629.html | work = The Age | publisher = Fairfax Media | date = 28 June 2006 | access-date =28 June 2006 | first1=Matthew | last1=Hall}}{{cite news | title = Gout caused Kewell to miss match | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/australia/5119308.stm | work = BBC Sport | publisher = British Broadcasting Corporation | date = 26 June 2006 | access-date =27 June 2006}} (later diagnosed as septic arthritis – a bacterial infection in the joints of his left foot{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01b7-0e6d8f99f7bf-4a29fdf81411-1000--kewell-sidelined-by-arthritis/|publisher=UEFA|title=Kewell sidelined by arthritis|date=7 July 2006|access-date=15 July 2011}}) Kewell was unable to play against Italy in the knockout stage, which saw Australia eliminated from the tournament after a 1–0 loss.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991534.stm|title=Italy 1–0 Australia|date=26 June 2006|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=6 July 2011}}

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Kewell did not play for the national team for a year following the World Cup, and made his national-team comeback in a friendly against Singapore on 30 June 2007. The match was Australia's last before the 2007 Asian Cup and Kewell came on as a substitute in the 65th minute, scoring his eighth international goal and providing a cross for the final goal in a 3–0 victory.{{cite news | title = Australia grind out 3–0 friendly win over Singapore | url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=216541&cc=3436 | work = ESPN Soccernet | publisher = ESPN | date = 30 June 2007 | access-date = 14 February 2008 | archive-date = 28 August 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070828142650/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=216541&cc=3436 | url-status = dead }}{{cite news | title = Viduka, Kewell shine | url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/soccer/viduka-kewell-shine/2007/07/01/1182624250859.html | work = The Age | publisher = Fairfax Media | date = 1 July 2007 | access-date =14 February 2008 | first1=Michael | last1=Lynch}} Kewell was a key part of the Australian squad for their first Asian Cup. Kewell scored his ninth international goal for Australia in a 4–0 win over Thailand in the Asian Cup.{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/16/sports/AS-SPT-SOC-Thailand-Australia.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521193353/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/16/sports/AS-SPT-SOC-Thailand-Australia.php|title=Asian Cup: Viduka, Kewell score as Australia advances to quarterfinals|archive-date=21 May 2008 |access-date=21 May 2008}} After the group stage, in the quarter-final against Japan, Kewell was sent on to the pitch to replace Mark Viduka in the 61st minute, in a 1–1 draw. A penalty shootout was required to break the deadlock and Kewell's first penalty shot for Australia was stopped. Australia ultimately lost the shootout and were eliminated from the competition.{{cite news | title = Socceroos fall short when put on the spot | url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/asian-cup-news/penalties-heartbreak-for-socceroos/2007/07/21/1184560116882.html |first=Michael |last=Lynch |work = The Sydney Morning Herald | publisher = Fairfax Media | date = 22 July 2007 | access-date =6 July 2011}}

Kewell did not play either of Australia's first two matches against Qatar and China. Kewell was made captain for Australia's qualifier against Iraq at Suncorp Stadium on 1 June 2008. He scored the only goal with a header in the 47th minute as Australia won 1–0.{{cite news|title=Kewell's Header Sinks Iraq |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/77326,kewells-header-sinks-iraq.aspx |work=FourFourTwo Australia |publisher=Haymarket Group |date=1 June 2008 |access-date=6 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004212250/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/77326,kewells-header-sinks-iraq.aspx |archive-date=4 October 2012}} Kewell also scored the third goal against Qatar in Australia's 3–1 win to put them into the final qualification round.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/preliminaries/asia/matches/round=250436/match=300036514/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026094425/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/preliminaries/asia/matches/round=250436/match=300036514/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 October 2011|title=Qatar v Australia – Match Report|publisher=FIFA.com}} In a World Cup qualifier warm-up match against the Netherlands, he scored a penalty won by Joshua Kennedy.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=255402&cc=3436|title=Netherlands 1–2 Australia|date=7 September 2008|work=ESPN Soccernet|publisher=ESPN|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026102832/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=255402&cc=3436|url-status=dead}} Australia went on to win 2–1 with Kewell playing a vital part for the national team in the first half. Australia then played Uzbekistan, winning 2–0 with Kewell scoring a penalty.{{cite news |url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jFsq37W-zOD7m5oVSwqUjGIs5kdg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404071131/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jFsq37W-zOD7m5oVSwqUjGIs5kdg|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 April 2009|title=Aussies defeat Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier|agency=AFP|work=Google News|date=1 April 2009|access-date=6 July 2011}}

Kewell did not play in Australia's opening game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, a 4–0 loss to Germany.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300111116/summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224125648/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300111116/summary.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 December 2010|title=German lessons for stunned Socceroos|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=6 July 2011}}{{cite news |last=Lyon|first=Sam|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_08/default.stm|title=Germany 4–0 Australia|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=6 July 2011}} After the loss, Kewell said that the morale of the team remained high, ahead of a clash against Ghana. During the match against Ghana on 19 June, Kewell was sent off for blocking a goal by handling the ball.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300061469/summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112015533/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/matches/round=249722/match=300061469/summary.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2012|title=Ten-man Australia hold Ghana|publisher=FIFA.com|access-date=6 July 2011}} Standing on the goal line, Kewell attempted to block the ball from entering the goal net with his chest, however the ball ricocheted off his arm; he received a straight red card for the offence on the 24-minute. Asamoah Gyan went on to score the resulting penalty and the game was drawn 1–1,{{cite news|last=Sheringham|first=Sam|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_25/default.stm|title=Ghana 1–1 Australia|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=6 July 2011}} severely damaging Australia's hopes of progressing past the group stage. This was the 150th red card issued in a World Cup match.{{cite web | title =Africa's century, Australia's red mist | url =https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/statistics/news/newsid=1251262/index.html | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20110209065301/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/statistics/news/newsid=1251262/index.html | url-status =dead | archive-date =9 February 2011 | publisher =FIFA.com | date = 19 June 2010 | access-date =8 July 2011}} Kewell denied rumours that he was behind a supposed rift in the Socceroos camp.{{cite web | last =Gough | first =Paul | title =Kewell hits back at critics | url =http://www.sportal.com.au/football-news-display/kewell-denies-rift-93251 | publisher =Sportal | date =17 June 2010 | access-date =8 July 2011 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100619050923/http://sportal.com.au/football-news-display/kewell-denies-rift-93251 | archive-date =19 June 2010 | df =dmy-all }} After the match, Kewell said that he was devastated by the decision made by referee Roberto Rosetti and felt that the red card "killed" his World Cup dream.{{cite news|title=Gutted Harry Kewell says the ref killed his World Cup|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/world-cup-2010/sorry-end-to-kewells-world-cup/story-fn4l4sip-1225881808912|first=David|last=Lewis|work=The Australian|publisher=News Limited|date=20 June 2010|access-date=9 July 2011}}{{cite news|title=Harry Kewell says Italian referee 'killed' his World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/20/world-cup-2010-harry-kewell-red-card-australia-referee|first=Dave|last=Middleton|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=20 June 2010|access-date=9 July 2011}}

Kewell started in all of the Socceroos' matches in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, scoring three times for the green and gold in the Qatar-based tournament.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/scorers/_/league/afc.cup/afc-asian-cup?cc=3436|title=AFC Asian Cup Stats: Top Goal Scorers – 2011|work=ESPN Soccernet|publisher=ESPN|access-date=6 July 2011|archive-date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026102842/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/scorers/_/league/afc.cup/afc-asian-cup?cc=3436|url-status=dead}} His first goal came in Australia's first match, against India,{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32269-india-v-australia|title=India 0–4 Australia|date=10 January 2011|publisher=the-afc.com (AFC)|access-date=6 July 2011}} with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Kewell's second goal came in Australia's quarter-final match against Iraq with a header in the 118th minute in extra-time, which gave Australia a 1–0 win and put them into the semi-finals of the Asian Cup for the first time in Australia's history.{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32867-australia-v-iraq|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720165827/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32867-australia-v-iraq|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 July 2018|title=Australia 1–0 Iraq. AET. (FT: 0–0)|date=22 January 2011|publisher=the-afc.com (AFC)|access-date=6 July 2011}} Kewell continued his fine form in the semi-final against Uzbekistan by opening the scoring in the first five minutes, helping his side to a 6–0 win and progress to the final,{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32936-uzbekistan-v-australia|title=Uzbekistan 0–6 Australia|date=26 January 2011|publisher=the-afc.com (AFC)|access-date=6 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929180635/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32936-uzbekistan-v-australia|archive-date=29 September 2014}} where they were beaten 1–0 by Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/33051-australia-v-japan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426080505/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/33051-australia-v-japan|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 April 2018|title=JAPAN CROWNED KINGS OF ASIA|date=30 January 2011|publisher=the-afc.com (AFC)|access-date=6 July 2011}}

In February 2012, Kewell scored his last goal for Australia in a 4–2 win over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.{{cite web|last=Australia |first=Goal |url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4020/australia/2014/03/26/4709830/harry-kewell-career-timeline-of-a-socceroo-great |title=Harry Kewell: Career timeline of a Socceroo great |publisher=Goal.com |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=20 November 2018}} On 8 June 2012, Kewell played his final game for Australia in a scoreless draw against Oman.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191841/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509235708/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191841/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 May 2014 |title=2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil – Matches |publisher=FIFA.com |date=8 June 2012 |access-date=20 November 2018}}

Following his retirement, Kewell worked with junior players through his academy in Australia for a few months, and in 2015 he successfully completed his UEFA B and A licenses.{{cite web|title=Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell is loving life as Watford U21 coach|url=http://www.espnfc.us/barclays-premier-league/23/blog/post/2561455/harry-kewells-new-life-as-watford-coach|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=13 August 2015|date=13 August 2015}}

On 23 July 2015, Kewell was appointed head coach of the Watford Under-21 team.{{cite web|title = OFFICIAL: Harry Kewell Appointed Watford FC Under-21 Coach|url = http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150723-harry-kewell-named-watford-fc-under-21-coach-2567786.aspx|website = www.watfordfc.com|access-date = 23 July 2015|first = Club|last = Journalist|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150723221655/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150723-harry-kewell-named-watford-fc-under-21-coach-2567786.aspx|archive-date = 23 July 2015|url-status = dead}}{{cite news|title = Kewell takes on Watford coach role|work = BBC Sport|url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33645083|access-date = 24 July 2015}} On 10 August 2015, Kewell coached his first game for the club, ending in a 0–0 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.

On 23 May 2017, Kewell was appointed head coach of League Two club Crawley Town,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40013576 |title=Harry Kewell: Crawley Town appoint ex-Leeds and Liverpool winger as head coach |work=BBC Sport |date=23 May 2017 |access-date=27 May 2017}} becoming the first Australian to coach a professional English side.{{cite magazine|last1=Radbourne-Pugh|first1=Lucas|title=AUSTRALIA'S 2007 ASIAN CUP SIDE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/australias-2007-asian-cup-side-where-are-they-now-463975/page7|magazine=FourFourTwo|access-date=3 June 2017|archive-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809001450/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/australias-2007-asian-cup-side-where-are-they-now-463975/page7|url-status=dead}} Warren Feeney was appointed assistant manager to Kewell.[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-newport-county-boss-warren-13080861 Feeney joins Crawley Town] Kewell's managerial debut on 5 August was a 3–1 home loss to Port Vale.{{cite news |title=Crawley Town 1 Port Vale 3: Harry Kewell's reign begins with home defeat |url=https://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/sport/football/crawley-town-1-port-vale-3-harry-kewells-reign-begins-home-defeat-843507 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=Mid-Sussex Times |date=5 August 2017}} Kewell guided Crawley Town to a 14th place finish in League Two, with his most successful spell consisting of 10 league wins in 14 league games between 9 December 2017 and 17 February 2018. Kewell left Crawley Town after six games into the 2018–19 season to take over at Notts County with Crawley 14th in League Two.

On 31 August 2018, Kewell was appointed manager of fellow League Two club Notts County,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45361485 |title=Harry Kewell: Notts County appoint Crawley Town boss as new manager |work=BBC Sport |date=31 August 2018 |access-date=31 August 2018}} being officially announced three days later, becoming the club's fifteenth permanent manager in 10 years, with the club sitting bottom of League Two.{{cite web|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/notts-county-webchat-magpies-prepare-1963757 |title=Notts County webchat as Magpies prepare to unveil new boss Harry Kewell |work=Nottinghampost.com |date=3 September 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018}} On 13 November 2018, he was sacked after 11 league games in charge; he had won three and the team were in 22nd place, just above the relegation zone.{{cite news|url=https://www.itv.com/news/update/2018-11-13/notts-county-sack-former-liverpool-and-leeds-winger-kewell/ |title=Notts County sack former Liverpool and Leeds winger Kewell |work=ITV News |date=13 November 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018}}

On 1 August 2020, Kewell was appointed as manager of Oldham Athletic on a one-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. He became their fifth manager in the last 12 months.{{cite news |title=Harry Kewell handed managerial reins at Oldham Athletic |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/01/harry-kewell-handed-managerial-reins-at-oldham-athletic |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=1 August 2020}} He oversaw a poor first full month in charge with the side going six games without a victory in October, later achieving a record of 11 wins, 6 draws and 15 defeats for a 32% win rate.

On 7 March 2021, it was announced by Oldham Athletic that Kewell, and his assistant, Alan Maybury, had been relieved of his duties as manager.{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Chris|date=7 March 2021|title=Oldham Athletic sack Harry Kewell after draw with Southend United|url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/19142750.oldham-athletic-sack-harry-kewell-draw-southend-united/|access-date=7 March 2021|website=Basildon Canvey Southend Echo}} Kewell left Oldham with the club in 16th place in League Two, above their position in the previous season.

On 10 June 2021, Kewell was appointed the new head coach of Barnet in the National League, becoming the club's 26th manager in 10 seasons.{{Cite news|title=Brennan and Kewell to spearhead new era at The Hive London|url=https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2021/june/club-announces-new-head-of-football-and-first-team-head-coach/|publisher=Barnet F.C.|date=10 June 2021|access-date=10 June 2021}} On his debut on 21 August, his side lost 5–0 at home to his former club Notts County.{{cite news |last1=Curtis |first1=Leigh |title=Sensational Notts County hit Barnet for five in opening day masterclass |url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/notts-county-barnet-live-report-5816008 |access-date=20 September 2021 |work=Nottingham Post |date=21 August 2021}} He was dismissed on 20 September, having lost five and drawn two of his seven games.{{cite news |title=Harry Kewell: Barnet sack manager after seven winless games in charge |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58625601 |access-date=20 September 2021 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 September 2021}}

On 18 June 2022, Kewell joined Scottish Premiership title holders Celtic as a first-team coach, under compatriot manager Ange Postecoglou.{{cite news |title=Harry Kewell has joined Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as a first-team coach |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12635830/harry-kewell-has-joined-celtic-boss-ange-postecoglou-as-a-first-team-coach |access-date=24 July 2022 |publisher=Sky Sports |date=18 June 2022}} He remained in the role for the first few months of the 2023–24 season after Postecoglou was replaced by Brendan Rodgers.

On 31 December 2023, Kewell was announced as head coach of Yokohama F. Marinos.{{cite web | url=https://www.f-marinos.com/news/team/6435 | title=ハリー キューウェル氏 監督就任のお知らせ | ニュース }} He led the club to the 2024 AFC Champions League final, losing 3–6 on aggregate to Al-Ain FC. On 16 July 2024, he was sacked after less than seven months in the role.{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/16/harry-kewell-sacked-yokohama-coach-japan-seven-months |title=Harry Kewell sacked as coach of Japanese club Yokohama after seven months in charge |work=The Guardian |date=16 July 2024 }}

Kewell was born in Smithfield, Sydney. He is married to English soap actress Sheree Murphy, whom he met at the Majestyk nightclub in Leeds in 2000.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/13/harry-kewell-australia-world-cup|first=Dan|last=Rookwood|title=World Cup 2010: 'It's a selfish game,' says Harry Kewell|work=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=13 June 2010|access-date=8 July 2011}} The couple married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 25 May 2002{{cite news| url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/05/25/1022243278951.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|title=Kewell slips into Las Vegas to tie knot|first=Matthew|last=Hall|date=25 May 2002|access-date=6 July 2011}} and have four children.

As of May 2008, Kewell became the face of Australian men's fashion brand Politix.{{cite news | title = Harry Kewell mixes sport and Politix | url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/fashion/harry-kewell-mixes-sport-and-politix/2008/05/24/1211183176206.html | work = The Sydney Morning Herald | publisher = Fairfax Media| date = 25 May 2008 | access-date =25 May 2008}} He advocated the introduction of Western Sydney A-League expansion team Sydney Rovers, having grown up in Smithfield in Sydney's west. He is also a supporter of Australian rugby league club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the National Rugby League.Wide World of Sports, 29 March 2009, Channel Nine

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Leeds United Youth

• FA Youth Cup: 1996–97{{cite magazine|title=Socceroo great Harry Kewell announces his retirement|magazine=FourFourTwo|date=26 March 2014|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/socceroo-great-harry-kewell-announces-his-retirement|access-date=23 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904224254/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/socceroo-great-harry-kewell-announces-his-retirement|archive-date=4 September 2014|url-status=dead}}

Liverpool{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/harry-kewell/720/|title=H. Kewell|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=23 August 2014}}

• FA Cup: 2005–06
• UEFA Champions League: 2004–05; runner-up: 2006–07{{cite web |date=23 May 2007 |title=AC Milan 2–1 Liverpool |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6669039.stm |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=BBC Sport}}
• Football League Cup runner-up: 2004–05{{cite web |title=Liverpool 2–3 Chelsea |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/4279679.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 February 2005 |access-date=8 June 2022}}
• FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2005

Galatasaray

• Turkish Super Cup: 2008

Australia

• FIFA Confederations Cup: runner-up 1997{{Cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=1984/match=17489/index.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=14 October 2024 |archive-date=18 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618001151/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round%3D1984/match%3D17489/index.html |url-status=dead }}
• AFC Asian Cup: runner-up 2011{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team/squad/_/id/628/league/AFC.ASIAN.CUP/season/2011|title=AFC Asian Cup 2011, Australian Squad|access-date=14 October 2024}}
• OFC Nations Cup: 2004{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/04oc.html|title=Oceania Nations Cup 2004|access-date=14 October 2024}}

Australia U-20

• OFC U-19 Men's Championship: 1997{{Cite web|url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/U20/1997.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610233225/http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/U20/1997.html|archive-date=June 10, 2023|url-status=dead|title=Young Socceroo Matches for 1997|access-date=March 13, 2025}}

Australia U17

• OFC U-17 Championship: 1995{{cite web|url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Joeys/1995.html|publisher=Ozfootball|access-date=23 August 2014|title=Australian Under 17 Matches for 1995}}

Individual

• Oceania Footballer of the Year:{{cite web |title=Oceanian Player of the Year |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/oce-poy.html |access-date=23 August 2014 |website=RSSSF}} 1999, 2001, 2003
• Ballon d'Or: 2001 (Nominee){{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/europa-poy01.html |title=European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 2001 |publisher=Rsssf.com |access-date=9 March 2019}}
• FIFA Confederations Cup All-Star Team: 1997
• PFA Young Player of the Year: 1999–2000
• PFA Team of the Year: 1999–2000 Premier League{{cite news |title=Keane claims award double |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/731764.stm |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=30 April 2000 |access-date=23 April 2012}}
• AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2007{{cite news|url=http://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/official-all-star-xi.586960/ |title=Toshiba All-Star XI |date=18 August 2007 }}
• AFC Asian Cup Quality Player: 2011{{cite web |url=https://www.the-afc.com/afc/documents/PdfFiles/afc-asian-cup-qatar-2011-technical-report |title=AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 Technical Report |website=The-AFC.com |publisher=AFC |access-date=10 December 2019}}
• A-League Team of the Season: 2011–12
• FIFA World Cup Man of the Match: 2006 vs Croatia (GS)
• Leeds United Player of the Year: 1999–2000{{cite web |date=29 April 2019 |title=Every Leeds United Player of the Season winner since award was first handed out in 197 |url=https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-player-season-awards-14539982 |access-date=4 November 2020 |website=Leeds Live}}
• Leeds United Goal of the Year: 1999–2000 (vs. Sheffield Wednesday)
• Australia's Greatest Ever Footballer: 2012{{Cite web |date=13 July 2012 |title=Harry Kewell named greatest footballer |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/harry-kewell-named-greatest-footballer-20120713-21znv.html |access-date=25 November 2022 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}
• Australia's Greatest Ever Team: 2012
• Asian Football Hall of Fame: 2014{{cite news|url=https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idINKCN0J50YG20141121|title=Kewell, Hong, Daei among AFC's first Hall of Fame inductees|website=Reuters.com|date=21 November 2014}}
• PFA Alex Tobin OAM Medal: 2016
• Sport Australia Hall of Fame: 2018{{cite web |title=Cool Kewell to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame |url=https://sahof.org.au/cool-kewell-to-be-inducted-into-the-sport-australia-hall-of-fame/|website=Sport Australia Hall of Fame website |date=22 September 2018 |access-date=27 September 2020}}
• Football Australia Hall of Fame: 2019{{cite web |date=13 May 2019 |title=Ex-Westfield Matilda Leigh Wardell one of four FFA Hall of Fame inductees |url=https://www.matildas.com.au/news/ex-westfield-matilda-leigh-wardell-one-four-ffa-hall-fame-inductees |access-date=25 November 2022 |publisher=Football Federation Australia}}

Yokohama F. Marinos

• AFC Champions League: runner-up 2023–24

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• [http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/players/Harry-Kewell/461 Melbourne Victory profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421014243/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/players/Harry-Kewell/461 |date=21 April 2012 }}
• {{Sport Australia Hall of Fame|harry-kewell}}
• [https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/harry-kewell Profile] at the Liverpool F.C. website
• [http://www.lfchistory.net/player_profile.asp?player_id=492 Profile] at LFChistory.net
• [http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/K/KE.html#KewellHarry Profile] at OzFootball.net
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