Former Socceroo Ian Gray found dead

Sydney: Homicide detectives have begun an investigation into the death of former Australian

football international Ian Gray, whose body was discovered this week at his Sydney home. Gray, 46, was a defender or midfielder who played 35 matches and scored six goals for Australia in an international career which ran from 1984 to 1992. In 2004 he was inducted into the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame. Police say they are treating his death as suspicious. FFA chairman Frank Lowy said in a statement today he was saddened by Gray`s death. "Ian gave great service to the Socceroos, playing 35 matches over nine years and he was a very respected teammate and a friend to many," Lowy said. "He was also an active former Socceroo and a great ambassador for football. On behalf of the Australian football community I would like to send my condolences to Ian`s family." Gray`s body was found slumped in the lounge room of his Sydney apartment Monday night by friends who became concerned when he missed appointments and failed to answer his phone. Bureau Report