‘I let my country, teammates down’
Teammates have rallied around Milos Degenek, assuring him Australia’s Asian Cup exit ‘was not even close to an individual thing’ despite the defender feeling ‘pretty s*** about his howler.
Asian Cup
Dark hours for soccer. And new dawn seems long way off
The Socceroos knocked out of the Asian Cup, the complete debacle that is the Alen Stajcic saga and the death of Awer Mabil’s sister. It hasn’t been a great week for Australian soccer.
Heartbreak follows Socceroos Cup disappointment
Awer Mabil’s personal tragedy adds cripplingly sharp perspective to Australia’s Asian Cup defence. Particularly since the striker provided many of the high points of an overall underwhelming campaign.
Gutted star’s heartbreaking interview
The Socceroos are out of the Asian Cup after a horror mistake by Milos Degenek against the UAE ended the team’s campaign.
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Muscat’s vital message: ‘Push the tempo’
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat has vowed to push the tempo against Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday night — no matter what the risks are. But will the gamble pay off?
Melbourne set for A-League finals bonanza
THE RUN HOME: Melbourne is on track to host two A-League finals in the one weekend for the first time. MATT WINDLEY predicts how the remainder of the regular season might unfold — and what that means for City and Victory.
Sydney FC aiming to score big in Asia
FOR years it has been a financial blackhole for A-League clubs, but Sydney FC believe the Asian Champions League could help to drive growth in Australia as well as overseas.
South Melbourne friendly serves a timely reminder
FORMER National Soccer League power South Melbourne drew almost 2000 when they faced Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F last night. DAVID DAVUTOVIC asks: ‘Imagine they clashed in an official match?’
Safety-first as Aloisi leaves out Kristensen
THOMAS Kristensen has been left out of Brisbane’s AFC Champions League playoffs squad as Roar coach John Aloisi takes a safety-first approach with his Danish midfield enforcer.
Olyroos’ China campaign live on Fox Sports
THE A-League’s best young talent will be on show when the Olyroos take on Asia’s best at the AFC U23 Championship in China – and you can watch every minute live.
The hurdles complicating Socceroos search
FOOTBALL Federation boss David Gallop says choosing a successor to Ange Postecoglou will be broad and admits several factors will play a role in the decision.
Matildas to host Marta’s Brazil
FRIENDLIES might not be the most apt term for a series of upcoming matches between the Matildas and old football foes Brazil.
What AFL match in China?
THE blank faces perhaps told the entire story.Jiangsu Suning boss Choi Yong-soo and midfielder Xiaobin Zhang looked perplexed when asked if they would follow the first AFL clash for points in China on the weekend.
Every day could be my last, says Jiangsu boss
JIANGSU Suning’s under siege coach Choi Yong-soo says he treats every day like it’s his last in the job.
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