February 2024
Messi apologises again after China’s wrath over no show
The Inter Miami star said his decision to sit on the sidelines rather than play in a match in Hong Kong this month was not political.
December 2022
Dream World Cup final in store as France ends Morocco’s fairytale run
It’s the dream final for many, with France looking to repeat Brazil’s 1962 effort and Argentina on a mission to win the trophy in Lionel Messi’s last World Cup.
‘We belong at this level’: Socceroos shine, Matildas to make waves
Tens of thousands of fans gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square and Sydney’s Darling Harbour to watch on outdoor screens.
‘The mistake cost us’: Australia crashes out of World Cup
Australia’s World Cup dream has come to a brutal end after a moment of finesse from Lionel Messi and a brain explosion from goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
The eye-popping difference between Argentina and Socceroo price tags
The South American squad is worth $900 million more than Australia’s, but that hasn’t stopped Football Australia boss James Johnson from believing in miracles.
November 2022
Mercurial Mbappe fires France into last 16 after win over Denmark
Lionel Messi reignites Argentina’s hopes in win over Mexico; France is first to advance after beating Denmark; Australia has it all to play for after beating Tunisia; giant killing Saudis fall short against Poland.
Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight
The Socceroos took on reigning champions France, Mexico battled Poland, Denmark fought Tunisia – and worst-ranked Saudi Arabia shocked favourites Argentina.
May 2022
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sells for $12.4m in auction record
The late soccer legend wore the No.10 jersey when he scored twice in Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England.
November 2021
Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or
The Argentine forward added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 trophies after winning the Copa America for the first time with his country last July.
November 2020
Diego Maradona, Argentine football genius, dead at 60
The sporting legend died after suffering a heart attack, less than a month after his 60th birthday, at his home in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.