This Month
England eye Euro history after stunning late goal
England downed the Netherlands 2-1 in the European Championships for a chance to take on Spain in the final.
- Updated
- Steve Douglas
June
The billionaire sports investor gunning for golf
John Henry turned a commodities fortune into a sporting empire. Now, he’s taking on the sovereign wealth that is rewriting the rules of the game.
- Sara Germano
March
The Aussies taking charge at an English soccer icon
In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur was forced to make some serious changes to management. They brought in three Australians.
- Zoe Samios
Kerr backed by Matildas star and Chelsea coach as ‘race slur’ revealed
The Matildas captain has the “full support” of the national squad and English team after new details emerged over her alleged clash with a police officer.
- Zoe Samios
October 2023
‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.
- Mattias Karen
September 2023
If this deal succeeds, US investors will own half the Premier League
Everton’s Russian-linked businessman Farhad Moshiri is close to selling the English soccer club to 777 Partners, a US private equity fund.
- David Hellier
August 2023
- Opinion
- FIFA Women's World Cup
Women’s soccer is just starting to roar
England and Spain are home to the two richest soccer leagues. From a business and marketing perspective, it was the dream Women’s World Cup final.
- Matthew Brooker
- Spain 2-1 Sweden
- FIFA World Cup
Ten minutes of drama send delirious Spain into World Cup final
Spain beat Sweden to advance to the World Cup final in a match that roared into life in the final minutes with both sides scoring in rapid succession.
- Ben McKay
June 2023
Manchester City wins first Champions League title
The Champions League win means City has completed a rare treble of trophies after winning the English Premier League title and FA Cup this season.
- James Robson
Lessons in leadership from the relentless Ange Postecoglou
The 57-year-old has compiled, arguably, the greatest resume of any Australian coach in any sport. There are lessons to learn from the way he runs his teams.
- Zoe Samios
April 2023
Hollywood ending for Ryan Reynolds’ soccer club
Wrexham has gained promotion, sparking wild celebrations. Reynolds and his fellow actor friend purchased the little-known Welsh club for $3.7 million in 2021.
- Steve Douglas
- Opinion
- Mergers & acquisitions
Could Manchester United be worth $9b?
The famed football club is up for sale. Even though the numbers don’t add up, it could be the most expensive sports deal ever.
- Aaron Patrick
Sam Kerr reveals plan to keep Chelsea and Matildas happy
After victory over European champions England against the odds, Kerr explained how her workload is being managed to ensure she’s firing for both club and country.
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- Ian Chadband
March 2023
A star host, a tweet and a row that turned into a BBC crisis
Soccer legend Gary Lineker never received a red or yellow card in his 16-year career but fell foul of the broadcaster with a Twitter post on immigration.
- Mark Landler
December 2022
France one step closer to an elusive back-to-back Cup title
A crucial second half penalty miss by Harry Kane ensured France a chance of being back to back champions.
- James Robson
November 2022
Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight
England opened Group B play at the World Cup on Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran in Doha; Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0; and Wales drew 1-1 with the US.
Why Mark Bosnich thinks holding the World Cup in Qatar could be good
The legendary Australian goalkeeper has endured his share of controversy in the public spotlight, and hopes the contest will shine a light on inequality.
- Paul Smith
July 2022
England wins Euro ’22, beating Germany 2-1
England’s women are the European champions after beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley Stadium with Chloe Kelly scoring the winning goal in extra time for the Lionesses.
- Hans van Leeuwen
July 2022
Victory for ‘WAGatha Christie’ in battle of celebrity soccer wives
Coleen Rooney has won a huge legal battle against fellow soccer wife Rebekah Vardy in a celebrity libel trial that gripped Britain with accusations of Instagram leaks and lost phones.
- Michael Holden
May 2022
Manchester City win Premier League in incredible comeback
No wonder thousands of Manchester City fans flooded onto the football field at the final whistle, defying new orders against pitch invasions.
- Rob Harris