November 2024
Socceroos cling to World Cup advantage with rollercoaster draw
Australia fought back from 2-1 down to draw against Bahrain, keeping them in the box seat to automatically qualify for the next World Cup.
- Glenn Moore
September 2024
Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach, saying it’s ‘best for the nation’
Graham Arnold stepped down after a poor start to Asia’s third phase of World Cup qualifying.
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- George Clarke
PwC grilled; ASX hits yet another record; Myer’s rescue plan
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May 2024
‘There is no work-life balance’ for Ange Postecoglou
How does the Tottenham manager balance the Premier League with being a father and husband? He doesn’t.
- Euan Black
February 2024
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Australia in the box seat to host the 2026 women’s Asian Cup
With money flowing into women’s soccer, registrations up and the Matildas on a roll, it would be the icing on the cake.
- Zoe Samios
Socceroos out of Asian Cup after loss to South Korea
Australia suffered a dramatic 2-1 extra-time defeat after throwing away a 1-0 lead.
- Anna Harrington
November 2023
Socceroos, Matildas success boosts cash for Football Australia
Almost $20 million in prizemoney from the Socceroos, a boost in sponsorship and an uptick in merchandise sales nearly doubled Football Australia’s revenue.
- Zoe Samios
October 2023
SBS scores rights to next men’s soccer World Cup
The broadcaster will keep its 40-year relationship with soccer’s international body intact, after outbidding other networks and streamers.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones and Zoe Samios
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Brave Socceroos succumb against England at Wembley
The Socceroos punched well above their weight on their landmark first visit to Wembley Stadium, but still eventually got knocked out by the England heavyweights’ extra sheen of quality.
- Ian Chadband
August 2023
Football Australia chases record TV deal after Matildas success
The governing body’s chief executive, James Johnson, is expecting a record-breaking cash injection for the sport off the back of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- Zoe Samios
June 2023
Messi magic kills Socceroos’ hopes in Beijing
It took Lionel Messi just over a minute to score against Australia in front of a packed stadium in Beijing who gave the fans what they came for.
- Martin Quin Pollard
Australian soccer mourns death of revolutionary coach Rale Rasic
He was the first coach to take the Socceroos to a World Cup and was a master of psychology in getting the most out of his players and teams.
- Steve Dettre
Ange Postecoglou agrees to coach Tottenham Hotspur
The former Socceroos coach will take over the English Premier League side fresh from retaining the Scottish title with Celtic.
- Nick Mulvenney
March 2023
Soccer fanatic Anton Tagliaferro calls full-time on investment career
The fundie says he retires at an uncertain time for the economy, but has reason to brim with pride over some young soccer players representing Australia.
- Tom Richardson
December 2022
Football Australia boss vows to ‘weed out’ Melbourne pitch invaders
It will issue Melbourne Victory with a show-cause notice, and says ‘clubs are ultimately responsible for their own spectators’.
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- Gus McCubbing
‘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.
- Max Mason
‘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.
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- Gus McCubbing
FIFA World Cup: the last 16 have been decided
More unexpected results as the group stage comes to a close with a high-scoring duel, late goals and a new South Korean star.
- Martin Petty
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.
- Gus McCubbing
Destiny and Lionel Messi await Socceroos in Qatar
Socceroo defenders Harry Souttar and Kye Rowles will have to keep Lionel Messi in check if Australia has any chance of beating Argentina on the weekend.
- Gus McCubbing