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Nestory Irankunda had two assists against Perth Glory on Sunday.

Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers

He was left out of the squad due to concerns for his “wellbeing” last week. Now the most exciting talent in the Australian game has turned down a last-minute opportunity to wear the green and gold.

  • Vince Rugari

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Josh Cavallo and his future husband  Leighton Morrell.

A-League trailblazer announces engagement at home ground

Adelaide’s Josh Cavallo became the world’s only openly gay top-flight male footballer in 2021 and has thanked the club for allowing him to propose at Coopers Stadium.

  • Ian Chadband
Joe Gauci made his debut for the Socceroos last year against Ecuador.

Socceroo’s EPL move to break Aussie transfer record for third time in eight months

Adelaide United’s Joe Gauci is set to move to Aston Villa, while Socceroos teammate Aziz Behich is off to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • Vince Rugari
Gun youngster Nestory Irankunda.

Why Germany is the perfect finishing school for Australian teen soccer sensation

Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda has been sold to German giants Bayern Munich for an A-League-record transfer fee. Why is Germany the perfect destination?

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Adelaide United’s stadium banned Melbourne Victory supporters – then backed away

The operators of Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium have backed away from an announcement to ban visiting Melbourne Victory supporters.

  • Carla Jaeger and Steve Larkin
Mariners’ Sam Silvera celebrates his goal against Adelaide United on Saturday night.

Bolt from the blue: Aussie sport’s ultimate underdog story rolls on

Almost five years since the Usain Bolt gimmick, the Central Coast Mariners are into the A-League’s grand final, and have become a model club for this struggling competition.

  • Vince Rugari
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Jordan Bos and Callum Talbot are among a crop of outstanding young talents in the A-League.

Bos moves: Is this Australian fans’ last chance to see Gen Next in the flesh?

As Socceroo Jordan Bos contemplates a nearly $2 million move to Belgium, the four clubs left in the A-League finals are putting paid to the adage that you can’t win anything with kids.

  • Vince Rugari
Nestory Irankunda is the talk of Australian soccer - and of Parafield Gardens High School, where he’s still completing Year 12.

This 17-year-old schoolkid could be world class. Can Australian soccer help him get there?

Nestory Irankunda has an absolute abundance of raw talent – but as he’s slowly learning, raw talent alone is not enough to reach the top in world football.

  • Vince Rugari
Trent Ostler and Nestory Irankunda contest for the ball.

Glory, Adelaide slug it out in stunning ALM draw

In one of the most dramatic games in A-League Men history on Sunday evening, a refusal to give up on a chance saw the score back to parity in the 93rd minute.

  • Joey Lynch
Nestory Irankunda’s highlights reel needs to be seen to be believed.

‘We have to let him grow’: Socceroos urge patience with 17-year-old ‘freak’

As Socceroos players have discovered for themselves this week, during their first in-person brush with the A-League’s hottest young talent, Nestory Irankunda is not normal.

  • Vince Rugari

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