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Erin Smith is a sports reporter for the National Sports Network and CODE Sports. She is die-hard sports fan with a passion for football, women’s sports and Olympics.

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FILE - Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou celebrates after winning the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Where to next for Ange as eye-watering payout figure revealed

16 days after a securing a drought breaking trophy, Ange Postecoglou is no longer the manager of Tottenham but the massive payout he is reported to be in line for will soften the fall.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Japan at Optus Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The silver lining in Socceroos’ ‘ugly’ win against Japan

It was ugly, but all that matters is Aziz Behich’s 90th screamer gave the Socceroos their first win over Japan in 16 years and, crucially, a foot in the door of the 2026 World Cup. ERIN SMITH unpacks what went wrong, and what’s to learn, from the win.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Ellie Carpenter of Australia celebrates scoring her team's eighth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

On the move: Rumours swirl around shock Carpenter transfer

Ellie Carpenter could be in for a shock club move that would see her link up with another Matildas teammate. Plus the latest transfer moves in the A-League. FULL LIST OF FREE AGENTS.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Sunday Aryang of the Fever and Ruth Aryang of the Fever give the thumbs up after the win during the round five Super Netball match between West Coast Fever and Queensland Firebirds at RAC Arena, on May 10, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

‘I miss her’: Fever star opens up on sister’s injury battle

To see a teammate suffer a season-ending injury, like a ruptured achilles tendon, is horrible. But for that player to also be your sister makes the experience all the more heartbreaking.

Ashes ticket chaos. Picture: Supplied

Irate cricket fans vent their fury after Ashes ticketing chaos

The mad rush to secure tickets to this year’s Ashes series and Boxing Day Test has sent Ticketek into meltdown mode with some fans locked out and others losing their tickets.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Joe Montemurro, new Matildas Head Coach is seen during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Argentina at GIO Stadium on June 02, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘It wasn’t easy’: Matildas’ new coach almost didn’t take job

The newly-minted Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has admitted he had no plans to leave his post at European powerhouse Lyon, but the lure of breaking a 15-year drought was too big a drawcard.

LYON, FRANCE - MARCH 26: Joe Montemurro, Head Coach of Olympique Lyonnais, looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and FC Bayern MÃÂ¼nchen at OL Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

Matildas new coach finally confirmed after 10-month hunt

The worst kept secret in Australian football has been officially confirmed with Joe Montemurro announced as the new Matildas coach.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Kaitlyn Torpey of Australia celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Argentina at Marvel Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Shock’ as Matildas score by accident

A Matildas star was left looking “almost apologetic” after a bizarre moment during their big win over Argentina on Friday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Kaitlyn Torpey of Australia celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Argentina at Marvel Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Johnson scores in debut as Matildas ease past Argentina

Kahli Johnson has etched her name into the history books after scoring in her Matildas debut, before Kaitlyn Torpey struck as Australia eased by Argentina.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Victory goalkeeper Paul Izzo saves a penalty from Terry Antonis of Melbourne City during the A-League Men Elimination Final match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Flares, rogue tackles, clutch saves: The Victory-City rivalry

For the first time in men’s A-League history rivals Melbourne Victory and City will face off in the grand final – a battle that has been brewing for 15 years.

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