NPL: Dinamo late show stuns Cannons, coach calls it quits
TALKING POINTS: Mikael Platt continued St Alban’s late-game scoring to stun Oakleigh Cannons, while a VPL1 coach has fallen on his sword.
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The $400,000 reason ALW won’t expand this season
Auckland FC’s inaugural men’s team won the A-League premiership this season but the APL have squashed its chances of creating the same magic with a women’s team.
Kerr makes surprise return to Matildas camp
Sam Kerr has made a surprise return to the Matildas camp as the Joe Montemurro era gets underway in the Chelsea superstar’s home city of Perth.
‘Sent me into a spiral’: Mental anguish of Matilda’s ACL battle
Amy Sayer felt like her knee had “dislocated five metres to the left”. It started a harrowing journey back to the Matildas that took more than 450 days. This is her story.
Racism storm erupts, new response on show
Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger accused opponent Gustavo Cabral of making a racist remark and the ref quickly implemented new guidelines.
World Cup in America plunged into chaos
Ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States could see Iran spectacularly banned from the World Cup, despite earning their spot.
Horror scenes in football stadium tragedy
Horrific footage shows the exact moment fans fell to their death in a tragedy that has devastated an entire country. WARNING: Distressing images.
America loses it over dressing room photo
Football fans were left surprised by an unusual scene inside a powerhouse team’s change room at the Club World Cup in America.
A-League club slapped with pay breach notices
Western United has again been given a 14-day deadline to pay overdue wages to players and staff.
Reds slammed for ‘disgraceful’ actions
Adelaide United’s treatment of one the club’s former players has been described as ‘disgraceful’.
Roar interested in bringing young gun home
Brisbane Roar’s bid to rebuild their squad continues, while one of the Queensland club’s former players has moved to Melbourne Victory.
Western United deal set to be approved
Western United officials are confident the club’s new ownership structure will be approved by the Australian Professional Leagues.
Kiwi veteran joins Wanderers
An A-League great has opted to return to Australia from New Zealand to join Western Sydney Wanderers.
Truth behind Ange sacking finally comes out
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has gone public to share the reason Ange Postecoglou needed to be shown the door.
Spurs coach Frank labels Ange a ‘legend’
Football: Thomas Frank has thanked Ange Postecoglou during his first interview since being named as his successor at Tottenham, and labelled…
Hint over Ange’s next club as link to big-money suitor emerges
Ange Postecoglou might soon have a new job as reports suggest a trophy-winning club have set their sights on the Australian manager.
Tottenham sack second manager in 2 days
A text message exchange between Ange Postecoglou and a Tottenham star has emerged as the club sacked its second manager in two days.
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Matildas stars one step closer to English powerhouse reunion
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter appears to be one step closer to signing a massive transfer deal from Lyon to WSL club Chelsea, setting up a reunion with national teammate Sam Kerr.
The World Cup dream fuelling Tillies’ latest teenage sensation
When the Matildas triumphed in a dramatic penalty shootout against France at the last World Cup, Brisbane schoolgirl Grace Kuilamu was in the crowd. Now, the Brisbane Roar teenager is set to join the Tillies squad.
Big names missing in new Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants to “set the tone” for the future after he named a host of new names in his first squad.
Football world rocked by Lionel Messi act
Even at the age of 37, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is still producing moments of absolute magic to ignite the Club World Cup.
Fresh faces in new coach’s first Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants to “set the tone” for the future with his first squad.
Star Matildas missing as Montemurro names first squad
With key players absent and many overseas based players only available for some of the Matildas’ upcoming matches, Joe Montemurro is in a race against the clock to prepare the national side for its first trophy in 15 years.
Japanese club parts ways with Aussie coach
Patrick Kisnorbo’s poor spell as manager of Yokohama F. Marinos has led to his departure from the Japanese club.
Socceroos get new naming sponsor, Aus football receives financial boost
After four years supporting the Matildas, CommBank is expanding its footprint in Australian football by strengthening ties with the Socceroos and helping community clubs throughout the country.
New major sponsor for Socceroos
Having already qualified for the FIFA World Cup, the Socceroos now have a new naming rights sponsor as the good news continues.
Man who sacked Ange’s odd claim
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy claims to have an “excellent relationship” with Ange Postecoglou despite sacking him.
‘I just want the right fit’: Dilemma confronting Matildas hopeful
With the Asian Cup fast approaching, Teagan Micah has set her sights on winning back the goalkeeper’s jersey for the Matildas. But first she has to work out where she’ll be playing football next season.
‘Emotionally difficult’ but Levy defends Ange sacking
Ange Postecoglou will always be welcome at Tottenham but his Europa League triumph and subsequent Champions League qualification wasn’t enough according to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
A-League star joins Portsmouth
One of the Australian football’s best young players has left Sydney FC to play in the English Championship.
Wrexham keen on Socceroo
A Socceroo hoping to play at next year’s FIFA World Cup is in the sights of Wrexham, who have just earnt promotion to the English Championship.
Messi’s horrific act after rival’s sledge
The World Cup winner and former Barcelona superstar lost his head and took things way too far in the FIFA Club World Cup opener.
Setting record straight on Auckland shellacking
A-League heavyweights Auckland FC hope there is no more confusion surrounding the identity of Oceania’s representative at the next FIFA Club World Cup.
Love, weddings and the ‘really difficult’ reality Matildas face
Matildas defender Charli Grant has opened up about the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship with fiance Lachlan on the other side of the world and juggling wedding plans with her sporting career.
Matildas coach happy with emerging talent
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is seeking the right ‘balance’ in his squad ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
WATCH: Mikkola wondergoal snatches South thriller
TALKING POINTS: Scores level, 90th minute, enter Max Mikkola with a goal that has to be seen to be believed, while two young guns produce match-winning performances.
Ange ‘seriously considering’ shock new job
The Aussie manager is seriously considering a highly lucrative new role just days after his sacking by Premier League giants Tottenham.
The Matildas review Football Australia doesn’t want you to see
After promising a far-reaching investigation into the Matildas’ Olympics “trainwreck”, the Australian public has still not been told why the expensive campaign ended in shock, tears and embarrassment.
Kiwis humiliated as bloodbath stuns football
Records have been destroyed and a Kiwi team’s dream has turned into a nightmare on a staggering day at the Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich thrash amateurs Auckland City 10-0 at Club World Cup
Bayern Munich showed no mercy to amateurs Auckland City at the Club World Cup, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game.
Beckham stunned, Messi denied in late drama
Inter Miami were unable to find the back of the net in the FIFA Club World Cup opener that had David Beckham losing his mind.
Arnold holed up in Iraq hotel as Iran-Israel conflict explodes
A “safe, but unsettled” Graham Arnold is holed up in his Baghdad hotel, though the former Socceroos coach is unable to get out of Iraq, as missiles fly between Israel and Iran.
Matildas star married in beautiful scene
It’s wedding season for the Matildas with a star player tying the knot in style just days after a teammate’s stunning wedding.
How Popovic turned Socceroos’ ‘impossible task’ into reality
Tony Popovic made the “impossible task” for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup a reality for the Socceroos. ERIN SMITH uncovers the attributes which made him the man best suited to make the North American dream come true.
Messi hits back at Ronaldo in GOAT debate
Lionel Messi has a chance to win another major football trophy and respond in the greatest of all time debate with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ange linked to rich club as theory emerges
Ange Postecoglou is a wanted man after his Tottenham sacking and the Aussie manager is on the wish list of a club with deep pockets.
Socceroo signs with Hungarian champions
Socceroo Daniel Arzani is returning to Europe after spending the past three seasons in the A-League.
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