Matildas seeking momentum
With next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaching, the Matildas want to turn winning into a habit.
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How a forced restart brought winning feeling back to Matildas
The Matildas were without a number of their Olympic stars and yet, the forced restart caused by line-up and combination changes did the trick for a much needed confidence boost.
‘Perfect timing’ as Kerr thrills home crowd
The Matildas picked up a confidence-boosting win on Friday night, but the biggest cheers were reserved for a superstar in the stands.
Aloisi throws support behind Veart
Carl Veart’s coaching future at Adelaide United is clouded, but a rival who looms as a likely target for the Reds, has lauded the job that the besieged mentor has done at the South Australian club.
Van Egmond strike the difference as Matildas scrape home
The Matildas have ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Korea Republic in Sydney as the interim coaching spell of Tom Sermanni draws to a close.
Melbourne boy hoping to sink City
The Central Coast Mariners aren’t about to go down without a fight against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Saturday.
Gesture furore as Ange footage drama erupts
Ange Postecoglou has been forced to deny ugly accusations after cameras captured a gesture he made during a miserable night for his team.
‘Don’t know what you’re doing’: Pressure piles up on Ange
Tottenham fans turned on beleaguered boss Ange Postecoglou, chanting “you don’t know what you’re doing” as Spurs’ poor run continued with defeat at Chelsea.
Why blockbuster A-League clash could decide coaches’ fates
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde assess the coaches under immense pressure heading into a blockbuster clash, an exodus at the Jets, and the blowtorch on Melbourne clubs.
Jakolis hat-trick helps Bulls win
Football: The Bulls are chasing finals and their pursuit was helped with a huge 5-1 against Brisbane.
Lethal pair pushing Western United towards glory
The goals of Hiroshi Ibusuki and Noah Botic have been a key factor in Western United’s push for the A-League title.
Melbourne Victory fans accused of homophobic slurs
A Melbourne Victory supporter, serving a life ban, was allowed to remain at an NPL game and was part of a group allegedly making homophobic slurs against rival players.
Why A-League season has been lacklustre for comp heavyweights
While Sydney FC may have ended the weekend the same way they started it, Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde still believe it’s been an underwhelming A-League season. It’s all in The Tackle.
“They want their five minutes of fame”
Football: Australian Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has dropped a new rant to the media as the under pressure manager continues to fight for his…
De Bruyne to leave Manchester City
Football: Kevin De Bruyne has told Manchester City he will leave the club at seasons end after 10 years at the club.
Ange fumes beyond belief at ‘madness’
Premier League: Ange Postecoglou couldn’t hide his frustrations post game, after a long delay ruled out a crucial goal for Spurs.
Ange pressure builds after Derby loss
Football: Chelsea have climbed back into the top four after a 1-0 win in the London Derby at Stamford Bridge.
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Slater: Kerr brings positive vibes as Matildas search for killer blow
The match against Korea Republic may be a ‘friendly’, but there is a lot riding on this match for the Matildas, as ROBBIE SLATER explains.
Montemurro backed to coach Matildas
The search continues for a permanent Matildas coach as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaches.
Bombshell rumour shakes up Matildas
A legendary Socceroos player is in the mix to take the Matildas into a new era as the search for a new team leader ramps up.
Matildas rocked as star duo ruled out, another in doubt
The Matildas have suffered a major blow heading into their two-match series against Korea, with two key players ruled out, and a third in significant doubt.
Mayhem as football icon grabs coach’s nose
Legendary football coach Jose Mourinho has taken down an opposition manager in wild scenes, sparking a brawl at a local derby.
Postecoglou hopes ex-Tottenham boss gets Spurs return wish
Already a man under pressure, Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel ‘disrespected’ by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s stated desire to manage the club again one day.
Kerr makes statement with T-shirt message
Superstar Sam Kerr has stepped out in Sydney in style, with candid photos revealing plenty after her dramatic return to the Matildas.
Matildas’ dilemma: The question Australian football wants answered
Last year the stars almost aligned for the Matildas to land their dream coach. They’ve been coachless, and on a downhill slide, since. And everyone in Australian football wants one question answered.
Major blow sours Arsenal win, wonder goal burns Utd
EPL WRAP: Arsenal has kept its title hopes alive, but victory came a potentially serious cost against Fulham. Elsewhere, a length of the field goal from a United reject burnt the Red Devils.
‘Definitely not’: Matildas speak up over controversial Kerr call
Sam Kerr is back – but should she be captain? It’s a debate which has raged ever since news broke of the superstar’s police racism saga. And now her teammates have had their say.
Ref KO’s irate coach who stormed the pitch
After a coach charged onto the field following his side’s loss, a referee took matters into his own hands, showing off his martial arts background.
Matildas star’s massive call on Kerr
Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond has been asked the difficult Sam Kerr question that has divided Australian football.
Matildas star’s massive call on Kerr
Matildas star Emily van Egmond has rejected calls for Sam Kerr to stand down as the national side’s captain, saying the injured superstar had their full support.
Football’s Perry Park dream lives despite Olympic oversight
It won’t play host to any matches but Football Queensland is not giving up on its dream to see Perry Park transformed into a 20,000 seat stadium in time for the 2032 Olympics.
Sam Kerr urged to act after ‘weak’ move
Australian football great Robbie Slater has called for Sam Kerr to do the right thing after Football Australia’s ‘weak’ move.
Slater: Kerr must quit as Matildas captain despite weak FA stance
Football Australia has failed in its role as guardians of the game in this country, writes ROBBIE SLATER. Sam Kerr needs to take matters into her own hands.
Fans baffled as star explains ‘zombie’ issue
A $6 million footballer has been forced to address claims he has a zombie problem as a photo continues to spread around the world.
Public ‘may not be aware’ of all Kerr details
Sam Kerr has been cleared to return to the Matildas as Football Australia suggested there may be more that the public is not aware of.
Big call made on Sam Kerr’s future
Sam Kerr has met with the Football Australia board following her drunken incident in London and joined the Matildas in a training camp.
Football Australia make final Kerr call over ugly court saga
More than a month on from Sam Kerr’s much publicised court case, Football Australia has reached the conclusion of its review.
Auckland continue A-League dominance in blistering debut season
A remarkable debut season for Auckland continued on Sunday with the Black Knights win further extending its lead at the top of the A-League table. More here.
Report exposes wild $636m Reynolds drama
Everything Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has touched has turned to gold for his football club and wild details show he can make history.
Victory, Sky Blues secure important wins as race for A-League women’s finals heats up
A chaotic clash in the desperate race to clinch second place on the A-League’s ladder finished in Melbourne Victory’s favour with a narrow 2-1 win over Adelaide United.
Victory and Adelaide ‘desperate’
Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have plenty to play for in Saturday night’s ‘Original Rivalry’ clash at AAMI Park.
Bloom or bust? The quest to make Melbourne’s A-Leagues teams profitable
Melbourne Victory has a new white-knight in the shape of British poker legend Tony ‘The Lizard’ Bloom. But how do the teams of the A-League turn on-field wins into off-field success?
City won’t fear star-studded Sydney FC
Melbourne City has promised to fight fire with fire against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.
Mary Fowler dealt heartbreaking blow
Mary Fowler’s Champions League dream has been dashed after her club side Manchester City were knocked out by Sam Kerr’s Chelsea.
A race in six: Why this week is crucial for top two hopefuls
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde discuss one of the most important weekends of the season, as the contenders eye a run to the finals.
Sam Kerr’s Matildas return date revealed
Sam Kerr’s likely return to the national set-up has been revealed, with the Matildas star given the chance to soon shine for her country again.
Matildas head behind paywall under new broadcast deal
After achieving some incredible broadcast numbers through free-to-air access in recent years, the Matildas are set to join other Australian sporting teams behind a television paywall.
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