Football rocked by icon’s ‘inhumane’ slur
Football legend Jose Mourinho is facing bombshell allegations he made “reprehensible” comments on a day 30,000 police were deployed.
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Worrying A-League flaw pushes golden boot leader overseas
Western United star and leading league goalscorer Kahli Johnson has signed a deal with a new overseas women’s league.
Messi grabs coach around neck in shock act
Lionel Messi snapped after Inter Miami’s opening match of the MLS season, grabbing a coach by the neck and berating a referee.
Socceroos goalkeeper injured
Mat Ryan has returned from a hip problem but another Socceroos keeper has suffered a similar injury playing for his English club.
‘Back to her best’: Why Kerr won’t miss a beat when she returns
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Kerr backed to return to her best
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
‘Don’t know soccer’: USA broadcast mocks Aus
The Matildas’ nightmare run at the SheBelievesCup has continued in a brutal loss to the USA that has the Americans laughing at the Aussies.
Heyman heroics can’t save Matildas in cruel USA defeat
Australia’s SheBelieves Cup campaign is in tatters following a defeat to Team USA. But this was no thrashing. And, thanks to a late Michell Heyman goal, almost became something special.
Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Man City, open up 11-point lead
Mohamed Salah was the star as Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester City.
The Tackle: Are the no mercy Wanderers genuine contenders?
Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde take a look at the Wanderers’ revival, why Steve Corica has genuine coach of the year claims and referees in the spotlight. It’s all in The Tackle.
Western climb into third with big win over Adelaide
A stunning team goal, which ranks among the best of the A-League season, helped to kickstart Western United’s thumping 3-0 over Adelaide United, but it could have been more. See the latest news from every game.
Police seek help after Melbourne street brawl
Scary video shows the moment a street brawl erupted between apparent football fans with the violence spreading down a Melbourne street.
Wild Melbourne derby ends in draw
Football: Melbourne City have come from behind to grab a 2-2 draw against rivals Melbourne Victory.
Lionel Messi loses his cool in an MLS match for Inter Miami
The superstar copped a yellow card from the referee before grabbing a New York FC coach around his neck.
Reds sink City in epic title statement
EPL: Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title on Sunday as a 2-0 win over Manchester City opened up an 11-point lead at…
Newcastle hold on in SEVEN goal thriller
EPL: Newcastle United held on to defeat Nottingham Forest in a thrilling game that ended 4-3 at St James’ Park.
“We didn’t hit the levels today!”
Football: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addresses a press conference following his sides 1-0 loss against West Ham United.
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Player motionless after horror king hit
The football world has been completely stunned by a shocking king hit in a South American match that left a player sprawled on the turf.
Ange claps back over targeted attacks
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has gone on the attack in the wake of targeted attacks being levelled against his club in recent weeks.
Honesty session readies Matildas for US clash
A players-only honesty session in the wake of their humiliating 4-0 loss to Japan has the Matildas primed for their key SheBelieves Cup clash against the US in Glendale, Arizona on Monday.
‘We’ve never been contacted’: Mariners coach takes aim at A-League boss
Fresh off a loss that involved a contentious referee decision, Central Coast Mariners coach Mark Jackson has responded to claims around the current standard of A-League officiating.
Arsenal title bid rocked, Spurs ease pressure on Ange
Arsenal’s Premier League title bid suffered a huge blow as West Ham earned a shock 1-0 win, while Tottenham eased the pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou with a rousing victory.
Western United skipper chasing Socceroos berth
One of the A-League’s in-form left-backs isn’t ready to give up on his dream being selected for the Socceroos.
Fans say same thing about Matildas jersey
The Matildas unveiled their bold new jersey at the SheBelievesCup on Friday, but not everyone was a fan of the new kit.
Ange urges Spurs to ‘kick on’ as injury crisis eases
Ange Postecoglou is hopeful his Tottenham Hotspur can build on back-to-back Premier League wins against Ipswich and improve their league table position as Spurs’ injury crisis begins to ease.
‘Un-Australian’: Matildas coach unleashes
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni hasn’t held back his criticism in the wake of Australia’s horror outing against Japan.
Young ‘Roos ready for World Cup shot
The Young Socceroos have a golden opportunity to qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup for the first time in 12 years.
‘Un-Australian’: Matildas’ ‘huge wake-up call’
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni hasn’t held back in his criticism of Australia’s poor effort against Japan.
Italian giants to A-League’s biggest stage: Reno’s derby declaration
Scouted by Inter Milan when he was just 12, A-League star Reno Piscopo talks about his unique life in football involving chefs, maids and pressure to make it at the highest level.
No coach, no shots on target: ‘UnAustralian’ Matildas slammed
Alarm bells are ringing for the Matildas after their embarrassing display against Japan. Is the coaching uncertainty to blame or are there deeper issues? Here’s what we learned from the 4-0 defeat.
‘Insane’: Matildas bloodbath torn to shreds
The Matildas have been wiped off the field in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup, with the horror show ripped apart.
‘Beyond less than acceptable’: Matildas embarrassed by Japan
The Matildas have crashed to their worst loss against fierce Asian rival Japan, failing to have a shot on target in a horror start to the SheBelieves Cup.
Matildas thrashed in sorry display
A disappointing Matildas outfit has been totally outclassed by a slick Japan in Houston in worrying signs ahead of the Asian Cup.
Shock change to Matildas, Socceroos kits
A move to reinterpret the long tradition of national teams wearing green and gold uniforms has landed with two bold new kits for the Matildas and Socceroos.
Ex-footy boss found guilty over ‘kissgate’
Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing a star player without consent after the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.
Heavyweights accused of lacking ambition as new era begins
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde unpack what’s next for the A-Leagues after the departure of commissioner Nick Garcia, a big club’s lack of ambition, and the NZ derby.
A-League boss gone from role
The Australian Professional Leagues board has turned to former senator Stephen Conroy to rescue the A-League.
A-Leagues boss gone as Conroy takes control of APL
Former federal senator Stephen Conroy will oversee Australia’s professional football competitions with A-Leagues boss Nick Garcia finishing as commissioner mid-season. Find out the latest inside.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
Matildas move on from ‘irrelevant’ Sam Kerr
Speculation around Sam Kerr’s Matildas captaincy rages on as she is rubbed out of the next round of international matches.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
Coach calls Kerr captaincy call ‘irrelevant’
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has played down the importance of whether Sam Kerr should wear the captain’s armband.
Kerr ‘irrelevant’ as Matildas coach moves on
The Matildas have moved on from Sam Kerr and her legal saga, with coach Tom Sermanni hitting out after being peppered with questions on the missing star ahead of the SheBelieves Cup.
Marquee man strikes for Sydney FC
Douglas Costa scored the winner as Sydney FC got the better of Bangkok United to qualify for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two competition.
Meet the backflipping Brazilian turning Victory’s fortunes around
Fresh life has been breathed into Melbourne Victory’s season – and this Brazilian is a big part of the reason why. He opens up on his move to Australia ahead of the derby on Saturday night.
Next Matildas coach must understand ‘Aussie’ way
An emerging Matildas star would like the team’s next permanent coach to have some key characteristics.
A-League referees hit back over sensational quit claim
Suggestions of poor officiating being the reason behind an A-League captain quitting mid-season have been slammed. But referees have still been told their jobs are on the line.
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