Matildas cop brutal reality check in record low
The Matildas have copped another blow, falling in the pecking order of world football to a 20-year low following a dire run of results.
Asian Cup
Fowler keen to clear the air on Paris flop
Accusations of “pampering” were thrown at the Matildas following their disappointing exit at the Paris Olympic Games.
Mariners’ fairytale treble hunt shows no signs of slowing
Newly crowned premiers and AFC Cup Champions, the Central Coast Mariners have one foot inside the A-League Men grand final after Sydney FC’s capitulation in the semi final.
‘What the hell?’: Fans slam Matildas snub
With Australia set to host the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, a decision regarding the Matildas has sparked outrage.
Olyroos coach laments schedule farce
The Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
Shattered Socceroo will ‘learn from lesson’
The Socceroos were made to pay for errors in defence and their failure to be clinical in attack against South Korea.
Socceroos’ Asian Cup dreams dashed
The Socceroos were only a few minutes away from reaching an Asian Cup semi-final but instead it was South Korea who fought back to end Australia’s tournament.
Australian ‘culture’ ridiculed at Asian Cup
An Australian stall at a cultural exhibition in Qatar for the current Asian Cup football tournament has been roundly mocked.
Socceroos to pounce on ‘sore’ Koreans
The Socceroos sense an opportunity to dominate a tired South Korean outfit at the Asian Cup.
South Korea full of ‘energy’ for battle with Socceroos
South Korea is set to provide the Socceroos with their toughest test to date at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
‘Super-sub’ role ‘suits’ Socceroos veteran
As much as veteran winger Craig Goodwin wants his Socceroos starting spot back, he might have to settle for second-half cameos.
Socceroos star scores brave goal in Cup clinic
The Socceroos have taken another step on the road to Asian Cup glory with a flurry of goals in a clinical win over Indonesia.
Socceroos set for quarter-final showdown
The Socceroos have taken another step on the road to Asian Cup glory with a round-of-16 win over Indonesia.
‘Frustrated’ Socceroos star biding his time
Having seemingly recovered from a ‘slight knock’, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is desperate for game time at the Asian Cup.
‘Lot of disrespect’: Socceroo pans critics
World rankings suggest the Socceroos should comfortably deal with Indonesia, but the Australians have promised not to underestimate their rivals.
Burning issue for ‘overachieving’ Socceroos
The Socceroos continue to struggle in attack despite finishing on top of their group at the Asian Cup.
Path to Asian Cup final cleared for Socceroos
Australia’s path to the Asian Cup final has become less cluttered with tournament heavyweights, although one big player looms large.
Dubious penalty helps Socceroos top Asian Cup group
They got the point they needed to top their Asian Cup group, but the Socceroos will have to improve on their performance against Uzbekistan to have any chance of winning the tournament.
Socceroos skipper’s ‘uncertain’ future
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan’s future at club level beyond this season is yet to be finalised.
Major blow as Socceroos lose top striker
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will be forced to make at least one change to Australia’s starting team for Tuesday night’s Asian Cup battle against Uzbekistan.
Socceroos intent on topping group
The Socceroos have work left to do against Uzbekistan if they are to top Group B at the Asian Cup.
Socceroos captain: ‘It’s not easy’
The Socceroos made it two wins from as many matches at the Asian Cup but not before a second-half scare involving captain Mat Ryan.
Flat Socceroos do just enough at Asian Cup
They again struggled in attack, but the Socceroos did enough to beat Syria and seal a berth in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.
Star defender fears for his Socceroos future
Harry Souttar is a crucial part of Australia’s Asian Cup campaign, but his lack of football at club level remains a concern.
Socceroos ‘on edge’ at Asian Cup
The Socceroos can seal a round-of-16 Asian Cup berth by beating Syria on Thursday night.
Socceroos attacking weapon ready to fire
Socceroo Riley McGree has returned from injury with a new ‘outlook’ on his football career.
‘Perfect time’: Asian Cup glory beckons Socceroos
The only way is up for the Socceroos after an opening Asian Cup win for a squad better placed than ever to win the whole thing.
Arnold: Socceroos must improve
Graham Arnold will demand improvement from his Socceroos after a winning, but too often sluggish, start to their Asian Cup campaign.
Socceroos prevail after mass team changes
It wasn’t as easy as most expected, but the Socceroos have beaten India to start their Asian Cup campaign in winning style.
It’s Cup glory or bust for the Socceroos
The confident Socceroos intend to ‘reach for the stars’ at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
Who are the top three contenders for the 2024 AFC Asian Cup?
Can the Socceroos take out their second Asian Cup? Will Japan run riot like they did in the World Cup?
Socceroos part of Cup history
Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita will make history when she controls the Asian Cup match between Australia and India.
No guarantees on Socceroos skipper
There’s no guarantee Socceroos captain Mat Ryan will play in Saturday’s Asian Cup opener against India.
Socceroos veteran up for a challenge
Melbourne City star Aziz Behich isn’t ready to give up his spot in the Socceroos’ starting team without a fight.
‘Clean slate’ for Socceroos star
Martin Boyle is finally set to have the chance to play for the Socceroos at a major tournament, and he doesn’t plan to waste the opportunity.
Emotional key to Asian Cup success for Socceroos
Socceroos star Jackson Irvine says his team can’t let emotions get the better of them during the Asian Cup.
Socceroos win in ‘perfect’ Asian Cup preparation
The Socceroos have emerged unscathed and with a win in their final match before the start of the Asian Cup.
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Important Socceroo declared fit for Asian Cup
A versatile Socceroo’s club teammate says he is ready to play in the Asian Cup after arriving in camp under an injury cloud.
Socceroos captain gets Asian Cup nod
A facial injury hasn’t impacted the Socceroos captain’s availability for the Asian Cup, with a red-hot goalscorer also earning a recall.
Socceroos star makes bombshell call
Despite having only recently returned to international football, one Socceroo has decided that his international journey is over.
Socceroo makes timely return to fitness
Nathaniel Atkinson’s encouraging return from injury for his Scottish club Hearts is good news for the Socceroos ahead of next month’s Asian Cup.
Cruel injury blow for Socceroos star
A hamstring injury is set to sideline Socceroos star Mathew Leckie for up to six weeks, leaving his Asian Cup selection hopes in severe jeopardy.
Reds keeper searching for ‘perfection’
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci hopes his quest for ‘perfection’ leads to an improvement in the Reds’ form and selection in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad.
Socceroos sweating on fitness of City pair
Mat Ryan’s fractured cheekbone is expected to recover in time for the Asian Cup, but there are doubts over the fitness of two Melbourne City players.
Ange drops ‘brutal truth bombs’ on Matildas
The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.
Arnold ‘very happy’ with Asian Cup draw
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident of Australia achieving Asian Cup success in the familiar surrounds of Qatar.
Semi-final heartache for Aussies
Disadvantaged following the first-half dismissal of Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Australia has tasted defeat in its Asian Under-23 Cup semi-final.
Australia won’t bid for Asian Cup
With Australia co-hosting next year’s Women’s World Cup, don’t expect a local bid to stage the 2023 Asian Cup.
Stajcic a success with the Philippines
The ‘disaster’ that was Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign is in contrast to the effort of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to guide the Philippines to the semi-finals.
‘Criticise me’: Coach takes blame for shock exit
The Matildas scored 18 goals in their opening Asian Cup match but didn’t make it past the quarter-finals and that could have repercussions.
Kerr’s clubmate to test Matildas
The Matildas need to stop the threat of Sam Kerr’s Chelsea teammate Ji So-yun if they are to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Matildas’ anger has coach happy
Conceding a goal at the Asian Cup has left the Matildas in an angry mood, and that pleases coach Tony Gustavsson.
Superstar Sam steps up in Asian Cup slugfest
It wasn’t a blowout like the 18-0 opener but Matildas star Sam Kerr stepped up when needed at the Asian Cup.
Goal scoring GOAT: Kerr claims Cahill’s scalp
Australia’s best-ever football player just became its greatest goalscorer, Sam Kerr piling on five goals to pass Tim Cahill in a ridiculous Asian Cup rout.
‘Bit rusty’: Kerr reveals pre-game illness
Sam Kerr was ill all week and couldn’t find the goal that would equal an international scoring record but has bigger team ambitions.
Socceroos fear the worst
A draw in Sydney on Thursday has been overshadowed by a serious injury to a Socceroos star.
Why aren’t the Socceroos playing?
Australia’s national teams are getting little exposure at the moment, with the spotlight rightfully on the Olyroos. But DAVID DAVUTOVIC writes after their Asian Cup exit, Australia’s “rest window” is puzzling.
Qatar shock Japan to win Asian Cup
Students became the masters in Abu Dhabi as a clinical performance from Qatar brought a first Asian Cup triumph in a 3-1 final victory over record champions Japan.
Socceroos coach breaks silence on exit talk
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has responded to a bombshell report claiming he was set to quit his post after just six months.
Flip flops fly as Qatar beats UAE
Amid shoes being thrown in insult, Qatar won its politically charged Asian Cup semi-final against host and bitter political rival United Arab Emirates.
Japan bury Iran to book place in Cup final
Japan benefited from a controversial penalty as they sent favourites Iran crashing out of the Asian Cup semi-finals to move within one win of a record-extending fifth title.
‘I let my country, teammates down’
Teammates have rallied around Milos Degenek, assuring him Australia’s Asian Cup exit ‘was not even close to an individual thing’ despite the defender feeling ‘pretty s*** about his howler.
Gutted star’s heartbreaking interview
The Socceroos are out of the Asian Cup after a horror mistake by Milos Degenek against the UAE ended the team’s campaign.
Arnold ‘very proud’ of beaten Aussies
Coach Graham Arnold has lamented the cruel nature of the Socceroos’ Asian Cup exit but pleaded for patience as the national team fine-tunes a new style of play.
‘Horrendous’ decision ruins Socceroos
A controversial refereeing call that was labelled an “absolute joke” has left Australia without its best player for the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Socceroos hero lives his ‘wildest dream’
Mat Ryan was a young boy sitting in the stands when Mark Schwarzer made a save that sent us to a World Cup. Today it was his turn.
Socceroos to face Uzbekistan, avoid Japan clash
Needing a win to top Group F and avoid a knockout clash with Australia, four-time Asian champions Japan came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 2-1.
Touching message behind star’s gesture
Getting sick of Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic? Here’s a rising young Aussie star with a mountain of class you can get behind.
Stars among our ranks, nemesis on the horizon: Takeaways from the win over Syria
The Socceroos secured progression to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup with a 3-2 win over Syria.Here are the five things we learned from that hard-fought victory in Al Ain!
Asian Cup wrap: Roos rivals’ unbeaten record, Aussies advance
Asian Cup wrap: The Socceroos secured progression to the Asian Cup knockout stages along with unbeaten Group B winners Jordan, who were held to a goalless draw by Palestine in a fiery clash.
Socceroos overcome ‘farcical’ scenes
Australia rode its luck after a series of controversies but it almost ran out late in the match as Syria took them all the way.
Asian Cup wrap: Hosts make last 16, India suffer late heartbreak
Asian Cup wrap: Thailand qualified for the knockout round by the skin of their teeth, while India suffered late heartbreak after an injury-time penalty sent them crashing out of the tournament.
Asian Cup wrap: Record-equalling goal tally, Japan ride their luck
Asian Cup wrap: One Qatari star scored a record-equalling four goals in the 6-0 thrashing of North Korea, while Japan rode their luck to qualify for the knockout stages by the skin of their teeth.
Socceroos star confirms big-money Saudi switch
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek took a break from his Asian Cup duties with Australia in the UAE to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian powerhouse club Al Hilal.
Every Asian Cup goal: Favourites on fire, teen star’s brilliant solo goal
Asian Cup wrap: Sardar Azmoun guided favourites Iran to an emphatic victory over Vietnam, while Iraq’s 18-year-old sensation inspired the 2007 champions to a 3-0 thrashing of Yemen.
‘Superb’: Socceroos’ emphatic response
After being humiliated in the opening clash of the Asian Cup, the Socceroos were out to send a message. They did so in brutal fashion.
Socceroos nightmare blessing in disguise
The Socceroos go into tonight’s game against Palestine better placed to go deep in their Asian Cup defence, despite key injuries.
Another one bites the dust! Ex-Glory boss reportedly sacked by Syria
Former Perth Glory boss Bernd Stange has reportedly become the second coaching casualty of the Asian Cup following Syria’s 2-0 defeat to Jordan in Al Ain.
Every goal: Roos rivals’ fairytale run rolls on, hosts eye last 16 spot
Asian Cup wrap: Jordan continued their fairytale run by becoming the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockouts, while the hosts closed in on a spot in the last 16.
Rogic, Nabbout hand Socceroos timely boost
Tom Rogic looks all clear to play in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup clash with Palestine on Friday, and the good news doesn’t stop there with Andrew Nabbout putting himself in selection contention.
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