Melbourne City avoid embarrassing draw at home
Brisbane Roar defied their position on the A-League Men’s ladder taking Melbourne City to the dying minutes of their match before a massive upset was denied.
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Arzani in a ‘really good spot’ after Popovic blast
Star playmaker Daniel Arzani is ready to have an ‘impact’ in Melbourne Victory’s bid for A-League glory.
Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders
Sydney FC can ill-afford a loss to Auckland FC on Saturday such is the tight battle for an A-League top-six berth.
Secret hint in Matildas coach hunt revealed as favourite firms
Tom Sermanni’s reign as interim Matildas mentor will continue for another two games – but the latest delay gives the biggest hint yet at who looks set to be announced as the next coach.
‘Done my best’ says departing Reds coach
Carl Veart says “time will tell” whether he coaches elsewhere after being told his Adelaide United coaching contract will not be renewed.
Sydney FC cops raw deal in Champions League push
Sydney FC have a mountain to climb in the AFC Champions League but their campaign hasn’t been helped by the Australian Professional Leagues’ lack of flexibility.
How Brisbane Roar plan to channel Ted Lasso for finals bid
Laini Freier knows the Brisbane Roar have a bit of work to do if they want to play finals but says the key to success is to simply ‘believe’ in a tight finals race.
Soccer player dies after terrifying collision
A football match in Peru was brought to a standstill after a horrifying collision that resulted in a 21-year-old player passing away.
Postecoglou’s job hangs in the balance as Spurs draw
Australia’s Ange Postecoglou will be hoping the pressure on his coaching career will ease after Tottenham’s game in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final ended in a draw.
Wasteful Spurs leave Postecoglou’s trophy bid teetering
Ange Postecoglou’s bid to end Tottenham’s long trophy drought is delicately poised after his Spurs side squandered several chances in the first leg of their Europa League tie against Frankfurt.
‘Never easy’: Reds coach shown the door
Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.
‘I’m gone’: Ange blows up at critics, bares soul
Ange Postecoglou has blown up at an innocent question and hit out at the vibe around Tottenham, explosively claiming “I’m gone anyway”.
Stunning strikes leave Villa on Champions League brink
Paris Saint-Germain won the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final 3-1 at home to Aston Villa, while Barcelona thumped Dortmund 4-0.
Contender for Matildas’ head coach snapped up by Scotland
A strong potential candidate to be the next Matildas’ head coach has been lost to a rival nation leaving three still in the race.
‘A little bit of time’: Matildas star unfazed by coach delay
Matildas winger Hayley Raso says she is unfazed by the delay in appointing a new head coach of the national team and that they have time before the Asian Cup to adapt to a new coach.
Free-kick masterclass puts Gunners on brink of CL semis
Declan Rice had never scored directly from a freekick in his professional career. In the space of 12 minutes, he scored two absolute stunners against Real Madrid. Champions League wrap >>
Sydney supersub continues to impress
Sky Blues attacker Adrian Segecic continues to stake a claim for a spot in Sydney FC’s starting team.
‘Traitors’: Beckham bodyguard found dead
David and Victoria Beckham and some of the biggest stars on the planet have been rocked by the mysterious death of a celebrity bodyguard.
‘Valuable’: Matildas solve Fowler mystery
A key move for Matildas star Mary Fowler could be the catalyst for more success ahead of skipper Sam Kerr’s imminent return.
Analysis: Matildas’ Fowler headache finally solved
In what may have been his final game as the Matildas’ interim coach, Tom Sermanni has solved the Mary Fowler mystery that has blighted the national team for years.
Matildas star unrecognisable after big hit
The Matildas have concerns after a massive collision between teammates left one player limping off and another seriously battered.
‘Smiles come with wins’: Fowler leads Matildas to clean sheet win
A sprinkle of Mary Fowler magic has led the Matildas to finish their two-match friendly series with another clean sheet in front of a bumper Newcastle crowd. Watch the highlights.
‘Should be ashamed’: Vile chant goes too far
Manchester United fans have been savaged after unleashing an ugly chant not at a rival fan himself but at his mother.
Chaos erupts as man crashes into stadium
Rugby fans could do little but watch on as a parachutist delivering the match ball crashed into the stadium roof in frightening scenes.
Liverpool shocked as Chelsea, City stumble in race for top four
Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat this season while Southampton were relegated in record-setting time and Chelsea and Manchester City slipped up. EPL WRAP
Sydney FC aiming to ‘balance’ Asian glory with domestic hopes
While they remain in the hunt for the A-League finals series, continental glory has become the main goal for Sydney FC and coach Ufuk Talay. Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde dive into the big issues in The Tackle.
Sermanni left in dark over Matildas interim coaching future
With speculation rife that a permanent Matildas coaching appointment is imminent, interim coach Tom Sermanni remains in the dark about whether his side’s upcoming clash with Korea will be his final act in charge.
‘Let ourselves down’: Matildas veteran’s cold hard truth
Alanna Kennedy knows the Matildas have ‘let themselves down’ since their World Cup run. She details the problems that have brought them undone as they look towards the Asian Cup.
Arsenal fume as penalty blow leaves title hopes in tatters
EPL Wrap: Arsenal’s faint hopes of catching league leaders Liverpool are almost over after a contentious penalty cost them dearly against Everton.
Last gap save gets Phoenix back on the winners’ list
Wellington Phoenix picked up its first win in nine matches after overcoming the Newcastle Jets as goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi went from villain to matchwinner with a last gasp save.
Matilda reveals Kerr impact, and how key change could lift side
The Matildas’ match on Monday is expected to be Tom Sermanni’s last as interim coach and Kaitlyn Torpey thinks the resolution of a permanent national coach can help the squad improve.
Matildas seeking momentum
With next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaching, the Matildas want to turn winning into a habit.
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.
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