Why it’s illegal for Spain’s teenage star to play 90 minutes at Euro 2024
Lamine Yamal has taken the tournament by storm - but the 16-year-old could be costing his team €30,000 every time he plays past 11pm due to Germany’s labour laws.
- by Vince Rugari
Latest
‘Spent too much money’: A-League club distributions slashed to $500,000
APL chairman Stephen Conroy says the competition was facing financial ruin unless it passed a $20 million hit onto club owners.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Absolute scenes’: Wanderers hit with huge penalty for flares and pitch invasion
The A-League club has been heavily punished for wild scenes at a state league match against Sydney Olympic in May.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Nothing short of farcical’: Matildas alumni at war over FA’s history U-turn
A longstanding dispute within the women’s soccer community in Australia has erupted after a decision which strips Julie Dolan of her status as the Matildas’ first captain.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
AFL 2024
State of Origin can work again for the AFL. Here’s how
There’s a way to do it that would contribute to Australian rules football overall, placate those concerned about injuries and still ensure a worthy spectacle.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos land difficult World Cup qualifying group with Japan, Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold’s side avoided the logistical nightmare of a trip to North Korea, but have been drawn to face two very familiar opponents for the third consecutive World Cup qualifying cycle.
- by Vince Rugari
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
- by Vince Rugari
Postecoglou lures A-League double act to join Tottenham staff
Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, who guided the Central Coast Mariners to last year’s A-League title, have become Ange Postecoglou’s newest understudies at the Premier League club.
- by Vince Rugari
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘The hardest thing’: Emotional Petracca reflects on profound impact on family; Danger cleared over tackle
Injured Melbourne star Christian Petracca has opened up about one of the most “traumatic” experiences of his life.
- by Scott Spits, Peter Ryan and Vince Rugari
Updated
A-League Men
Davila dumped from contract after facing court over A-League betting ring
Macarthur FC have mutually terminated the contract of skipper Ulises Davila, hours after he fronted court over being the alleged ringleader in a spot-fixing operation.
- by Vince Rugari
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