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He’s a third-generation Socceroo who says he bleeds green and gold. So why isn’t he playing?
Alex Robertson remains locked in a bizarre stand-off with Football Australia over his eligibility to play for the Socceroos, who he has represented twice before in friendlies.
- by Vince Rugari
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Joe Montemurro to coach Matildas, Graham Arnold to coach … Iraq?
Football Australia is close to sealing an agreement with their long-time target to coach the Matildas, while former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is reportedly set to join an Asian rival.
- by Vince Rugari
Molto bene: Australia in line to host world-first Italian Serie A match
Perth’s Optus Stadium and Australian football fans could be set to benefit from next year’s Winter Olympics. The opening ceremony is being held at the San Siro, which is forcing the two Milan clubs to get creative.
- by Vince Rugari
Norwegians claw goal back
Ulrik Saltnes pulls back a goal for Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie with Tottenham.
They got into Spurs because of Postecoglou. Now some are ‘Ange Out’
A friend, a relative, a colleague - you probably know a fan who has jumped on the Ange-wagon at Tottenham. Many say they’ll stay, even if Postecoglou is cut loose.
- by Penry Buckley
Europa League as it happened: Ange’s Spurs take 3-1 lead into second leg against Bodo/Glimt
Tottenham Hotspur got the job done at home, but a late goal to their Norwegian opponents has added some tension heading into next week’s second leg.
- by Vince Rugari
Pandemonium as Spurs score after just 39 seconds
There is pandemonium in north London as Brennan Johnson scores for Spurs after just 39 seconds.
Maddison strikes after superb Porro pass
James Maddison strikes for Spurs after a superb Pedro Porro pass in the Europa League semi-finals.
Teen sensation scores dazzling goal
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal scores a dazzling goal in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.
Barcelona rocked by Dumfries stunner
Barcelona are rocked by a Denzel Dumfries stunner in their Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.
‘It’s certainly a blow’: Irvine injury rocks Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying hopes
First-choice players have been dropping like flies since Tony Popovic took on the top job last September. Star midfielder Jackson Irvine is the latest.
- by Vince Rugari
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