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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors coach Gustavo Poyet on Wednesday.

‘It’s not fair’: Former EPL boss erupts at Asian officials in all-time Sydney presser

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gustavo Poyet delivered one of the great press conference performances ahead of Sydney FC’s showdown on Thursday night with his South Korean club.

  • Vince Rugari

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The Young Socceroos’ success at the U-20 Asian Cup followed the explosion in match minutes for young players in the A-League.

The A-League has found its purpose. And it’s worth $20 million a year

A revolution has quietly taken place in the A-League. It helped propel the Young Socceroos to success at the recent U-20 Asian Cup, and is being noticed by the rest of the footballing world.

  • Vince Rugari
The Young Socceroos lift the Asian Cup trophy.

Young Socceroos’ Asian Cup triumph shows better days are on the horizon

Most of the country was tucked away in bed when a Mark Schwarzer-esque save delivered Australia’s first AFC trophy in a decade – but the significance of this achievement should not be slept on.

  • Vince Rugari
Macarthur FC club captain Ulises Davila appeared in court on Monday over betting allegations regarding yellow cards.

Former Macarthur FC captain faces new charges over alleged yellow card bet-fixing scheme

Police believe the alleged scheme, directed by a man in South America, now involves at least six A-League matches.

  • Riley Walter and Vince Rugari
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Bozhidar Kraev of the Wanderers competes with Zac De Jesus of Sydney FC during the round 18 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium, on February 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Sydney FC v Wanderers LIVE: Follow all the action in A-League’s Sydney derby

The Wanderers are pushing for a spot in the top six when they take on local rivals Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

  • Vince Rugari
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac.

Blame-game culture holding Australian soccer back, says FA chairman

Speaking to this masthead to mark the end of his first year as FA chairman, Anter Isaac said he and his board are not satisfied with the lack of progress made by the sport.

  • Vince Rugari
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Wild brawl at Cremorne pub between soccer fans sparks investigation

Almost 20 A-League fans stormed a pub in inner Melbourne on Saturday afternoon but made a hasty retreat after a brawl with other patrons.

  • Cameron Houston
Juan Mata was benched again in Saturday night’s derby, but had a good impact in the second half.

‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.

  • Vince Rugari
Juan Mata and Douglas Costa.

As it happened: Sky Blues too good for Wanderers again in 4-2 derby rout

Sydney FC have won their fourth straight A-League Men’s derby, outclassing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-2 in Saturday night’s Unite Round clash at Allianz Stadium.

  • Vince Rugari
Western Sydney’s Brandon Borello clashes with Sydney FC veteran Alex Wilkinson at a derby last year.

Rivals playing golf together? In Sydney derby week? The game’s gone

You can draw a line between a famous professional wrestling moment from 1996 and a round of golf involving Sydney FC and Wanderers players this week.

  • Vince Rugari

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