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‘We’ll show you how to do it’: Secret recording catches suspected match-fixers red-handed
Police have been handed a covert recording in which it is alleged a representative of a Chinese investment group asks a player at an NPL club to engage in match-fixing.
- Vince Rugari
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Match called off as police probe alleged approaches to players
Police are investigating claims that players at a former A-League club were approached by representatives of a Chinese company to manipulate betting outcomes.
- Vince Rugari and Chris Barrett
They’re the best soccer team in the bush. But they’ve got nowhere to play
Yoogali SC are one of regional Australia’s great sporting stories. But instead of being celebrated, they’re being shut out of the game.
- Vince Rugari
Palestinian flag sparks clampdown on ‘inappropriate’ goal celebrations
An incident in an NPL women’s match triggered action from the state governing body which could lead to clubs being fined.
- Vince Rugari
More than 50,000 grassroots footballers pay the price in software stand-off
Three NSW soccer associations are in revolt against a Football Australia push for a single national registration system.
- Vince Rugari
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Arrests, charges follow raids on Melbourne soccer club
Anti-gang and sports corruption detectives have raided houses and club rooms as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
- Nick McKenzie
Baker left A-League to kick more goals and make more dough
He’s arguably the most prolific striker in Australia - but the numbers don’t add up for him to go professional. Alec Urosevski is a case study into the peculiarities of domestic soccer and its unique economy.
- Vince Rugari
‘Proving everyone wrong’: How Western United went from nothing to a grand final in a year
Inside Western United’s astonishing journey from infancy to an A-League Women’s grand final within 12 months.
- Marnie Vinall
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At up to $2000 a season, will the cost of kids’ soccer keep a cap on the boom?
It’s soccer’s moment in the sun, but the costs of playing can be prohibitively expensive, up to $2000 for kids.
- Andrew Wu and Cara Waters
He played with young Argentinian stars, now he’s training Australia’s
Gavin De Niese, from Noble Park in Melbourne’s south-east, moved to Argentina alone at 13 to join powerhouse club River Plate.
- Lachlan Abbott
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