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.
- by Vince Rugari
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England
‘Are you not entertained?’ Postecoglou is two steps away from vindication with Spurs
After a close shave against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, Ange Postecoglou is inching closer to winning a trophy like he says he always does in his second seasons.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Spurs survive Man United comeback to seal cup semi-final berth
Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have prevailed in a 4-3 thriller over Manchester United to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
- by Vince Rugari
How oil money and oligarchs are shaping the sale of Foxtel
The No.1 contender to take Foxtel off News Corp’s hands is a British sports streamer that’s potentially banking on a huge influx of cash from Saudi Arabia.
- by Calum Jaspan and Vince Rugari
Three trips around the planet: Matildas’ heavy workloads revealed
Six Matildas stars travelled so far last season they could have gone around the planet three times each, according to a new report by the global players’ union.
- by Vince Rugari
Australia v India third Test LIVE updates: Australia makes solid start on rain-affected first day
India won the toss and chose to bowl, with Australia making 0-28 before rain forced a stop to play at the Gabba in Brisbane.
- by Vince Rugari
Europa League 2024 LIVE updates: Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs face Rangers
Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur are looking to jump Rangers on the Europa League table when they face the Scottish giants in Glasgow.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
How Saudi Arabia steamrolled Australia’s 2034 World Cup hopes
In the early hours of Thursday, Saudi Arabia were confirmed as hosts of the World Cup. Australia wanted to bid, but never stood a chance. The deck was stacked against them.
- by Vince Rugari
He’s Australia’s newest sporting star. And we’ve all been spelling his name wrong
When Gout Gout’s parents fled Sudan for Egypt, officials reportedly made an error when translating the family name from Arabic - and so technically, his name should be something else.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
Matildas mania is still going strong. But difficult times are ahead
The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Australia looks like the Matildas’ best and most realistic chance of winning a major trophy. And it could be their last one for a while.
- by Vince Rugari
This Sydney plumber saved an English soccer club. Now the fans want his head
Australian businessman Clem Morfuni is under siege at Swindon Town, the club he took over in 2021.
- by Vince Rugari
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