A-League Men
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
An American country music star exposes Brisbane’s stadium gap
Had the original plan for the 2032 Olympics been followed, both Luke Combs and the Brisbane Roar could play on the same night in future.
- by Cameron Atfield
Latest
As it happened: Douglas Costa stars on debut as Sydney FC wins 5-0 in AFC Champions League 2 opener
Sydney FC’s new Brazilian marquee star made a bright first impression in Thursday night’s comfortable win over Hong Kong outfit Eastern SC.
- by Vince Rugari
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Welcome to Parra, Mata: A-League’s World Cup winner says he still has petrol in the tank
Juan Mata received a hero’s welcome when he emerged from customs at Sydney airport early on Saturday morning, with around 250 singing, chanting fans turning up to greet him.
- by Vince Rugari
Exclusive
Australian soccer
‘Vindicated’ Dwight Yorke awarded $290,000 compensation for Macarthur FC sacking
Macarthur FC fired their high-profile coach after a controversial dressing room address. It wound up costing the club hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- by Riley Walter
Ex-Chelsea, Manchester United star signs with Western Sydney Wanderers
After spending more than a decade playing for two of England’s biggest clubs, Juan Mata is the latest big-name star to join the A-League.
- by Vince Rugari
‘A hug and we’re together’: Sydney FC’s new marquee Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans
The former Brazilian international has joined a growing number of athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on the subscription-based platform, which is typically known for adult entertainment.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Sydney FC
Why Douglas Costa could be Del Piero’s greatest assist for Sydney FC
Times have changed since Alessandro Del Piero’s arrival 12 years ago - but Douglas Costa has the potential to outstrip the former Sydney FC captain on the field.
- by Vince Rugari
Updated
Sydney FC
Biggest since Del Piero: Sydney FC sign former Bayern Munich, Juventus star
The Sky Blues’ surprise move to sign 31-times capped Brazilian international Douglas Costa is a massive boost to the A-League Men.
- by Vince Rugari
Spurs fans are loving ‘Big Ange’. If only he’d been shown such respect here
In Australia, some struggled with Ange Postecoglou’s name. In the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, tens of thousands of Brits chant it.
- by Vince Rugari
Premier hints at Matildas home clash; Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November
The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.
- by Roy Ward
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