Far from colour blind
Football likes to think that it has done more than most sectors of society to tackle racism. But has it really?
Match
Spoonfuls of humility for once-mighty Mariners and Wanderers
The Wanderers and Central Coast meet today in a match cruelly dubbed the ‘Spoon Derby’.
Honda to wait for his chance at Glory
Keisuke Honda could make his return to action for Melbourne Victory against Perth Glory tomorrow.
Araibi mother pens Thai plea
The family of detained Australian Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has penned an impassioned plea for his release.
Pawn in brutal game of revenge
Thailand’s role in Hakeem al-Araibi’s ordeal — and the timing of the Red Notice against him — raises some troubling questions.
Young gun fires Roar to win
A thumping finish by Dylan Wenzell-Halls brought an end to Brisbane’s 12-match A-League winless streak.
City to start Maclaren against Reds
Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce is looking for an immediate impact from new signing Jamie Maclaren.
Minister aware of Stajcic concerns
Sport Australia has no intention of intervening over the sacking of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic.
Profligate Jets blow chance for finals surge
The Newcastle Jets wasted chances in front of goal and the opportunity to close the gap on the top six.
Glory primed for Victory clash
Glory coach Tony Popovic believes his team have earned the right to take part in a top-of-the-table clash with Victory.
In our hyperbolic world, Liverpool are losing the plot
Liverpool are losing the plot. The pressure is getting to them. Or so the story goes in a world prone to overinterpretation.
Grant signs new Sydney FC deal
Rhyan Grant hopes another new Sydney FC deal will lengthen his new Socceroos career and maybe even make him a one-club man.
Victory think big for double bill
Melbourne Victory want a bumper turnout for their ‘Super Sunday’ of action at AAMI Park.
Al-Araibi: FFA boycotts Thailand
The FFA has scrapped a planned Olyroos training camp in Thailand in a stand against the detainment of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi.
Calls for FIFA bans in support of Araibi
Global football players’ federation FIFPro says FIFA is bound by its own statutes to impose sanctions on Bahrain and Thailand.
Klopp cool despite Hammers’ blow
With points dropped and a title challenge getting jittery, Liverpool’s manager is keen to transmit serenity.
Body found in Sala’s aircraft
An unidentified body has been spotted in the wreck of an aircraft that vanished with footballer Emiliano Sala on board.
Skipper closes in on ‘impossible’ hat-trick
Adelaide United’s captain is on a rare goal streak ahead of the Reds’ crunch game against Melbourne City.
Home’s finally where gypsy Maclaren’s heart is
Melbourne City recruit Jamie Maclaren says it has been a dream of his to play in front of his family in his hometown.
Klopp doesn’t doubt players
Liverpool manager tries to pre-empt questions about the EPL leaders’ ability to cope with pressure after they again drop points.
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