How Brisbane Roar plan to channel Ted Lasso for finals bid
Laini Freier knows the Brisbane Roar have a bit of work to do if they want to play finals but says the key to success is to simply ‘believe’ in a tight finals race.
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Wasteful Spurs leave Postecoglou’s trophy bid teetering
Ange Postecoglou’s bid to end Tottenham’s long trophy drought is delicately poised after his Spurs side squandered several chances in the first leg of their Europa League tie against Frankfurt.
Stunning strikes leave Villa on Champions League brink
Paris Saint-Germain won the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final 3-1 at home to Aston Villa, while Barcelona thumped Dortmund 4-0.
Contender for Matildas’ head coach snapped up by Scotland
A strong potential candidate to be the next Matildas’ head coach has been lost to a rival nation leaving three still in the race.
‘A little bit of time’: Matildas star unfazed by coach delay
Matildas winger Hayley Raso says she is unfazed by the delay in appointing a new head coach of the national team and that they have time before the Asian Cup to adapt to a new coach.
Free-kick masterclass puts Gunners on brink of CL semis
Declan Rice had never scored directly from a freekick in his professional career. In the space of 12 minutes, he scored two absolute stunners against Real Madrid. Champions League wrap >>
Analysis: Matildas’ Fowler headache finally solved
In what may have been his final game as the Matildas’ interim coach, Tom Sermanni has solved the Mary Fowler mystery that has blighted the national team for years.
‘Smiles come with wins’: Fowler leads Matildas to clean sheet win
A sprinkle of Mary Fowler magic has led the Matildas to finish their two-match friendly series with another clean sheet in front of a bumper Newcastle crowd. Watch the highlights.
Liverpool shocked as Chelsea, City stumble in race for top four
Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat this season while Southampton were relegated in record-setting time and Chelsea and Manchester City slipped up. EPL WRAP
Sydney FC aiming to ‘balance’ Asian glory with domestic hopes
While they remain in the hunt for the A-League finals series, continental glory has become the main goal for Sydney FC and coach Ufuk Talay. Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde dive into the big issues in The Tackle.
Sermanni left in dark over Matildas interim coaching future
With speculation rife that a permanent Matildas coaching appointment is imminent, interim coach Tom Sermanni remains in the dark about whether his side’s upcoming clash with Korea will be his final act in charge.
‘Let ourselves down’: Matildas veteran’s cold hard truth
Alanna Kennedy knows the Matildas have ‘let themselves down’ since their World Cup run. She details the problems that have brought them undone as they look towards the Asian Cup.
Arsenal fume as penalty blow leaves title hopes in tatters
EPL Wrap: Arsenal’s faint hopes of catching league leaders Liverpool are almost over after a contentious penalty cost them dearly against Everton.
Last gap save gets Phoenix back on the winners’ list
Wellington Phoenix picked up its first win in nine matches after overcoming the Newcastle Jets as goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi went from villain to matchwinner with a last gasp save.
Matilda reveals Kerr impact, and how key change could lift side
The Matildas’ match on Monday is expected to be Tom Sermanni’s last as interim coach and Kaitlyn Torpey thinks the resolution of a permanent national coach can help the squad improve.
How a forced restart brought winning feeling back to Matildas
The Matildas were without a number of their Olympic stars and yet, the forced restart caused by line-up and combination changes did the trick for a much needed confidence boost.
The power of Sam Kerr
Through all the controversy, sensational headlines and injury lay-offs, there’s a simple fact that has been overlooked with Sam Kerr: She loves representing her country.
Van Egmond strike the difference as Matildas scrape home
The Matildas have ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Korea Republic in Sydney as the interim coaching spell of Tom Sermanni draws to a close.
‘Don’t know what you’re doing’: Pressure piles up on Ange
Tottenham fans turned on beleaguered boss Ange Postecoglou, chanting “you don’t know what you’re doing” as Spurs’ poor run continued with defeat at Chelsea.
Why blockbuster A-League clash could decide coaches’ fates
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde assess the coaches under immense pressure heading into a blockbuster clash, an exodus at the Jets, and the blowtorch on Melbourne clubs.
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