Qatar ‘mistake’ slammed as Cup countdown enters final week
As the world’s leading footballers packed their bags to head to the World Cup, the spotlight on Qatar has oly intensified.
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Gunners clear as City stumble
Arsenal head into the World Cup break five points clear after they beat Wolves 2-0 as Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Brentford.
Crazy price fans will pay for beers at World Cup
A hard-earned thirst needs a big, cold beer — just don’t expect to get one cheaply if you’re heading to the World Cup in Qatar.
No fear: Why Kuol will have the World Cup buzzing
Club and national teammate Jason Cummings believes he has the “world at his feet” and coach Graham Arnold knows he’s found the Socceroos’ X-factor. But what does Garang Kuol think?
World Cup: Final squads as they are named
The clock is ticking for managers to name their squads for the Qatar World Cup. See which countries have revealed all inside.
Liverpool owners want $5.33bn-plus
Liverpool’s owners will listen to offers of more than £3bn ($5.33bn) for the Premier League club, US banking sources say.
Homosexuality is damage in mind: World Cup envoy
An official ambassador for the football World Cup in Qatar has gone rogue during a German TV interview before being suddenly cut off.
Arnold’s brutal snubs include own son-in-law
Whatever you think of Graham Arnold’s World Cup squad, he can’t be accused of playing favourites — just ask his son-in-law who will be watching from home.
Qatar paying fans to be ‘spies’
Qatar is paying a group of 40 England fans to attend the World Cup and spread positive messages about the country and tournament – and spy on their compatriots.
Last chance to push for World Cup spots
A host of A-League players will this weekend make their final cases for selection in Australia’s 2022 World Cup squad.
World Cup: Teams and Injury watch
Former England great Jamie Carragher is no fan of the Qatar World Cup, and this latest injury news out of the EPL is just one reason why.
Socceroos’ world-first World Cup protest
The Socceroos have released a powerful video protesting human rights abuses and the shocking working conditions of migrant labour in FIFA World Cup host Qatar. WATCH IT HERE
Qatar claps back at Socceroos’ World Cup protest
Qatar World Cup organisers have responded to the Socceroos’ stinging criticism of the Gulf State’s human rights record – though there was one area of concern they would not discuss.
Inside Ange’s rise: How an Aussie conquered the world
After walking away from the Socceroos coaching job in 2017, Ange Postecoglou has blazed a trail abroad. Now the Celtic manager opens up on his incredible journey.
World Cup TV offers expose football’s great divide
FIFA has revealed the massive gulf in TV offers for the men’s and women’s World Cups as it pushes to have the women’s event break even after financial losses in 2015 and 2019.
Matildas handed nightmare World Cup draw
Australia hasn’t fared well in the draw for the Women’s World Cup with three tough nations to deal with – and the Kiwis haven’t fared much better.
Why Socceroos skipper could be benched for World Cup
A move to a new club hasn’t gone as planned for Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan. Now Graham Arnold now has a tough choice to make, writes Robbie Slater.
EPL giants hit with fresh World Cup demands
WORLD CUP ROUND-UP: Arsenal and Manchester United may lose some of their biggest names while Qatar officials have a fresh warning for the one million fans set to descend on the Gulf state.
Buzz: Inside explosive phone call that reignited stadium war
Roosters CEO Joe Kelly and his Sydney FC counterpart Adam Santo had a furious phone exchange on Tuesday – and the fresh stadium war erupted. Here’s what happened.
Comeback Matilda delves into dark side of rehab
Less than a fortnight out from the World Cup draw, the Matildas could be about to welcome back one of their biggest stars. But her return has been anything but easy.
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