The greatest shock of all?
A couple of world wars have passed since a non-league team last reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, all of 103 years ago.
Football
Sydney’s invincibles bid over
Western Sydney sent Sydney FC to their first A-League defeat this season, claiming their first win in a derby in more than three years.
Melbourne City thrash Phoenix
Back to full strength, Melbourne City have consolidated their spot in the A-League’s top four with a classy 5-1 win over Phoenix.
Reds scramble to down Jets
Adelaide United ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Lowy plots goals for game in flux
FFA chair Steven Lowy is fighting on a series of fronts to retain control of the administrative clout of the game.
FFA eyes women’s world cup
Australian soccer’s peak body is eyeing a bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Arnold throws down gauntlet
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has served notice his team is ready to continue their dominance over Western Sydney.
Coaches a study in contrasts
While Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold exudes confidence, Tony Popovic is a man under the pump.
Okon confident of an upset
A win against Melbourne Victory would make it four in a row for the resurgent Central Coast Mariners.
Gunners to let Wenger decide
Arsenal will allow Arsene Wenger to decide whether he stays as manager of the club next season.
Defender to play on
Adelaide expect Dylan McGowan to play against Newcastle tonight despite his father being found guilty of murder.
FFA has no plans to cede control
FFA says there are no plans to hand over full control of the A-League to the clubs in the near future.
Derby is D-day for Popovic
Under-pressure coach Tony Popovic is resolved to turning the Wanderers’ season around.
Clubs and Lowy in crisis talks
Relations between FFA and the A-League clubs are at breaking point after the clubs forced an unscheduled meeting.
Santalab keen to end Sydney run
Wanderers’ Brendon Santalab has taken the surprise decision that saw him dumped to the bench on the chin.
Dementia linked to heading footballs
Footballers may be at an elevated risk of dementia because of the cumulative brain damage from headers.
Stunned Barcelona left humiliated
Barcelona have been sensationally thumped in a Champions League tie in a result which will stun Europe.
Jets creep into six as Victory flop
The Jets are daring to dream about the finals but Victory’s Premiers Plate hopes are hanging in the balance after a 0-0 draw.
Calm before vote reform storm
Football Federation Australia will meet A-League club chairmen today to discuss reform to the code’s structure.
Wanted striker eyes finals
Mariners marksman Roy O’Donovan is a wanted man.
Aloisi frustrated by schedule
Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi has railed against the taxing schedule handed to his A-League side.
City stun Glory to defend title
Melbourne City became the first club to win consecutive W-League titles after beating Perth Glory 2-0.
Reds roar back into race
Liverpool roared back into the mix for a top-four finish with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
Victory focus on Jets
Victory coach Kevin Muscat is not being distracted by how other teams are faring in the A-League.
The refs aren’t up to it
After another night of contentious decisions, City coach Michael Valkanis has questioned the standard of A-League refereeing.
Okon revival shifts gear
Central Coast Mariners have played themselves into contention for the finals after beating Western Sydney 2-0.
Roar, City share the points
Melbourne City’s second-stringers have shown their talent, earning a point to draw 2-2 with the Roar.
‘Pressure’s on City in decider’
Perth Glory women’s coach Bobby Despotovski insists Melbourne City are no longer untouchable for W-League grand final.
Wanderers out to break drought
It’s hard to comprehend that Western Sydney can be sitting in the top six without having won a game at home thus far.
Money can’t buy winning culture
While money can buy success, it does not necessarily guarantee everything will be smooth sailing.
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