Wanderers’ drought continues
Sydney FC retained their superior A-League derby status, holding Western Sydney to a goalless draw.
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Early goal seals Phoenix win
A ninth-minute goal by midfielder Michael McGlinchey proved decisive in Wellington’s A-League match against the Mariners.
Victory is secured
Melbourne Victory have clung on to defeat Brisbane 3-2 in stormy A-League circumstances.
English football united in grief
English soccer has lost a very special person with the death of Graham Taylor.
Unravelling the social ice-breaker
Sport not only helps in uncomfortable situations but also offers an outlet to display emotion.
Evolution killing off defence
Former players lament the Premier League’s rejection of English football’s tough heritage.
Dutch connections pay off again
Graham Arnold’s connection with Dutch football looks like paying off again after Sydney FC secured defender Jordy Buijs.
Arnie evolves in more than spirit
It was supposed to be a landmark day in the National Soccer League, the emergence of a new club, Northern Spirit.
Jets wary of Perth’s glory boys
Mark Jones has the Newcastle Jets tracking towards the playoff for the first time in six years.
Adelaide shock City with stunner
Adelaide United have stunned Melbourne City 2-1 in their A-League clash at Coopers Stadium.
Liverpool stymied by tactics
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he may have bamboozled his players in their 1-0 defeat to Southampton.
Man City’s third strike on lapse
Manchester City are facing a fine after being accused of an embarrassing failure to comply with anti-doping rules.
Arnie sidesteps defensive hole
Graham Arnold is still 48 hours from making a final decision as to who is likely to replace the injured Seb Ryall.
Problems must be solved: Aloisi
John Aloisi says he would like nothing better than to stay on as Brisbane Roar coach but wants some things sorted first.
Valkanis return stokes Reds rivalry
Caretaker coach Michael Valkanis will lead an Adelaide United-flavoured Melbourne City side to South Australia.
Mourinho asks for a United effort
Jose Mourinho says he, his players and even Manchester United’s supporters will need to raise their game.
Bigger World Cup not as special
FIFA’s decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams will “devalue” qualification for football’s showpiece event.
Fanapalooza in double derby
Sydney hasn’t known a sporting night quite like it — and nor has Transport for NSW.
FIFA takes World Cup to 48 teams
FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup finals to 48 teams from its current 32 for the 2026 tournament.
Ronaldo tops FIFA ranks again
Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA’s player of the year award for the fourth time, beating his rival Lionel Messi.
Smeltz eyes a warm return
The struggling Phoenix are hoping the return home of another prolific scorer in Shane Smeltz will warm the fans’ hearts.
Rojas to put Europe on hold
Marco Rojas has put to bed suggestions he could leave Melbourne Victory during the January transfer window.
Perth dig in over Williams
Perth chief executive Peter Filopoulos is adamant out of favour defender Rhys Williams will not be released to Sydney FC.
World Cup expands to 48 teams
FIFA will add 16 extra nations to the 2026 tournament which is likely to be held in North America.
Football chief’s ‘gay bloc’ plan
One of the world’s most powerful sports bosses wants a group of players to come out together to “share the spotlight”.
Blues cruise as Terry sees red
John Terry was sent off as Chelsea cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 victory over Peterborough United.
Mariners display warms Wanderers
The Wanderers reckon they can learn from the Mariners in taking the game to Sydney FC this Saturday.
O’Neill puts hand up
Sydney’s Brandon O’Neill is not afraid to put his hand up to play in a position that is almost foreign to him.
Real tie Barca’s record
Real Madrid equalled Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing Granada 5-0.
Rooney equals Charlton
Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United scoring record in the 4-0 FA Cup win over Reading.
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