The omission of the prodigiously talented 18-year-old Nestory Irankunda from an extended 26-man Socceroos squad is perhaps using a firm hand when a cuddle is more appropriate, says Socceroos great Robbie Slater.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has made a host of changes to the national squad for upcoming games against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Newcastle Jets recruit – and NRLW player – Sheridan Gallagher is proving code hoping is a viable option for elite women athletes looking to earn a full time income.
Both Sydney and Brisbane’s players have hit out at the Suncorp Stadium playing surface with the PFA asking for A-League games to be played at a “more appropriate venue” in Queensland.
Matildas World Cup hero Cortnee Vine is missing in action and it is unknown if the talented winger will play when the squad heads to Australia this month. So what’s behind her mystery absence?
Manchester City’s week from hell has been compounded by a heavy Champions League loss to Sporting Lisbon as incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim took the honours over Pep Guardiola.
From unknown to overseas contract and Matildas call-up – Daniela Galic set a path dozens of A-League’s Women’s players hope to follow. Let’s look at the possible future stars.
He has not even started at Manchester United and incoming manager Ruben Amorim is already causing a stir admitting something that could get Red Devils’ fans off-side from the get go.
Macarthur Bulls FC assistant coach has copped a hefty ban after being found guilty of ‘assaulting’ Jets goalkeeper in a fiery round one A-League’s clash.
Central Coast Mariners have pulled off a remarkable upset in the opening round of the ALW that highlighted how much promise the league has. ERIN SMITH relives all the best highlights the weekend.
Manchester City’s 32-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an shuddering end in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth as Liverpool took full advantage. FULL EPL WRAP
Ruben Amorim has signed a deal to be Manchester United manager, becoming the sixth permanent boss since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Matildas star has pulled out her Olympic uniform and dance moves to poke fun at a key Aussie moment in Paris for Halloween.
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim was peppered with questions about his prospective switch to Manchester United but he remained tight-lipped.
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde discuss why the A-Leagues’ newest derby may be the competition’s best, and more, in On The Attack.
Before Western United’s teen star Avaani Prakash can take the field for their opening A-League clash she has to finish her final HSC exam – 880km away from the rest of her class.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Six weeks after handing in his resignation as Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold has revealed the words that stung the most, his plans for the future and one major rumour surrounding his exit.
She was the most sought after player in the A-League Women’s off-season but while everyone else was scrambling to secure Michelle Heyman’s signature, new Canberra United coach Antoni Jagarinec was driving her to the airport.
He’s been linked with top jobs around the world, and is considered one of the hottest coaching prospects in Europe. Meet the man expected to bring glory back to Manchester United.
As teams prepare for the start of the new A-League Women’s season, ERIN SMITH takes a deep dive into how each of the 12 clubs’ squads line-up, the star players and some predictions for the campaign ahead.
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