’It was awful’: Wedding stress trumps grand final for football star
With four A-League grand finals under her belt, Sydney FC captain Natalie Tobin is no stranger to stress. But she says the pressure of organising a wedding topped them all.
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Matildas gun shows what she can do without Fowler shackles
Having taken the World Cup by storm last year, Kyra Cooney-Cross has reminded us all just how special she can be during the Matildas’ shock win over Germany, scoring one of the goals of the year.
United finally sack manager after worst start in 35 years
Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club’s lacklustre start to the season, with patience finally running out with the Dutchman.
Salah strikes late as Liverpool snatch draw at Arsenal, Spurs slump
EPL WRAP: Liverpool were on the brink of only their second loss this season until Mohamed Salah netted with nine minutes left, while Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham crashed to Crystal Palace.
Top 30 stars: Who are the A-League Women’s players set to shine?
From homegrown heroes Michelle Heyman and Hanna Lowry to international stars Danelle Tan and Mebae Tanaka; here are ERIN SMITH’s top 30 A-League Women’s players to watch this season.
WATCH: Stud drama, horror own goal light up crazy derby
A devastating opening 25 minutes from the Victory has helped them register a comfortable victory over arch rivals City, with a shocking goalkeeper error gifting Ryan Teague his second goal of the season. Watch it here.
History made as droves of fans tune in to TikTok’s ‘Messi Cam’
There’s a new way for fans to watch Lionel Messi in action, with TikTok providing a special ‘Messi Cam’ for his MLS Cup playoffs debut with Inter Miami. Check it out here.
1-1 in Zurich but Mary Fowler’s Matildas struggles continue
The Matildas came away with a draw against Switzerland in Zurich in their first game under Tom Sermanni but a new coach wasn’t able to unlock the attacking flair of Mary Fowler.
Graham Arnold‘s Saudi coach eligibility revealed
Graham Arnold quit as Socceroos coach in September declaring he needed a break. Now, with the Saudi Arabia job open, is the former Australia boss able to take the job?
Back-to-back titles to scrap heap: Rising star grabs second chance
Maja Markovski went from winning consecutive ALW championships with Melbourne Victory to being uncontracted at age 20 – here is how she fought her way back to the elite level.
ALM Attack: Why derby is perfect time for Arzani to shine
Why upon return from suspension the Melbourne derby is the perfect place for Socceroo Daniel Arzani to prove his worth, how Sydney must treat its star import and more is on the agenda in this week’s edition of On the Attack.
Death, bombs, terror: A-League teen’s escape from war-torn Iraq
Fleeing the death and destruction of Iraq as a baby, rising A-League star Frans Deli tells ERIN SMITH the story of how he arrived in Australia as a refugee to now living his dream as a professional footballer.
Matildas star ready for fresh start after Games heartache
Star forward Caitlin Foord is still scratching her head about why the Matildas flopped at the Olympics as she yearns for the return of a “fun” and “positive” atmosphere in the squad.
How The Amazing Race rewired Chloe Logarzo
Western United playmaker Chloe Logarzo reveals that time away from the game and a reality TV stint has rejuvenated her after a horror run of injuries.
The Tackle: Perth in the pits, Black Knights’ perfect debut
It was a horror start to the A-League season from Perth, while Auckland made an almighty first impression and more is on the agenda as ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE go through a big first round.
Sydney is Sky Blue: Klimala steals show as stars shine
All eyes were on Douglas Costa and Juan Mata coming into the the Sydney derby, but it was Polish forward Patryk Klimala that stole the show during Sydney FC’s win over the Wanderers.
Slater v Costa: Neymar, Juventus, and a new life at Sydney FC
Socceroos legend ROBBIE SLATER sits down with Sydney FC star recruit Douglas Costa to talk about his move to Sydney, and life in football playing at some of the biggest clubs in the world.
ALM Attack: Why this may be the end of Mariners fairytale story
With the A-Leagues back for a new season, can the Mariners back up their heroics of recent years and make it three in a row, plus week one’s strange scheduling and more is on the agenda in the return of On the Attack.
A-Leagues to get physical under new referee directive
The new Head of Referees, former EPL official Jon Moss is set to shake up how the A-Leagues is officiated with more physicality allowed, much less VAR intervention and a few other rule changes, writes ERIN SMITH.
Slater: Why this A-League reboot feels different
Ahead of the most important season in its 20-year history, the A-League has had more than just a face lift. It’s a whole new era, and this time it feels real, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
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