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Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone is sent off by the Italian referee Maurizio Mariani during the UEFA Champions League first round football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 17, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Manager sees red as van Dijk rescues Liverpool against Atletico

Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool fans at Anfield, while Chelsea stumbled in Munich. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WRAP

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Australia's Sharn Freier celebrates scoring a goal during the women's international football friendly between Australia and Taiwan at the Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne on December 4, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Matilda locks in shock return to A-League club

Just three months after signing a multi-year deal with German outfit Wolfsburg, Sharn Freier is back at in the A-League. Find out why here.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Heather Garriock speaks on stage at the Australian Olympic Pathway School Launch at Westfields Sports High School on June 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for AOC)

Football Australia endorses CEO’s $12k Matildas sunscreen deal

Football Australia has backed it’s decision to allow interim chief executive Heather Garriock’s sunscreen company to be branded as an official Matildas and Socceroos product.

TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Brazilian forward #11 Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League first round day 1 football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Arsenal at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on September 16, 2025. (Photo by Cesar MANSO / AFP)

Arsenal subs save the day, late drama in eight-goal thriller

Frustrated with scores level going into the final stages of Arsenal’s Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao, Mikel Arteta turned to his bench. They took less than a minute to make an impact.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

City demolish United, late penalty saves Liverpool

Erling Haaland was too much for Manchester United to handle as they suffered another chastening defeat against their crosstown rivals, while Liverpool left it late against 10-man Burnley.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Sam Kerr of Chelsea celebrates scoring her team's third goal with teammates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on September 14, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Sam Kerr scores 100th goal for Chelsea in triumphant return

Sam Kerr has marked her long-awaited return to football in the only way she knows, coming off the bench to score her 100th goal for Chelsea.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Nectarios Triantis #25 of Minnesota United celebrates after scoring the team's third goalÂ during a game between San Diego FC and Minnesota United at Snapdragon Stadium on September 13, 2025 in San Diego, California. Francisco Vega/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by FRANCISCO VEGA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Watch: A-League graduate channels Beckham with wonder strike — from his own half

Aussie-born midfielder Nectar Triantis has stunned Major League soccer, channelling David Beckham and scoring from his own half for his new club Minnesota United.

Nottingham Forest's Australian manager Ange Postecoglou reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 13, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

‘Tottenham in disguise’: Ange taunted in miserable PL return

Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest reign is off to a rocky start, losing another defender to injury and going down 3-0 against Arsenal. WATCH THE GOALS

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ange Postecoglou speaks during a press conference as he unveiled as Nottingham Forest head coach at City Ground on September 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

‘I may have to win one to get a second year’: Ange confronts trophy pressure

Fresh from his unveiling as the new Nottingham Forest manager, Ange Postecoglou has accepted the pressure of delivering the club’s first major trophy since 1990.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Aston Villa FC at The King Power Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ex-EPL ref Coote charged with making indecent child image

Former Premier League referee David Coote, who was sacked last December, has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.

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FILES-- This file photo taken on August 16, 2023 shows Australia's forward Sam Kerr celebrating scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Chelsea and Australian women's football star Sam Kerr has been charged with a

‘You start worrying:’ Parents’ fears for Kerr amid long ACL layoff

Sam Kerr’s parents have opened up on their fears as the Matildas captain’s ACL recovery stretched beyond 12 months and revealed Kerr’s plans to be firing by next year’s Asian Cup.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Yonatan Cohen of the City celebrates scoring a goal during the A-League Men Grand Final match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on May 31, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

A-League fixture: Winners, losers and months which will decide Premier’s plate

Gruelling runs on the road, early-season derbies and several blockbuster games. Erin Smith breaks down the new A-League fixture and the months which will decide every team’s fortunes.

Evangolos Marinakis and Ange Postecoglou.

Drug sagas and match-fixing scandals: Meet Ange’s new boss

Drug-trafficking and match-fixing allegations, foul-mouthed spats and too many cigars. Meet Evangelos Marinakis, the mad billionaire owner of Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest.

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Deal of a lifetime: The $10 million global war for Mary Fowler

The gloves are off in the bidding war for Mary Fowler’s signature and the bottom line will be a stunning result for women’s football.

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Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on December 05, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Ange’s greatest danger at Forest might end up being himself

Ange Postecoglou stuck to his principles until he had no other choice at Tottenham. As Robbie Slater writes, that might prove his undoing if he does the same at Nottingham Forest.

ACDC Lady Gaga kick Roar off home ground

AC/DC, Lady Gaga kick Roar off Suncorp Stadium

Brisbane Roar faces a month on the road as Lady Gaga and AC/DC concerts force the A-League club out of Suncorp Stadium this December.

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The inescapable truth about Forest’s Ange gamble

Ange Postecoglou has risked his second — and likely last — chance in English football on Nottingham Forest. Will it pay off or blow up for both club and manager?

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Nestory Irankunda of Australia celebrates with teammate Mohamed Toure after scoring the teams second goal during the International Friendly match between New Zealand All Whites and Australia Socceroos at Go Media Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Why the time is now for Toure, Irankunda to embrace the spotlight

Now is not the time to hide Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure behind a curtain. They need to be celebrated, encouraged to shine and exposed to the media frenzy that awaits them at the 2026 World Cup. This is why.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Nestory Irankunda of Australia celebrates with teammate Mohamed Toure after scoring the teams second goal during the International Friendly match between New Zealand All Whites and Australia Socceroos at Go Media Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Attacking young guns make most of starting for Socceroos

Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda lit up the field in the Socceroos’ friendly against New Zealand making the most of their elevation into the starting team, showing Tony Popovic what they are truly capable of.

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur at City Ground on December 15, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

‘He can adapt’: Ange arrives at new club in Premier League return

Ange Postecoglou’s return to the Premier League is complete, starting preparations for one of the toughest road trips in the competition as a Socceroos great revealed his first big challenge.

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Forest and Ange: A perfect match or disaster waiting to happen?

Ange Postecoglou has been touted as one of the top contenders for the Nottingham Forest job. But with his last chance in English football looming, is it really the right move?

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Mary Fowler Paris model debut

Fowler to make Paris modelling debut: See the exclusive pictures

Matildas star Mary Fowler will make history as the first footballer to walk the L’Oreal Paris runway, joining the likes of Kendall Jenner and Jane Fonda at the prestigious fashion week event.

Robert Craddock and Erin Smith

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Erling Haaland of Manchester City speaks with Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City after being substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Man City and Premier League end bitter dispute over sponsor rules

Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules governing commercial deals.

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PFA chief executive Beau Busch devastated at Western United outcome. Picture: Getty Images

‘This should never happen again’: Football bosses savaged over Western United circus

Football’s player union has lashed Football Australia for the delays on a decision to remove Western United from the A-Leagues, calling for changes to ensure the same chaos never unfolds again.

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Flares at Heidelberg vs Preston

Flares thrown on the pitch as NPL final descends into chaos

Football Victoria has launched an investigation after flares and projectiles were hurled onto the pitch during a crucial NPL preliminary final match.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Western United celebrate after a goal was scored by Hiroshi Ibusuki of Western United during the round 25 A-League Men match between Western United and Perth Glory at Ironbark Fields, on April 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Slater backs decision to withdraw Western United from A-Leagues

Western United has been withdrawn from next season’s A-Leagues’ competitions while the embattled club, which owes more than $15 million, fights a wind-up order. And a Socceroos’ great has backed the decision.

Chelsea's Sam Kerr warming up before the Women's Super League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Kerr wait continues as Carpenter shines in Chelsea debut

Sam Kerr will have to wait at least another week to make her much-anticipated return to the pitch, but it was better news for Matildas teammate Ellie Carpenter shone on her Chelsea debut.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Max Balard of Australia celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the International Friendly Match between Australia Socceroos and New Zealand All Whites at GIO Stadium on September 05, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Max factor: New Socceroo sinks Kiwis in dream debut

Max Balard scored two minutes into his Socceroos career, producing the matchwinner as Australia took the initiative in the soccer Ashes against New Zealand.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Max Balard of Australiacelebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between Australia Socceroos and New Zealand All Whites at GIO Stadium on September 05, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Ratings: Popovic’s subs show up starters in Kiwi snatch-and-grab

The Socceroos stole it late against New Zealand — and the subs made all the difference. See how every Aussie rated in the first game of the soccer Ashes.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Nestory Irankunda of the Socceroos dribbles the ball during the third round FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and China PR at Adelaide Oval on October 10, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

The rise of Irankunda — and what it means for the Socceroos

Nestory Irankunda is thriving at Watford after moving to the English Championship club. And he’s making a mockery of his recent Socceroos snubs, writes Robbie Slater.

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