Matildas on alert after surprise Sam Kerr move
Sam Kerr’s return to football could be sooner than originally thought following an update that’s sure to have caught the attention of Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni.
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From pride of the league to irrelevant: Roar fans deserve better
Who can blame Brisbane Roar fans for walking away from the club after farcical scenes involving CEO Kaz Patafta? See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.
Is this the final year for … Tomic, Simmons, Gorry, Volkanovski
Father Time, a change of scenery, and injuries – these are the high-profile Australian athletes facing tough decisions in 2025.
The A-League Women’s 24 surprise stars for 2024-25
It has been a crazy opening eight rounds for the ALW – the reigning champions sit on the bottom of the table but these are the 24 surprise packages so far this season.
Kyrgios, Kerr, Tszyu, Ricciardo: The Aussie athletes on comeback trail in 2025
Self-imposed gap years, injuries, shock setbacks, retirement backflips – these are the Australian athletes and coaches on the comeback to their respective sports in 2025.
Juan Mata scores as A-League’s Wild West shootout erupts
Juan Mata finally found the back of the net as the Wanderers-Bulls clash turned into a Wild West Shootout, while Victory’s winless run under interim coach Arthur Diles continues. A-LEAGUE LATEST
Roar boss breaks silence on coach’s future amid disastrous run
After weeks of speculation and silence Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta has addressed under-fire coach Ruben Zadkovich’s status following a horror start to the A-League season.
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Unwanted history for Brisbane Roar as Western United fire
Western United secured a third straight win thanks to goalkeeper Matt Sutton as Brisbane Roar’s second reached a new A-League men’s low. Catch up on the latest from the weekend’s action.
Liverpool destroy Hammers, late goal heaps more pain on Ange’s Spurs
Liverpool continued their romp towards the title with a 5-0 rout of West Ham, while Ange Postecoglou suffered the frustration of watching Tottenham concede a late goal to drop more points. EPL WRAP.
Under-fire Ange clarifies PM joke as decimated Spurs lick wounds
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was baffled he had to explain a comment he made about the job of the UK Prime Minister was a joke as the pressure to turn Spurs’ season around rises.
Ugly ‘cheat’ slur sparked coach’s red card in stunning comeback
Adelaide United squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row – but Alen Stajcic’s red card, and the shock allegations which led to it, dominated the post-match discussion.
EPL Wrap: City’s new low, Ange blames Spurs slump on injury crisis
Manchester City’s astonishing slump has continued as superstar Erling Haaland had a horror miss in their latest disaster, while Ange Postecoglou explains Tottenham’s horror run.
Power Rankings: Biggest rise and fall of the 2024 A-League
While Western United is well and truly on the rise, Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC are on the slide. It’s that time for On the Attack’s latest A-League Power Rankings.
Seeing double: Sister act risk pays off for Roar’s Laini Freier
Opting to play alongside her twin sister and rising Matilda Sharn Freier in her breakout ALW season was risky, but Laini proved she doesn’t plan to lurk in the shadows.
Why Ange’s rollercoaster Tottenham rides are not sustainable
When it all clicks at Tottenham Hotspur, they’re a marvellous side to watch, however, too often are teams exposing the flaws in their entertaining brand of football, and that might not be sustainable for Ange Postocoglou, writes Martin Samuel.
From A-League to Europe: What happened to these young Aussies?
They set the A-League alight before signing big moves to Europe. So how are these young Australians tracking at their new clubs? Or have they been moved on? We’ve got the details here.
Adelaide tease fans with social media play for new ALW signing
Adelaide United have sent A-League fans into a frenzy after their social media signing tease went viral.
Socceroos attacker’s hot form continues in Wanderers rout
Brandon Borello fired Western Sydney Wanderers to a thumping of Wellington Phoenix as a young teammate continued his push for a Socceroos call up. Get the latest from every A-League game here.
Salah stars as Liverpool hit Postecoglou’s Spurs for six
Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou after Liverpool’s 6-3 thumping of Tottenham, while Manchester United Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat. EPL WRAP
‘We have to find a way’: Pep backs Man City to bounce back
EPL WRAP: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he trusts his players to turn things around despite their shocking run of just one win from their past 12 games.
Resignations and betting scandals: Highs and lows of football in 2024
Baby announcements, boyfriend reveals, retirements, shock resignations, betting scandals, transfer records and incredible goals – we take a look at the highs and lows of Australian football.
‘Offensive’: Ange blasts personal criticism ahead of huge Spurs test
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is “offensive.”
‘We hate them’: Derby rivals front of mind despite Kisnorbo exit
It might sound odd following the sudden exit of their manager, but for Melbourne Victory this derby has come at the perfect time. Hear from both camps ahead of the fiery rivalry.
Ange’s hilarious quip… and defiant stand after chaotic Man Utd win
Ange Postecoglou jokingly said the Sky Sports studio was ‘probably going into meltdown at my lack of tactics’ as the Australian reflected on a chaotic 4-3 win over Manchester United.
Robbie Slater: City must pounce on a vulnerable Victory
Will City pounce on a vulnerable Victory team or can new coach Arthur Diles quickly change the tide? Plus Adelaide’s biggest test ahead and more, in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.
The inspired rising star who could be the next Michelle Heyman
Only a teenager, Sienna Saveska is making a statement on the ALW. Now the rising Wanderer opens up on her full circle moment and how it all started with her hero Michelle Heyman.
FFA boss drops big hint amid ‘secrecy’ over next Matildas coach
The next Matildas coach is all but locked in with Football Australia CEO James Johnson confirming interviews had taken place.
Watch: Is this sport’s most brutal injury of the year?
One of world football’s best goalkeeper’s suffered horrific facial injuries in a shocking incident which could end up costing his side dearly in its quest for a Champions League knockout spot.
‘Focus has switched’: Victory plans revealed after coach’s shock exit
Melbourne Victory defender Jason Geria has revealed how the team learnt about coach Patrick Kisnorbo’s ‘shock’ resignation, and how they are pushing ahead without him.
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