‘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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Matildas star’s inspiring charity work perfects art of giving back
Alex Chidiac not only dons the golden spirit on the football field, but also in her own life. The Matildas midfielder shares how her grandmother inspired her work in the community.
Spurs run riot, crazy United comeback win deepens City crisis
Manchester United scored twice in the final three minutes to pile the pain on Pep Guardiola, while Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs bounced back to form in stunning style. EPL WRAP
The Tackle: Roar coach accused of time wasting in ugly scenes
Embattled Brisbane A-League coach Ruben Zadkovich has been accused of time wasting tactics in the club’s draw with Western Sydney while a certain game-style is costing another team. ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE dive in to The Tackle.
Why Real Madrid and other giants are suffering in Europe
The new format of the Champions League means there is real jeopardy for the likes of Real, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to make the last 16
Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal frustrated
Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from an early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal’s title challenge was dented. EPL WRAP
ALW Tackle: Future Matilda emerges, Brisbane stadium ‘unsafe’
In a week where a number of A-League Women’s stars were given a chance to shine, one stood well and truly above the rest. Meanwhile, another Brisbane stadium has come under fire.
Late Melb City error keeps Auckland FC unbeaten
A calamitous late error from Melbourne City goalkeeper Patrick Beach has allowed Auckland FC to maintain their undefeated start to their debut A-League Men season. Get all the news from round 8 here.
ANALYSIS: Adelaide’s star striker leading the ALW stats game
Adelaide United’s Fiona Worts is having a blinder of a season in her return to ALW. But it isn’t just her record in front of the goal that makes her so impressive. SEE ALL THE STATS HERE
Spurs’ great escape as pressure eases on Postecoglou
Pressure on Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou remains but was relieved a little after his team fought back from a goal down to snatch a draw against Rangers in Europe League action.
Broken Matilda opens up on comeback heartbreak
Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo has opened up about what happened in the moments after her heartbreaking concussion in her long awaited return match.
Slater: Will the real Sydney FC please stand up?
Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE put the blowtorch on Sydney FC, who have under delivered after being tipped to win the title, and dissect the game’s big issues.
Why triple-code Pie swapped footy for football
Triple-code sportswoman Sarah Rowe is back for a second stint in the A-League’s Women’s, but she may not be last AFLW switching codes. She explains why inside.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
The Saudi bid was waved through by acclamation during the meeting of FIFA’s 211 national member associations, with no rivals standing in its way.
ATO claims Perth Glory owes $1m in unpaid taxes
New Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra will need to pay close to $1m to the tax office if he wants to fend off the court-ordered liquidation of the A-League club.
‘I’ll keep fighting’: Why Arnold won’t take eye off No.1 battle
No tournaments and no coach – to some it is a time to ease off – but with a battle on for the No.1 jersey Mackenzie Arnold doesn’t have that luxury.
The Tackle: How long Roar coach has to save his job
Under pressure coaches, a rival left with egg on their face and a red card looks set to stand. Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE dive in to The Tackle.
Nightmare for under-fire Ange as Chelsea roar back to sink Spurs
Chelsea roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3, moving into outright second and piling the pressure on Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou while Arsenal slipped up. EPL WRAP
Why Woods transformation proves Roar primed for A-League revival
The Roar have stumbled against Wellington Phoenix but the rise of Alicia Woods and a handful of young stars has proven Brisbane can compete without their Matildas stars. Erin Smith dives into The Tackle.
Sydney seeing red as Mariners shock Sky Blues
The Central Coast Mariners have secured a shock home win against Sydney FC while Melbourne Victory has jumped to second spot on the A-League ladder with a convincing 2-0 win over Perth Glory. Go inside both games here.
A-League: Controversial red card dampens United win
Adelaide overcame the sending-off of star signing Ben Folami to retain their unbeaten record with a 1-0 win against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday.
Future bright as Matildas send off retiring veteran with big win
More than 30,000 fans have farewelled the Matildas’ most-capped and arguably its most-loved player in Queenslander Clare Polkinghorne as they crushed Chinese Taipei.
Kerr faces months out with injury comeback delayed
It has been almost 12 months since Sam Kerr last took to the football field – but the superstar’s return has been delayed, and she faces months more time on the sidelines.
Overseas Matildas under siege from Aussies playing on home soil
Senior Matildas are on notice as a major issue emerges for our top level players plying their trade in competitions around the world.
Tyres slashed, stripped on-field: Rookie keeper tells all
He was forced to strip off on the football field and hand his clothes to fans and even had his car tyres slashed, but those incidents weren’t what drove Sydney FC’s Harrison Devenish-Meares to give up his European contract and return to Australia.
Slater: Nowhere to hide for ‘united’ City and desperate Roar
There will be nowhere to hide for the newly “united” Melbourne City and a Brisbane Roar team desperate to find their first win of the season, according to Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER.
Heartbreaking news for Matildas star after return ends in tears
Chloe Logarzo waited two years to make her return to national football, but it ended in tears within half an hour after a brutal head clash. Now, she’s set for another stint on the sideline.
Liverpool’s late heart break in six-goal thriller; Man City break their slump as maestro returns – PL Wrap
Liverpool made a costly mistake late at Newcastle to drop points, while Manchester City’s midfield maestro returned to snap their losing streak as goals galore were scored in the six mid-week matches.
New Matildas emerge in tough, unconvincing triumph
The Matildas are back in the winner’s circle after a 3-1 win against Chinese Taipei in Melbourne, but the night ended early for one beloved star. Relive the action here.
Destination unknown: Sermanni plans for clouded future series
Despite Football Australia not giving him an end date to his interim coaching period, Tom Sermanni is planning for future series in the top job, as Hayley Raso pushes for the ‘right appointment.’
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