Ronaldo sent packing, hit by accusation
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euros career is over after the Portugal great failed to make an impact in the quarter-final match against France.
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‘It wasn’t working’: Sydney FC boss backs brutal APL cuts
Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey has revealed the impact of the APL’s brutal funding cuts and what the future looks like.
A-League bosses confront 12 burning questions facing football
Club funding has been slashed, TV deals have backfired and the board room has been reshuffled. How did football in Australia get here and what’s still to come?
Socceroos first in World Cup quest
The Socceroos have chosen a brand new location to begin the journey to try and qualify for a sixth straight FIFA World Cup.
Olympian denies A-League betting scandal
An Olympian has pleaded not guilty to claims he was involved in a criminal syndicate that manipulated yellow cards for financial benefit.
Olympian denies A-League betting scandal
An Olympian has pleaded not guilty to claims he was involved in a criminal syndicate that manipulated yellow cards for financial benefit.
APL’s transparency, accountability, lacking as clubs’ fears realised
A-League clubs’ worst fears have come true with their share of the central distribution fund slashed to just $530,000 as the APL looks to ‘right the ship’, but ROBBIE SLATER asks why they have been left to cope with the fallout.
Funding cut as A-League clubs forced to cover $20M loss
The cash-strapped A-League has forced its clubs to cover a $20 million loss as the struggling competition continues to bleed cash.
A-League exodus warning as players lose patience with APL
A-League Women players are losing patience with the APL and switching leagues. An end-of-season survey shows just how bad the situation is, and a potential path to a brighter future.
‘Stadium for ants’: Football coverage ripped
An American network has been ridiculed for its live coverage of a fiery match at the Copa America football tournament.
‘Farcical’: 15 Matildas erased from history
The Matildas are at war with each other over a shock move to re-write history with Football Australia causing outrage.
‘Disgrace’: Outrage over Ronaldo TV detail
There have been calls for heads to roll after Cristiano Ronaldo was done dirty in an unforgivable, two-word TV tag.
Matildas lock in Olympics champs for final pre-Games tune-up
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will have a final chance to test his squad with a pre-Olympics clash locked in against Canada.
Ronaldo in tears amid ‘unbelievable’ scenes
A shattered Cristiano Ronaldo has left the football world lost for words after a rare breakdown as high drama unfolded.
What WSL Matildas are looking to give back on Aussie tour
Having started her career in the A-League, WSL star Courtney Nevin hopes to show local players just how far they can go if the dream big.
England saved in 95th minute by absurd act
England’s $166m superstar Jude Bellingham has saved their Euros campaign with a piece of magic, before celebrating with a bizarre act.
Slater: Time for Southgate to go for it
There is no reason England can’t win Euros 2024, their manager just needs to try something different, according to Socceroos’ great Robbie Slater.
Socceroos ‘embrace’ brutal World Cup draw
The Socceroos will play 10 matches, including four against two regular World Cup qualifying enemies, across 10 anxious months to get to the 2026 tournament.
Socceroos in World Cup group of death again
The Socceroos have been dealt a brutal draw for the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they aim to qualify once again.
America rocked, Kerr’s partner in huge storm
America has been divided by a “seismic” announcement ahead of the Olympics with Sam Kerr’s fiancee learning devastating news.
‘Hard to watch’: Drastic $166m call Southgate must make
A simple glance at England’s group shows them finishing first with one goal conceded. But their latest result has left pundits with even more questions.
‘Hell to pay’: 50 million Poms raging
There have been ugly scenes as England narrowly avoided an embarrassing fate with furious spectators going too far.
Victory locks in major coaching move
A former A-League title-winning coach is back in Australia and will take charge of the biggest club in the land in search of the ultimate success.
Star accused of spot-fixing leaves club
One of the A-League’s biggest stars has fronted court for the first time over his alleged role in a spot-fixing scandal.
‘Pure slapstick’: Horror blunder eviscerated
Turkey have lived a Euros nightmare after gifting Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side an absolute gift in their clash.
‘S**t, inept’: Poms savaged after Euro flop
It’s only taken two games for greats and fans to turn on an England side that came into the Euros as tournament favourites.
Shattering news for Socceroo legend’s son
Socceroo legend Tim Cahill’s son Shae has hit a major speed bump as he battles to follow in his famous dad’s footsteps.
Slater: Time’s up for Southgate as England disappoint again
After England’s lacklustre Euros draw with Denmark, ROBBIE SLATER writes that it’s the last chance for Gareth Southgate’s tactics and tenure.
Team threatens to quit Euros over vile chant
Serbia have threatened to quit Euro 2024 after accusing two rival teams of “scandalous” behaviour during a recent match at the tournament.
Star defender goes amid Victory exodus
The fallout from Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic’s departure may have led to a key player’s departure.
Text exposes truth behind viral haircut
An American football icon sent social media into meltdown after he appeared on a live broadcast with a rather questionable hairstyle.
Ugly scenes as brawl breaks out in stands
Anti-riot police were forced to intervene after football fans came together in ugly scenes before a group game at the 2024 Euros.
How missing Paris dream is driving Matildas duo to give back
Another cruel injury blow ruled Matildas Emily Gielnik out of the Olympics, but the striker has found another way to influence the next generation alongside teammate Chloe Logarzo.
England fan wakes up in stadium, goes viral
A confused England fan has gone viral after waking up at 4am inside at stadium in Germany, hours after the conclusion of a match.
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