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MACHIDA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 04: Patrick Beach of Melbourne City looks on after the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 East Region Group Stage match between FC Machida Zelvia and Melbourne City at Machida City Nozuta Park Stadium on November 04, 2025 in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

‘Buzzing’: Socceroos bolter’s ‘big surprise’

A rising star admits it was a “big surprise” to be named in the Socceroos squad for games this month against Venezuela and Colombia.

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Socceroos star in alleged race-fuelled defamation case against coach

Socceroos star and ex-Adelaide United footballer Nestory Irankunda has launched a $250,000 defamation case against a prominent youth coach over social media posts about his true age.

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Australia defender Jacob Italiano, left, looks to pass the ball as United States midfielder Brendan Aaronson covers in the second half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Injury blow for Socceroos

Another Socceroos fullback has been injured in a further blow ahead of Australia’s games against Venezuela and Colombia.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Australia Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic 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 Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Brutal reality check for A-League stars

While young guns Alex Badolato and Max Caputo have impressed in the A-League, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says they must prove themselves “over and over again”.

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OXFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Adrian Segecic of Portsmouth celebrates victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Oxford United and Portsmouth at Kassam Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Fresh faces in Socceroos squad

Seven uncapped players have earnt Socceroos call-ups for next month’s friendlies against New Zealand, but the national captain has missed selection.

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The A-League has been plagued by financial issues for years.

Money drain, expansion fail: The missteps that doomed A-League

Plenty have tried – and failed – to make the A-League sustainable since its launch 20 years ago. In part two of our series, we explore the missteps which condemned the league to a financial mess.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, lifts the Premier League trophy after his team's victory in the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield on May 25, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Premier League fantasy enters a new league with SuperCoach EPL

SuperCoach EPL is here – a fresh, stats-packed Premier League fantasy football game with weekly price changes, trade boosts and real cash prizes.

Six inductees into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame.

Hewitt, Dunstall among legendary Hall of Fame additions

Six athletes who won the highest accolades on the global stage will receive one of the country’s greatest sporting accolades.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Cameron Burgess of Australia controls the ball during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Socceroos defender’s ‘big decision’

Having experienced Premier League football last season, Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is back in the English Championship with a new club.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Ajdin Hrustic of Australia controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Lebanon at GIO Stadium on March 26, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Playmaker hoping for Socceroos recall

After a ‘tough’ 2024-25 season in Italy, Ajdin Hrustic is confident a return to the Dutch top-flight can aid his chances of being recalled to the Socceroos squad.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 29: Marco Tilio of Melbourne City runs during a Melbourne City A-League training session at Casey Fields on May 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Socceroo set to leave Scottish giant

Socceroo Marco Tilio won’t be returning to Melbourne City, with the Celtic winger instead set to move on loan elsewhere in Europe.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MAY 24: Brandon Borrello arrives to attend the Australia Socceroos player training camp at the Ritz Carlton Training Pitch on May 24, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Uphill selection battle awaits A-League stars

A lack of competitive football will make it difficult for A-League players to push their claims for selection in the next Socceroos squad.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Nestory Irankunda of Australia competes for the ball during the round three 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Bahrain at Robina Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

‘Have to be playing’: Why Irankunda left Bayern

Former A-League star Nestory Irankunda has made his future intentions clear ahead of his move to English Championship club Watford.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Nestory Irankunda of Australia looks on before taking to the field during an Australia Socceroos press conference and training session at HBF Park on June 10, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Irankunda move pleases Socceroos coach

Nestory Irankunda is on the move as the Socceroos’ road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is piling up with solid opponents for Australia.

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