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Donald Trump with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and referee Alireza Faghani (to the right of Trump).

‘Congratulations traitor’: A-League ref attacked by Iran after Trump photo

Alireza Faghani, an Iranian official who migrated to Australia in 2019, has been criticised by state media for his post-match interaction with Donald Trump.

  • Vince Rugari and Frances Howe

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The Socceroos’ hopes of a 20-year anniversary rematch with Uruguay at Accor Stadium have been scuppered, in part, by Oasis’ reunion tour.

How Oasis ruined the Socceroos’ plans for a 20-year anniversary clash with Uruguay

The trade-off for Noel and Liam Gallagher’s long-awaited reunion at Accor Stadium in November is that another similarly historic reunion will not take place at that very same venue that month.

  • Vince Rugari
Nestory Irankunda appears to be on his way out of Bayern Munich.

‘Talent’s not enough’: Popovic’s warning to Irankunda as Bayern Munich exit looms

The Socceroos coach is pleased with Nestory Irankunda’s reported transfer to Watford, and hopes it serves as a springboard for him to realise his potential.

  • Vince Rugari
James McClean in action against Melbourne Victory.

Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out

Wrexham’s pre-season visit to Australia is providing more valuable data for the long-running, totally unanswerable debate about how A-League teams would measure up in England.

  • Vince Rugari
The Joe Montemurro era is off and racing.

The next big thing, and no room for sentiment: What we learnt from Joe Montemurro’s first Matildas matches

The Matildas coach will have plenty to think about as he narrows his focus towards the Women’s Asian Cup.

  • Vince Rugari
Charli Grant celebrates.

Matildas vs Panama: Grant’s stoppage time winner seals 3-2 win for Australia

Joe Montemurro’s first window as Matildas coach has ended with a heart-stopping victory over a gallant Panama, thanks to a brace from Michelle Heyman and a late winner from Charli Grant.

  • Vince Rugari
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Joe Montemurro’s Matildas will see household names and rising stars bolstered by a team of masterminds he’s hand-picked to revamp the camp off-field.

Secret weapons: The masterminds rebuilding the Matildas behind the scenes

For every famous foot on the field, there’s a formidable strategist dedicated to restoring the embattled team to glory. But the road’s not smooth.

  • Roy Ward
Douglas Costa with fans at a Sydney FC game at Allianz Stadium in April.

Sydney FC to seek millions in compensation over Allianz Stadium drainage fiasco

A review is expected to recommend the stadium be shut down for at least six weeks to fix the playing surface, meaning the Sky Blues will have to take their home games on the road again.

  • Vince Rugari
Gold Coast United has been embroiled in a suspected betting scandal, involving a group of Chinese investors.

‘We’ll show you how to do it’: Secret recording catches suspected match-fixers red-handed

Police have been handed a covert recording in which it is alleged a representative of a Chinese investment group asks a player at an NPL club to engage in match-fixing.

  • Vince Rugari
Lionel Messi and the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

How hosting the Club World Cup can take the ‘handbrakes’ off the A-League

Outgoing Football Australia boss James Johnson believes the key to maintaining the growth of the game in Australia is through connecting the local product to global football: through major events and broadcasting arrangements.

  • Vince Rugari

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