‘Doesn’t look good’: Socceroos defender’s injury blow
Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is feared to have suffered an Achilles tendon injury while playing for Swansea City.
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Players felt ‘bypassed’ by A-Leagues’ pay proposal
A-League Women players feel they have been bypassed by the Australian Professional Leagues' decision to announce a new pay deal proposal directly to media.
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.
Matildas mainstay takes break from the sport
Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer.
‘Full support’ for FIFA president as pressure mounts
FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.
‘Erodes trust’: $10.8m ploy blows up A-League pay row
A-Leagues bosses have openly declared they want to thrash out a new CBA with the players, who have rejected two previous pay offers.
Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is fighting to stay head of soccer's governing body as opposition to him builds following his failed World Cup sell-off plan.
Record-breaking Premier League move looms for Socceroo
Socceroos teen sensation Lucas Herrington is a man in demand and the Colorado Rapids defender is on the verge of a bumper move to the English Premier League.
Infantino has ‘lost confidence’ of UEFA after WC plan
European body UEFA say they have lost confidence in FIFA and president Gianni Infantino over a ditched bid to allow private investors buying World Cup shares.
FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
FIFA has decided to abandon its divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.
Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine
A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.
Australia urged to make bid for 2050 FIFA World Cup
Federal Labor members have called on the government to make a bid to host the men's World Cup, as well as setting up a national football facility.
Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis
Paul Wade says it's scary knowing his memory is going and he is experiencing mood swings due to the repeated head knocks he copped during his soccer career.
Matildas star given iconic No.9 at her new English club
Holly McNamara is the latest Australian to join the world's leading women's soccer league, signing with Everton on a free transfer after leaving Melbourne City.
Spain reign after sub’s strike in World Cup final
Spain are World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final following an extra-time goal.
England stun ‘gutted’ France in 10-goal bronze battle
Thomas Tuchel's side scored four times before halftime and then had to hold on to win the World Cup bronze medal match 6-4 against France.
A-Leagues reveal next rescue act after saving Canberra
Australia's capital city could have a team in the A-League Men in two years after investors rescued the licence for Canberra United.
Messi’s men sink England, title defence one win away
England have fallen at the semi-final stage for the fifth time at a major tournament, conceding two late goals to lose their World Cup clash with Argentina 2-1.
France flop, Euro champs Spain seal Cup final spot
Didier Deschamps' hopes of leading France to a third successive World Cup decider have been dashed, his world No.1 side beaten 2-0 in the first semi by Spain.
European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout
Dallas is all set to play host to the first World Cup semi-final between the top-ranked France and third seeds Spain in a clash of two former champions.
Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead
It's a World Cup semi-final lineup for the ages, with the four top-ranked teams and some of the most prolific individual players chasing ultimate glory.
Pay deal rejection sparks A-League uncertainty
A-Leagues athletes and the competition's bosses are at loggerheads over a new pay deal after players voted against the latest proposal.
‘Not happy’: Tuchel’s comment irks England’s hero
Two-goal star Jude Bellingham says "sometimes you have to win dirty" and that's what England did against Norway to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.
Super-sub Merino punishes error as Spain go through
Mikel Merino scored late from a mistake by back-up Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens as Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win.
Emerging Socceroo takes leap to top German league
An emerging midfielder is the first Socceroo to move to a bigger league after impressing at the World Cup.
Mbappe, Dembele lead France into World Cup semi-finals
France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after registering a 2-0 win over Morocco, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousman Dembele.
Messi misses pen, inspires stunning Argentine comeback
Argentina have rallied from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup with Lionel Messi making one goal and scoring another having first missed a penalty.
Belgium into QFs after beating last remaining co-hosts
The USA's World Cup run on home soil is over, falling 4-1 to a red-hot Belgium side in their round-of-16 match in Seattle.
‘Insane’: Norway’s win a World Cup upset for the ages
Erling Haaland has enhanced his status as a talismanic superstar, conjuring an upset win over Brazil on 'one of the most insane days in Norwegian history'.
Big moves beckon for Socceroos after World Cup
After Australia's World Cup heartbreak, several Socceroos look set to be rewarded for standout tournaments with club moves that will put them on the map.
Socceroos young guns want more from World Cup pushes
Many of the young Socceroos players heartbroken by Australia's World Cup exit will be there in 2030 and they have a point to prove.