Foord sits out Matildas’ pre-Games loss to Canada
The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.
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Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC
The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Ex-Socceroo Zdrilic to be ‘diamond’ coach: Perth Glory
A new era has begun at A-League Men club Perth Glory, with former Socceroos striker David Zdrilic appointed to lead the revamped squad for the next three years.
Balard, Hall join treble-winning Mariners exodus
Overseas-bound Max Balard has exercised a clause in his contract to leave Central Coast Mariners, while defender Dan Hall has joined ALM new boys Auckland FC.
Crunch meeting to decide A-League central distribution
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs is due to be revealed, with clubs bracing for a significant reduction in funds.
‘Hurting’ A-League clubs to net just $530k in funding
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs has been revealed, with clubs set to pocket just $530,000 for the 2024/25 season.
Arnold’s Gold Coast pitch ahead of Aussie Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will play Bahrain in a World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast, where coach Graham Arnold reckons the return of an A-Leagues outfit would work.
Marine Le Pen raps footballer Mbappé as France votes
Marine Le Pen has criticised soccer star Kylian Mbappé for weighing into French politics, as the country goes to the polls.
Leftist alliance leads French election: pollsters
A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France's snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to projections.
French leftists win most seats in elections: pollsters
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will resign after polling projections show that a leftist coalition won the most parliamentary seats in France's election.
Rojas makes A-League Men return to Wellington
The "Kiwi Messi" is back at the "Cake Tin", with Marco Rojas signing a one-year deal with A-League Men club Wellington Phoenix.
Stajcic joins Western Sydney Wanderers after Glory exit
Alen Stajcic is the new manager of Western Sydney Wanderers after leaving Perth Glory with still two years remaining on his contract.
A-League captain axed over bet-fixing scandal
Ulises Davila will no longer play for Macarthur FC after facing court accused of coaxing players into earning yellow cards in A-League matches.
Ex-Socceroo seeks trial over sexual assault allegation
A former Socceroo may have to wait until next year to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the company of another man.
Sydney FC’s Cortnee Vine quits ALW for US move
Cortnee Vine has quit A-League Women champions Sydney FC to sign a deal with a US-based club.
Matildas’ Vine joins US side North Carolina Courage
Cortnee Vine has confirmed her switch to NWSL club North Carolina Courage, with the flying Matildas winger agreeing a three-year deal.
Matildas skipper Kerr signs new Chelsea deal until 2026
Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr has signed a new contract at English powerhouse Chelsea as she looks to make a successful return from her ACL tear.
States face battle to host Matildas’ Asian Cup fixtures
NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.
Inspired Matildas eye golden Games glory in Paris
Coach Tony Gustavsson believes "anything is possible'' as the Matildas chase gold-medal glory at the Paris Olympic Games.
Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
Real work starts now as Socceroos plot World Cup path
The Socceroos have cruised through the first phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches, but the task will get a whole lot tougher from here.
Boyle open to A-League return, but focused on Socceroos
Martin Boyle says he will put more attention into his club future following the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine in Perth on Tuesday night.
Court denounces ‘hateful’ soccer match Nazi salutes
Three Croatian men have been convicted and fined after separately making '"unacceptable" Nazi salutes during the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final.
Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh
The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.
Arnold laments unsafe pitch as Socceroos switch focus
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold and striker Kusini Yengi lamented a "dangerous" pitch in Bangladesh ahead of a tight turnaround to their next World Cup qualifier.
Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh
Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed teenage winger Nestory Irankunda will debut for the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Matildas seal 2-0 win over China in last pre-Games test
Goals from Hayley Raso and Clare Wheeler have given the Matildas a perfect pre-Olympics send-off in a 2-0 win over China.
Future uncertain as Matildas boss names Olympic squad
Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry have been picked in the Matildas' Olympics squad despite question marks over their fitness.
Real Madrid win 15th Champions League title
Real Madrid have claimed a record-extending 15th Champions League crown with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Matildas draw 1-1 with China in soccer friendly
The Matildas have drawn 1-1 with China in the women's football international friendly in Adelaide.
Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas’ Hunt
Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she never doubted she could overcome a foot injury in time to be ready for the looming Olympic Games in Paris.