Another Matildas star out as Montemurro era begins
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will lead the side for the first time in Thursday night's clash with Slovenia in Perth, but he'll be missing a host of stars.
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Football fans around the world have confused Auckland City with Auckland FC, causing the A-League Men club to suffer social media embarrassment.
Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.
Sky Blues ace seals English Championship move
Adrian Segecic is the latest A-League Men star to seal a move to English Championship side Portsmouth, leaving Sydney FC on a three-year deal.
How new coach can be ‘missing piece’ for Matildas
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has kicked off his tenure and veteran striker Emily Gielnik already has the feeling he can achieve something special.
Victory young gun seals German Bundesliga switch
Kasey Bos's breakout season with Melbourne Victory earned the young defender a Socceroos call-up and now a move to one of the world's best leagues.
Veteran Socceroo up for World Cup fight
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Socceroos Duke it out to seal direct World Cup berth
The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals and can now get stuck into early preparations.
Ronaldo reflects on cup glory with broken leg pledge
Portugal have been crowned Europe's Nations League champions after a penalty shootout win over Iberian rivals Spain, while France beat Germany to finish third.
Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis
The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.
Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou
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How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig
Joe Montemurro was overlooked when the Matildas needed a coach in 2020 but, as he explains, it proved one of many key steps in a winding path to the top job.
Popovic delivers special message after Japan success
The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.
Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment
Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.
Socceroos’ quick healer ready for date with destiny
From the moment he tore his ACL last September, Alessandro Circati had one date in mind - taking on Japan in a Perth World Cup Qualifier.
‘God’ keen to reignite managerial career in ALM
English football icon Robbie Fowler is open to an A-League Men return as he chases opportunities to reignite his managerial career.
Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up
A Socceroos veteran and Melbourne Victory have made a passionate appeal to police about how they handle football fans, following the A-League Men grand final.
Let fans have their flares, says Socceroos veteran
A Socceroos veteran and Melbourne Victory have made a passionate appeal to police about how they handle football fans, following the A-League Men grand final.
Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach
Sam Kerr's lengthy injury rehabilitation has included more surgery but new Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident he'll see the best of the star striker.
Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return
Caitlyn Foord and Amy Sayer starred as the Matildas sent off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a convincing win over Argentina in Canberra.
Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms
The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.
Worth the wait? Limbo over as Matildas land Montemurro
Joe Montemurro has been named as the next coach of the Matildas in a deal that runs until the end of the Los Angeles Olympics.
City star’s Socceroos hopes hit by fresh injury
Melbourne City dynamo Mathew Leckie battled through a busted nose to star in the A-League Men grand final but is now unlikely to feature for the Socceroos.
City beat Victory in A-League Men derby grand final
Melbourne City have beaten fierce rivals Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the A-League Men grand final to claim their second championship.
Trophy taste makes Catley hungrier for Matildas success
Winning the Women's Champions League with Arsenal has given Steph Catley a "little taste of what's possible" and extra fuel to win silverware with the Matildas.
How sold-out decider can start A-League Men revival
The A-League Men grand final between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory has sold out and there is hope it can be the start of something special.
Debutant’s goal helps Matildas past incensed Argentina
The Matildas have celebrated interim coach Tom Sermanni's 150th game by beating Argentina 2-0 in Melbourne, with debutant Kahli Johnson scoring.
Who is Arthur Diles? Victory wildcard’s unique journey
Arthur Diles has traced a unique journey to the top of the A-League Men competition and is ready to make more history with Melbourne Victory.
Liverpool parade driver charged with multiple offences
A driver who allegedly rammed his car into a huge crowd of ecstatic Liverpool football fans has been charged with multiple offences.
Trailblazer Sermanni brings up new Matildas milestone
The Matildas' clash with Argentina in Melbourne will also mark veteran coach Tom Sermanni's 150th at the helm.
‘Football is crazy’: Bruno’s unique path to derby final
Bruno Fornaroli's long march to his first A-League grand final has been difficult and delightful, with Archie Thompson among those in awe of the 37-year-old.