The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.
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Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise
The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.
Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup
Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.
Slow-start Socceroos draw with Swiss in final warm-up
Coach Tony Popovic was happy with his youthful Socceroos' 1-1 draw with Switzerland but admits there's a phase of their game they must improve.
Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico
The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.
‘Time to come home’: why Volpato joined Socceroos
Cristian Volpato is set to debut in Australia's warm-up match against Switzerland after speaking for the first time about his decision to switch allegiances.
Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance
Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.
‘Underdog’ Oakland and Socceroos a gritty perfect match
Oakland's three biggest professional sports franchises have all left but the 'underdog' city of the Bay Area appears the perfect match for the Socceroos.
No Payne, big gain: Socceroo’s social media boost
Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.
Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker
Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.
Sky’s the limit for emerging Socceroos pair
Lucas Herrington and Paul Okon-Engstler are among the young Socceroos in the World Cup squad and coach Tony Popovic has high expectations of both.
Joe Lolley leaving Sydney FC, eyes move to ALM rival
Ex-Nottingham Forest winger Joe Lolley has left Sydney FC after playing four seasons with the A-League Men club.
Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver
Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.
Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss
The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.
Socceroos set for World Cup audition against Mexico
Socceroos players will have their final audition for the World Cup squad in Australia's friendly against Mexico in front of a hostile crowd.
Volpato debut a possibility as coach plays down risk
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Cristian Volpato could debut as soon as Australia's friendly against Mexico less than two days after his defection from Italy.
Vidosic son hopes to do father proud in Wembley final
Dario Vidosic is hoping a season of heartbreak can end in joy as he leads Brighton & Hove Albion out at Wembley with late father Rado on his mind.
Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms
Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.
Cash-strapped FA ‘not reliant on’ Socceroos Cup bailout
Forced to make cost-cutting measures, cash-strapped Football Australia aren't placing any pressure on the Socceroos to go deep at the World Cup.
Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup
The Socceroos have suffered a brutal injury blow with creative attacker Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Injured Socceroo’s EPL dream over after Boro loss
Riley McGree was injured and he and Sammy Silvera missed out on their dream of Premier League football after Middlesbrough lost the Championship playoff final.
Mavs strike down Lightning in Super Netball
A strong second half lifted the Melbourne Mavericks to a 10-goal win over Sunshine Coast Lightning and into third position on the Super Netball ladder
Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history
Cam Howieson was the unlikely hero as Auckland FC became the first Kiwi team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.
Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final
Forced to watch Sydney FC's last grand final appearance from a hotel, captain Rhyan Grant is promising to go full throttle against Auckland FC.
History beckons for Auckland in ‘weird’ ALM grand final
One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.
‘Still got a lot to give’: Leckie makes Socceroos case
Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.
Football Australia’s record losses top $15 million
Football Australia lost $15.34 million last year, almost twice as much as in 2024, according to the governing body's financial report.
City’s treble dream over after WACL semi-final loss
A-League Women champions Melbourne City's dream of completing the treble is over after a 3-1 Asian Champions League semi-final defeat to Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite
More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.