Vine battles imposter syndrome to become key Matilda
Cortnee Vine's rapid rise has sometimes left her feeling she's masquerading as a Matilda, but the speedy winger is on a fast-track to a World Cup breakthrough.
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Foord poised to step out of Kerr’s shadow at World Cup
Matildas attacker Caitlin Foord is thriving with club and country and looks primed to make the Women's World Cup on home soil all her own.
New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
Matildas look to emulate England’s home heroics at WWC
A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels.
Haaland strike fails to wreck Scotland’s perfect record
Erling Haaland's first goal since May was not enough to prevent Scotland maintaining their 100 per cent start to qualifying for the 2024 European Championship.
Kyah Simon included in Matildas’ preliminary WWC squad
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.
Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing
The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.
New-look Roos won’t go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch
Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.
World Cup glory on home soil ‘ultimate dream’: Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr is preparing to have the nation's expectations on her shoulders when the Matildas launch their quest for a maiden World Cup title on home soil.
Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo
Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly.
Ryan rolls out welcome mat for new Socceroo Circati
There is more than one reason Mat Ryan wants to pick the brains of Italy-based teenager Alessandro Circati ahead of the defender's likely Socceroos debut.
Midfielder O’Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.
McGree refreshed, confident for Argentina rematch
Relishing the freedom afforded to him at Middlesbrough, Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree will enter this week's Argentina rematch with confidence.
Mission completed: Manchester City are rulers of Europe
Manchester City's 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final gave manager Pep Guardiola his third CL title and 30th major piece of silverware.
Uncompromising Ange keeps driving Aust football forward
Ange Postecoglou won't stray from his attractive, attacking style at Premier League club Tottenham, and if history is anything to go by he will deliver success.
Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Postecoglou’s PL arrival
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lauded Ange Postecoglou's ground-breaking arrival in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.
Ruthless Ange can bring Tottenham along on his journey
New Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will face big decisions at the start of his Premier League journey but his past charges have no doubt he'll be up for it.
Australian soccer mourns death of pioneer Rale Rasic
Australia's football community is mourning the death of Rale Rasic, the first coach to take the Socceroos to a World Cup.
Postecoglou signs four-year deal with EPL giants Spurs
Ange Postecoglou has broken new ground, becoming the first Australian manager of a Premier League club by clinching a four-year deal with Spurs.
Arnold buoyed as Circati rejects Italy for Socceroos
Parma defender Alessandro Circati and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover are the two debutants in an experimental Socceroos squad to face Argentina.
Postecoglou agrees to leave Celtic for Spurs: reports
Ange Postecoglou has reportedly struck a deal to manage high-profile EPL club Tottenham in a move that has been fast-tracked since his latest Celtic triumph.
Glory daze as coach Ruben Zadkovich walks away
Perth Glory have dropped an unexpected bombshell by announcing coach Ruben Zadkovich has quit his post to pursue other opportunities.
City, Mariners hope to deliver on the pitch in ALM GF
After a stuttering build-up to the A-League Men grand final, Melbourne City and Central Coast will attempt to end the season with a bang.
Mariners smash Melbourne City 6-1 in ALM grand final
The Central Coast Mariners are A-League Men champions after claiming an upset 6-1 win over Melbourne City in front of 26,523 fans at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Buoyant Mariners hope Montgomery won’t rush away
The Central Coast Mariners hope their success under Nick Montgomery can continue - even if their excellent head coach is wooed away from the club.
Postecoglou seals Celtic treble amid talk he may leave
Australian Ange Postecoglou has guided Celtic to a treble with a Scottish Cup win but only amid huge uncertainty over the Australian's future at the club.
Mariners skipper Vukovic relishes ALM redemption
By leading Central Coast to their first championship in 10 years, Danny Vukovic feels like he's come full circle with the A-League Men minnows.
A-Leagues still rebuilding fan relationship
A-Leagues chief Danny Townsend believes the Sydney-based A-League Men grand final was a success but concedes the APL need to rebuild the relationship with fans.
Mariners to relish crowd advantage in ALM grand final
The Central Coast Mariners will have the crowd advantage in the A-League Men grand final against Melbourne City and plan to make the most of it.
Johnny Warren Medal caps Goodwin’s rally from injury
Craig Goodwin has capped off pushing through his injury struggles to win the Johnny Warren Medal, while Alex Chidiac claimed the Julie Dolan Medal.