Australia stops short of FIFA boss support
Football Australia has baulked at whether it will vote for FIFA's embattled president as European nations heighten protests at the World Cup in Qatar.
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Saudis beat Argentina in stunning upset
Lionel Messi's Argentina side have been beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in one of the World Cup's great upsets.
Danes denied spot kick in Tunisia Cup draw
Australia's World Cup group rivals Denmark and Tunisia have fought out an entertaining but goalless draw after a dramatic finish.
Ronaldo to leave after criticising Man Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United by mutual agreement after his explosive interview criticising the club.
Socceroos floored by France at World Cup
Australia took an early lead before being floored 4-1 by reigning champions France in their World Cup opener in Qatar.
Coach Arnold brainwashes his Socceroos
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is brainwashing his players, banning the 'F' word - France - ahead of their World Cup clash.
European nations abandon armbands in Qatar
The captains of seven European teams will not wear 'OneLove' armbands during the World Cup in Qatar after FIFA made it clear they would be booked,
FIFA blasted for OneLove armband threat
FIFA's threat to yellow card captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup has been blasted by Australia's gay footballer Josh Cavallo.
Have faith: Socceroos coach Arnold
Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France.
Roar goalkeeper stars in ALW win over Jets
Brisbane have beaten Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League Women season opener with Roar goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff a star on debut and winger Shea Connnors superb.
Qatar critics are hypocrites: FIFA boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary attack on western critics of Qatar, labelling them hypocrites on the eve of the World Cup.
Fitness worries linger over Socceroos duo
Defender Harry Souttar insists he's off the Socceroos' injury list but concern lingers over two key players ahead of their World Cup opener.
Focus on football, not Qatar: FIFA boss
Powerbrokers hope the start of the World Cup in Qatar will be the end of the host nation being a political football.
Snapshot of A-League Women Round One
A look at the highlights of an eventful A-League Women round one, when Western United sprung a surprise on champions Melbourne Victory.
Injured Socceroo Boyle out of World Cup
Star Socceroos winger Martin Boyle is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury in what coach Graham Arnold says is a devastating setback for his squad.
Socceroos to use Boyle for inspiration
Socceroos stalwart Mathew Leckie says Martin Boyle's pain at missing the World Cup due to injury will be used as motivation for teammates.
Socceroos refugees want to inspire at cup
Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others.
Socceroo Kuol ignoring World Cup fanfare
Garang Kuol is paying scant attention to the hype around him as he prepares to become the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.
Jets ready to swoop on Roar in ALW opener
Brisbane Roar are without Katrina Gorry for the start of the A-League Women season and Newcastle hope they can take full advantage in their opening-round clash.
Qatar’s World Cup a political football
Before a ball has been kicked, the World Cup in Qatar has become the ultimate political football.
Long shot: A-League ‘in dialogue’ to bring Ronaldo to Australia
A-Leagues head Danny Townsend says he is speaking with Ronaldo's management and has "registered an interest" in luring the Portuguese superstar to Australia.
Socceroo Wright covets a crack at France
One of five Socceroos vying for two central defensive posts, Bailey Wright says he is desperate to test himself against reigning World Cup champions France.
Sydney FC stun Postecoglou’s Celtic
A frustrated Ange Postecoglou has had his homecoming party spoiled by Sydney FC's stunning 2-1 defeat of his Scottish powerhouse Celtic at Allianz Stadium.
Socceroo Rowles feared he’d miss World Cup
Defender Kye Rowles says he feared his World Cup prospects were over because of a broken foot for the entire time he was sidelined.
A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold
Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.
ALW offers audition for World Cup hopefuls
The stars of the A-League Women can stake their claim for a place at next year's Women's World Cup as the extended new domestic season gets underway.
City star Wilkinson to miss ALW start
Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson is sidelined with a quad injury, while Brisbane Roar gun Katrina Gorry is taking a break at the start of the ALW season.
Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio
As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.
Veart: Goodwin deserves Socceroos spot
Craig Goodwin's place in the Socceroos WC squad is testament to the hard work the Adelaide United skipper has put in over the years, says coach Carl Veart.
Ange among six FA Hall of Fame inductees
Australia's most prolific men's football coach Ange Postecoglou is one of six prominent soccer personalities inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame.
Foord inspires Matildas to Sweden thumping
Caitlin Foord has starred with a brilliant brace to lead the Matildas to a 4-0 win over Sweden in one of the finest victories of the Tony Gustavsson era.