Aussies primed for World Cup soccer ‘war’
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold expects their World Cup clash against Tunisia to be a footballing war.
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Connors-Crummer combo fire Roar in ALW
Brisbane Roar winger Shea Connors has started the A-League Women season in top form after a successful stint with APIA Leichhardt in the NPL NSW competition.
World Cup pressure isn’t real: Degenek
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek says the pressure to win their looming World Cup game against Tunisia isn't real pressure.
Ticker over tactics for Socceroos at cup
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek says their World Cup clash against Tunisia will be a rare game where heart prevails over skills.
Richarlison turns on style for Brazil
Tournament favourites Brazil have made a winning start to their World Cup campaign beating Serbia 2-0 with Richarlison scoring a spectacular second goal.
City’s Kisnorbo lands Ligue 1 coaching job
Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo will become the first Australian to manage in one of Europe's top five leagues after joining French side ES Troyes AC.
Japanese comeback win stuns Germany
Goals from German Bundesliga-based players have earned Japan a 'historic' 2-1 victory against four-times World Cup winners Germany.
Socceroos switch World Cup focus: Irvine
Midfielder Jackson Irvine says the Socceroos have already switched their attention to playing Tunisia after being hammered by France in their World Cup opener.
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.
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.