Bruce’s Blackpool, Burton bundled out of English FA Cup
Veteran English manager Steve Bruce has watched his third-tier Blackpool side suffer an FA Cup second-round elimination at home to former club Birmingham City.
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Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup
Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.
Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot
The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.
Nazi salute convictions overturned in key test for laws
Two men accused of displaying Nazi salutes at the 2022 Australia Cup final have been found not guilty on appeal, while a third remains convicted over the crime.
Western United open A-League’s Unite Round in style
Western United have beaten Perth Glory 3-1 in the first men's match of the A-Leagues' Unite Round in Sydney.
Phoenix open account in ALW as Roar belt Wanderers
Wellington Phoenix have secured their first win of the A-League Women season as Western Sydney Wanderers slipped down the ladder with their loss to Brisbane.
Injury casts doubt on Gomez, Prior’s Matildas hopes
Central Coast's Isabel Gomez and Newcastle's Natasha Prior have suffered injuries in their A-League Women matches, only days after their first Matildas call-up.
History lesson gives Roar hope of salvaging ALM season
Brisbane Roar have slumped to their fourth loss from as many games this A-League Men season, this time falling to Adelaide United in Unite Round.
‘Cowardly’: WSW coach Stajcic backs Mata bench decision
Western Sydney coach Alen Stajcic has defended leaving high-profile signing Juan Mata on the bench, blasting criticism from Mata's player agent as "cowardly".
Leichhardt Oval under fire as Unite Round games moved
The A-League Women's Unite Round will no longer take place at inner-city venue Leichhardt Oval due to substandard pitch conditions.
Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after ‘crazy’ draw
Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.
Milestone magic from Yallop in Roar win over Glory
Brisbane Roar captain Tameka Yallop was at her goal-scoring best in a 3-0 win over Perth Glory at Perry Park.
Souttar ready to beat frustration in Bahrain rematch
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is happy, in form and determined to overcome a frustrating Bahrain team to kickstart Australia's World Cup qualification bid.
Sydney teenager breaks Wanderers hearts in ALW derby
Sydney super-sub Caley Tallon-Henniker secured a 1-0 win over Western Sydney, as Adelaide beat Canberra 2-0 and Central Coast drew 2-2 with Melbourne City.
Gielnek scores hat-trick, Sky Blues win local derby
Hat-trick hero Emily Gielnik was the star of Melbourne Victory's show against Western United, while Sydney continued their dominance over Western Sydney.
Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos
A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Returning Socceroo Goodwin ready to crack open Bahrain
After having to watch on as the Socceroos played out a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia, Craig Goodwin is determined to be the difference against Bahrain.
Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash
The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.
Matildas’ World Cup hero Vine takes break from football
The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Borrello back for Socceroos, chasing World Cup goal
Brandon Borrello was unsure whether his Socceroos days were up but is back in the frame for two crucial World Cup qualifiers under new coach Tony Popovic.
Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson’s ear
Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.
Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis
The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.
Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road
Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.
Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.
Struggling Sydney seek elusive win to ignite ALW season
Sydney FC are desperate to keep pace with Melbourne City at the top of the A-League Women after a winless start to the opening two rounds.
Socceroos still confident Popovic style can deliver
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.
Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League
As World Cup qualifying resumes in Oceania, global football's minnows have also invited participation from Australia in a new professional Pacific league.
My form wasn’t up to scratch, says Bulls star Brattan
Macarthur Bulls veteran Luke Brattan will have a point to prove when he faces his former Sydney FC teammates in Sunday's A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, dozens hurt
Dutch and Israeli leaders have denounced attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam after five people were hospitalised in the violence.