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Millie Farrow (r) says Sydney FC are not in panic mode despite their poor start to the ALW season. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Joanna Guelas

No panic for Sydney FC over slow ALW season start

Reigning A-League Women champions Sydney FC may be in the bottom two on the table but they aren't about to push the panic button, says striker Millie Farrow.

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Tributes have flown in for James Hitchcock.
Football
Ben Sutton

Tributes flow after death of much-loved player, aged 32

‘We still cannot comprehend the events that have taken place.’

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Senior Matildas like Sam Kerr have told Football Australia they must get the ‘best person’ to lead them as coach.
Football
Anna Harrington

FA boss reveals why Matildas coach search is stalling

The national team heads into a bumper 2025 schedule still without a coach and the role senior players have had in the hold-up was made public today.

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Sydney FC will be missing leading scorer Patryk Klimala for their ALM trip to Adelaide. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Football
Joanna Guelas

Sky Blues star Klimala sidelined for pivotal match

Sydney FC will be without their star striker Patryk Klimala for their crucial away trip to unbeaten Adelaide United.

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr has arrived in Perth for Christmas alongside her pregnant fiance Kristie Mewis in a rare glimpse at the American’s baby bump.
Western Australia
Zach Margolius

Sam Kerr and pregnant fiance touch down in Perth

FIRST PICS: Matildas captain Sam Kerr has arrived in Perth for Christmas alongside her pregnant fiance Kristie Mewis in a rare glimpse at the American’s baby bump.

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Luis Canga has departed the Glory.
Football
Ben Smith

Canga can’t go on: Glory part ways with centre-back

Perth Glory’s squad upheaval has begun ahead of the January transfer window, with import defender Luis Canga leaving the club by mutual consent.

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Victory head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has quit.
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Football
Ben McClellan

A-League shock as coach quits days out from massive match

The controversial coach had only joined the club months ago, and has now left on the eve of one of the biggest games of the season.

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AFL stars like Christian Petracca are paid vast sums compared to our top female athletes like the Matildas.
Sport
Georgie Parker

The damning stat that shows how bad sport gender pay gap is

GEORGIE PARKER: Women’s sport is more popular that every, but the players are nowhere near being rewarded for it has well as they should be.

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Mary Fowler of Manchester City Women scores against Everton.
Football
Ian Chadband

Mary Fowler scores late goal as Man City cling to title hopes

Mary Fowler has smashed home a late penalty for Manchester City in a Super League football blockbuster.

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Pep Guardiola’s Man City side are nine points off the EPL lead after losing the derby to United.
Football
JAMES ROBSON

Pep’s stunning admission after Man City humbled in derby

Pep Guardiola has hit rock bottom as he made a heartbreaking revelation to fans after Manchester United handed City their latest defeat.

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Kyle Walker has revealed the contents of vile, threatening, racially abusive message he’s received
Football
Staff Writers

Man City star calls out tech giants over vile abuse

Kyle Walker has revealed the toll of being viciously trolled after Man City's Champions League loss at Juventus.

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Saudi minister Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud (L) and football president Yasser Al Misehal.
Football
Staff Writers

‘Reckless decision’: Anger as Fifa name World Cup hosts

Fifa's announcement of the new World Cup hosts has been branded as a 'reckless decision' that will put 'lives at risk'.

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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola says he won’t coach another club team after Manchester City.
Football
Andy Hampson

Pep reveals his plans for coaching future

The champion manager has detailed what is next for him as he tries to pull Manchester City out of an uncharacteristic form slump.

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The Matildas are still without a permanent coach.
Football
Joanna Guelas

FA boss issues update on Matildas coach appointment

The team have been under the stewardship of Tom Sermanni since Tony Gustavsson left the top job after the Olympics.

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Edoardo Bove will have a removable heart-starter device implanted.
Football
Staff Writers

Italian football star’s daunting health choice

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, who collapsed while playing in a recent Serie A game, will be able to return to the field but it may be at a grave risk to his own health.

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